Humanoid, not human

As help for humans, general-purpose, humanoid robots are meant to mimic the human form to work alongside people in a similar, multi-functional manner.

While Apptronik structurally based Apollo’s form on the human anatomy, argo’s industrial design work took special care in finding the right balance between an authentic, human-like functional tool without crossing the uncanny valley.

The details of the head illustrate this careful balance between human and machine. argo designed the face to be relatable, friendly, and capable while conveying important information like status and feedback. The overall shape and proportions mirror the human head, while the details are designed to disarm any notion that Apollo is anything other than a tool.