Apptronik announced the expansion of its Robot Park humanoid robot data collection and training facility in Austin to nearly 90,000 square feet, and released the Apollo 2 humanoid robot in bipedal and wheeled configurations.
On April 28, 2026, Apptronik announced a series of executive appointments: former Waymo Chief Product Officer Daniel Chu will serve as Chief Product Officer, while Kevin Garell, Chirag Shah, Dave Perry, and Justin Birtz will lead service support, software, marketing, and people operations, respectively, to accelerate the commercialization of its humanoid robot Apollo.
Apptronik announced the completion of a $520 million Series A-X extension round; combined with its oversubscribed $415 million initial Series A in 2025, the total exceeds $935 million, bringing cumulative funding to nearly $1 billion.
Why it matters: The official press release provides first-hand information such as the financing structure and valuation multiples, which readers can use to understand the pace of Apptronik's mass-production expansion and its capital backing.