MirrorMe Apollo Quadruped Robot

The MirrorMe Apollo is an industrial-grade quadruped robot built for the environments that stop wheeled machines: long continuous staircases, rubble, rock fields and power infrastructure in extreme cold. Launched by MirrorMe Technology on 22 January 2026 in a manufacturing partnership with Kaierda Welding Robot, it is the company's standardised solution for harsh industrial work, following the research-focused Black Panther II and the consumer BAOBAO.

Apollo trades the Black Panther's sprint speed for load, endurance and sealing. It supports more than 140 kilograms standing and over 40 kilograms while walking, runs up to five hours per charge, carries full IP67 waterproofing and uses a modular design that cuts maintenance downtime and lets operators bolt on the peripherals a given job needs.

Background and Development

MirrorMe Technology was formally established in May 2024 and is headquartered in Shanghai, with a team drawn from Zhejiang University. Founder and CEO Wang Hongtao holds doctorates from Tsinghua University and Harvard and is a professor at Zhejiang University. The company first drew attention in early 2025 when its Black Panther 2.0 quadruped broke the long-standing quadruped speed record, and it has since raised a Series A round from Ivy Capital to fund mass production of its consumer and industrial robots.

Apollo was developed to address specific pain points in power line inspection, factory operations and high-risk emergency scenarios. Its official launch on 22 January 2026 was a joint event with Hangzhou Kaierda Welding Robot, a listed industrial robot manufacturer, forming an "R&D plus high-end manufacturing" consortium to drive mass production. MirrorMe contributes AI and control algorithms; Kaierda brings a mature manufacturing system, supply chain management and full-process quality control, aimed at the reliability, consistency and cost-control hurdles that stall the move from prototype to product. Kaierda is also a development partner on MirrorMe's Bolt humanoid.

Design and Engineering

Load and Endurance

Apollo supports a static load exceeding 140 kilograms and carries more than 40 kilograms while walking. Maximum continuous operation is five hours unloaded and four hours with a 20-kilogram payload, enough for a full inspection round or a rescue sortie without a battery change.

Terrain and Environment

The legged configuration handles continuous staircases, rubble and rocky ground that wheeled robots cannot manage. Apollo is sealed to IP67 for full waterproofing and maintains stable operation in extremely low temperatures, suited to outdoor substations, transmission corridors and winter deployments.

Perception and Control

Apollo employs a multimodal perception system and a modular motion-control architecture, designed to close a "perception, decision, execution" loop on site rather than relying on constant teleoperation.

Modularity

Modularity is central to the design. The robot supports rapid integration of operational peripherals such as inspection sensors, manipulators or communication kits, and modular construction improves serviceability, significantly reducing downtime and operating cost.

Wheel-Leg Variant

A wheel-leg variant of Apollo pairs high mobility with a 70-kilogram payload capacity, for sites where long flat runs alternate with stairs and obstacles.

Technical Specifications

Who is the MirrorMe Apollo for?

Apollo is built for electricity utilities and grid operators patrolling substations and transmission infrastructure, including in cold climates where battery and mechanical reliability matter most. It suits manufacturers and process plants that want autonomous rounds through multi-level facilities with stairs and tight passages, and emergency-response, fire and civil-defence services that need a robot able to cross collapsed structures and carry equipment into places people should not go. Mining, oil and gas, chemical and port operators with wet, dusty or hazardous sites will value the IP67 sealing and modular payload mounts, and systems integrators building inspection or rescue solutions get a platform designed from the start to accept their peripherals.

What is the MirrorMe Apollo used for?

1. Power line and substation inspection: autonomous patrol of grid assets in all weather.
2. Factory operations: routine rounds, monitoring and material transport across multi-level plants.
3. Emergency rescue: traversing rubble and debris to carry sensors and supplies into hazardous zones.
4. Hazardous-site inspection: chemical, mining, oil and gas and port environments requiring IP67 protection.
5. Payload transport: carrying equipment of 40 kilograms or more over terrain unsuited to wheels.
6. Integration platform: a modular base for custom inspection, communication and manipulation kits.

Pricing and Availability

The MirrorMe Apollo is available for purchase and international delivery through this page, from single units for pilot programmes to fleet deployments drawing on the Kaierda mass-production line, in legged and wheel-leg variants with peripherals configured to requirement. Price and cost depend on variant, payload and sensor fit-out, software provisioning, training scope, spare parts and quantity, so buyers should request a current quotation for their application. Delivery, customs clearance and after-sales support are arranged worldwide. Purchase enquiries, datasheets and availability details for the Apollo are available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MirrorMe Apollo?

An industrial-grade modular quadruped robot from MirrorMe Technology, built for power line inspection, factory operations and emergency response, and mass-produced in partnership with Kaierda Welding Robot.

How much can the Apollo carry?

It supports over 140 kilograms standing still and more than 40 kilograms while walking; the wheel-leg variant carries 70 kilograms.

How long does the Apollo run per charge?

Up to five hours unloaded and up to four hours carrying 20 kilograms.

Is the Apollo waterproof?

Yes, it carries full IP67 ingress protection and is designed to keep operating in extremely low temperatures.

Can the Apollo climb stairs?

Yes. Its legged configuration handles continuous staircases, rubble and rocky terrain that wheeled robots struggle with.

How is the Apollo different from the Black Panther II?

The Black Panther II is MirrorMe's high-speed research platform; Apollo is the industrial workhorse, prioritising payload, runtime, sealing and modular serviceability over sprint speed.

Where can I buy the MirrorMe Apollo?

The Apollo is available for purchase through this page, with quotations, specifications and delivery arrangements provided on request.