AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT A2 Ultra (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT A2 UltraChina
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AGIBOT A2 UltraACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra169 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra69 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrabipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafull bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra1.2 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra2 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra40
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra7
- RoboThespian 3—
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra6
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT A2 Ultrafalse
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Programming
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra3 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT A2 UltraYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT A2 UltraSmart OTA Upgrade
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- AGIBOT A2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT A2 Ultracommercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price Tier
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra500k_plus
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT A2 Ultraoutright purchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- AGIBOT A2 Ultra—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- AGIBOT A2 Ultramanufacturing_assembly
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 169 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 33 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 40 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin 64G | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Smart OTA Upgrade | Python |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier (values differ) | 500k_plus | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | manufacturing_assembly | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT A2 Ultra | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AGIBOT A2 Ultra, RoboThespian 3 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT A2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do AGIBOT A2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT A2 Ultra scores 65.3 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AGIBOT A2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT A2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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AGIBOT A2 Ultra vs RoboThespian 3 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.