A2-W vs Atlas
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Atlas (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- AtlasUnited States
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- Atlas2025
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- Atlas0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- AtlasContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- Atlas—
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- AtlasACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- Atlas175.26 mm
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- Atlas—
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- Atlasbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- Atlasfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- Atlas—
Running Capable
- A2-W—
- Atlasrun capable
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- Atlasproduction ready
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- Atlasflat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- Atlas—
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- Atlas—
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- Atlas—
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- Atlas—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- Atlas—
Tool Use
- A2-W—
- Atlasvendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- AtlasPowered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation)
Compute Platform
- A2-W—
- AtlasNVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips')
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- Atlas—
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- Atlas—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- Atlasmulti task
Teleoperation
- A2-W—
- Atlasvr_headset, full_body_suit
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- Atlas—
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- Atlas—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- Atlas—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- Atlas—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- Atlas—
Safety
Fall Recovery
- A2-W—
- AtlasYes
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- Atlas—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Atlascode_ros, teleoperation
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- Atlas—
Simulation Platforms
- A2-W—
- AtlasNVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership)
Open API
- A2-WNo
- Atlas—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- Atlasalpha pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- AtlasContact for quote
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- Atlas150K+
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- Atlas—
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- Atlas—
Production Pilots
- A2-W—
- AtlasHyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA)
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- Atlaswarehouse_transport, assembly, research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 175.26 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | run capable |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | Powered by Nvidia advanced microchips (unspecified generation) |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA (unspecified chipset, described as 'advanced microchips') |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | vr_headset, full_body_suit |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_ros, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_ros, teleoperation |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim (implied via Nvidia partnership) |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | alpha pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Hyundai Metaplant America (Savannah, GA) |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | warehouse_transport, assembly, research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | A2-W | Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | — |
Atlas has 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes A2-W and Atlas?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Atlas is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were A2-W and Atlas launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. Atlas launched in 2025.
How do A2-W and Atlas compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. Atlas scores 43.2. 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 A2-W and Atlas 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 A2-W and Atlas?
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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A2-W vs Atlas 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.