A2-W vs GENE.01
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and GENE.01 (Generative Bionics S.r.l.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- GENE.01Italy
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- GENE.012026
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- GENE.01$50,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- GENE.014 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- GENE.01ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- GENE.01—
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- GENE.01—
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- GENE.01—
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- GENE.01—
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- GENE.01—
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- GENE.01—
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- GENE.01—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- GENE.01—
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- GENE.01—
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- GENE.01—
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- GENE.01—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- GENE.01—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- GENE.01—
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- GENE.01—
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- GENE.01—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- GENE.01—
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- GENE.01code_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- GENE.015 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- GENE.01—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- GENE.01—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- GENE.01—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- GENE.01—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- GENE.01—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- GENE.01code_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- GENE.01Yes
Open API
- A2-WNo
- GENE.01—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- GENE.01—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- GENE.01$50,000 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- GENE.01150K+
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- GENE.01—
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- GENE.01—
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- GENE.01industrial manufacturing, shipyard welding, human-robot collaboration, logistics
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2026 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $50,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | — |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_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 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 5 hrs | 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 | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $50,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | industrial manufacturing, shipyard welding, human-robot collaboration, logistics |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Teleoperation, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, 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 | A2-W | GENE.01 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | $50,000 |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | +400% |
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 GENE.01?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. GENE.01 is made by Generative Bionics S.r.l., based in IT.
When were A2-W and GENE.01 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. GENE.01 launched in 2026.
How much does A2-W cost compared to GENE.01?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. GENE.01 is listed at $50,000.
What is the payload difference between A2-W and GENE.01?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. GENE.01 carries up to 14 kg.
Are A2-W and GENE.01 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 GENE.01?
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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About this comparison
A2-W vs GENE.01 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.