A2-W vs HRP-2 Promet
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and HRP-2 Promet (Kawada Industries) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- HRP-2 PrometJapan
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- HRP-2 Promet—
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- HRP-2 Promet0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- HRP-2 PrometContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- HRP-2 Promet—
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- HRP-2 PrometACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- HRP-2 Promet154 mm
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- HRP-2 Promet58 kg
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- HRP-2 Prometbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- HRP-2 Prometfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- HRP-2 Promet0.6 m/s
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- HRP-2 Promet—
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- HRP-2 Prometuneven surfaces
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- HRP-2 Promet2 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- HRP-2 Promet30
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- HRP-2 Promet—
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- HRP-2 Promet—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- HRP-2 Promet—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- HRP-2 Promet—
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- HRP-2 Promet—
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- HRP-2 Promet—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- HRP-2 Promet—
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- HRP-2 Prometopen API
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- HRP-2 Promet—
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- HRP-2 Promet—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- HRP-2 Promet—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- HRP-2 Promet—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- HRP-2 Promet—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- HRP-2 Promet—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- HRP-2 Prometopen API
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- HRP-2 Promet—
Open API
- A2-WNo
- HRP-2 PrometYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- HRP-2 Prometresearch
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- HRP-2 PrometContact for quote
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- HRP-2 Promet—
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- HRP-2 Promet—
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- HRP-2 Promet—
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- HRP-2 Promet—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| 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 | 154 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 58 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.6 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | uneven surfaces |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 30 |
| 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 | open API |
| 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 | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | open API |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | HRP-2 Promet |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | — |
HRP-2 Promet 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 HRP-2 Promet?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. HRP-2 Promet is made by Kawada Industries, based in JP.
How do A2-W and HRP-2 Promet compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. HRP-2 Promet scores 44.2. 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.
What is the payload difference between A2-W and HRP-2 Promet?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. HRP-2 Promet carries up to 2 kg.
Are A2-W and HRP-2 Promet 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 HRP-2 Promet?
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 HRP-2 Promet 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.