A2-W vs MagicBot Gen1
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and MagicBot Gen1 (Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- MagicBot Gen1China
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- MagicBot Gen12025
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- MagicBot Gen10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- MagicBot Gen1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- MagicBot Gen170 kg
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- MagicBot Gen1174 mm
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- MagicBot Gen1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- MagicBot Gen1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- MagicBot Gen11.1 m/s
Running Capable
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- MagicBot Gen1production ready
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- MagicBot Gen1flat_indoor, mild_incline, rough_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- MagicBot Gen17.5 kg
Payload (Peak)
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen140 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- MagicBot Gen142
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- MagicBot Gen17
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- MagicBot Gen16
Arm Reach
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen180 cm
Manipulation Repeatability
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1±1 mm
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- MagicBot Gen1coordinated planning
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- MagicBot Gen1100 TOPS
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Gen1No
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- MagicBot Gen1—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Gen1multi task
Teleoperation
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1joystick
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- MagicBot Gen1teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- MagicBot Gen11.4 kWh
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- MagicBot Gen13 hrs
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- MagicBot Gen1tethered
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- MagicBot Gen1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
Fall Recovery
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- MagicBot Gen1multi modal
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- MagicBot Gen1Python, C++
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Gen1No
Open API
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Gen1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- MagicBot Gen1production pilot
IP Rating
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1IP66
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- MagicBot Gen140-80K
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- MagicBot Gen1capex
Developer Unit Price
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen1$35,600
Delivery Lead Time
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Gen16 mo
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- MagicBot Gen11 yrs
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- MagicBot Gen1warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $35,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 70 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 174 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| 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 | 7.5 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 42 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 80 cm |
| Manipulation Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±1 mm |
| Bimanual Coordination | coordinated planning | coordinated planning |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | 100 TOPS |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | teleoperation, code_python, proprietary_app |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | 1.4 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support | No | No |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $35,600 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $35,600 |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | — | 6 mo |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | warehouse_transport, assembly, inspection |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | MagicBot Gen1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | $35,600 |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | 8.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | $214,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | +602% |
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 MagicBot Gen1?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. MagicBot Gen1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were A2-W and MagicBot Gen1 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. MagicBot Gen1 launched in 2025.
How much does A2-W cost compared to MagicBot Gen1?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. MagicBot Gen1 is listed at $35,600.
How do A2-W and MagicBot Gen1 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. MagicBot Gen1 scores 60.6. 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 MagicBot Gen1?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. MagicBot Gen1 carries up to 20 kg.
Are A2-W and MagicBot Gen1 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 MagicBot Gen1?
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 MagicBot Gen1 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.