A2-W vs MagicBot Z1
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and MagicBot Z1 (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 Z1China
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- MagicBot Z12025
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- MagicBot Z10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- MagicBot Z1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- MagicBot Z140 kg
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- MagicBot Z1136.9 mm
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- MagicBot Z1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- MagicBot Z1full bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- MagicBot Z1—
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- MagicBot Z1production ready
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- MagicBot Z1flat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- MagicBot Z12 kg
Payload (Peak)
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z13 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- MagicBot Z124
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- MagicBot Z15
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- MagicBot Z111
Arm Reach
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z150 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- MagicBot Z1independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
Compute Platform
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z18-core high-performance CPU
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Z1onboard small
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- MagicBot Z1—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Z1multi task
Teleoperation
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z1joystick
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- MagicBot Z1code_python, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- MagicBot Z12 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- MagicBot Z1—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- MagicBot Z1—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- MagicBot Z1manual swap
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Safety
Fall Recovery
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- MagicBot Z1multi modal
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- MagicBot Z1Python
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Z1Yes
Open API
- A2-WNo
- MagicBot Z1limited rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- MagicBot Z1beta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- MagicBot Z1$35,600 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- MagicBot Z140-80K
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- MagicBot Z1capex
Developer Unit Price
- A2-W—
- MagicBot Z1$35,600
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- MagicBot Z11 yrs
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- MagicBot Z1research
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 40 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 136.9 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 24 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 11 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 50 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | 8-core high-performance CPU |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method | manual swap | manual swap |
| Battery Swap | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | limited rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | beta pilot |
| 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 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | research |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 | MagicBot Z1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Z1?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. MagicBot Z1 is made by Magiclab Robotics Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were A2-W and MagicBot Z1 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. MagicBot Z1 launched in 2025.
How much does A2-W cost compared to MagicBot Z1?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. MagicBot Z1 is listed at $35,600.
How do A2-W and MagicBot Z1 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. MagicBot Z1 scores 56.3. 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 Z1?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. MagicBot Z1 carries up to 2 kg.
Are A2-W and MagicBot Z1 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 Z1?
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 MagicBot Z1 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.