A2-W vs QTrobot RD-V2 i5
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 (LuxAI) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Luxembourg
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- QTrobot RD-V2 i50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- QTrobot RD-V2 i550 cm
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i55 kg
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5static
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5anthropomorphic torso
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- QTrobot RD-V2 i53
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5independent
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5275 TOPS
Compute Platform
- A2-W—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5onboard small
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Llama-2, Vicuna-13B
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Teleoperation
- A2-W—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5web_interface
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5code_python, code_ros, visual_block, teleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5vision human
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Python, C++, JavaScript
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5ros2 vendor
Open API
- A2-WNo
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- A2-W—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- QTrobot RD-V2 i510-20K
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5capex
Developer Unit Price
- A2-W—
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5$11,900
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- QTrobot RD-V2 i52 yrs
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- QTrobot RD-V2 i5research
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Luxembourg |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 50 cm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 5 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | static |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | anthropomorphic torso |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 3 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | independent |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute | 275 TOPS | 275 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | onboard small |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | Llama-2, Vicuna-13B |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_python, code_ros, visual_block, 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 | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | vision human |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | Python, C++, JavaScript |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | ros2 vendor |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $11,900 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | — | $11,900 |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 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, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | A2-W | QTrobot RD-V2 i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | $11,900 |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | $238,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | +2001% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes A2-W and QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is made by LuxAI, based in LU.
How much does A2-W cost compared to QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 is listed at $11,900.
How do A2-W and QTrobot RD-V2 i5 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. QTrobot RD-V2 i5 scores 54.1. 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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5?
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 QTrobot RD-V2 i5 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.