A2-W vs Sharpa Wave
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Sharpa Wave (Sharpa Pte Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- Sharpa WaveSingapore
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- Sharpa Wave—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Sharpa WaveContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- Sharpa Wave—
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- Sharpa WaveACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- Sharpa Wave—
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- Sharpa Wave—
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- Sharpa Wave—
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- Sharpa Wavedexterous hand
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- Sharpa Wave—
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- Sharpa Wave—
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- Sharpa Wave—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- Sharpa Wave—
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- Sharpa Wave—
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- Sharpa Wave—
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- Sharpa Wave—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- Sharpa Wave—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- Sharpa Wave—
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- Sharpa Wave—
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- Sharpa Wave—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- Sharpa Wave—
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- Sharpa Wave—
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- Sharpa Wave—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- Sharpa Wave—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- Sharpa Wave—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- Sharpa Wave—
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- Sharpa Wave—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- Sharpa WaveYes
Open API
- A2-WNo
- Sharpa WaveYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- Sharpa Wave—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Sharpa WaveContact for quote
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- Sharpa Wave—
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- Sharpa Wave—
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- Sharpa Wave—
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- Sharpa Waveembodied AI research, integration into robots
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | dexterous hand |
| 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 (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 | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| 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 | embodied AI research, integration into robots |
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 | Sharpa Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | — |
Sharpa Wave 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes A2-W and Sharpa Wave?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Sharpa Wave is made by Sharpa Pte Ltd., based in SG.
What is the payload difference between A2-W and Sharpa Wave?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. Sharpa Wave carries up to 40 kg.
Are A2-W and Sharpa Wave 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 Sharpa Wave?
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 Sharpa Wave 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.