A2-W vs Tien Kung 2.0
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Tien Kung 2.0 (X-Humanoid) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- Tien Kung 2.0China
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- Tien Kung 2.02024
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- Tien Kung 2.00 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.02.5 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- Tien Kung 2.0ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- Tien Kung 2.050 kg
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- Tien Kung 2.0160 mm
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- Tien Kung 2.0bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- Tien Kung 2.0full bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- Tien Kung 2.01.7 m/s
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- Tien Kung 2.0flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- Tien Kung 2.010 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- Tien Kung 2.020
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- Tien Kung 2.07
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- Tien Kung 2.05
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- Tien Kung 2.0Intel i7
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- Tien Kung 2.0false
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Tien Kung 2.0ROS 2
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.08 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- Tien Kung 2.0No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Tien Kung 2.0Python, C++
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Open API
- A2-WNo
- Tien Kung 2.0Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- Tien Kung 2.0commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Tien Kung 2.0$41,000 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- Tien Kung 2.040-80K
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- Tien Kung 2.0—
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- Tien Kung 2.02 yrs
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- Tien Kung 2.0research, eldercare_assistance, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 69 kg | 50 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 160 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 20 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | Yes |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | Intel i7 |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models | false | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | ROS 2 |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $41,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | research, eldercare_assistance, teleoperation |
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 | Tien Kung 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | $41,000 |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | 9.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | $209,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | +510% |
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 Tien Kung 2.0?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Tien Kung 2.0 is made by X-Humanoid, based in CN.
When were A2-W and Tien Kung 2.0 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. Tien Kung 2.0 launched in 2024.
How much does A2-W cost compared to Tien Kung 2.0?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. Tien Kung 2.0 is listed at $41,000.
How do A2-W and Tien Kung 2.0 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. Tien Kung 2.0 scores 59.5. 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 Tien Kung 2.0?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. Tien Kung 2.0 carries up to 5 kg.
Are A2-W and Tien Kung 2.0 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 Tien Kung 2.0?
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 Tien Kung 2.0 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.