远征A3 vs π0.5
Side-by-side comparison of 远征A3 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and π0.5 (Physical Intelligence, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 远征A3China
- π0.5United States
Year First Available
- 远征A32023
- π0.52023
Verified Deployments
- 远征A30 Deployments
- π0.50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 远征A3$16,800 USD
- π0.5Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 远征A310 hrs
- π0.5—
Availability Status
- 远征A3ACTIVE
- π0.5ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- 远征A31750 mm
- π0.5—
Weight
- 远征A355 kg
- π0.5—
Mobility Type
- 远征A3bipedal
- π0.5bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- 远征A3full bipedal
- π0.5service humanoid
Walking Speed
- 远征A31.9 m/s
- π0.5—
Terrain
- 远征A3indoor
- π0.5flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- 远征A35 kg
- π0.5—
Total DOF
- 远征A349
- π0.5—
Arm DOF
- 远征A312
- π0.5—
Hand DOF
- 远征A312
- π0.5—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- 远征A3具身智脑EI-Brain框架
- π0.5—
Foundation Models
- 远征A3—
- π0.5π 0.5, π 0
Imitation Learning
- 远征A3—
- π0.5Yes
Programming
- 远征A3—
- π0.5natural language
Battery & Power
Runtime
- 远征A310 hrs
- π0.5—
Software
SDK Languages
- 远征A3—
- π0.5natural language
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- 远征A3commercial
- π0.5research
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 远征A3$16,800 USD
- π0.5Contact for quote
Price Tier
- 远征A320-40K
- π0.5—
Pricing Model
- 远征A3purchase
- π0.5—
Applications
- 远征A3教育科研, 仓储物流, 交互服务
- π0.5household, general assistance, robotic manipulation
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2023 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $16,800 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1750 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | — |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | service humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 49 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 具身智脑EI-Brain框架 | — |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | π 0.5, π 0 |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming (values differ) | — | natural language |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | natural language |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | research |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,800 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | 教育科研, 仓储物流, 交互服务 | household, general assistance, robotic manipulation |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, 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 | 远征A3 | π0.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,800 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $233,200 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1388% | — |
π0.5 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes 远征A3 and π0.5?
远征A3 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. π0.5 is made by Physical Intelligence, Inc., based in US.
When were 远征A3 and π0.5 launched?
远征A3 launched in 2023. π0.5 launched in 2023.
How do 远征A3 and π0.5 compare on the Robo Index?
远征A3 grades AA on the Robo Index. π0.5 grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 远征A3 and π0.5 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 远征A3 and π0.5?
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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远征A3 vs π0.5 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 Index is calculated.