AGIBOT G2 vs Bandit

Q: Who makes AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Bandit is made by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics, based in US.

Q: When were AGIBOT G2 and Bandit launched?

AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Bandit launched in 2006.

Q: How do AGIBOT G2 and Bandit compare on the Robo Index?

AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Bandit grades BB. 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.

Q: What is the payload difference between AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

AGIBOT G2 carries up to 5 kg. Bandit carries up to 1.5 kg.

Q: Are AGIBOT G2 and Bandit in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

Q: 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.

Q: What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

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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AGIBOT G2AA

BanditBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AGIBOT G2China
BanditUnited States

Year First Available

AGIBOT G22025
Bandit2006

Verified Deployments

AGIBOT G20 Deployments
Bandit0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

AGIBOT G24 hrs
Bandit—

Availability Status

AGIBOT G2ACTIVE
BanditACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Weight

AGIBOT G255 kg
Bandit7.2 kg

Height

AGIBOT G2175 mm
Bandit106.68 mm

Mobility Type

AGIBOT G2wheeled
Banditbipedal

Humanoid Subtype

AGIBOT G2wheeled humanoid
Banditfull bipedal

Walking Speed

AGIBOT G21.9 m/s
Bandit—

Running Capable

AGIBOT G2static walk
Bandit—

Stair Climbing

AGIBOT G2none
BanditNo

Terrain

AGIBOT G2flat_indoor, rough_indoor
Banditindoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

AGIBOT G25 kg
Bandit0.6 kg

Total DOF

AGIBOT G226
Bandit15

Arm DOF

AGIBOT G27
Bandit5

Hand DOF

AGIBOT G212
Bandit—

Bimanual Coordination

AGIBOT G2full bimanual
BanditNo

Tool Use

AGIBOT G2production validated
Bandit—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

AGIBOT G2500 TOPS
BanditHigh-Performance Compute Unit

Compute Platform

AGIBOT G2NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000
Bandit—

VLM Capable

AGIBOT G2onboard large
BanditNo

Foundation Models

AGIBOT G2GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie
Bandit—

Imitation Learning

AGIBOT G2multi task
BanditNo

Teleoperation

AGIBOT G2joystick, web_interface
Bandit—

Programming

AGIBOT G2no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation
Banditcode_python

Battery & Power

Runtime

AGIBOT G24 hrs
Bandit—

Charging Method

AGIBOT G2auto dock
Bandit—

Battery Swap

AGIBOT G2Yes
BanditNo

Safety

Force-Limited Arms

AGIBOT G2Yes
Bandit—

Fall Recovery

AGIBOT G2Yes
Bandit—

Human Detection Method

AGIBOT G2multi modal
Bandit—

Safe Speed Near Humans

AGIBOT G2software_defined
Bandit—

Software

SDK Languages

AGIBOT G2Python
Banditcode_python

ROS Support

AGIBOT G2Yes
BanditYes

Simulation Platforms

AGIBOT G2Genie Sim 3.0
Bandit—

Open API

AGIBOT G2open rest
BanditYes

Air-Gap Capable

AGIBOT G2Yes
Bandit—

Reliability

Task Success Rate

AGIBOT G299 %
Bandit—

Deployment Maturity

AGIBOT G2production pilot
Banditresearch

IP Rating

AGIBOT G2IP42
Bandit—

Commercial

Price Tier

AGIBOT G2150K+
Bandit<10K

Pricing Model

AGIBOT G2capex, pilot_fee
Banditpurchase

Production Pilots

AGIBOT G2Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks
Bandit—

Applications

AGIBOT G2assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport
Bandittraining-focused, tactical development

	AGIBOT G2humanoidAgibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. AARobo Index	BandithumanoidUSC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	2006
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	4 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	55 kg	7.2 kg
Height (values differ)	175 mm	106.68 mm
Mobility Type (values differ)	wheeled	bipedal
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	wheeled humanoid	full bipedal
Walking Speed (values differ)	1.9 m/s	—
Running Capable (values differ)	static walk	—
Stair Climbing (values differ)	none	No
Terrain (values differ)	flat_indoor, rough_indoor	indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	5 kg	0.6 kg
Total DOF (values differ)	26	15
Arm DOF (values differ)	7	5
Hand DOF (values differ)	12	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	full bimanual	No
Tool Use (values differ)	production validated	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	500 TOPS	High-Performance Compute Unit
Compute Platform (values differ)	NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	onboard large	No
Foundation Models (values differ)	GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	multi task	No
Teleoperation (values differ)	joystick, web_interface	—
Programming (values differ)	no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation	code_python
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	4 hrs	—
Charging Method (values differ)	auto dock	—
Battery Swap (values differ)	Yes	No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms (values differ)	Yes	—
Fall Recovery (values differ)	Yes	—
Human Detection Method (values differ)	multi modal	—
Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ)	software_defined	—
Software
SDK Languages (values differ)	Python	code_python
ROS Support	Yes	Yes
Simulation Platforms (values differ)	Genie Sim 3.0	—
Open API (values differ)	open rest	Yes
Air-Gap Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Reliability
Task Success Rate (values differ)	99 %	—
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	production pilot	research
IP Rating (values differ)	IP42	—
Commercial
Price Tier (values differ)	150K+	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	capex, pilot_fee	purchase
Production Pilots (values differ)	Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks	—
Applications (values differ)	assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport	training-focused, tactical development

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, MTBF, Noise Level, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AGIBOT G2	Bandit
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AGIBOT G2, Bandit have 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 AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Bandit is made by USC Interaction Lab and BlueSky Robotics, based in US.

When were AGIBOT G2 and Bandit launched?

AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Bandit launched in 2006.

How do AGIBOT G2 and Bandit compare on the Robo Index?

AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Bandit grades BB. 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.

What is the payload difference between AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

AGIBOT G2 carries up to 5 kg. Bandit carries up to 1.5 kg.

Are AGIBOT G2 and Bandit 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 AGIBOT G2 and Bandit?

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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AGIBOT G2 vs Bandit 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.