AGIBOT G2 vs Hobbs W1
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT G2 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Hobbs W1 (Noetix) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT G2China
- Hobbs W1China
Year First Available
- AGIBOT G22025
- Hobbs W12025
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT G20 Deployments
- Hobbs W10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- Hobbs W16 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT G2ACTIVE
- Hobbs W1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT G255 kg
- Hobbs W175 kg
Height
- AGIBOT G2175 mm
- Hobbs W1170 mm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT G2wheeled
- Hobbs W1bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT G2wheeled humanoid
- Hobbs W1biomorphic
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT G21.9 m/s
- Hobbs W11.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT G2static walk
- Hobbs W1—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT G2none
- Hobbs W1No
Terrain
- AGIBOT G2flat_indoor, rough_indoor
- Hobbs W1flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT G25 kg
- Hobbs W12 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT G226
- Hobbs W154
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT G27
- Hobbs W15
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT G212
- Hobbs W16
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT G2—
- Hobbs W160 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT G2full bimanual
- Hobbs W1Yes
Tool Use
- AGIBOT G2production validated
- Hobbs W1—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT G2500 TOPS
- Hobbs W1RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT G2NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000
- Hobbs W1—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT G2onboard large
- Hobbs W1No
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT G2GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie
- Hobbs W1false
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT G2multi task
- Hobbs W1No
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT G2joystick, web_interface
- Hobbs W1—
Programming
- AGIBOT G2no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation
- Hobbs W1custom SDK
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- Hobbs W16 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT G2auto dock
- Hobbs W1—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Hobbs W1No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Hobbs W1—
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Hobbs W1—
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT G2multi modal
- Hobbs W1—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT G2software_defined
- Hobbs W1—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT G2Python
- Hobbs W1Python, C++
ROS Support
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Hobbs W1No
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT G2Genie Sim 3.0
- Hobbs W1—
Open API
- AGIBOT G2open rest
- Hobbs W1Yes
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Hobbs W1—
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- AGIBOT G299 %
- Hobbs W1—
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT G2production pilot
- Hobbs W1commercial
IP Rating
- AGIBOT G2IP42
- Hobbs W1—
Commercial
Price Tier
- AGIBOT G2150K+
- Hobbs W1<10K
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT G2capex, pilot_fee
- Hobbs W1purchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT G2—
- Hobbs W12 yrs
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT G2Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks
- Hobbs W1—
Applications
- AGIBOT G2assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport
- Hobbs W1navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available | 2025 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 55 kg | 75 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 170 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | biomorphic |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | static walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, rough_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 54 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 6 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 60 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 500 TOPS | RK3588 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard large | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation | custom SDK |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 6 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 | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| 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 | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP42 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport | navigation_guidance, information_service, commercial_service |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Payload (Peak), 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
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 | AGIBOT G2 | Hobbs W1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AGIBOT G2, Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1?
AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Hobbs W1 is made by Noetix, based in CN.
When were AGIBOT G2 and Hobbs W1 launched?
AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Hobbs W1 launched in 2025.
How do AGIBOT G2 and Hobbs W1 compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Hobbs W1 grades A. 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 Hobbs W1?
AGIBOT G2 carries up to 5 kg. Hobbs W1 carries up to 2 kg.
Are AGIBOT G2 and Hobbs W1 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 Hobbs W1?
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 Hobbs W1 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.