AGIBOT G2 vs Metalman

Q: Who makes AGIBOT G2 and Metalman?

AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Metalman is made by Monash University.

Q: When were AGIBOT G2 and Metalman launched?

AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Metalman launched in 2021.

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

AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Metalman 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: Are AGIBOT G2 and Metalman 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 Metalman?

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

MetalmanBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AGIBOT G2China
Metalman—

Year First Available

AGIBOT G22025
Metalman2021

Verified Deployments

AGIBOT G20 Deployments
Metalman0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

AGIBOT G24 hrs
Metalman800 hrs

Availability Status

AGIBOT G2ACTIVE
MetalmanACTIVE

Physical Form Factor

Height

AGIBOT G2175 mm
Metalman—

Weight

AGIBOT G255 kg
Metalman1.5 kg

Mobility Type

AGIBOT G2wheeled
Metalman—

Humanoid Subtype

AGIBOT G2wheeled humanoid
Metalman—

Walking Speed

AGIBOT G21.9 m/s
Metalman—

Running Capable

AGIBOT G2static walk
Metalman—

Stair Climbing

AGIBOT G2none
Metalman—

Terrain

AGIBOT G2flat_indoor, rough_indoor
Metalmanoutdoor

Payload & Dexterity

Payload

AGIBOT G25 kg
Metalman—

Total DOF

AGIBOT G226
Metalman—

Arm DOF

AGIBOT G27
Metalman—

Hand DOF

AGIBOT G212
Metalman—

Bimanual Coordination

AGIBOT G2full bimanual
Metalman—

Tool Use

AGIBOT G2production validated
Metalman—

Compute & AI

Onboard Compute

AGIBOT G2500 TOPS
Metalman—

Compute Platform

AGIBOT G2NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000
Metalman—

VLM Capable

AGIBOT G2onboard large
Metalman—

Foundation Models

AGIBOT G2GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie
Metalman—

Imitation Learning

AGIBOT G2multi task
Metalman—

Teleoperation

AGIBOT G2joystick, web_interface
Metalman—

Programming

AGIBOT G2no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation
Metalman—

Battery & Power

Runtime

AGIBOT G24 hrs
Metalman800 hrs

Charging Method

AGIBOT G2auto dock
Metalman—

Battery Swap

AGIBOT G2Yes
Metalman—

Safety

Force-Limited Arms

AGIBOT G2Yes
Metalman—

Fall Recovery

AGIBOT G2Yes
Metalman—

Human Detection Method

AGIBOT G2multi modal
Metalman—

Safe Speed Near Humans

AGIBOT G2software_defined
Metalman—

Software

SDK Languages

AGIBOT G2Python
Metalman—

ROS Support

AGIBOT G2Yes
Metalman—

Simulation Platforms

AGIBOT G2Genie Sim 3.0
Metalman—

Open API

AGIBOT G2open rest
Metalman—

Air-Gap Capable

AGIBOT G2Yes
Metalman—

Reliability

Task Success Rate

AGIBOT G299 %
Metalman—

Deployment Maturity

AGIBOT G2production pilot
Metalman—

IP Rating

AGIBOT G2IP42
MetalmanIP65

Commercial

Price Tier

AGIBOT G2150K+
Metalman<10K

Pricing Model

AGIBOT G2capex, pilot_fee
Metalmanpurchase

Warranty

AGIBOT G2—
Metalman1 yrs

Production Pilots

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

Applications

AGIBOT G2assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport
Metalmantelecommunication, broadcasting, industry, military

	AGIBOT G2humanoidAgibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. AARobo Index	MetalmanhumanoidMonash University BBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2025	2021
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	4 hrs	800 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Physical Form Factor
Height (values differ)	175 mm	—
Weight (values differ)	55 kg	1.5 kg
Mobility Type (values differ)	wheeled	—
Humanoid Subtype (values differ)	wheeled humanoid	—
Walking Speed (values differ)	1.9 m/s	—
Running Capable (values differ)	static walk	—
Stair Climbing (values differ)	none	—
Terrain (values differ)	flat_indoor, rough_indoor	outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload (values differ)	5 kg	—
Total DOF (values differ)	26	—
Arm DOF (values differ)	7	—
Hand DOF (values differ)	12	—
Bimanual Coordination (values differ)	full bimanual	—
Tool Use (values differ)	production validated	—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute (values differ)	500 TOPS	—
Compute Platform (values differ)	NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000	—
VLM Capable (values differ)	onboard large	—
Foundation Models (values differ)	GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie	—
Imitation Learning (values differ)	multi task	—
Teleoperation (values differ)	joystick, web_interface	—
Programming (values differ)	no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation	—
Battery & Power
Runtime (values differ)	4 hrs	800 hrs
Charging Method (values differ)	auto dock	—
Battery Swap (values differ)	Yes	—
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	—
ROS Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Simulation Platforms (values differ)	Genie Sim 3.0	—
Open API (values differ)	open rest	—
Air-Gap Capable (values differ)	Yes	—
Reliability
Task Success Rate (values differ)	99 %	—
Deployment Maturity (values differ)	production pilot	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP42	IP65
Commercial
Price Tier (values differ)	150K+	<10K
Pricing Model (values differ)	capex, pilot_fee	purchase
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 yrs
Production Pilots (values differ)	Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks	—
Applications (values differ)	assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport	telecommunication, broadcasting, industry, military

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

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

AGIBOT G2, Metalman 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 Metalman?

AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Metalman is made by Monash University.

When were AGIBOT G2 and Metalman launched?

AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Metalman launched in 2021.

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

AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Metalman 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.

Are AGIBOT G2 and Metalman 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 Metalman?

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 Metalman 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.