AGIBOT G2 vs RH5 Manus
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT G2 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and RH5 Manus (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT G2China
- RH5 Manus—
Year First Available
- AGIBOT G22025
- RH5 Manus2022
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT G20 Deployments
- RH5 Manus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- RH5 Manus—
Availability Status
- AGIBOT G2ACTIVE
- RH5 ManusACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT G2175 mm
- RH5 Manus187 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT G255 kg
- RH5 Manus36 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT G2wheeled
- RH5 Manusbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT G2wheeled humanoid
- RH5 Manusfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT G21.9 m/s
- RH5 Manus0.5 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT G2static walk
- RH5 Manusstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT G2none
- RH5 Manusnone
Terrain
- AGIBOT G2flat_indoor, rough_indoor
- RH5 Manusflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT G25 kg
- RH5 Manus4 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT G226
- RH5 Manus19
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT G27
- RH5 Manus7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT G212
- RH5 Manus4
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT G2full bimanual
- RH5 Manusfull bimanual
Tool Use
- AGIBOT G2production validated
- RH5 Manusvendor demo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT G2500 TOPS
- RH5 ManusDFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT G2NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000
- RH5 Manus—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT G2onboard large
- RH5 Manusnone
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT G2GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie
- RH5 Manus—
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT G2multi task
- RH5 Manussingle task
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT G2joystick, web_interface
- RH5 Manusvr_headset, full_body_suit
Programming
- AGIBOT G2no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation
- RH5 Manusteleoperation
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- RH5 Manus—
Charging Method
- AGIBOT G2auto dock
- RH5 Manustethered
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- RH5 Manus—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- RH5 ManusYes
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- RH5 ManusYes
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT G2multi modal
- RH5 Manusgeneric obstacle
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT G2software_defined
- RH5 Manusnone
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT G2Python
- RH5 ManusPython, C++, ROS2
ROS Support
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- RH5 Manusros2 community
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT G2Genie Sim 3.0
- RH5 ManusMARS
Open API
- AGIBOT G2open rest
- RH5 Manusopen rest
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- RH5 ManusYes
Reliability
Task Success Rate
- AGIBOT G299 %
- RH5 Manus—
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT G2production pilot
- RH5 Manusprototype
IP Rating
- AGIBOT G2IP42
- RH5 Manus—
Commercial
Price Tier
- AGIBOT G2150K+
- RH5 Manus—
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT G2capex, pilot_fee
- RH5 Manus—
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT G2Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks
- RH5 Manus—
Applications
- AGIBOT G2assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport
- RH5 Manusassembly
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 187 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 36 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 m/s |
| Running Capable | static walk | static walk |
| Stair Climbing | none | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, rough_indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 4 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 19 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 4 |
| Bimanual Coordination | full bimanual | full bimanual |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | vendor demo |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 500 TOPS | DFKI electronic stack with FPGA for motor control |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard large | none |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | multi task | single task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | vr_headset, full_body_suit |
| Programming (values differ) | no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation | teleoperation |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | tethered |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Fall Recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | generic obstacle |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python, C++, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | ros2 community |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Genie Sim 3.0 | MARS |
| Open API | open rest | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | 99 % | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | prototype |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP42 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex, pilot_fee | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks | — |
| Applications (values differ) | assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport | assembly |
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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
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 | RH5 Manus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AGIBOT G2, RH5 Manus 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 RH5 Manus?
AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RH5 Manus is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH.
When were AGIBOT G2 and RH5 Manus launched?
AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. RH5 Manus launched in 2022.
How do AGIBOT G2 and RH5 Manus compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. RH5 Manus grades B. 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 RH5 Manus?
AGIBOT G2 carries up to 5 kg. RH5 Manus carries up to 4 kg.
Are AGIBOT G2 and RH5 Manus 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 RH5 Manus?
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 RH5 Manus 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.