AGIBOT G2 vs Robonaut 1A
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT G2 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Robonaut 1A (NASA and DARPA) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT G2China
- Robonaut 1AUnited States
Year First Available
- AGIBOT G22025
- Robonaut 1A2011
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT G20 Deployments
- Robonaut 1A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT G2ACTIVE
- Robonaut 1AACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT G2175 mm
- Robonaut 1A1880 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT G255 kg
- Robonaut 1A60 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT G2wheeled
- Robonaut 1Abipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT G2wheeled humanoid
- Robonaut 1Afull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT G21.9 m/s
- Robonaut 1A1.2 m/s
Running Capable
- AGIBOT G2static walk
- Robonaut 1A—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT G2none
- Robonaut 1ANo
Terrain
- AGIBOT G2flat_indoor, rough_indoor
- Robonaut 1Azero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT G25 kg
- Robonaut 1A9.1 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT G226
- Robonaut 1A14
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT G27
- Robonaut 1A7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT G212
- Robonaut 1A5
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT G2full bimanual
- Robonaut 1ANo
Tool Use
- AGIBOT G2production validated
- Robonaut 1A—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT G2500 TOPS
- Robonaut 1ANVIDIA Jetson Xavier
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT G2NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000
- Robonaut 1A—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT G2onboard large
- Robonaut 1ANo
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT G2GO-1, WorkGPT, Genie
- Robonaut 1Afalse
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT G2multi task
- Robonaut 1ANo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT G2joystick, web_interface
- Robonaut 1A—
Programming
- AGIBOT G2no_code_gui, code_python, teleoperation
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT G24 hrs
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT G2auto dock
- Robonaut 1A—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Robonaut 1A—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Robonaut 1A—
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Robonaut 1A—
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT G2multi modal
- Robonaut 1A—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT G2software_defined
- Robonaut 1A—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT G2Python
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Robonaut 1AYes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT G2Genie Sim 3.0
- Robonaut 1A—
Open API
- AGIBOT G2open rest
- Robonaut 1AYes
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT G2Yes
- Robonaut 1A—
Reliability
IP Rating
- AGIBOT G2IP42
- Robonaut 1AIP54
Task Success Rate
- AGIBOT G299 %
- Robonaut 1A—
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT G2production pilot
- Robonaut 1Acommercial
Commercial
Price Tier
- AGIBOT G2150K+
- Robonaut 1A150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT G2capex, pilot_fee
- Robonaut 1Apurchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT G2—
- Robonaut 1A1 yrs
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT G2Automotive seatbelt lock cylinder assembly, Consumer electronics precision tasks
- Robonaut 1A—
Applications
- AGIBOT G2assembly, inspection, hospitality, warehouse_transport
- Robonaut 1Aresearch, hazardous_env
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1880 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 60 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| 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 | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | 14 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 12 | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | full bimanual | No |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 500 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier |
| 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 | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 8 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 | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP42 | IP54 |
| Task Success Rate (values differ) | 99 % | — |
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| 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 | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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
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 | Robonaut 1A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AGIBOT G2, Robonaut 1A 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT G2 and Robonaut 1A?
AGIBOT G2 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Robonaut 1A is made by NASA and DARPA, based in US.
When were AGIBOT G2 and Robonaut 1A launched?
AGIBOT G2 launched in 2025. Robonaut 1A launched in 2011.
How do AGIBOT G2 and Robonaut 1A compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT G2 grades AA on the Robo Index. Robonaut 1A 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 Robonaut 1A?
AGIBOT G2 carries up to 5 kg. Robonaut 1A carries up to 9.07 kg.
Are AGIBOT G2 and Robonaut 1A 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 Robonaut 1A?
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 Robonaut 1A 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.