AGIBOT X1 vs Robonaut 1A
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (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 X1China
- Robonaut 1AUnited States
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- Robonaut 1A2011
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- Robonaut 1A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Robonaut 1A$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- Robonaut 1AACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- Robonaut 1A60 kg
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- Robonaut 1A1880 mm
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- Robonaut 1Abipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- Robonaut 1Afull bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- Robonaut 1A1.2 m/s
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1ANo
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- Robonaut 1Azero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- Robonaut 1A9.1 kg
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- Robonaut 1A14
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- Robonaut 1A7
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- Robonaut 1A5
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- Robonaut 1A—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1ANo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- Robonaut 1ANVIDIA Jetson Xavier
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- Robonaut 1A—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1ANo
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1Afalse
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1ANo
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- Robonaut 1A—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- Robonaut 1A8 hrs
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- Robonaut 1A—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- Robonaut 1A—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- Robonaut 1Acode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- Robonaut 1AYes
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- Robonaut 1A—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- Robonaut 1AYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- Robonaut 1Acommercial
IP Rating
- AGIBOT X1—
- Robonaut 1AIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- Robonaut 1A$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- Robonaut 1A150K+
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- Robonaut 1Apurchase
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- Robonaut 1A1 yrs
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- 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 | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 60 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 1880 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 14 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | 5 |
| Grip Strength (values differ) | 30 N | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller | NVIDIA Jetson Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | research, hazardous_env |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes AGIBOT X1 and Robonaut 1A?
AGIBOT X1 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 X1 and Robonaut 1A launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. Robonaut 1A launched in 2011.
How much does AGIBOT X1 cost compared to Robonaut 1A?
AGIBOT X1 is listed at $30,000. Robonaut 1A is listed at $150,000.
How do AGIBOT X1 and Robonaut 1A compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT X1 grades A on the Robo Index. Robonaut 1A grades AA. 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 X1 and Robonaut 1A?
AGIBOT X1 carries up to 15 kg. Robonaut 1A carries up to 9.07 kg.
Are AGIBOT X1 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 X1 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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About this comparison
AGIBOT X1 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.