AGIBOT X1 vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X1 (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X1China
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X12025
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X10 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X1ACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT X1130 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT X133.8 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X1bipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X1full bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X11.9 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- AGIBOT X1indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X10.5 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X134
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X17
- RoboThespian 3—
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X117
- RoboThespian 3—
Grip Strength
- AGIBOT X130 N
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X1Xyber-Edge cerebellum controller, Xyber-DCU domain controller
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X1NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC
- RoboThespian 3—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X1—
- RoboThespian 3No
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X1vr_headset
- RoboThespian 3—
Programming
- AGIBOT X1code_python, teleoperation
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X12 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X1manual swap
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X1Yes
- RoboThespian 3No
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X1Python, C++, ROS2
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X1ros2 community
- RoboThespian 3No
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X1Isaac Gym, MuJoCo
- RoboThespian 3—
Open API
- AGIBOT X1open rest
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X1prototype
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X1$30,000 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X140-80K
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X1capex
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- AGIBOT X12 yrs
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- AGIBOT X1healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 130 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 33.8 kg | 33 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 34 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | — |
| 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 | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson or x86 PC | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | vr_headset | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, teleoperation | Python scripting and API support |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | ros2 community | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | Isaac Gym, MuJoCo | — |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | prototype | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | healthcare_assistance, education, service_industry | entertainment, education |
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, Foundation Models, 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, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | AGIBOT X1 | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $30,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 7.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $220,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +733% | — |
RoboThespian 3 has 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 X1 and RoboThespian 3?
AGIBOT X1 is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
When were AGIBOT X1 and RoboThespian 3 launched?
AGIBOT X1 launched in 2025. RoboThespian 3 launched in 2016.
How do AGIBOT X1 and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
AGIBOT X1 scores 58.0 on the Robo Score. RoboThespian 3 scores 68.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AGIBOT X1 and RoboThespian 3 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 RoboThespian 3?
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 X1 vs RoboThespian 3 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 Score is calculated.