AGIBOT X2 series vs Robonaut 2
Side-by-side comparison of AGIBOT X2 series (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Robonaut 2 (NASA Johnson Space Center and GM) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AGIBOT X2 seriesChina
- Robonaut 2United States
Year First Available
- AGIBOT X2 series2025
- Robonaut 22010
Verified Deployments
- AGIBOT X2 series0 Deployments
- Robonaut 20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- Robonaut 2Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- Robonaut 2—
Availability Status
- AGIBOT X2 seriesACTIVE
- Robonaut 2ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- AGIBOT X2 series131 mm
- Robonaut 2101.6 mm
Weight
- AGIBOT X2 series39 kg
- Robonaut 2149.7 kg
Mobility Type
- AGIBOT X2 seriesbipedal
- Robonaut 2bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AGIBOT X2 seriesfull bipedal
- Robonaut 2full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AGIBOT X2 series1.2 m/s
- Robonaut 2—
Running Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesdynamic walk
- Robonaut 2—
Stair Climbing
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Robonaut 2No
Terrain
- AGIBOT X2 seriesflat_indoor, mild_incline
- Robonaut 2zero gravity
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AGIBOT X2 series1 kg
- Robonaut 29 kg
Payload (Peak)
- AGIBOT X2 series3 kg
- Robonaut 2—
Total DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series30
- Robonaut 242
Arm DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series7
- Robonaut 27
Hand DOF
- AGIBOT X2 series—
- Robonaut 212
Arm Reach
- AGIBOT X2 series55.8 cm
- Robonaut 2—
Bimanual Coordination
- AGIBOT X2 seriesindependent
- Robonaut 2Yes
Tool Use
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Robonaut 2—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AGIBOT X2 series157 TOPS
- Robonaut 238 PowerPC processors
Compute Platform
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
- Robonaut 2—
VLM Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesonboard small
- Robonaut 2No
Foundation Models
- AGIBOT X2 seriesGO-1
- Robonaut 2false
Imitation Learning
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Robonaut 2No
Teleoperation
- AGIBOT X2 seriesjoystick, web_interface
- Robonaut 2—
Programming
- AGIBOT X2 seriesproprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AGIBOT X2 series2 hrs
- Robonaut 2—
Battery Capacity
- AGIBOT X2 series0.5 kWh
- Robonaut 2—
Charging Time
- AGIBOT X2 series1.5 hrs
- Robonaut 2—
Charging Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriestethered
- Robonaut 2—
Battery Swap
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Robonaut 2No
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Robonaut 2—
Fall Recovery
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Robonaut 2—
Emergency Stops
- AGIBOT X2 series1
- Robonaut 2—
Human Detection Method
- AGIBOT X2 seriesvision human
- Robonaut 2—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Robonaut 2—
Software
SDK Languages
- AGIBOT X2 seriesPython, C++, ROS2
- Robonaut 2teleoperated
ROS Support
- AGIBOT X2 seriesnone
- Robonaut 2No
Simulation Platforms
- AGIBOT X2 seriesNVIDIA Isaac Sim
- Robonaut 2—
Open API
- AGIBOT X2 seriesclosed
- Robonaut 2No
Air-Gap Capable
- AGIBOT X2 seriesYes
- Robonaut 2—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AGIBOT X2 seriescommercial shipping
- Robonaut 2commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AGIBOT X2 series$24,240–$27,300 USD
- Robonaut 2Research platform
Price Tier
- AGIBOT X2 series20-40K
- Robonaut 2—
Pricing Model
- AGIBOT X2 seriescapex
- Robonaut 2outright purchase
Developer Unit Price
- AGIBOT X2 series$27,300
- Robonaut 2—
Production Pilots
- AGIBOT X2 seriesCCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala
- Robonaut 2—
Applications
- AGIBOT X2 serieshospitality, research, teleoperation
- Robonaut 2space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $24,240–$27,300 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 131 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 39 kg | 149.7 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | zero gravity |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | 9 kg |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 30 | 42 |
| Arm DOF | 7 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 12 |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 55.8 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | independent | Yes |
| Tool Use (values differ) | none | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 157 TOPS | 38 PowerPC processors |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | onboard small | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | GO-1 | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | none | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | proprietary_app, voice, teleoperation, no_code_gui | teleoperated |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 0.5 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | tethered | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | vision human | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | none | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, ROS2 | teleoperated |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | NVIDIA Isaac Sim | — |
| Open API (values differ) | closed | No |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial shipping | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $24,240–$27,300 USD | Research platform |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 20-40K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | outright purchase |
| Developer Unit Price (values differ) | $27,300 | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | CCTV, CMG Science and Innovation Gala, Hunan TV New Year's Eve Gala | — |
| Applications (values differ) | hospitality, research, teleoperation | space_exploration, automotive_manufacturing, hazardous_env, medical_assistance |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, 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 X2 series | Robonaut 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $25,770 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,230 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +870% | — |
Robonaut 2 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 X2 series and Robonaut 2?
AGIBOT X2 series is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Robonaut 2 is made by NASA Johnson Space Center and GM, based in US.
When were AGIBOT X2 series and Robonaut 2 launched?
AGIBOT X2 series launched in 2025. Robonaut 2 launched in 2010.
How do AGIBOT X2 series and Robonaut 2 compare on the Robo Index?
AGIBOT X2 series grades AA on the Robo Index. Robonaut 2 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 X2 series and Robonaut 2?
AGIBOT X2 series carries up to 3 kg. Robonaut 2 carries up to 9 kg.
Are AGIBOT X2 series and Robonaut 2 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 X2 series and Robonaut 2?
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 X2 series vs Robonaut 2 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.