AgiBot X2 Ultra vs RoboThespian 3
Side-by-side comparison of AgiBot X2 Ultra (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 X2 UltraChina
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
Year First Available
- AgiBot X2 Ultra—
- RoboThespian 32016
Verified Deployments
- AgiBot X2 Ultra0 Deployments
- RoboThespian 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AgiBot X2 Ultra$54,274–$54,754 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AgiBot X2 Ultra2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Availability Status
- AgiBot X2 UltraACTIVE
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- AgiBot X2 Ultra39 kg
- RoboThespian 333 kg
Height
- AgiBot X2 Ultra131 mm
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
Mobility Type
- AgiBot X2 Ultrabipedal
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- AgiBot X2 Ultrafull bipedal
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
Walking Speed
- AgiBot X2 Ultra2 m/s
- RoboThespian 3—
Running Capable
- AgiBot X2 Ultrarun capable
- RoboThespian 3—
Stair Climbing
- AgiBot X2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Terrain
- AgiBot X2 Ultraflat_indoor
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- AgiBot X2 Ultra1 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Payload (Peak)
- AgiBot X2 Ultra3 kg
- RoboThespian 3—
Total DOF
- AgiBot X2 Ultra31
- RoboThespian 326
Arm DOF
- AgiBot X2 Ultra7
- RoboThespian 3—
Arm Reach
- AgiBot X2 Ultra55.8 cm
- RoboThespian 3—
Bimanual Coordination
- AgiBot X2 UltraYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AgiBot X2 Ultra157 TOPS
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
Compute Platform
- AgiBot X2 UltraRK3588 and Orin NX
- RoboThespian 3—
VLM Capable
- AgiBot X2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Foundation Models
- AgiBot X2 Ultrafalse
- RoboThespian 3—
Imitation Learning
- AgiBot X2 UltraNo
- RoboThespian 3No
Teleoperation
- AgiBot X2 Ultrajoystick
- RoboThespian 3—
Programming
- AgiBot X2 Ultracode_python, proprietary_app
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
Battery & Power
Runtime
- AgiBot X2 Ultra2 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Capacity
- AgiBot X2 Ultra0.5 kWh
- RoboThespian 3—
Charging Time
- AgiBot X2 Ultra1.5 hrs
- RoboThespian 3—
Charging Method
- AgiBot X2 Ultraauto dock
- RoboThespian 3—
Battery Swap
- AgiBot X2 UltraYes
- RoboThespian 3No
Safety
Human Detection Method
- AgiBot X2 Ultramulti modal
- RoboThespian 3—
Software
SDK Languages
- AgiBot X2 UltraPython
- RoboThespian 3Python
ROS Support
- AgiBot X2 Ultranone
- RoboThespian 3No
Open API
- AgiBot X2 UltraYes
- RoboThespian 3Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- AgiBot X2 Ultracommercial
- RoboThespian 3commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- AgiBot X2 Ultra$54,274–$54,754 USD
- RoboThespian 3Contact for quote
Price Tier
- AgiBot X2 Ultra40-80K
- RoboThespian 3—
Pricing Model
- AgiBot X2 Ultrapurchase
- RoboThespian 3—
Delivery Lead Time
- AgiBot X2 Ultra2 mo
- RoboThespian 3—
Warranty
- AgiBot X2 Ultra—
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
Applications
- AgiBot X2 Ultraresearch, hospitality, education
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $54,274–$54,754 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 39 kg | 33 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 131 mm | 175 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | run capable | — |
| Stair Climbing | No | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Payload (Peak) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 31 | 26 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | 55.8 cm | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 157 TOPS | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | RK3588 and Orin NX | — |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, proprietary_app | Python scripting and API support |
| 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) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety | ||
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $54,274–$54,754 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 40-80K | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Delivery Lead Time (values differ) | 2 mo | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | research, hospitality, education | entertainment, education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Hand DOF, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Production Pilots
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 Ultra | RoboThespian 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $54,514 | No price |
| Payback period | 13.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $195,486 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +359% | — |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AgiBot X2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3?
AgiBot X2 Ultra is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB.
How do AgiBot X2 Ultra and RoboThespian 3 compare on the Robo Score?
AgiBot X2 Ultra scores 65.4 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 X2 Ultra 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 X2 Ultra 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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About this comparison
AgiBot X2 Ultra 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.