Agility A2 vs Astrobee
Side-by-side comparison of Agility A2 (OpenArm) and Astrobee (NASA) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agility A2China
- Astrobee—
Year First Available
- Agility A2—
- Astrobee2019
Verified Deployments
- Agility A20 Deployments
- Astrobee0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Agility A2$8,500
- AstrobeeContact for quote
Availability Status
- Agility A2ACTIVE
- AstrobeeACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Agility A25 kg
- Astrobee—
Autonomy Level
- Agility A2—
- Astrobeefully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $8,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Max Speed, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes Agility A2 and Astrobee?
Agility A2 is made by OpenArm, based in CN. Astrobee is made by NASA.
How do Agility A2 and Astrobee compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Agility A2 scores 37/100. Astrobee scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Agility A2 and Astrobee in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Agility A2 and Astrobee?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Agility A2 vs Astrobee compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.