A2 vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in higher payload, while G1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, G1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
G1
Galbot (Galaxy General Robotics)
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A2 G1
Specifications
$100,000Price$87,000
169 cmHeight173 cm
69 kgWeight85 kg
40DOF47
15 kgPayload10 kg
2hRuntime10h
3.3 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
200 TOPSComputeNVIDIA AGX Orin (275 TOPS)
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
✓Open a door handle?
✓Pour liquid into cup?
◔Use a power tool?
◔Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✓Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✓Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
✕Work 8-hour shift?
?Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
60
A2
/100
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G1
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
Pros and cons at a glance
A2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Long runtime (10h per charge) for full-shift operation
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 47 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or G1?
G1 is cheaper at $87,000 vs $100,000 for A2. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: A2 or G1?
A2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 10 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both A2 and G1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: A2 or G1?
A2 has ros2; G1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Last updated: 2025