A2 vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in faster speed, lower price, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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A2 4NE-1
Specifications
$100,000Price$114,500
169 cmHeight180 cm
69 kgWeight80 kg
40DOF55
15 kgPayload15 kg
2hRuntime7h
3.3 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
200 TOPSComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
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
15
4NE-1
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
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
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or 4NE-1?
A2 is cheaper at $100,000 vs $114,500 for 4NE-1. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Is A2 or 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
A2 is shipping to customers. 4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: A2 or 4NE-1?
A2 has ros2; 4NE-1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does A2 or 4NE-1 use LiDAR?
A2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; 4NE-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024