A2 vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, while Reachy 2 leads in lower price. Overall, A2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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A2 Reachy 2
Specifications
$100,000Price$70,000
169 cmHeight166 cm
69 kgWeight50 kg
40DOF17
15 kgPayload3 kg
2hRuntime—
3.3 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
YesLiDARYes
200 TOPSComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
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
91
Reachy 2
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
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
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or Reachy 2?
Reachy 2 is cheaper at $70,000 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 Reachy 2?
A2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 3 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 Reachy 2 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.
Last updated: 2025