A2 vs RAISE A1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) vs Zhiyuan Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
A2 leads in higher payload, faster speed, while RAISE A1 leads in more DOF, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
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A2 RAISE A1
Specifications
$100,000Price$27,500
169 cmHeight175 cm
69 kgWeight55 kg
40DOF49
15 kgPayload5 kg
2hRuntime—
3.3 m/sSpeed1.94 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
200 TOPSCompute200 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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RAISE A1
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
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: A2 or RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 is cheaper at $27,500 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 RAISE A1?
A2 rates a higher payload at 15 kg vs 5 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 RAISE A1 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: 2024