GR-1 vs A2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Fourier Intelligence vs AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
GR-1 leads in higher payload, while A2 leads in longer runtime, faster speed. Overall, A2 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
GR-1
Fourier Intelligence
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
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GR-1 A2
Specifications
~$150,000–$170,000Price$100,000
165 cmHeight169 cm
55 kgWeight69 kg
40DOF40
50 kgPayload15 kg
1hRuntime2h
1.39 m/sSpeed3.3 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
NVIDIA Isaac Lab ecosystemCompute200 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
65
GR-1
/100
60
A2
ROS + Isaac Lab + MuJoCo. Growing research community.
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
Pros and cons at a glance
GR-1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (50 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
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
Frequently asked questions
How do GR-1 and A2 compare on price?
GR-1: ~$150,000–$170,000. A2: $100,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: GR-1 or A2?
GR-1 rates a higher payload at 50 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both GR-1 and A2 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: GR-1 or A2?
GR-1 has ROS 1 only; A2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does GR-1 or A2 use LiDAR?
A2 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; GR-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024