AgiBot A2 vs GR-2 (Fourier Intelligence)

Both robots share similar dimensions (175 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm), but the GR-2 is heavier at 63 kg compared to AgiBot A2's 55 kg. The GR-2 employs a modular design and integrated cable management for tidiness and easier maintenance, while AgiBot A2 focuses on ergonomic design suited for customer-facing roles and precision tasks. AgiBot's lighter frame supports faster movement, whereas GR-2's build prioritizes robustness and component accessibility.

AgiBot A2 offers a higher maximum speed of 7 km/h versus GR-2's 5 km/h, benefiting tasks requiring quicker locomotion. Navigation-wise, AgiBot uses HIMUS 3D-SLAM combined with VectorFlux planning algorithms, enhancing spatial awareness and path optimization. GR-2 integrates SLAM with LiDAR and vision-based navigation, supported by its control precision through dual encoders, favoring accurate, adaptive movements over speed.

AgiBot A2 features a comprehensive sensor suite including microphone arrays, LiDAR, RGB-D and stereo cameras, visual-based fingertip sensors, force/torque sensors, IMU, and gyroscope. In contrast, GR-2 relies on 6 array-type tactile sensors, dual-encoder systems, IMU, gyroscope, and force sensors, focusing more on tactile feedback and joint monitoring for precise actuation. AgiBot's broader sensor types support enhanced environmental perception and interaction.

AgiBot A2 operates on an AI automation framework powered by WorkGPT combined with AimRT for communication, enabling a blend of autonomous and manual controls with emphasis on interactive tasks. GR-2 supports AI automation alongside remote and manual control, leveraging open-source robotics platforms like ROS and NVIDIA Isaac Lab for flexible AI integration and development, which appeals to researchers and developers needing customizable AI workflows.

Both robots claim a battery lifespan of up to 5 years; however, GR-2 additionally offers a swappable battery design aimed at shorter operational bursts (notably around two hours per swap) to facilitate continuous use with reduced downtime. AgiBot A2's battery profile suggests longer endurance suited to sustained industrial or service tasks without frequent recharging.

AgiBot A2 targets a wide range of applications including industrial automation, warehouse logistics, customer reception, research assistance, and public interaction, positioning it as a generalist with strengths in human-robot collaboration. GR-2 is specialized towards bipedal locomotion, adaptive grasping, object manipulation, research, and service tasks, often selected for research and advanced robotic control scenarios requiring modularity and precise actuation.

AgiBot A2 uses a proprietary software stack featuring AimRT and WorkGPT AI tailored for communication and task automation. In contrast, GR-2 leverages open-source and widely adopted platforms such as ROS, Linux, NVIDIA Isaac Lab, and Mujoco simulation, facilitating customization and integration in research, education, and development environments.

Both robots incorporate standard safety protocols including obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and emergency stop functions. These features ensure operational safety during autonomous and manual operations, supporting deployment in both public-interactive and industrial settings.

The AgiBot A2 has a broader price range from $100,000 to $190,000, reflecting different configurations or packages potentially including advanced AI and sensor modules. GR-2 is priced between $90,000 and $120,000, offering a more focused range possibly driven by its modular design and developer-centric software ecosystem.