R1 vs Yuanzheng A2: which robot wins?
Unitree's R1 against AgiBot (Zhiyuan)'s Yuanzheng A2 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| R1 | Yuanzheng A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | $5,900* | Enterprise pricing |
| HEIGHT | ~4′3″ / 121 cm | ~5′9″ / 175 cm* |
| WEIGHT | ~25 kg | ~55 kg* |
| PAYLOAD | Light objects* | ~5–10 kg* |
| RUNTIME | ~1–2 hrs* | Swappable battery* |
| DEXTERITY | 26 joint motors* | Dexterous hands, interaction-focused |
| AVAILABILITY | For sale | Industrial only |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters. | China’s mass-production frontrunner — founded by a famed ex-Huawei prodigy, and already rolling humanoids off assembly lines in volume. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
Detailed comparison: R1 vs Yuanzheng A2
R1 scores 7.4/10 in our independent evaluation; Yuanzheng A2 scores 7.8/10. That 0.39999999999999947-point gap is real but not decisive — R1 may still be the right fit depending on your use case.
R1 is best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices. Yuanzheng A2 is best for: Watching the China production wave — and businesses sourcing at volume.
Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. R1 and Yuanzheng A2 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
CHOOSE THE R1 IF…
- Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
- By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
- Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes
CHOOSE THE YUANZHENG A2 IF…
- Watching the China production wave — and businesses sourcing at volume.
- Among the first humanoid makers to reach thousands-of-units production
- Strong interaction/reception skills alongside factory tasks