If you search for "Unitree AS2-W price" the official answer is short: Unitree does not publish a price. In the parameter table on the As2-W page, under Price, both As2-W X and As2-W EDU point to "Contact Sales". In the United Kingdom, Ireland and internationally the AS2-W is quoted per configuration, with shipping quoted in the offer; the public Abra price list instead covers the other versions of the AS2 family, with End-User prices excluding VAT.
Unitree AS2-W price: what it costs in the UK and why it is quote-only
The AS2-W comes in two versions, X and EDU. The EDU changes the equipment: charging base included, provision for a high-performance compute module, sensors and accessories chosen at order stage. Unitree states that parameters can vary with configuration and invites buyers to contact sales before purchase.
| Item | AS2-W X | AS2-W EDU |
|---|---|---|
| Unitree price | Contact Sales | Contact Sales, custom industrial solutions |
| Charging base | not included | included |
| Compute dock | not included | optional, for example NVIDIA Orin NX |
| SDK software development | yes | yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
In the public Abra price list the AS2 family runs from €5,400 (AS2 Air) to €21,276.67 (AS2 EDU Ultimate), excluding VAT. The AS2-W does not appear in that range: both the X and EDU versions are quoted on request, because the final price depends on configuration and accessories. The AS2-W X and AS2-W EDU Standard pages list "Price on request".
The accessories shared between the AS2 and AS2-W do have a listed price and should be factored into running costs: standard 8000 mAh battery at €586.95, long-endurance 15000 mAh battery at €880.41, fast charger at €220.10 and dual-hand remote control at €366.83, all excluding VAT. The AS2-W ships with the 15000 mAh battery, fast charger and remote control; later purchases are for spares or a second battery.
AS2-W official specifications
The data below comes from the Unitree parameter table and product pages, not from independent tests. These are values declared in the laboratory and can change with terrain, payload and temperature.
| Spec | AS2-W X and EDU |
|---|---|
| Dimensions standing | 721 × 493 × 521 mm |
| Weight with battery | about 25 kg |
| Wheels | 7 inches, 178 mm diameter |
| Degrees of freedom | 16 |
| Maximum joint torque | about 95 N·m |
| Payload in continuous motion | about 16 kg |
| Maximum static payload | about 150 kg |
| Speed | 0-3.7 m/s, top speed about 6 m/s |
| Steps and slopes | 30 cm steps, slopes about 45°, obstacles 0.4-0.8 m |
| Runtime | about 3 h and 30 km without payload; over 2 h and 25 km with 16 kg |
| Battery | 15000 mAh (648 Wh), fast charging 50.4 V 7.4 A |
| Protection | IP54 |
| Sensors | 64-128 line industrial LiDAR, HD camera, microphone, speaker, front light |
| Computing | 8-core CPU; optional expansion module up to 150 TOPS |
Differences between the AS2 and the AS2-W
Compared with the AS2, degrees of freedom rise from 12 to 16 and weight increases by about 5 kg. Maximum torque, battery and protection match those of the AS2 X and EDU: 95 N·m, 15000 mAh, IP54.
| Spec | AS2 X / EDU | AS2-W X / EDU |
|---|---|---|
| Weight with battery | about 20 kg | about 25 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | 12 | 16 |
| Payload in motion | about 15 kg | about 16 kg |
| Static payload | about 65 kg | about 150 kg |
| Top speed | about 5 m/s | about 6 m/s |
| Stairs | 25 cm steps | 30 cm steps |
| Slope | about 40° | about 45° |
| Runtime without payload | about 4 h, 20 km | about 3 h, 30 km |
| Runtime with payload | over 2.5 h with 15 kg, 13 km | over 2 h with 16 kg, 25 km |
The wheels save time on long, regular routes: yards, warehouses, corridors, perimeters. Legs remain better where the terrain changes often or unladen runtime matters more than top speed. If the route is all stairs and uneven floors, the AS2 X or EDU remain the most straightforward choice.
Robotic wolf and super athlete: what these names mean
"Super Athlete" is the label used in launch coverage of the AS2-W, while Unitree on its page says "Powerful Pioneer". "Robotic wolf" is the name used by the Chinese military, reported by specialist press: the same AS2-W appeared in China-Mongolia exercises. Neither is a Unitree product name.
Unitree presents the AS2-W as a civil robot for security, inspection and advanced applications. Unitree does not declare an ATEX certification for this platform. For use in explosive atmospheres, compliance with Directive 2014/34/EU must be checked case by case.
General information, not legal advice: the assessment of hazardous zones should be carried out with the employer and their technicians.
What it can do: inspection, surveillance and research
For inspection the AS2-W combines a 64-128 line industrial LiDAR, HD camera and IP54. Unitree positions it for security and inspection, with the option of adding a 150 TOPS expansion module to process sensor data on board. The declared runtime without payload is 30 km, against 20 km for the AS2 X and EDU.
In research the technical point is the wheel-leg combination: 16 joints, transitions between rolling and walking, control on mixed terrain. The X and EDU support custom software development with SDK and APIs. The AS2-W X page also mentions use in simulators such as Isaac Sim, useful for training policies before physical trials.
IP54 protects against dust and splashes, not immersion. For mud and very dirty environments the range includes the A2 (IP56) or B2 (IP67); the AS2-W stops at IP54.
AS2-W X or EDU: which to choose
Mechanics and performance are the same. What changes is the equipment for autonomous use and for on-board computing. The X is the right version if you manage charging yourself and already have an external computer for processing. The EDU makes sense if you want the charging base included and the dock for a compute module such as NVIDIA Orin NX, to be added to the configuration.
Both support SDK and APIs; what changes is where computing runs. For a laboratory working on locomotion and control, the X is enough. For an inspection project with on-board vision, the EDU is ready for the compute dock, to be added in configuration.
How to build a useful quote
- Version: X or EDU, and whether you need the compute dock.
- Route: metres per day, surface, stairs, slopes, presence of people.
- Payload: sensors and equipment, with the real weight rather than an estimate.
- Runtime: how many laps per charge and whether you need a second battery.
- Charging: manual or charging base, which is included with the EDU.
- Software: what must run on board and what must reach your system.
With this information the AS2-W offer can be compared with that of an AS2 or a Go2-W. Abra Robotics supplies the Unitree range in the United Kingdom, Ireland and internationally, with support in English, and prepares the quote around your configuration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Unitree AS2-W cost?
Unitree lists "Contact Sales" for the AS2-W X and EDU: there is no public price. In the Abra price list the AS2 family runs from €5,400 to €21,276.67 excluding VAT, while the AS2-W is quoted per configuration.
What is the difference between the AS2 and the AS2-W?
The AS2-W adds 7-inch wheels to the legs: compared with the AS2 X and EDU it weighs about 25 kg against 20, has 16 degrees of freedom against 12, carries 16 kg against 15 and clears higher obstacles. In exchange it claims 3 hours of runtime without payload against 4.
Is the AS2-W a robotic wolf or a super athlete?
They are nicknames, not product names. Unitree presents it as "Powerful Pioneer"; "robotic wolf" comes from the use of the same AS2-W in military exercises.
How much payload does the AS2-W carry and how long does the battery last?
About 16 kg in continuous motion and 150 kg standing still. The 15000 mAh battery claims about 3 hours and 30 km without payload, over 2 hours and 25 km with 16 kg.
Can the AS2-W be programmed?
Yes, both the X and the EDU support custom software development with SDK and APIs. The EDU adds the charging base and the option to fit a compute dock, for example NVIDIA Orin NX.
AS2-W or AS2 for inspection?
The AS2-W is better on long, regular routes; the AS2 X and EDU on stairs, uneven terrain and when you need more runtime. For wet or dirty environments, consider the A2 and B2.
Sources
- Unitree, As2-W, official specifications and parameter table
- Unitree, As2, official specifications for the Air, Pro, X and EDU versions
- Militarnyi, Robotic Wolf: China Unveils New AS2-W UGV
- European Commission, Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
- Prices: Abra Robotics public price list, excluding VAT; shipping is quoted in the offer, and import VAT and any customs duty are paid by the importer.