Agility Robotics DigitvsAldebaran NAO 6
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
3 wins
NAO 6
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness82
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 16Price accessibility82
- 78ROI clarity75
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement35
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayloadNot applicable (tabletop robot; designed for gesture and interaction, not object carrying)
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed0.6 km/h walking speed
- Up to 4 hours of continuous operation (per official spec); autonomous charging dock return supportedBattery60 minutes active use, up to 90 minutes normal use; 90-minute recharge cycle
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit88
- 82Future potential71
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint311 × 275 × 574 mm (W × D × H)
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
NAO 6 · Best for
Special education classrooms for autism spectrum support—NAO's predictable, patient interactions help students practice social skills in low-anxiety settings.
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when NAO 6's capabilities mature, track it.