Agility Robotics DigitvsAldebaran NAO 6

Agility Robotics Digit leads on 3 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

Agility Robotics Digit
Agility Robotics
Digit
$250K–$250K
Aldebaran NAO 6
Aldebaran
NAO 6
$17K–$20K
Digit
3 wins
vs
NAO 6
1 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Digit
  • 92
    Deployment readiness
    82
  • 60
    Maintenance confidence
    60
  • Vision-led navigation (estimated)
    Navigation
    Vision-led navigation (estimated)
  • Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Cost & ROI

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

NAO 6
  • 16
    Price accessibility
    82
  • 78
    ROI clarity
    75

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Digit
  • 72
    Labor replacement
    35
  • 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generation
    Payload
    Not applicable (tabletop robot; designed for gesture and interaction, not object carrying)
  • 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speed
    Speed
    0.6 km/h walking speed
  • Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock return
    Battery
    60 minutes active use, up to 90 minutes normal use; 90-minute recharge cycle

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Digit
  • 85
    Environment fit
    88
  • 82
    Future potential
    71
  • 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)
    Footprint
    311 × 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.

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