Agility Robotics DigitvsBoston Dynamics Spot
Close call. Digit and Spot trade wins across the matrix.
Digit
3 wins
Spot
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 accessibility42
- 78ROI clarity75
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement68
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayload14 kg maximum weight
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed1.6 m/s maximum
- Up to 4 hours of continuous operation (per official spec); autonomous charging dock return supportedBattery90 minutes standard operation
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit79
- 82Future potential78
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint1100 × 500 × 840 mm (W × D × H)
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Spot · Best for
Power generation and substation inspection—Spot pilots at high-voltage facilities where human entry is impossible during operation, reducing costly maintenance shutdowns
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when Spot's capabilities mature, track it.