Agility Robotics DigitvsBoston Dynamics Spot

Close call. Digit and Spot trade wins across the matrix.

Digit
3 wins
vs
Spot
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

Spot
  • 16
    Price accessibility
    42
  • 78
    ROI clarity
    75

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Digit
  • 72
    Labor replacement
    68
  • 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generation
    Payload
    14 kg maximum weight
  • 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speed
    Speed
    1.6 m/s maximum
  • Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock return
    Battery
    90 minutes standard operation

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Digit
  • 85
    Environment fit
    79
  • 82
    Future potential
    78
  • 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)
    Footprint
    1100 × 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.

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