Agility Robotics DigitvsBoston Dynamics Stretch
Close call. Digit and Stretch trade wins across the matrix.
Digit
1 wins
Stretch
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness88
- 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 accessibility10
- 78ROI clarity82
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement78
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayload23 kg (50 lbs)
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeedUp to 2 m/s driving speed
- Up to 4 hours of continuous operation (per official spec); autonomous charging dock return supportedBatteryUp to 16 hours with high capacity option; more than a full shift on standard charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit85
- 82Future potential81
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)FootprintPallet-sized footprint
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Stretch · Best for
Large 3PL/logistics networks scaling to 1,000+ units across regional hubs
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.