Agility Robotics DigitvsBoston Dynamics Stretch

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

Digit
1 wins
vs
Stretch
1 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Even
  • 92
    Deployment readiness
    88
  • 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

Digit
  • 16
    Price accessibility
    10
  • 78
    ROI clarity
    82

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Stretch
  • 72
    Labor replacement
    78
  • 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generation
    Payload
    23 kg (50 lbs)
  • 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speed
    Speed
    Up to 2 m/s driving speed
  • Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock return
    Battery
    Up to 16 hours with high capacity option; more than a full shift on standard charge

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Even
  • 85
    Environment fit
    85
  • 82
    Future potential
    81
  • 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)
    Footprint
    Pallet-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.

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