Agility Robotics DigitvsKepler Robotics Mechanical Qilin
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
3 wins
Mechanical Qilin
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness35
- 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 accessibility30
- 78ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement60
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayloadapproximately 1 ton
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed—
- Up to 4 hours of continuous operation (per official spec); autonomous charging dock return supportedBattery8-hour shift on one charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit70
- 82Future potential75
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint2175 × 800 × 1630 mm (W × D × H)
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Mechanical Qilin · Best for
Mountain rescue resupply: transport food, medical kits, equipment on steep slopes where vehicles cannot reach
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when Mechanical Qilin's capabilities mature, track it.