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

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

Digit

92
Deployment readiness
35
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)

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Even

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

Digit

72
Labor replacement
60
16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generation
Payload
approximately 1 ton
5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speed
Speed
—
Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock return
Battery
8-hour shift on one charge

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Digit

85
Environment fit
70
82
Future potential
75
750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)
Footprint
2175 × 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.