Agility Robotics DigitvsMagicLab MagicBot Z1
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
2 wins
MagicBot Z1
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness72
- 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 accessibility48
- 78ROI clarity55
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement48
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayload3 kg per arm
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed2.5 m/s (~9 km/h) jog
- Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock returnBattery2 hours (10,000 mAh, 15-cell)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit68
- 82Future potential78
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint136.9 cm H × 42.2 cm W × 20.0 cm D
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
MagicBot Z1 · Best for
University robotics research on bipedal locomotion, imitation learning, and acrobatic motion capture.
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when MagicBot Z1's capabilities mature, track it.