Agility Robotics DigitvsQiyuan Q1
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
3 wins
Q1
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 accessibility95
- 78ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement15
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayloadUnknown
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeedUnknown
- Up to 4 hours of continuous operation (per official spec); autonomous charging dock return supportedBatteryUnknown
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit60
- 82Future potential70
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint0.8 m height
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Q1 · Best for
Embodied AI research labs testing force control and manipulation algorithms on portable hardware
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when Q1's capabilities mature, track it.