Agility Robotics DigitvsTesla Optimus Gen 2
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
3 wins
Optimus Gen 2
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness25
- 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 accessibility75
- 78ROI clarity20
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement65
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayload20 kg
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed8 km/h (5 mph) walking
- Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock returnBattery2.3 kWh lithium-ion battery, approximately 8 hours typical light-duty operation
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit50
- 82Future potential80
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint400 × 300 × 1730 mm (estimated based on 173 cm height; exact width/depth not disclosed)
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Optimus Gen 2 · Best for
Battery cell sorting in high-volume automotive factories (Tesla's own proven use case)
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when Optimus Gen 2's capabilities mature, track it.

