Agility Robotics DigitvsUnitree R1

Agility Robotics Digit leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

Digit

3 wins

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
15
16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generation
Payload
Approximately 2 kg arm joint torque capacity
5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speed
Speed
Up to 2.5 m/s (9 km/h)
Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock return
Battery
Approximately 1 hour on single charge; quick-release smart battery system

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

Digit

85
Environment fit
60
82
Future potential
75
750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)
Footprint
1230 × 357 × 190 mm (H × W × D)

Digit · Best for

Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)

R1 · Best for

Robotics education—teaching fundamentals, programming skills, and hands-on experimentation

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when R1's capabilities mature, track it.