Agility Robotics DigitvsXPeng Iron
Agility Robotics Digit leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
Digit
4 wins
Iron
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment readiness62
- 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 accessibility10
- 78ROI clarity48
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 72Labor replacement55
- 16 kg (35 lbs) currently; 22.6 kg (50 lbs) expected in next generationPayload22 DOF per hand enabling delicate manipulation such as grabbing eggs and unscrewing caps
- 5 km/h (3.1 mph) walking speedSpeed2 meters per second (~6.5 feet per second) in testing
- Up to 8 hours for lighter tasks; 2–3 hours for heavy use with autonomous charging dock returnBatteryAll-solid-state batteries with ultra-high energy density; runtime duration not publicly disclosed
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 85Environment fit68
- 82Future potential78
- 750 × 700 × 1750 mm (W × D × H, approx.)Footprint1.73 m tall; width and depth not disclosed
Digit · Best for
Tote-transfer workflow between AMRs and conveyors in high-volume fulfillment centers (GXO, Amazon proven)
Iron · Best for
Retail showroom product demonstrator in 200+ sq m spaces with steady foot traffic
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Digit. If the goal is to be ready when Iron's capabilities mature, track it.

