Digit vs T1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Booster Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in longer runtime, faster speed, while T1 leads in more DOF, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
T1
Booster Robotics
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Digit T1
Specifications
$250,000Price$33,949
175 cmHeight119 cm
65 kgWeight30 kg
16DOF23
16 kgPayload—
4hRuntime2h
1.5 m/sSpeed0.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
N/AComputeNVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin (200 TOPS) + Intel Core i7
Task Capabilities
✓Pick up a box from shelf?
◔Open a door handle?
✕Pour liquid into cup?
✕Use a power tool?
✕Type on keyboard?
✓Climb stairs with load?
◔Walk on uneven terrain?
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle?
✓Navigate in crowd?
✓Recognize & locate objects?
✕Respond to voice commands?
✓Detect humans nearby?
◔Work 8-hour shift?
✕Hot-swap battery?
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)?
✕Work in rain (IP65+)?
✕Work below 0°C?
✕Work in dusty environment?
✓Work safely alongside humans?
Ecosystem Openness
55
Digit
/100
75
T1
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
ROS2 + Python/C++ SDKs. RoboCup community. 50+ research teams.
Pros and cons at a glance
Digit
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Premium pricing at $250,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Limited articulation (16 DOF)
T1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or T1?
T1 is cheaper at $33,949 vs $250,000 for Digit. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Are both Digit and T1 shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Does Digit or T1 use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; T1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2024