Digit vs 4NE-1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs NEURA Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in higher payload, faster speed, while 4NE-1 leads in more DOF, longer runtime, lower price. Overall, 4NE-1 has an edge in 3 out of 5 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
4NE-1
NEURA Robotics
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Digit 4NE-1
Specifications
$250,000Price$114,500
175 cmHeight180 cm
65 kgWeight80 kg
16DOF55
16 kgPayload15 kg
4hRuntime7h
1.5 m/sSpeed1.39 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
N/AComputeNEURA multimodal cognitive stack
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
15
4NE-1
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
NEURA API. Neuraverse fleet learning. Limited public info.
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)
4NE-1
Pros
- Long runtime (7h per charge) for full-shift operation
- 55 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or 4NE-1?
4NE-1 is cheaper at $114,500 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.
Which has higher payload: Digit or 4NE-1?
Digit rates a higher payload at 16 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Digit or 4NE-1 actually available to buy?
Digit is shipping to customers. 4NE-1 is in active development without commercial availability. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Digit or 4NE-1?
Digit has ros2; 4NE-1 has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Digit or 4NE-1 use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; 4NE-1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2023