Digit vs TALOS: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2022)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs PAL Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in higher payload, longer runtime, faster speed, lower price, while TALOS leads in more DOF. Overall, Digit has an edge in 4 out of 5 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
TALOS
PAL Robotics
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Digit TALOS
Specifications
$250,000Price$970,000
175 cmHeight175 cm
65 kgWeight95 kg
16DOF32
16 kgPayload6 kg
4hRuntime2h
1.5 m/sSpeed0.83 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
N/ACompute2x 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
85
TALOS
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
Full ROS + Gazebo + MoveIt. URDF public. Gold standard for research.
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)
TALOS
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 32 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $970,000 — enterprise budgets only
- Low rated payload (6 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (90 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or TALOS?
Digit is cheaper at $250,000 vs $970,000 for TALOS. 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 TALOS?
Digit rates a higher payload at 16 kg vs 6 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both Digit and TALOS 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.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Digit or TALOS?
Digit has ros2; TALOS has ROS 1 only. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Digit or TALOS use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; TALOS does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2022