Digit vs G1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while G1 leads in more DOF, faster speed, lower price. Overall, G1 has an edge in 3 out of 5 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
G1
Unitree Robotics
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Digit G1
Specifications
$250,000Price$16,000
175 cmHeight127 cm
65 kgWeight35 kg
16DOF23
16 kgPayload2 kg
4hRuntime2h
1.5 m/sSpeed2 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
N/AComputeNVIDIA Jetson Orin (EDU)
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
82
G1
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
Full ROS2 + SDK2 (C++/Python). Active GitHub. Large research community.
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)
G1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $16,000 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (2 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or G1?
G1 is cheaper at $16,000 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 G1?
Digit rates a higher payload at 16 kg vs 2 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 G1 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.
Last updated: 2024