Digit vs H1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in longer runtime, while H1 leads in more DOF, faster speed, lower price. Overall, H1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
H1
Unitree Robotics
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Digit H1
Specifications
$250,000Price$90,000
175 cmHeight180 cm
65 kgWeight47 kg
16DOF20
16 kgPayload—
4hRuntime2h
1.5 m/sSpeed3.3 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
N/AComputeIntel i5 + Intel i7; optional NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
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
80
H1
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
Same SDK2 ecosystem as G1. Strong academic adoption.
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)
H1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (105 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or H1?
H1 is cheaper at $90,000 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.
Are both Digit and H1 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: 2023