Digit vs H1-2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in longer runtime, while H1-2 leads in more DOF, higher payload, faster speed, lower price. Overall, H1-2 has an edge in 4 out of 5 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
H1-2
Unitree Robotics
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Digit H1-2
Specifications
$250,000Price$99,900
175 cmHeight178 cm
65 kgWeight70 kg
16DOF27
16 kgPayload21 kg
4hRuntime2h
1.5 m/sSpeed2 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
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H1-2
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
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)
H1-2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or H1-2?
H1-2 is cheaper at $99,900 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 H1-2?
H1-2 rates a higher payload at 21 kg vs 16 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 H1-2 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