Digit vs H2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while H2 leads in more DOF, lower price. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
H2
Unitree Robotics
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Digit H2
Specifications
$250,000Price$29,900
175 cmHeight182 cm
65 kgWeight70 kg
16DOF31
16 kgPayload7 kg
4hRuntime3h
1.5 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
N/AComputeIntel Core i5 / i7 + Jetson Thor (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
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H2
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)
H2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 31 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (7 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or H2?
H2 is cheaper at $29,900 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 H2?
Digit rates a higher payload at 16 kg vs 7 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 H2 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.
Does Digit or H2 use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; H2 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026