Digit vs R1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Unitree Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Digit leads in longer runtime, while R1 leads in more DOF, faster speed, lower price. Overall, R1 has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
R1
Unitree Robotics
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Digit R1
Specifications
$250,000Price$4,900
175 cmHeight122 cm
65 kgWeight25 kg
16DOF20
16 kgPayload—
4hRuntime1h
1.5 m/sSpeed2.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARNo
N/ACompute8-core CPU; NVIDIA 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
72
R1
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
ROS2 support, newer platform — ecosystem growing.
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)
R1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Affordable at $4,900 — accessible to research labs and SMEs
Cons
- Short runtime (60 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or R1?
R1 is cheaper at $4,900 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.
Are both Digit and R1 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 R1 use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; R1 does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2026