Digit vs RAISE A1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs Zhiyuan Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
RAISE A1 leads in more DOF, higher payload, faster speed, lower price. Overall, RAISE A1 has an edge in 4 out of 4 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
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Digit RAISE A1
Specifications
$250,000Price$27,500
175 cmHeight175 cm
65 kgWeight53 kg
16DOF49
16 kgPayload80 kg
4hRuntime—
1.5 m/sSpeed1.94 m/s
YesStairsYes
YesLiDARYes
N/ACompute200 TOPS
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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RAISE A1
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)
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (80 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 is cheaper at $27,500 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 RAISE A1?
RAISE A1 rates a higher payload at 80 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 RAISE A1 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