Head to head · updated 2026-07-19
Digit vs R1: which robot wins?
Agility Robotics's Digit against Unitree's R1 — price, capability, availability, and a verdict you can act on.
| Digit | R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| EST. PRICE | RaaS pricing | $5,900* |
| HEIGHT | 5′9″ / 175 cm | ~4′3″ / 121 cm |
| WEIGHT | ~65 kg | ~25 kg |
| PAYLOAD | 16 kg | Light objects* |
| RUNTIME | ~4 hrs | ~1–2 hrs* |
| DEXTERITY | Bird-legged biped, tote-handling arms | 26 joint motors* |
| AVAILABILITY | Commercial only | For sale |
| WHICHBOT SCORE | 7.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| OUR TAKE | The veteran. Longest real-world deployment record of any biped — proof this category works, even if it's not home-bound. | The price earthquake. A real, walking, flipping humanoid for the cost of a used car — aimed at developers, educators, and early adopters. |
* Prices are estimates from public statements and filings. Availability changes weekly.
WHICHBOT VERDICT
If you're a consumer, this one decides itself: R1 is the only one of the two you can realistically get — Digit is commercial-only. Digit may score higher on raw capability, but a robot you can't buy scores zero in your living room.
CHOOSE THE DIGIT IF…
- Logistics operators who value a proven track record over frontier specs.
- Years of real deployment data
- Purpose-built reliability for logistics
CHOOSE THE R1 IF…
- Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
- By far the cheapest credible humanoid on the market
- Light and safe enough for classrooms and homes
Frequently asked
Which is better, the Digit or the R1?
It depends on your goal. Logistics operators who value a proven track record over frontier specs. By contrast: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices. Our scores: Digit 7.5/10, R1 7.4/10.
How do the prices compare: Digit vs R1?
Digit: RaaS pricing. R1: $5,900. Figures compiled from public sources as of July 2026; service and lease pricing is quoted per project.
Can I get either of them today?
Digit: Commercial only — The longest continuous real-world humanoid deployment record, running in third-party logistics facilities for years. R1: For sale — Orderable now — the price breakthrough that put a real humanoid under $6k and reset the entire market’s expectations.
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