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.
Detailed comparison: Digit vs R1
Digit scores 7.5/10 in our independent evaluation; R1 scores 7.4/10. That 0.09999999999999964-point gap reflects real differences in capability or value, but R1 may still win if its strengths match your priorities.
Digit is best for: Logistics operators who value a proven track record over frontier specs. R1 is best for: Developers, schools, and enthusiasts who want hands-on humanoid access at hobbyist prices.
Our scoring weighs five factors: autonomous capability, independent verification (third-party evidence scores higher than manufacturer claims), commercial deployment scale, price-to-capability ratio, and real-world availability today. Neither robot here is scored on marketing alone. Digit and R1 are both worth evaluating — the right call depends on which robot's documented strengths match your actual workflow.
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