A2-W vs Digit V4
Side-by-side comparison of A2-W (Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Digit V4 (Agility Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A2-WChina
- Digit V4United States
Year First Available
- A2-W2023
- Digit V42024
Verified Deployments
- A2-W0 Deployments
- Digit V40 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A2-W2 hrs
- Digit V48 hrs
Availability Status
- A2-WACTIVE
- Digit V4ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- A2-W163 mm
- Digit V4175 mm
Weight
- A2-W69 kg
- Digit V464 kg
Mobility Type
- A2-Wwheeled
- Digit V4bipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- A2-Wwheeled humanoid
- Digit V4full bipedal
Walking Speed
- A2-W1.9 m/s
- Digit V41.3 m/s
Running Capable
- A2-W—
- Digit V4dynamic walk
Stair Climbing
- A2-Wnone
- Digit V4production ready
Terrain
- A2-Wflat_indoor
- Digit V4flat_indoor, mild_incline
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- A2-W5 kg
- Digit V416 kg
Total DOF
- A2-W22
- Digit V430
Arm DOF
- A2-W7
- Digit V44
Hand DOF
- A2-W17
- Digit V4—
Bimanual Coordination
- A2-Wcoordinated planning
- Digit V4coordinated planning
Tool Use
- A2-W—
- Digit V4production validated
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- A2-W275 TOPS
- Digit V4NVIDIA Jetson Platform
Compute Platform
- A2-W—
- Digit V4Agility AI
VLM Capable
- A2-WNo
- Digit V4No
Foundation Models
- A2-Wfalse
- Digit V4—
Imitation Learning
- A2-WNo
- Digit V4No
Teleoperation
- A2-W—
- Digit V4joystick, web_interface
Programming
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Digit V4code_ros, python
Battery & Power
Runtime
- A2-W5 hrs
- Digit V48 hrs
Battery Capacity
- A2-W2 kWh
- Digit V4—
Charging Time
- A2-W2 hrs
- Digit V4—
Charging Method
- A2-Wmanual swap
- Digit V4auto dock
Battery Swap
- A2-WYes
- Digit V4Yes
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- A2-W—
- Digit V4Yes
Fall Recovery
- A2-W—
- Digit V4Yes
Emergency Stops
- A2-W—
- Digit V41
Human Detection Method
- A2-Wmulti modal
- Digit V4multi modal
Safe Speed Near Humans
- A2-W—
- Digit V4software_defined
Software
SDK Languages
- A2-Wcode_python, visual_block
- Digit V4Python, ROS2
ROS Support
- A2-WNo
- Digit V4none
Open API
- A2-WNo
- Digit V4open rest
Air-Gap Capable
- A2-W—
- Digit V4No
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- A2-Wcommercial
- Digit V4production pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A2-W$145,000 USD
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
Price Tier
- A2-W80-150K
- Digit V4150K+
Pricing Model
- A2-Wpurchase
- Digit V4capex
Warranty
- A2-W2 yrs
- Digit V4—
Production Pilots
- A2-W—
- Digit V4Amazon
Applications
- A2-Wcustomer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
- Digit V4warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $250,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 163 mm | 175 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 69 kg | 64 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | wheeled | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | wheeled humanoid | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | dynamic walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | none | production ready |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor | flat_indoor, mild_incline |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 16 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 22 | 30 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 7 | 4 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 17 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination | coordinated planning | coordinated planning |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | production validated |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | 275 TOPS | NVIDIA Jetson Platform |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | Agility AI |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | false | — |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | code_ros, python |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Charging Method (values differ) | manual swap | auto dock |
| Battery Swap | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Human Detection Method | multi modal | multi modal |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | software_defined |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | code_python, visual_block | Python, ROS2 |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | none |
| Open API (values differ) | No | open rest |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | production pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $145,000 USD | $250,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 80-150K | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | — | Amazon |
| Applications (values differ) | customer_service, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare | warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, Simulation Platforms, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | A2-W | Digit V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $145,000 | $250,000 |
| Payback period | 34.8 mo | 60.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $105,000 | $0 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +72% | +0% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes A2-W and Digit V4?
A2-W is made by Agibot Innovation (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Digit V4 is made by Agility Robotics, Inc., based in US.
When were A2-W and Digit V4 launched?
A2-W launched in 2023. Digit V4 launched in 2024.
How much does A2-W cost compared to Digit V4?
A2-W is listed at $145,000. Digit V4 is listed at $250,000.
How do A2-W and Digit V4 compare on the Robo Score?
A2-W scores 69.0 on the Robo Score. Digit V4 scores 59.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between A2-W and Digit V4?
A2-W carries up to 15 kg. Digit V4 carries up to 16 kg.
Are A2-W and Digit V4 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between A2-W and Digit V4?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
A2-W vs Digit V4 compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.