Agility Robotics Digit vs Robbyant R1
Side-by-side comparison of Agility Robotics Digit (Agility Robotics, Inc.) and Robbyant R1 (Ant Lingbo Technology) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Agility Robotics DigitUnited States
- Robbyant R1China
Year First Available
- Agility Robotics Digit2024
- Robbyant R12025
Verified Deployments
- Agility Robotics Digit0 Deployments
- Robbyant R10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Agility Robotics Digit$250,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Agility Robotics Digit8 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Availability Status
- Agility Robotics DigitACTIVE
- Robbyant R1ACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Agility Robotics Digit175 mm
- Robbyant R1170 mm
Weight
- Agility Robotics Digit63.5 kg
- Robbyant R1110 kg
Mobility Type
- Agility Robotics Digitbipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Humanoid Subtype
- Agility Robotics Digitfull bipedal
- Robbyant R1—
Walking Speed
- Agility Robotics Digit1.5 m/s
- Robbyant R11.5 m/s
Stair Climbing
- Agility Robotics DigitYes
- Robbyant R1No
Terrain
- Agility Robotics Digitflat indoor, uneven outdoor
- Robbyant R1flat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Agility Robotics Digit16 kg
- Robbyant R1—
Total DOF
- Agility Robotics Digit28
- Robbyant R134
Arm DOF
- Agility Robotics Digit3
- Robbyant R12
Bimanual Coordination
- Agility Robotics DigitNo
- Robbyant R1No
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Agility Robotics DigitMulti-core CPUs
- Robbyant R1MX6800 depth engine chip
VLM Capable
- Agility Robotics DigitNo
- Robbyant R1No
Imitation Learning
- Agility Robotics DigitNo
- Robbyant R1No
Programming
- Agility Robotics DigitPython SDK
- Robbyant R1Open-source
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Agility Robotics Digit3 hrs
- Robbyant R1—
Battery Swap
- Agility Robotics DigitNo
- Robbyant R1No
Software
SDK Languages
- Agility Robotics DigitPython
- Robbyant R1Python
ROS Support
- Agility Robotics DigitYes
- Robbyant R1No
Open API
- Agility Robotics DigitYes
- Robbyant R1Yes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Agility Robotics Digitcommercial
- Robbyant R1commercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Agility Robotics Digit$250,000 USD
- Robbyant R1$55,000 USD
Price Tier
- Agility Robotics Digit150K+
- Robbyant R140-80K
Pricing Model
- Agility Robotics Digitoutright purchase
- Robbyant R1—
Applications
- Agility Robotics Digitwarehouse_transport, assembly
- Robbyant R1hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 170 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 63.5 kg | 110 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | — |
| Walking Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor, uneven outdoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 28 | 34 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 3 | 2 |
| Bimanual Coordination | No | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Multi-core CPUs | MX6800 depth engine chip |
| VLM Capable | No | No |
| Imitation Learning | No | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python SDK | Open-source |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | — |
| Battery Swap | No | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $55,000 USD |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 40-80K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | outright purchase | — |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, assembly | hospitality, medical assistance, tour guiding, cooking |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Agility Robotics Digit | Robbyant R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | $55,000 |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | 13.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | $195,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | +355% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Agility Robotics Digit and Robbyant R1?
Agility Robotics Digit is made by Agility Robotics, Inc., based in US. Robbyant R1 is made by Ant Lingbo Technology, based in CN.
When were Agility Robotics Digit and Robbyant R1 launched?
Agility Robotics Digit launched in 2024. Robbyant R1 launched in 2025.
How much does Agility Robotics Digit cost compared to Robbyant R1?
Agility Robotics Digit is listed at $250,000. Robbyant R1 is listed at $55,000.
How do Agility Robotics Digit and Robbyant R1 compare on the Robo Index?
Agility Robotics Digit grades AA on the Robo Index. Robbyant R1 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Agility Robotics Digit and Robbyant R1 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 Agility Robotics Digit and Robbyant R1?
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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Agility Robotics Digit vs Robbyant R1 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 Index is calculated.