Digit V4 vs Foxconn Humanoid
Side-by-side comparison of Digit V4 (Agility Robotics, Inc.) and Foxconn Humanoid (Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Digit V4United States
- Foxconn HumanoidTaiwan
Year First Available
- Digit V42024
- Foxconn Humanoid2015
Verified Deployments
- Digit V40 Deployments
- Foxconn Humanoid0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Digit V48 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Availability Status
- Digit V4ACTIVE
- Foxconn HumanoidACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Digit V4175 mm
- Foxconn Humanoid1700 mm
Weight
- Digit V464 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid50 kg
Mobility Type
- Digit V4bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled
Humanoid Subtype
- Digit V4full bipedal
- Foxconn Humanoidwheeled humanoid
Walking Speed
- Digit V41.3 m/s
- Foxconn Humanoid1.5 m/s
Running Capable
- Digit V4dynamic walk
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Stair Climbing
- Digit V4production ready
- Foxconn Humanoidnone
Terrain
- Digit V4flat_indoor, mild_incline
- Foxconn Humanoidflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Digit V416 kg
- Foxconn Humanoid10 kg
Total DOF
- Digit V430
- Foxconn Humanoid28
Arm DOF
- Digit V44
- Foxconn Humanoid7
Hand DOF
- Digit V4—
- Foxconn Humanoid5
Bimanual Coordination
- Digit V4coordinated planning
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Tool Use
- Digit V4production validated
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- Digit V4NVIDIA Jetson Platform
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier
Compute Platform
- Digit V4Agility AI
- Foxconn Humanoid—
VLM Capable
- Digit V4No
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Imitation Learning
- Digit V4No
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Teleoperation
- Digit V4joystick, web_interface
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Programming
- Digit V4code_ros, python
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Digit V48 hrs
- Foxconn Humanoid8 hrs
Charging Method
- Digit V4auto dock
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Battery Swap
- Digit V4Yes
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Digit V4Yes
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Fall Recovery
- Digit V4Yes
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Emergency Stops
- Digit V41
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Human Detection Method
- Digit V4multi modal
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Digit V4software_defined
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Software
SDK Languages
- Digit V4Python, ROS2
- Foxconn Humanoidcode_python, code_ros, visual_block
ROS Support
- Digit V4none
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Simulation Platforms
- Digit V4—
- Foxconn HumanoidNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- Digit V4open rest
- Foxconn HumanoidYes
Air-Gap Capable
- Digit V4No
- Foxconn Humanoid—
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Digit V4production pilot
- Foxconn Humanoidalpha pilot
IP Rating
- Digit V4—
- Foxconn HumanoidIP54
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Digit V4$250,000 USD
- Foxconn Humanoid$150,000 USD
Price Tier
- Digit V4150K+
- Foxconn Humanoid150K+
Pricing Model
- Digit V4capex
- Foxconn Humanoidpurchase
Warranty
- Digit V4—
- Foxconn Humanoid2 yrs
Production Pilots
- Digit V4Amazon
- Foxconn HumanoidFoxconn Houston
Applications
- Digit V4warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment
- Foxconn Humanoidwarehouse_transport, teleoperation
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | 1700 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 64 kg | 50 kg |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | wheeled |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | wheeled humanoid |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Running Capable (values differ) | dynamic walk | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | production ready | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat_indoor, mild_incline | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 16 kg | 10 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 30 | 28 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | coordinated planning | — |
| Tool Use (values differ) | production validated | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | NVIDIA Jetson Platform | NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | Agility AI | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | joystick, web_interface | — |
| Programming (values differ) | code_ros, python | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | auto dock | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | multi modal | — |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | software_defined | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, ROS2 | code_python, code_ros, visual_block |
| ROS Support (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API (values differ) | open rest | Yes |
| Air-Gap Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | production pilot | alpha pilot |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $150,000 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | capex | purchase |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Production Pilots (values differ) | Amazon | Foxconn Houston |
| Applications (values differ) | warehouse_transport, material handling, e-commerce fulfillment | warehouse_transport, teleoperation |
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, Foundation Models, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Avg Power Consumption, Fall Detection Response, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Digit V4 | Foxconn Humanoid |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | $150,000 |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | 36.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | $100,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | +67% |
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 Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid?
Digit V4 is made by Agility Robotics, Inc., based in US. Foxconn Humanoid is made by Foxconn Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. (Hon Hai subsidiary), based in TW.
When were Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid launched?
Digit V4 launched in 2024. Foxconn Humanoid launched in 2015.
How much does Digit V4 cost compared to Foxconn Humanoid?
Digit V4 is listed at $250,000. Foxconn Humanoid is listed at $150,000.
How do Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid compare on the Robo Score?
Digit V4 scores 59.4 on the Robo Score. Foxconn Humanoid scores 69.0. 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 Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid?
Digit V4 carries up to 16 kg. Foxconn Humanoid carries up to 10 kg.
Are Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid 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 Digit V4 and Foxconn Humanoid?
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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Digit V4 vs Foxconn Humanoid 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.