Digit vs NEO: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2026)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs 1X Technologies — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Schnellurteil
Digit leads in faster speed, while NEO leads in more DOF, higher payload, lower price. Overall, NEO has an edge in 3 out of 4 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
NEO
1X Technologies
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Digit NEO
Spezifikationen
$250,000Preis$20,000
175 cmHöhe168 cm
65 kgGewicht30 kg
28FHG75
16 kgNutzlast25 kg
4hLaufzeit4h
1.5 m/sGeschwindigkeit1.4 m/s
JaTreppenJa
JaLiDARNein
N/ARecheneinheitProprietary (World Model AI onboard)
Aufgabenfähigkeiten
✓Pick up a box from shelf✓
◔Open a door handle✓
✕Pour liquid into cup✓
✕Use a power tool◔
✕Type on keyboard◔
✓Climb stairs with load✓
◔Walk on uneven terrain◔
✕Run (>3 m/s)?
◔Crouch under obstacle◔
✓Navigate in crowd✓
✓Recognize & locate objects✓
✕Respond to voice commands✓
✓Detect humans nearby✓
◔Work 8-hour shift◔
✕Hot-swap battery✕
◔Operate 24/7 (with charging)◔
✕Work in rain (IP65+)✕
✕Work below 0°C✕
✕Work in dusty environment✕
✓Work safely alongside humans✓
Ökosystem-Offenheit
55
Digit
/100
10
NEO
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
Proprietary World Model AI. No public SDK.
Pros and cons at a glance
Digit
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 28 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Premium pricing at $250,000 — enterprise budgets only
NEO
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 75 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or NEO?
NEO is cheaper at $20,000 vs $250,000 for Digit. Note that lower price does not imply lower total cost of ownership — see the TCO calculator on the Explore page for utilisation-adjusted figures.
Which has higher payload: Digit or NEO?
NEO rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 16 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Are both Digit and NEO shipping to customers?
Yes. Both are commercially available as of the last review. Delivery timelines and customer geographies vary per vendor — check the manufacturer page for each.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Digit or NEO?
Digit has ros2; NEO has no ROS support. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Digit or NEO use LiDAR?
Digit ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; NEO does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Zuletzt aktualisiert: 2026