Digit vs A2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Agility Robotics (Amazon) vs AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Veredicto rápido
Digit leads in higher payload, longer runtime, while A2 leads in more DOF, faster speed, lower price. Overall, A2 has an edge in 3 out of 5 compared categories.
Digit
Agility Robotics (Amazon)
A2
AgiBot (Zhiyuan Robotics)
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Digit A2
Especificaciones
$250,000Precio$100,000
175 cmAltura169 cm
65 kgPeso69 kg
28GDL40
16 kgCarga15 kg
4hAutonomía2h
1.5 m/sVelocidad3.3 m/s
SíEscalerasSí
SíLiDARSí
N/ACómputo200 TOPS
Capacidades de tareas
✓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✓
Apertura del ecosistema
55
Digit
/100
60
A2
ROS2 compatible, Python SDK. Closed source. Limited public docs.
AimRT framework (ROS2/gRPC/MQTT). Chinese docs primarily.
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
A2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 40 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Short runtime (120 min) — frequent recharging or battery swaps
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper: Digit or A2?
A2 is cheaper at $100,000 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 A2?
Digit rates a higher payload at 16 kg vs 15 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 A2 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.
Última actualización: 2024