Astribot S1 vs Digit 5
Compare Astribot S1 (Astribot) and Digit 5 (Agility Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | Astribot S1 | Digit 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Astribot | Agility Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | United States |
| Degrees of freedom | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Weight (kg) | 80 | 129 |
| Battery life (h) | 5 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 5 kg per arm | 22.7 kg (50 lb), repeated lifts |
| Max speed | ||
| Actuators | ||
| Primary sensor | ||
| Function | Home assistance | warehouse material handling and logistics automation |
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Status | Active | Testing |
Verdict
Digit 5 leads on 1 of the 2 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Astribot S1 leads on battery life (5 h vs 1.5 h).
Digit 5 leads on payload (22.7 kg (50 lb), repeated lifts vs 5 kg per arm).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: price, degrees of freedom and max speed.
Astribot S1
Astribot's dual-arm mobile robot. The maker lists 80 kg, 170 cm and 5 kg per arm, and a battery life of 4 to 6 hours. It does not publish one top speed.
Digit 5
Agility Robotics' fifth-generation humanoid, unveiled Sep 15, 2026 for warehouse and industrial work. Agility labels its specifications preliminary, lists early access for H1 2027, and has not published a price.