Agility Robotics DigitvsTesla Optimus Gen 2
Side-by-side comparison of Agility Robotics Digit and Tesla Optimus Gen 2: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Digit
Warehouse bipedal humanoid

Optimus Gen 2
General-purpose humanoid from Tesla
Specifications
| Spec | Digit | Optimus Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $250,000 | $30,000 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 16 kg | — |
| Runtime | 4 h | 8 h |
| Speed | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Weight | 65 kg | 57 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | — | 28 |
- Logistics
- Warehousing
- Tote handling
- Factory automation
- Home assistance
When to pick which
Choose the Agility Robotics Digit v4 for immediate deployment in brownfield logistics facilities where continuous 24/7 operation is non-negotiable. Its 16kg payload capacity makes it uniquely suited for heavy tote handling and truck unloading tasks that exceed the current lifting capabilities of lighter general-purpose humanoids. The hot-swappable battery system allows for zero-downtime shifts in high-throughput distribution centers, ensuring the robot remains on the floor while spare batteries charge. Enterprise buyers requiring deep integration with existing industrial stacks should prioritize Digit for its ROS2 bridge and Agility Arc cloud platform, which provide the mature fleet management tools necessary for scaling warehouse automation.
Select the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 for large-scale factory automation projects where the $30,000 price point allows for the deployment of massive fleets at a fraction of the cost of industrial competitors. Its 28 degrees of freedom and 8-hour runtime make it a superior candidate for intricate assembly tasks and long-duration shifts without frequent intervention. Buyers focused on future-proofing home assistance or general-purpose logistics should leverage the Python-based SDK for rapid prototyping and AI training. However, for specific industrial safety certifications and environmental ratings, there is limited public spec data — request a vendor briefing to confirm compliance before committing to mass procurement.
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