Unitree R1
A publicly priced entry humanoid that makes the category feel real.
Unitree Robotics, China
Agility Robotics, United States
One of the clearest examples of a humanoid already moving through real industrial workflows.
How close to a home
Digit matters because it is not just a concept. It represents the shift from lab fascination to practical deployment in industry.
Agility says Digit is deployed today in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics, where repetitive movement and material handling create a clear use case.
Agility Robotics has become one of the most important names in commercial humanoids because it speaks the language of deployment, not just demos.
Digit 5, unveiled 15 September 2026: 1.81 m, 129 kg, reach up to 2.2 m, 40 percent more payload than Digit 4, a 90-minute battery that recharges in 9 minutes, swappable grippers on ISO flanges, and a safety controller that lets it work near people. Agility reports over 65,000 hours of operation and a 100,000-tote milestone for Digit 4 at GXO near Atlanta. Figures from Agility’s own press release.
Not the robot most people will dream about bringing home, but one of the strongest proofs that the category is becoming commercially real.
Industrial traction does not mean consumer readiness. But it often arrives first, and Digit is part of that first wave.
A publicly priced entry humanoid that makes the category feel real.
Unitree Robotics, China
The most famous humanoid in the conversation, and still one of the least consumer-ready.
Tesla, United States
The humanoid that shipped more units than anyone else in 2025.
AgiBot, China
Prices, capabilities and the gap between what was demonstrated and what was delivered.
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