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Digit 5 vs UBTECH Walker S1: Engineering & Capability Comparison
Independent side-by-side technical evaluation of kinematic DoF, motor torque, sensor platforms, AI architecture, and commercial procurement feasibility.
🇺🇸 Agility RoboticsEarly Access 2027
Digit 5
The world's first cooperatively safe humanoid for industrial scale.
DoF Total30 DoF
PrixNot public
🇨🇳 UBTECH RoboticsAutomotive Factory Deployment
UBTECH Walker S1
China's leading production humanoid deployed across BYD and Nio automotive assembly lines.
DoF Total41 DoF
PrixB2B Enterprise Lease / Purchase (~$65,000 est.)
SpecsLib Engineering Advantage
Global Advantage: UBTECH Walker S1
Digit 5: 1 • UBTECH Walker S1: 6
Hardware & Kinematic Specification Matrix
Digit 5 vs UBTECH Walker S1 : Spécifications Complètes
Normalized physical constraints and manufacturer-reported engineering data.
| Metric | Digit 5 | UBTECH Walker S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial StatusProduction readiness | Early Access 2027 | Automotive Factory Deployment |
| Estimated PriceLower entry cost | Not public | B2B Enterprise Lease / Purchase (~$65,000 est.) |
| Origin & ManufacturerManufacturing base | 🇺🇸 Agility Robotics (USA) | 🇨🇳 UBTECH Robotics (China) |
| HeightHuman scale standard | 180 cm | 172 cm |
| WeightLighter is safer for cobots | 129 kg | 76 kg |
| Total Degrees of FreedomHigher articulation dexterity | 30 DoF | 41 DoF |
| Hand & Finger DoFFine manipulation agility | 0 DoF (Gripper) | 12 DoF (5-finger dexterous) |
| Peak Actuator TorqueJoint torque capability | Undisclosed | 250 Nm |
| Top Locomotion SpeedSprint & throughput speed | Undisclosed | 4.5 km/h |
| Max Payload CapacityHeavy material transport | 22.7 kg | 15 kg |
| Payload Per HandSingle-hand lifting capacity | Undisclosed | 5 kg |
| Battery RuntimeContinuous duty cycle | ~1.5 h () | ~3.5 h (1.2 kWh) |
| 3D LiDAR SensorSpatial SLAM precision | No (Pure Vision) | Yes (Integrated) |
| Onboard Compute ArchitectureEdge inference hardware | Embedded compute | High-performance multi-edge industrial compute |
| Real-World Autonomy RatingUnsupervised operational capability (/10) | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
When to choose Digit 5
Digit 5 : Points Forts & Applications
- Tote handling
- Machine tending
- Warehouse operations
Accès commercialDirect via Agility Robotics sales
When to choose UBTECH Walker S1
UBTECH Walker S1 : Points Forts & Applications
- Automotive assembly and electronics manufacturing plants
- Logistics facilities deploying combined AGV and humanoid fleets
- Enterprise robotics automation labs seeking factory-hardened platforms
Accès commercialDirect B2B enterprise procurement through UBTECH Robotics.
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