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PodcastRobot Comparisons — Deep Research on Robotics, Humanoids & AutomationOctober 19, 2026

Agility Robotics Digit vs Apptronik Apollo: The 2026 Commercial Deployment Test

Digit offers proven, paid commercial deployment today while Apollo remains a pilot-stage bet targeting 2026 manufacturing.

  • Digit has commercial traction: Agility has a multi-year paid RaaS agreement with GXO moving totes, plus its ARC fleet software and a Salem Robofab factory targeting hundreds of units in year one and 10,000+ annually.
  • Apollo leads on headline specs: Apptronik cites a 55-lb max lift and partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, GXO, Jabil, and a December 2024 Google DeepMind collaboration, but remains pilot-stage.

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