Agility Robotics has introduced its Digit 5 humanoid robot, engineered with advanced safety features that allow it to detect nearby humans and respond by stopping, avoiding them, or even squatting to minimize risk. This capability could significantly expand the deployment of humanoid robots in shared warehouse and factory environments without the need for physical barriers.
Background
Agility Robotics is a leading humanoid robotics company that deployed the first Digit robots in full-time commercial warehouse operations in 2024, accumulating over 65,000 working hours across North America.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Sep 16, 2026 at 02:33 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10