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Agility Robotics Digit 5 humanoid robot development

Overview

Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a new humanoid robot designed for safe collaboration with human workers in industrial settings. The robot uses vision-based sensors and proprietary AI algorithms, powered by an Nvidia Thor IGX chip, to detect human presence. To prevent accidents, the system can autonomously slow down, stop, or assume a seated position. Digit 5 is intended for tasks including part sorting, inspection, and material loading.

Technical specifications include a redesigned leg system using proprietary cycloidal actuators and a maximum payload capacity of 50 pounds (22.7 kilograms), a 40% increase over previous models. Standing 1.81 meters tall and weighing approximately 129 kilograms, it is designed to navigate human-centric workspaces without facility modifications. A significant advancement is a new battery system developed with Nyobolt, providing a 10:1 ratio between operating time and charging time; the robot can operate for roughly 90 minutes and requires only about 9 minutes of charging, potentially allowing for more than 20 hours of productive work in a 24-hour period.

While the company reported a $140 million operating loss for 2025, it holds approximately $300 million in multiyear orders and is preparing for a public merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, valued at $2.5 billion, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Agility plans to expand operations into Europe early next year. New deployment agreements include GXO Logistics, which will expand to two additional centers in 2027, and AGCO, which will test robots at its Kansas factory for assembly and production support.

Entities

Agility Robotics · Nyobolt · Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. · AGCO · GXO Logistics

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Agility Robotics expands humanoid robot deployment in US logistics and manufacturing

    Agility Robotics is expanding its Digit humanoid robot deployment to GXO Logistics centers and AGCO manufacturing plants in the US, targeting repetitive tasks starting in 2027.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Agility Robotics selects Nyobolt batteries for Digit 5 humanoid robot

    Agility Robotics' Digit 5 humanoid robot will use Nyobolt fast-charging batteries to achieve 20+ hours of daily work, offering 90 minutes of runtime from a 9-minute charge.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5 humanoid robot with fast-charging battery

    Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot featuring a new battery system that provides 90 minutes of work for every 9 minutes of charging, enabling over 20 hours of daily productivity.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5 humanoid robot with advanced safety features

    Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5, a humanoid robot featuring AI-driven safety protocols that allow it to autonomously stop or sit down to avoid human workers in industrial settings.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5 humanoid for safe human collaboration

    Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed to work safely alongside humans without physical barriers, supported by $300 million in multiyear orders.

Sources

bright.nl · claimsjournal.com · electricaltechnology.org · evere.co · futurism.com · geeknetic.es · geekweek.interia.pl · gigazine.net · interestingengineering.com · ithome.com · markets.businessinsider.com · roboticsbusinessreview.com · systemylogistiky.cz · tedroid.com · ubergizmo.com

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