Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers
Robots can start working outside physical cages and without safety barriers.
TL;DR
- Agility Robotics' new Digit 5 humanoid robot is engineered for safe operation around humans.
- The robot can autonomously detect people and take precautions like moving, stopping, or squatting to avoid harm.
- Digit 5 is slated for early customer access in the first half of 2027 and general availability by the end of the year.
- Safety features include AI algorithms, multimodal sensors, and Nvidia's Thor IGX hardware.
- The robot can lift up to 50 pounds and has an upgraded leg design for enhanced reach.
- Digit 5 features a 90-minute battery life with a quick 9-minute recharge, enabling over 20 hours of operation daily.
- It has a taller profile than its predecessor, reaching heights of up to 7.2 feet, and includes a swappable gripper design.
- The robot's enhanced safety capabilities are developed in alignment with international industrial robot safety standards.
- Successful commercial deployments of Digit 5 could lead to 'collaborative safety,' where robots work directly with humans in close proximity.