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GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics are set to expand their deployment of Digit humanoid robots to two additional warehouses in North Carolina and Tennessee in early 2027. This expansion follows their existing operation in Georgia, where Digit has successfully handled over 100,000 totes and logged mo...
Agility Robotics announced significant commercial momentum for its Digit® humanoid robot, highlighting an expanded partnership with GXO and three new manufacturing customers. The company is actively engaging over 30 prospective clients across various sectors, including automotive and logistics, indi...
GXO Logistics, Inc. and Agility Robotics have announced an expansion of their partnership to deploy Agility's Digit humanoid robots at additional GXO sites in North Carolina and Tennessee by 2027. This follows their pioneering Robots-as-a-Service agreement initiated in 2024, which marked the first c...
Agility Robotics has announced that its next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5, will utilize NVIDIA IGX Thor modules for its onboard computing needs. This move expands the existing collaboration between Agility and NVIDIA, focusing on integrating AI computing with safety measures for broader commer...
Agility Robotics has announced the opening of a new 50,000-square-foot facility in Pittsburgh to bolster its deployment and service capabilities for its humanoid robot, Digit. This expansion aims to support an increasing customer base and enhance the company's software and AI development efforts, pa...
AGCO and Agility Robotics have entered into a commercial agreement to pilot the Digit humanoid robot at AGCO's manufacturing plant in Hesston, Kansas, starting in 2027. The robot will perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks such as parts sorting and stacking, allowing AGCO to assess the in...
AGCO and Agility Robotics have entered into a commercial agreement to implement a humanoid robot pilot at AGCO's Hesston, Kansas facility. This initiative aims to explore the use of the Digit robot for performing repetitive and hazardous tasks in manufacturing operations. The collaboration is signi...
AGCO and Agility Robotics have signed a commercial agreement to implement the Digit robot in AGCO's Hesston, Kansas facility, beginning in 2027. This pilot program aims to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, enhancing operational efficiency and ergonomic safety while allowing employees to focus...
Agility Robotics has selected Nyobolt as its technology partner for the ultra-fast charging battery system in its new humanoid robot, Digit 5. This collaboration aims to enhance Digit 5's operational efficiency, allowing it to work over 20 hours within a 24-hour period, a significant improvement ove...
Agility Robotics has announced the expected appointment of Mark Vale as the chair of its audit committee following its business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI. Vale, who is currently the CEO of Transportation Insight and a former president of UPS, will bring extensive experience in globa...
Agility Robotics announced on October 15, 2026, that it has selected Nyobolt, a UK-based company, as its battery technology partner for the next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. This partnership aims to enhance the operational efficiency of Digit 5, which is designed for safe collaboration near h...
Agility Robotics has announced a partnership with Nyobolt, a leader in ultra-fast charging solutions, to enhance its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This collaboration focuses on integrating Nyobolt's advanced battery technology, which allows Digit 5 to operate for over 20 hours within a 24-hour period. Th...
Agility Robotics has announced a partnership with Nyobolt to integrate ultra-fast charging battery technology into its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This new battery system allows Digit 5 to operate for over 20 hours within a 24-hour period, significantly enhancing its productivity and efficiency. The co...
Agility Robotics has made significant progress towards becoming a publicly traded company after the SEC approved its registration statement for a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. A shareholder vote is scheduled for November 2, with the deal expected to close later that month, potentially gener...
Agility Robotics, Inc. announced that its joint registration statement with Churchill Capital Corp XI was declared effective by the SEC on October 13, 2026. This marks a significant step towards the proposed business combination, which aims to create the only U.S. publicly listed pure-play humanoid...
Agility Robotics is hosting its Analyst & Investor Day today at 12:30 p.m. ET in New York City, which will be livestreamed for public access. The event will showcase presentations from Agility's leadership and insights from partners such as Schaeffler, Foxconn, and AUVSI. This event is significant...
Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, will serve as an individual consultant for Project Meridian, a Department of War initiative led by Mitre Corporation. This 120-day study aims to explore emerging technologies and military capabilities over the next 10 to 20 years, focusing on areas such as AI,...
Agility Robotics announced that CEO Peggy Johnson has been selected to participate in Project Meridian, a strategic initiative commissioned by the Department of War. This project aims to explore the future of warfare, focusing on logistics and operational support over a 10- to 20-year horizon. John...
Agility Robotics and Fort Robotics have expanded their multiyear partnership to develop a comprehensive safety architecture for Digit 5, Agility's next-generation humanoid robot. This collaboration includes a safety pendant, onboard communications, and an off-robot interface designed to enhance safe...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the safety infrastructure of the Digit® 5 humanoid robot. This partnership aims to build upon their previous collaboration, which has evolved from a single hardware component to a comprehensive safety architectur...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the safety infrastructure of Agility's next-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. This collaboration will enhance the existing safety architecture, which includes a safety pendant, on-robot communications, and...
Agility Robotics has announced the expected addition of Merline Saintil, Derek Aberle, and Pierre Gentin to its board of directors following its business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI. These new directors bring extensive experience in technology, strategic partnerships, and corporate go...
In mid-September, Agility Robotics launched its fifth-generation humanoid robot, Digit 5. The company, which has been developing bipedal robots for over a decade, has seen its flagship product, Digit, deployed in various facilities including Amazon and Toyota Canada. According to the company, it has...
Agility Robotics recently revealed plans to explore wheeled robots during the launch of Digit 5. CEO Jonathan Hurst confirmed that the company is considering various robot designs, including wheeled options, to meet diverse customer needs and operating environments. This exploration is significant...
Agility Robotics has launched Digit 5, an autonomous humanoid robot designed for safe operation alongside humans in industrial environments. Marketed as the 'first cooperatively safe humanoid,' Digit 5 is capable of performing tasks outside of safety cages, stopping and crouching when a human approa...
On September 15, Agility Robotics announced the launch of its new humanoid robot model, 'Digit 5'. This model is designed to operate closely with humans without the need for safety barriers, aiming to expand its use in manufacturing and logistics environments. The significance of Digit 5 lies in it...
Agility Robotics has developed five versions of its Digit humanoid over the past decade, showcasing significant technological advancements. The company, which originated from the Dynamic Robotics Lab at OSU, has expanded to three offices and over 400 employees, with a factory capable of producing 10...
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and recharging in just nine minutes. This new model includes advanced safety features that allow it to operate closer to humans in industrial settings, reducing the need for physical barriers. The company pl...
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a next-generation humanoid robot designed for cooperative work in environments where safety is paramount. Built on over 65,000 hours of operation and commercial deployments, Digit 5 can handle full facility workflows and operate alongside humans without the n...
Agility Robotics has announced that its Digit humanoid has been deployed at nine customer sites as it prepares for a public offering through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp. XI. According to a recent S-4 filing, the company generated $1.8 million in net sales in 2025, while facing a $140 millio...
Agility Robotics, a prominent humanoid robotics and Physical AI company, has announced its participation in three investor conferences scheduled for September 2026. CFO Michael Beer will be available for one-on-one meetings with institutional investors, allowing them to discuss the company's future...
Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, revealed plans for the company's public debut, emphasizing its unique position as the only pure-play US public company dedicated to humanoid robots with established commercial applications. The company is currently valued at a pre-money valuation of $2.5 billi...
Agility Robotics has appointed Michael Beer as Chief Financial Officer as it prepares for its public listing through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's financial strategy and operational excellence as it scales production and customer deploy...
Agility Robotics is establishing a 60,000-square-foot facility in Fremont, California, to enhance the training of its humanoid robot, Digit. This location is strategically close to Tesla's factory, where production of the Optimus robot is anticipated to begin this year. Agility's CEO, Peggy Johnson,...
Agility Robotics has inaugurated a new facility in Fremont, California, aimed at accelerating advancements in physical AI that enhance customer operations. This 60,000-square-foot site will serve as a hub for software development and AI capabilities, focusing on training and testing technologies tha...
Agility Robotics, creator of the humanoid robot Digit, and Churchill Capital Corp XI have confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-4 to the SEC. This submission is a significant step towards their proposed business combination, which will make Agility a publicly traded entit...
GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics are expanding their partnership to include two additional U.S. sites for the deployment of Digit robots, starting in early 2027. The new locations are in Statesville, North Carolina, and Lebanon, Tennessee, as announced on October 26. This expansion follows a succe...
AGCO has entered into a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics to deploy the Digit humanoid robot at its manufacturing facility in Hesston, Kansas. The pilot program is set to commence in 2027 and aims to enhance AGCO's manufacturing capabilities by integrating humanoid robotics and AI into its...
AGCO has entered into a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics to introduce Digit humanoid robots into its agricultural equipment manufacturing operations. A pilot program is set to commence at AGCO's facility in Hesston, Kansas, in 2027, focusing on enhancing assembly and production processes....
Agility Robotics co-founder Jonathan Hurst recently shared insights on the company's latest humanoid robot, Digit 5, in an IEEE Spectrum essay. He described it as the largest, heaviest, and most expensive robot Agility will ever produce, emphasizing that it reflects necessary compromises rather than...
Agility Robotics has appointed logistics expert Mark Vale as the anticipated chair of its audit committee, preparing for a public listing through its merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. Vale's extensive experience in logistics and finance, including over 30 years at UPS, positions him to oversee...
Agility Robotics has selected Nyobolt as the battery technology partner for its Digit 5 humanoid robot, featuring a nine-minute charging system. This collaboration, announced on October 15, aims to enhance Digit 5's operational efficiency, targeting over 20 hours of work within a 24-hour period. Th...
Agility Robotics Inc. has announced a collaboration with Nyobolt to integrate fast-charging battery technology into its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This partnership aims to enhance the robot's operational efficiency, allowing it to work over 20 hours within a 24-hour period, as stated by Agility's Chief...
Agility Robotics is progressing toward a Nasdaq listing as shareholders of Churchill Capital Corp XI are set to vote on the proposed merger on November 2. The SEC approved the companies' Form S-4 registration statement on October 13, indicating that while the merger is not yet finalized, it marks a...
Agility Robotics has been valued at $2.5 billion, despite reporting an annual income of only $1.78 million and a significant loss of $140 million. This valuation raises questions about investor confidence and the potential of the robotics market, particularly in humanoid robotics. The substantial v...
Agility Robotics is hosting its Analyst & Investor Day today, October 6, with a focus on Digit 5 and the business strategies behind its deployment. The event in New York will delve into how customer experience has influenced the development of Digit 5, as well as the company's software and autonomy...
Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson is set to participate in Project Meridian, a study led by MITRE and commissioned by the U.S. Department of War. Johnson aims to leverage her experience in commercial humanoid deployments to enhance discussions on military logistics and operational support. The init...
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics are expanding their safety partnership to enhance Digit 5's safety systems with the introduction of an Offboard Safety Bridge. This initiative, formalized in a memorandum of understanding on October 1, aims to connect the humanoid robot to external safety systems,...
Agility Robotics has introduced the Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed to crouch down when a person approaches. This safety feature is implemented to enhance interaction with humans, ensuring a more secure environment during operation. The crouching mechanism is significant as it reflects a growing...
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, the newest version of its humanoid robot, as it announces over $300 million in multi-year customer orders. This significant milestone comes as the company gears up for a public listing, highlighting its growth and market demand. The launch of Digit 5 is cruc...
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