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Agility Robotics, creator of the humanoid robot Digit, has unveiled new capabilities and advancements that expand the work Digit is able to perform for Agility’s growing customer base.
These innovations were unveiled recently at the manufacturing and supply chain industry’s premier global event, ProMat. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics adds new capabilities to its humanoid robot
Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading humanoid robot Digit, is expanding its collaboration with Nvidia, one of the world’s leading companies in accelerated computing.
As part of the relationship, Agility Robotics is expanding adoption of Nvidia Isaac Sim and Nvidia Isaac Lab robot simulation and learning frameworks to train and test behaviors on Digit, as well as collaborating to make Digit models available to partners through “Mega”, an Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint.
Digit demonstrated its innovative and autonomous workflows at the recent Nvidia GTC AI Conference. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics expands relationship with Nvidia
GXO Logistics, one of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit, have signed a multi-year agreement to begin deploying Digit in GXO’s logistics operations.
This agreement, which follows a proof-of-concept pilot in late 2023, is both the industry’s first formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots and first Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) deployment of humanoid robots.
Adrian Stoch, Chief Automation Officer, GXO, says: “We’re building on the success of last year’s groundbreaking pilot with Agility by deploying fully operational Digit humanoids into a live warehouse environment. [Read more…] about GXO signs ‘industry-first’ multi-year agreement with Agility Robotics
GXO Logistics, which claims to be the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, says it is conducting a proof-of-concept pilot for Agility Robotics’ human-centric robot “Digit”.
The robot is being tested on logistics tasks at SPANX’s facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, where GXO manages warehouse operations for the global womenswear brand’s direct-to-consumer and in-store orders.
Adrian Stoch, chief automation officer, GXO, says: “We’re excited to take this pioneering step with Agility in the evolution of technology in warehouse operations. [Read more…] about GXO Logistics testing Agility Robotics’ humanoid
Picture a business as a beehive – buzzing with activity, each bee playing a vital part in making honey. Now, imagine if some of that buzz could run on autopilot.
That’s what automation is all about – taking care of the routine stuff so the bees, or in this case, the employees, can focus on more important tasks.
It’s like having a silent powerhouse in the background, tirelessly working to keep everything ticking along smoothly. Automation is sneaking into businesses everywhere, and it’s not just for the tech-savvy giants; it’s helping small and medium businesses too. [Read more…] about Automation: The Silent Powerhouse Behind Business Growth
Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal humanoid robot Digit, says it is planning to open what it calls “RoboFab”, the company’s robot manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon with the capability to produce more than 10,000 robots per year.
Initial construction of Agility’s 70,000 square foot robot factory began last year, and it is set to open later this year. Agility anticipates production capacity of hundreds of Digit robots in the first year, with the capability to scale to more than 10,000 robots per year.
At full capacity, RoboFab will employ more than 500 workers in Salem, in addition to employees at Agility’s other locations. Digit also will work in the new factory, in a similar capacity to Agility’s customer sites, moving, loading, and unloading totes. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics set to open ‘world’s first factory for humanoid robots’
You know the old saying, “expect the unexpected?” Well, when it comes to supply chain disruptions, that saying couldn’t be truer.
You’re running a thriving business, everything seems to be sailing smoothly, and then BAM! A supply chain disruption hits you like a curveball, leaving you scrambling to find solutions.
You’re not alone. [Read more…] about 4 Tips for Businesses to Tackle Supply Chain Disruptions
Agility Robotics has unveiled the next generation of its humanoid worker robot, Digit, describing it as “the first human-centric, multi-purpose robot made for logistics work”.
Agility says Digit is designed from the ground up to go where people go and do useful work safely in spaces designed for people, starting with bulk material handling within warehouses and distribution centers.
The next generation Digit still on show at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, doing fully autonomous live demonstrations in a replica warehouse work cell, for an audience of 45,000 attendees. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics launches next generation of its humanoid worker robot
Agility Robotics, a creator and manufacturer of robots designed to work alongside people in logistics and warehouse environments, has raised $150 million led by DCVC and Playground Global.
The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund also joined as an investor to help spur innovation in the logistics industry.
Agility’s robots provide unique value to businesses by augmenting the human workforce’s productivity, efficiency, and wellness. This capital raise will accelerate Agility’s R&D and scale its robot production. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics raises $150 million in latest funding round
Ford is the first customer for Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot, Digit (main picture).
Agility’s robot has arms and legs and can work with humans and in human spaces, for commercial sales.
Ford is receiving the first two robots off the line. [Read more…] about Agility Robotics’ humanoid gets job at Ford
