# GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit humanoid deployments to US sites

Digest AI · Robotics & Physical AI · published 2026-10-26T11:19:14Z

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## Summary

GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics announced on October 26, 2026, that they are expanding their partnership to deploy Agility’s Digit humanoid robots at two additional US logistics sites: GXO’s Statesville facility in North Carolina and Lebanon site in Tennessee. Deployments are set to begin in early 2027 using the **Digit 4** model, with a transition to **Digit 5** once commercially available. The robots will handle repetitive material-handling tasks, such as moving totes and placing them onto conveyors, as part of e-commerce fulfillment operations. This follows a successful pilot at GXO’s Flowery Branch, Georgia, site since late 2023, where Digit has reportedly moved over **100,000 totes** since its 2024 deployment under a multi-year Robots-as-a-Service agreement—the first of its kind for humanoid robots in live operations.

Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson emphasized that GXO’s continued adoption of Digit demonstrates the technology’s real-world value, while GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher highlighted the partnership’s focus on practical, scalable automation. Agility has also invested in manufacturing infrastructure, including its **70,000-square-foot RoboFab facility** in Salem, Oregon, with an annual production capacity of up to **10,000 robots**. The company is preparing for a public listing via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI, expected to close in Q4 2026. Meanwhile, Digit 5, unveiled in September 2026, is designed for safer human-robot collaboration and broader industrial workflows, with over **65,000 hours** of real-world operational experience informing its development.

## Key points

- GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit deployments to North Carolina and Tennessee sites, starting early 2027
- Digit 4 handles repetitive material tasks; transition to Digit 5 planned once commercially available
- Agility’s RoboFab facility has 10,000-robot annual capacity, with public listing expected by Q4 2026

## Why it matters

This expansion signals growing confidence in humanoid robotics for logistics, with real-world deployments proving scalability and reliability. The shift to Digit 5 and Agility’s manufacturing ramp-up could accelerate broader adoption in industrial settings.

## Sources

1. [GXO, Agility Robotics Expand Digit Humanoid Deployments to More U.S. Sites](https://unite.ai/gxo-agility-robotics-expand-digit-humanoid-deployments-to-more-u-s-sites) (Unite.AI, 2026-10-26)

Part of the developing story: [Digit Humanoid Expands Across US Industries](https://digestai.news/thread/agco-signs-deal-to-pilot-agility-robotics-digit-in-kansas) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit humanoid deployments to US sites", 26 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/gxo-and-agility-robotics-expand-digit-humanoid-deployments-to-us-sites

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