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Developing story · 2 episodes · 15 Sept to 18 Sept

Digit 5 Evolution of a Humanoid Worker

The saga chronicles Agility Robotics' iterative unveiling of Digit 5, a humanoid worker that combines extended runtime, lifting capability, and enhanced safety features. The latest update shows the robot now crouches when humans approach, further improving human-robot interaction.

  1. Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5, a safer humanoid that crouches when humans approach

    Agility Robotics introduced Digit 5, a 5‑foot‑11‑inch, 284‑lb humanoid designed for warehouse work without safety cages. The robot can lift 50 lb, reach shelves up to 7.2 ft high, and runs for about…

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  2. Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5, a humanoid worker with safety, lift and 20‑hour runtime

    Agility Robotics announced the Digit 5, a 1.8‑meter, 129‑kg humanoid robot designed for industrial work. It can lift 23 kg to a height of 2.1 m, operate for more than 20 hours a day, and safely…

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