Agility Robotics news
The latest Agility Robotics news, : GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit humanoid deployments to US sites.
Agility Robotics develops the Digit 5 humanoid robot for industrial work, featuring a 90-minute runtime and safety systems that allow operation without cages. Recent news covers its merger with Churchill Capital XI at a $2.5 billion valuation, partnerships with Nyobolt and FORT Robotics for battery and safety upgrades, and the company's exploration of wheeled robot designs.
13 stories mentioning Agility Robotics since 15 September 2026, newest first, each with its sources and discussion. Follow to see new ones on your front page.
Funding and deals $2.5B reported
- $2.5Bacquisition at a $2.5B valuationOct 2026 · Foxconn, DCVC, NVIDIA
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GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit humanoid deployments to US sites
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…
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NVIDIA expands Isaac platform with Agile ONE SN reference humanoid
NVIDIA announced an expansion of the NVIDIA Isaac open robotics development platform at GTC Berlin on October 21, 2026, adding a reference humanoid, new datasets and a runtime alongside updates to its robot learning…
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AGCO signs deal to pilot Agility Robotics Digit in Kansas
AGCO and Agility Robotics announced a commercial agreement on October 20, 2026, to pilot Digit humanoid robots in AGCO’s manufacturing operations. The U.S. pilot is scheduled to begin in 2027 at AGCO’s facility in…
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Agility Robotics launches Digit 5 humanoid robot worker
Agility Robotics announced the launch of Digit 5, its newest humanoid robot designed for warehouse work. Weighing over 120 kg, Digit 5 relies on a large battery and cooling system that occupies about 75 % of its torso,…
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RoboBusiness 2026 opens with keynote on the next 20 years of robotics
RoboBusiness 2026 begins tomorrow at the Santa Clara Convention Center, drawing more than 1,600 attendees for two days of sessions, demos and networking. The program features over 40 sessions across five tracks—AI,…
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Agility partners with Nyobolt for Digit 5’s ultra-fast battery
Agility Robotics announced a collaboration with Nyobolt to develop an ultra-fast-charging battery system for its Digit 5 humanoid robot. The new system claims to enable over 20 hours of daily operation, with a…
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Churchill Capital XI merges with Agility Robotics at $2.5B valuation
The SEC declared effective on October 13, 2026, the merger between Agility Robotics and Churchill Capital Corp XI, valuing Agility at $2.5 billion pre-money. The deal, announced in June, expects gross proceeds of over…
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Nvidia launches Halos for Robotics safety system
Nvidia expanded its Halos safety architecture to robotics in June 2026, following a 2025 launch for autonomous vehicles. The system includes hardware like the IGX Thor module and software tools for guardrails. CEO…
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Elon Musk predicts Optimus robots may reach homes by 2027
Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, has been showcased in videos performing tasks like dancing, vacuuming, and even struggling with simple chores. Elon Musk claims it could automate labor for $20,000 each and be sold to…
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Agility and FORT partner to expand Digit 5’s off-robot safety system
Agility Robotics and FORT Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding on October 1, 2026, to develop an off-robot safety interface for Digit 5, Agility’s next-generation humanoid robot. The Offboard Safety Bridge…
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Agility Robotics CEO says company is exploring wheeled robots
Agility Robotics, the maker of the Digit humanoid, is actively exploring wheeled robot designs alongside its existing legged robots. CEO Jonathan Hurst confirmed to The Robot Report that the company is testing various…
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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 90 minutes after a…
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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 interact with nearby…
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Questions about Agility Robotics
What is the latest Agility Robotics news?
As of 26 October 2026: GXO and Agility Robotics expand Digit humanoid deployments to US sites. 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…
What is Agility Robotics?
Agility Robotics develops the Digit 5 humanoid robot for industrial work, featuring a 90-minute runtime and safety systems that allow operation without cages. Recent news covers its merger with Churchill Capital XI at a $2.5 billion valuation, partnerships with Nyobolt and FORT Robotics for battery and safety upgrades, and the company's exploration of wheeled robot designs.
How much funding has Agility Robotics raised?
Agility Robotics has $2.5B in reported deals covered by Digest AI: $2.5B acquisition in October 2026.