Agility Robotics
Agility, formerly Agility Robotics, is an American company that makes Digit, a bipedal humanoid robot built to move totes and materials in warehouses and factories. It is based in Salem, Oregon, and was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Oregon State University's Dynamic Robotics Laboratory by Damion Shelton, Jonathan Hurst and Mikhail Jones; Peggy Johnson, formerly of Microsoft and Magic Leap, is chief executive. Digit is one of the few humanoids in paid commercial work. GXO Logistics signed the industry's first robots-as-a-service contract for it in 2024, and customers include Schaeffler and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. Agility reports more than US$300 million in multi-year orders for Digit 5, its next-generation humanoid, and builds robots at its RoboFab factory in Salem. In June 2026 it agreed to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI that values the company at US$2.5 billion, with a planned listing under the ticker AGLT. Its earlier robot, Cassie, holds a Guinness World Record for the fastest 100 m by a bipedal robot.
π‘Notable Achievement: Agility Robotics achieved the world's first humanoid Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) deployment with GXO Logistics in a Georgia fulfillment center, where Digit robots perform tote picking, sorting, and inventory management alongside humans.
What Does Agility Robotics Do?
Agility Robotics designs and manufactures purpose-built bipedal mobile manipulation robots engineered to work in human spaces for warehouse logistics, tote handling, and supply chain automation.
βPurpose-built bipedal tote-moving automation engineered for modern logistics facilities.β
Digitigrade Kinematics
Bird-like backward-curving leg joints optimized for low-torque vertical squatting and tote lifting.
RoboFab Mass Manufacturing
World's first dedicated humanoid factory in Salem, Oregon with a capacity exceeding 10,000 robots annually.
WMS Cloud Fleet Integration
Agility Arc software connects directly into enterprise warehouse management systems for automated dispatch.
What Can Agility Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Autonomous bulk tote retrieval, conveyor unloading, pallet shelf staging, and warehouse fleet coordination.
35 lb Tote Manipulation
High-friction end-effector clamp paddles purpose-engineered for moving standard plastic logistics totes.
Aisle Reverse Squatting
Digitigrade backward-bending knees allowing deep vertical reaches into lower shelf bins without tripping.
Autonomous Floor Docking
Automated floor contact charging plates enabling 24/7 continuous shift turnaround with zero human handling.
Expressive LED Face Head
Animated eyes and intent-signaling head display providing clear human-robot interaction cues.
Agility Robotics Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Digit 5
By: Agility Robotics
Launched: 2026
Digit 5 is Agility Roboticsβ latest industrial humanoid designed for cooperative, human-scale work in warehouses and factories. It stands 1.81 m tall, weighs 129 kg, and is built to move through standard aisles, doorways, and workstations while handling repetitive material-handling tasks. The robot is engineered for safer operation around people, with improved payload capacity, faster recharge cycles, and a reach height suited to shelving and machine-tending workflows. Digit 5 emphasizes high uptime through autonomous charging and long daily work capacity, making it suitable for continuous logistics and production environments. Its design focuses on stable bipedal locomotion, task flexibility, and scalable deployment in real-world industrial settings.
Digit
By: Agility Robotics
Launched: 2019
Digit, developed by Agility Robotics, is a groundbreaking humanoid robot designed to work alongside humans in environments built for people. Standing 5'9" tall and weighing 143 pounds, Digit walks upright on two legs with bird-like agility, allowing it to navigate stairs, tight corridors, and uneven ground. Its lightweight arms with four degrees of freedom enable it to lift and move packages up to 35 pounds, making it ideal for repetitive logistics tasks like tote retrieval and warehouse stacking. Digit is powered by onboard computers, uses LiDAR and depth cameras for navigation, and connects to the Agility Arc cloud platform for autonomous task coordination and fleet management. With a modular design, it can be customized for a wide range of industrial applications. Digit isnβt just a robotβitβs a step toward blending robotics into everyday human workflows, tackling labor shortages while enhancing efficiency and safety in real-world workplaces.
Agility Robotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
Agility Arc
Enterprise Fleet Orchestration
Cloud management portal translating warehouse ERP/WMS pick lists into synchronized multi-robot movement routes.
Agility Teleop & Fallback
Remote Exception Handling
Real-time exception resolution suite allowing operators to unblock robots remotely with minimal latency.
Agility Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Spun out of Oregon State University
Agility Robotics is founded as a spin-off from Oregon State University's Dynamic Robotics Laboratory by Damion Shelton, Jonathan Hurst and Mikhail Jones.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Cassie biped goes on sale to research labs
Agility begins selling Cassie, a bipedal robot without an upper body, to university labs and corporate innovation departments.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Ford buys Digit to explore last-mile delivery
Ford Motor Company purchases Digit robots to explore using humanoids for last-mile package delivery.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
RoboFab factory announced in Salem
Agility announces RoboFab, a robot manufacturing facility in Salem, Oregon, to build Digit at scale.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
New version of Digit shown at ProMat
Agility releases a new version of Digit at the ProMat trade show, focused on warehouse and logistics work.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Partnership with GXO Logistics announced
Agility and GXO Logistics announce a partnership to test Digit at a GXO facility outside Atlanta.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
First robots-as-a-service contract with GXO
Agility and GXO announce the first robots-as-a-service contract for Digit, described as the first formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Rebrands from Agility Robotics to Agility
Agility Robotics adopts the shorter name Agility as part of a company rebrand.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Announces $2.5 billion merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI
Agility and Churchill Capital Corp XI announce a definitive business combination valuing the company at US$2.5 billion, with the combined company planning to list under the ticker AGLT.
Source: sec.gov
Agility Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Agility Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- βOperational customer deployments with industry leaders Amazon and GXO Logistics.
- βFirst-mover factory scale with dedicated 70,000 sq ft RoboFab manufacturing facility.
- βPragmatic end-effector choice (clamp paddles) maximizing reliability over complex five-fingered hands.
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding fleet density in 3PL and e-commerce distribution warehouses while scaling RoboFab manufacturing cadence.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- β’End-effector paddles limit flexibility for fine-item grasping outside standardized plastic totes.
- β’Competition from low-cost wheeled mobile manipulation systems.
Agility Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Mobility Mechanism
- Agility Robotics
- Bipedal Backward-Knee
- Boston Dynamics
- Bipedal 360Β° Swivel (Atlas)
- Figure AI
- Bipedal Anthropomorphic
- Reflex Robotics
- Wheeled Inverted Pendulum
End-Effector Design
- Agility Robotics
- High-Friction Clamp Paddles
- Boston Dynamics
- Multi-articulated Hands / Suction
- Figure AI
- 16-DoF 5-Finger Hands
- Reflex Robotics
- Dual Grippers
Primary Commercial Focus
- Agility Robotics
- Warehouse Tote Moving
- Boston Dynamics
- Trailer Unload / Heavy Auto
- Figure AI
- Automotive Assembly Lines
- Reflex Robotics
- 3PL Each-Picking & Staging
Production Infrastructure
- Agility Robotics
- RoboFab (Salem, OR - 10k/yr)
- Boston Dynamics
- Hyundai Manufacturing Scale
- Figure AI
- BotQ (California)
- Reflex Robotics
- Brooklyn Navy Yard Lab
| Strategic Dimension | Agility Robotics(Current) | Boston Dynamics | Figure AI | Reflex Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobility Mechanism | Bipedal Backward-Knee | Bipedal 360Β° Swivel (Atlas) | Bipedal Anthropomorphic | Wheeled Inverted Pendulum |
| End-Effector Design | High-Friction Clamp Paddles | Multi-articulated Hands / Suction | 16-DoF 5-Finger Hands | Dual Grippers |
| Primary Commercial Focus | Warehouse Tote Moving | Trailer Unload / Heavy Auto | Automotive Assembly Lines | 3PL Each-Picking & Staging |
| Production Infrastructure | RoboFab (Salem, OR - 10k/yr) | Hyundai Manufacturing Scale | BotQ (California) | Brooklyn Navy Yard Lab |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
DCVC
Co-led Agility's 2022 Series B.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Co-led Agility's 2022 Series B.
Co-led Agility's 2022 Series B.
Participated in Agility's 2022 Series B.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Agility Robotics Headquarters
HQSalem, United States
Articles & Industry News
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Agility Robotics Hosts Analyst & Investor Day, Outlining Digit 5 Production and Financial Roadmap
News about Digit 5
Agility Robotics Explores Wheeled Humanoid Variants to Complement Bipedal Digit Fleet
News about Digit
Digit Conquers OSHA Safety Inspection in Ecommerce Warehouse
News about Digit
Digit Robot Hits 100,000-Tote Milestone
News about Digit
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about Agility Robotics
What is Agility Robotics?
Agility, formerly Agility Robotics, is an American company based in Salem, Oregon, that makes Digit, a bipedal humanoid robot for warehouses and factories. It was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Oregon State University and rebranded as Agility in March 2026.
What is the Digit robot?
Digit is Agility's bipedal humanoid, built to move totes and materials in logistics and manufacturing. A new version debuted at ProMat in March 2023, and the company is now taking orders for Digit 5, its next-generation humanoid.
What job does Digit do?
Digit is designed for material handling: picking up, carrying and moving totes and other items in distribution centres and factories, working in spaces built for people.
Which companies use Agility's Digit?
GXO Logistics signed the first robots-as-a-service contract for Digit in 2024, described as the first formal commercial deployment of humanoid robots. Other customers include Schaeffler and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, and Amazon has tested Digit in its warehouses.
How much does Digit cost?
Agility offers Digit mainly through a robots-as-a-service model rather than a one-off list price. As of May 2026 it reported more than US$300 million in multi-year customer orders for Digit 5, representing roughly 1,000 robots.
Is Agility Robotics a public company?
Agility plans to go public. In June 2026 it agreed to a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI valuing the company at US$2.5 billion, with the combined company planning to list under the ticker AGLT.
Where is Digit made?
Agility announced RoboFab, its own robot factory in Salem, Oregon, in 2023 to build Digit at scale, close to the company's headquarters and engineering team.
Who founded Agility Robotics?
Agility was founded in 2015 by Damion Shelton, Jonathan Hurst and Mikhail Jones as a spin-off from Oregon State University's Dynamic Robotics Laboratory. Peggy Johnson, formerly of Microsoft and Magic Leap, is chief executive.
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