Agility Robotics unveils Digit 5 humanoid robot with safety features to work alongside people.

IEEE Spectrum Robotics, Bloomberg, The Robot Report + 2 more · AI & Technology

16 Sept 20265 outlets

What it means

Agility Robotics has unveiled Digit 5, the latest version of its , engineered specifically to work safely alongside people in warehouses and factories without the need for safety cages. Key upgrades include new legs, improved batteries (recharge in about 9 minutes, work 20+ hours a day), a 50-pound lifting capacity, and safety features that allow close human-robot collaboration. The company also reports about $300 million in orders and is preparing for a public listing.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is solid and based on Agility Robotics' official product launch, widely reported by multiple outlets including IEEE Spectrum, Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Robot Report. The reporting closely mirrors the company's own announcements, with consistent details across sources, though specific figures like order volume and battery specs come from the company's claims rather than independent verification.

How new

Genuinely new: the launch was announced on September 15, 2026, and all coverage is from the past day.

Past coverage

We covered Agility's policy recommendations for U.S. humanoid robot regulations in July 2026, which is related to the broader context of deploying humanoids in workplaces, but not directly about the Digit 5 launch itself.