Agility Robotics' Digit 5 robot works safely alongside humans

agility robotics has unveiled digit 5, the next version of its humanoid robot for warehouses and factories. it can work alongside people without safety fences, using ai and sensors to detect and respond to humans, and provides visual and audio signals to warn nearby individuals. digit 5 can lift up to 22.7 kg, 40% more than its predecessor, and has a battery life of 90 minutes with a 9-minute charge. the robot is 1.81m tall and weighs 129kg. agility robotics is the first partner for nvidia's halos safety platform for robotics. first deliveries of digit 5 start in early 2027.