Agile Robots launches Agile ONE industrial humanoid - The Robot Report
Founded in 2018, Agile Robots said its new humanoid builds on its existing portfolio, which includes the Agile Hand, the FR3 force-sensitive robotic arm, the Diana 7 power- and force-limited arm, and the Thor series robot arms.
Key takeaways
The most recent humanoid‑robot news highlights a surge in both commercial production and advanced research. UBTech Robotics announced the start of mass production for its Walker S2 model, featuring a dual‑battery system that lets the robot replace its own depleted pack and operate continuously; the company has already secured orders worth 112 million yuan and a 22 million‑yuan data‑centre contract. In parallel, OpenMInd unveiled a new hardware‑plus‑software platform designed to give robots and humanoids “real‑world intelligence,” aiming to improve perception and decision‑making in unstructured environments. Agile Robots introduced its first industrial humanoid, Agile ONE, which will be manufactured in Germany and is positioned for safe, collaborative work on factory floors. Meanwhile, a robotics expert’s recent ranking reaffirmed Boston Dynamics’ Atlas as the world’s most dynamic humanoid, while other contenders such as Optimus GEN 2 and Foundation’s military‑focused android continue to push capabilities in speed, payload and autonomy. Collectively, these developments indicate rapid progress toward continuous operation, smarter perception, and broader industrial and defense deployments for humanoid robots.
Founded in 2018, Agile Robots said its new humanoid builds on its existing portfolio, which includes the Agile Hand, the FR3 force-sensitive robotic arm, the Diana 7 power- and force-limited arm, and the Thor series robot arms.
The Munich, Germany-based company in 2023 acquired cobot arm maker Franka Emika GmbH. It also makes automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), as well as the AgileCore AI-driven software platform. “Agile ONE is the most advanced embodiment of physical AI, but it’s by no means the only one,” added Rory Sexton, senior vice president of operations at Agile Robots. “We make wheeled humanoids, general-purpose composing robots [mobile manipulators], robot arms, and mobile robots. This is our most advanced robotic body, but we also focus on the brain and the training data to learn everyday tasks.”
Humanoid to be built in Germany The Robot Report
Agile Robots launches Agile ONE industrial humanoid
By Eugene Demaitre |
The Agile ONE humanoid will be manufactured in Germany. Source: Agile Robots
More humanoid robots are coming to market. Agile Robots SE today said it is launching Agile ONE, its first humanoid. The company said the robot is designed to work safely and efficiently alongside people and other systems in industrial settings.
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