Agility Robotics Unveils Humanoid Designed to Work Safely Alongside Humans

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Agility Unveils Humanoid That Can Work Safely Alongside People

Agility Robotics Inc. on Tuesday unveiled a new humanoid that is designed to safely work in close proximity to people, a milestone for an industry that typically separates robots from human workers.

The latest humanoid from the Salem, Oregon-based company, the Digit 5, is designed to conduct complex work such as loading materials onto equipment, sorting parts, sequencing and inspecting items. That’s a step up from Agility’s previous humanoid, the Digit 4, which was known for its ability to stack plastic bins.