Editorial:

Agility Robotics Digit: The Unassuming Workhorse

Digit is the proof that humanoids are not just concepts; they are functioning assets. Agility Robotics achieved a critical milestone by becoming the first company to commercially deploy a general-purpose humanoid in an industrial setting, with Digit performing box-moving tasks in warehouses like GXO.

Its editorial angle is pure utility. The current focus (as of late 2025) is on enhancing its navigation stack to navigate highly constrained spaces with greater efficiency and speed. Furthermore, the upcoming Digit V5 is explicitly designed to maximize uptime with 10-minute battery swaps and, critically, to operate without protective barriers—the ultimate step toward true, safe human-robot coexistence on a crowded factory floor.

The Addictive Trend: The immediate and unavoidable shift in the economy. Digit is turning the future of work into today's reality, proving that the humanoid form is essential for navigating environments built for people.

(Image: Ability Robotics)