WorkSeptember 15, 2026via The Decoder
Agility Robotics says its new Digit 5 robot can work next to people without safety fences
Why it matters
A humanoid robot cleared to operate in human-adjacent environments changes the economics and safety calculus of warehouse automation, directly affecting how facilities retool their workforce and workflows.
Key signals
- Agility Robotics unveiled Digit 5 humanoid robot
- Robot designed for warehouses and factories
- Can operate next to people without safety fences
- Implies safety certification or capability milestone enabling closer human-robot collaboration
- Can operate next to humans without safety fences/barriers
- Represents shift toward collaborative deployment vs. isolated automation
- Published September 15, 2026
The hook
Digit 5 can work alongside humans without safety barriers — reshaping warehouse labor deployment.
Agility Robotics has unveiled Digit 5, the next version of its humanoid robot for warehouses and factories.