WorkThe story, in brief
Agility Robotics says its new Digit 5 robot can work next to people without safety fences
Digit 5 can work alongside humans without safety barriers — reshaping warehouse labor deployment.
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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.
The key facts
7 to knowAgility 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
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Publisher excerpt: Agility Robotics has unveiled Digit 5, the next version of its humanoid robot for warehouses and factories.