Agility Robotics :: Advanced Bipedal Humanoid Robots

Agility Robotics (recently rebranded simply as Agility) is a leading U.S.-based robotics company headquartered in Salem, Oregon. Founded in 2015 as a spinout from Oregon State University, the company specializes in developing advanced bipedal humanoid robots designed for real-world industrial deployment. With over a decade of experience in legged robotics, Agility focuses on practical, safe automation for warehouses, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution centers. Its mission emphasizes augmenting human workers by handling repetitive, physically demanding tasks, enabling humans to focus on higher-value work while improving safety and efficiency.

Agility stands out as a pioneer in commercial humanoid robotics. It operates RoboFab, a dedicated humanoid manufacturing facility in Salem, with significant U.S. supply chain integration (roughly 80% of Digit’s nearly 6,000 parts sourced domestically). This supports scalability and resilience. The company has raised substantial funding—over $640 million total, including a major $400 million Series C in 2025 valuing it around $2 billion—backed by investors like Amazon’s Industrial Innovation Fund, DCVC, Playground Global, NVIDIA, and SoftBank. As of 2026, Agility has achieved production deployments, making it one of the few companies with paying commercial customers for humanoid robots.

Core Robot-Based Products

Digit is Agility’s flagship humanoid robot and the first in production deployment for industrial use. Standing approximately 5’9″ (175 cm) tall and weighing around 140 lbs (63-65 kg), Digit features a distinctive bipedal design inspired by avian leg mechanics (often called “ostrich legs”) for dynamic balance, agility, and navigation in human-centric environments. It can walk at speeds up to about 5 km/h, handle payloads of roughly 16-18 kg (35 lbs), and perform tasks like picking/placing totes, material handling, and connecting automation islands without requiring major facility modifications.

Key capabilities include:

• Advanced perception with LiDAR, depth cameras, and IMUs for obstacle avoidance, mapping, and autonomous navigation (including stairs and tight spaces).
• Whole-body control for stability, self-recovery from falls, and safe collaboration with humans.
• Integration with AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) and warehouse systems.
• Battery life supporting multi-hour shifts with quick recharging.

Recent innovations (announced March 2025) have expanded Digit’s skills, improved collaborative safety, and enhanced integration with other automation. Agility also offers Arc, a cloud-based workflow platform that manages fleets, monitors performance in real-time, and integrates Digit with existing warehouse management and execution systems for seamless operations.

Deployments and Impact

Digit has proven real-world value, notably moving over 100,000 totes in a GXO Logistics deployment. Major customers include Amazon, GXO, Schaeffler, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (2026 agreement), and Mercado Libre (2025 agreement). These deployments focus on repetitive logistics tasks, with Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) models reducing customer risk. Agility emphasizes a structured deployment process: assessment, on-site validation, and ongoing partnership for sustained ROI.

The company prioritizes safety, reliability, and practicality over hype. It targets industries facing labor shortages, with a roadmap expanding beyond warehouses into broader manufacturing and emerging use cases. By 2026, Agility aims to deliver “cooperatively safe” humanoids and scale production significantly.

In summary, Agility has transitioned from research roots to a commercial leader in embodied AI and humanoid automation. Its Digit platform, supported by Arc software and a robust manufacturing base, delivers tangible productivity gains today while positioning the company at the forefront of the humanoid robotics revolution. With strong financial backing, industrial partnerships, and a focus on deployable technology, Agility is helping shape the future of work in logistics and beyond.