Agility's Digit 5 Charges in Nine Minutes for 90 Minutes of Work
The new humanoid robot uses a safety system to work safely alongside humans in warehouses, charging in just nine minutes.
Key points
- Digit 5 uses NVIDIA IGX Thor and Halos to track workers and stop automatically if someone gets too close.
- The new battery charges in nine minutes and supports 90-minute work cycles, enabling over 20 hours of daily operation.
- The previous model logged 65,000 hours and 100,000 totes with 98% accuracy at major logistics sites.
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed to operate safely in open warehouse environments alongside human staff. The update addresses a major barrier to scaling industrial automation: the need for protective barriers that keep robots and people separate.
By integrating advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, the robot can continuously track nearby workers and adjust its behavior in real time. This allows it to perform repetitive tasks without the physical containment required by traditional factory machinery.
Safety systems replace physical barriers
The robot uses a partnership with NVIDIA to power its safety architecture. It relies on the IGX Thor processor and the Halos framework to monitor its surroundings. If a person walks too close, the robot automatically avoids them, stops, or assumes a seated position to minimize risk.
To keep workers informed, the machine provides visual and audio cues indicating its next planned action. This transparency helps humans anticipate the robot's movements, reducing the likelihood of accidental collisions in busy logistics facilities.
Rapid charging enables long shifts
Agility upgraded the hardware based on feedback from three years of commercial use. The new battery design charges in just nine minutes, providing enough power for a 90-minute work cycle. This rapid turnover supports over 20 hours of operation within a standard 24-hour day.
The robot stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 284 pounds. Its leg design allows it to repeatedly lift 50-pound loads, making it suitable for heavy material handling tasks. Swappable arm tools also let it switch quickly between moving totes and tending to machinery.
Proven performance in major facilities
The previous generation, Digit 4, has logged more than 65,000 operational hours at sites for Amazon, Toyota, and GXO. During this period, it handled a milestone of 100,000 totes with 98% accuracy. These real-world results have helped secure over $300 million in customer orders for the new model.
According to tomorrowsworldtoday.com, this track record is moving the technology from pilot programs to full-scale deployment. The focus remains on reliable collaboration between humans and machines in high-volume industrial settings.
