GXO is working with robotics providers including Reflex Robotics to test mobile manipulator capabilities in tasks such as omnichannel fulfillment.
Ricoh to provide customer support for Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid
This agreement extends Agility’s support system through Ricoh’s Service Advantage program and provides additional resources for end users.
New AI, controls make robots easier to program and deploy
On this episode, we talk to Max Cao, co-founder and CEO of Jacobi Robotics, and Jan Hennecke, product manager at igus.
RBR50 Spotlight: Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid named Robot of the Year
Agility Robotics’ Digit was honored as the 2024 RBR50 Robot of the Year for being one of the first humanoids to enter commercial trials.
Humanoid robots need pilot studies to demonstrate utility, says Silicon Foundry
Silicon Foundry associate Lucas Tesler explains why humanoid robotics developers should conduct pilot testing well before commercial rollouts.
Here’s what it could cost to hire a Digit humanoid
Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson details the business model for Digit and when the next generation of the humanoid will be released.
China proposes guidelines for future humanoid development
Humanoid robots are reaching maturity and are becoming viable for real-world applications. Five industry organizations have drafted guidelines for humanoid robot development in China.
Top 10 robotics stories of June 2024
From exciting deployments and humanoid robotics developments to emerging partnerships, there was no shortage of robotics news to cover in June 2024.
Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid lands first official job
GXO Logistics deployed a small fleet of Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoids at a Spanx warehouse in what the companies claim is the industry’s first formal commercial deployment of humanoids.
RBR50 winners Agility Robotics, Brightpick live from Robotics Summit
The co-hosts recap the 2024 Robotics Summit & Expo and interview co-founders of RBR50 winners Agility Robotics and Brightpick.
Agility Robotics announces executive moves to strengthen Digit commercialization
Agility Robotics has added Daniel Diez as chief strategy officer, named Melonee Wise chief product officer, and appointed Pras Velagapudi as CTO.
How humanoid robots can help narrow gaps between automation and labor
Humanoid robots can help cross the islands of automation normally filled by people to help address the continued labor and skills gaps.
Zion Solutions Group to be first systems integrator for Agility Robotics’ Digit
Zion Solutions Group will help distribute and integrate Agility Robotics’ Digit mobile manipulation robot for supply chain applications.
Inside the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards
The 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award winners, and our editor’s picks, are the topic of this week’s podcast.
Agility Robotics’ Digit wins inaugural Robot of the Year award
Agility Robotics’ Digit is shifting the goalposts for humanoid robots by taking them out of research labs and into the real world.
Agility Robotics partners with leading WMS provider, cuts staff
Agility is collaborating with Manhattan Associates and has laid off some staffers as it commercializes its humanoid robots.
MODEX 2024 Recap
This episode of the podcast is a recap of robotics solutions from MODEX 2024.
NVIDIA announces new robotics products at GTC 2024
NVIDIA CEO Jenson Huang wowed the crowd in San Jose with the company’s latest processor, AI, and simulation product announcements.
Cutting Edge: AI-powered landscaping with Electric Sheep
Electric Sheep is revolutionizing the commercial landscaping industry with autonomous mobile robots, leveraging AI and vertical integration.
Veteran tech exec Peggy Johnson named Agility Robotics CEO
Former Magic Leap and Microsoft executive will lead Agility’s next phase of growth to deliver Digit humanoids at scale.
Agility Robotics’ Jonathan Hurst to discuss humanoids in Robotics Summit keynote
Hurst’s talk on May 1 will explore the technological breakthroughs propelling humanoids like Digit into the real world. Learn about the ongoing challenges, and go inside Digit’s first pilots with Amazon, GXO Logistics, and more.
5 robotics startups Bill Gates is excited about
Gates noted that he has been more interested in companies that are working to solve dexterity and mobility issues with robots.