Digit from Agility Robotics, trained by GXO!

Written By: kinza.sabir
Last Updated On: January 3, 2024

World’s First Human-Centric, Multi-Purpose Robot made for Logistics Work has been launched by Agility Robotics and they named it as “Digit”. Digit’s design prioritizing human interaction allows for versatile functionality, it is multi-purpose so it can run variety of tasks and adapt to many different workflows. Early uses encompass the handling of large quantities of materials in warehouses and distribution centers.

Digit’s Performance

Agility foresees an initial production capacity for hundreds of Digit robots within the first year, with the potential to scale up to over 10,000 robots annually. For instance, Agility Robotics is concentrating on setting up and evaluating its initial production lines. It will operate within the new factory, performing tasks akin to those at Agility’s customer sites, involving the movement, loading, and unloading of totes.

Very recently, GXO Logistics, the largest specialised contract logistics provider globally, revealed its initiation of a proof-of-concept trial for Agility Robotics’ human-centered robot, standing at 5’9″ tall, weighing 140 pounds, and capable of lifting up to 35 pounds, is engineered for operation in human environments and can readily adjust to diverse warehouse duties via software updates.

Agility Robotics and GXO are training Digit to handle repetitive assignments, like transferring totes from autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and positioning them onto conveyors.

Minimizing such repetitive tasks lessens strain, enhances safety for team members, and liberates their time for more valuable activities in the warehouse. GXO’s recent survey validates improved engagement and increased job satisfaction among team members who collaborate with technology. Should this early stage yield success, it sets the stage for broader implementation of Digit across various roles in 2024.