Agility Robotics Opens Factory to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots for Warehouses and Factories

Oregon-based company Agility Robotics is set to open its RoboFab factory, the first of its kind, to mass produce its first line of humanoid robots named Digit. The facility, once fully built out, will have a 10,000 unit annual max capacity and employ over 500 people. The robots are designed to work alongside humans in warehouses and factories and have the ability to traverse stairs, maneuver tight spaces, and assist with material transportation. While some may be concerned about potential job displacement, Agility Robotics views Digit as a solution to labor shortages and an opportunity to meet increasing demand.