Agility Robotics

There's been a lot of talk today about teleoperation and humanoid robots. In general, teleop is great. It can help support data collection, robot skill development, testing hardware limits, and plenty of other useful things. We look at it as one tool, in the toolbox of many, that we use when it makes sense. Teleop "goes wrong" when companies try to pass it off as something else. If you use theatrics to obfuscate what's happening, then that's just a planned deception. To adopt humanoid robots into our lives and throughout society, we must build trust and confidence in the robots and the companies who bring them to market. There's no need for parlor tricks.

We recently had CNBC onsite at RoboFab for an inside look at the world's first factory for producing humanoid robots at scale.

Agility Robotics is the creator of Digit, a humanoid robot that is being tested by the likes of Amazon and GXO Logistics, Inc. The robot is currently being made and tested at its "RoboFab" facility. CNBC took a look inside to find out more. Watch our full tour: https://cnb.cx/3NjaM2i

Congratulations to Agility Robotics, one of our strategic partners, on being named this year’s Solutions Provider for Robotics at the NextGen Supply Chain Conference! ?? Agility Robotics is reshaping warehouse operations with its humanoid robots and platform-based solutions, offering unmatched flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration. Their cutting-edge technology drives efficiency and supports sustainability across supply chains. Interested in learning how robotics can transform your operations? Let’s explore how we can bring innovation to your supply chain. Whether you're attending the NextGen Conference or not, you can still catch our discussion with Pete Allen, where we dive into the impact of robotics and our collaboration with Agility – https://lnkd.in/gB6v3m3q Ready to take the next step? Reach out to us at [email protected] to start the conversation. #Robotics #SupplyChain #Innovation #NextGenConference #Humanoid

A peek behind the scenes of RoboFab, our factory. If you are new to the humanoid robot industry, Peggy Johnson sums it up well. ?? ... Johnson notes that there are plenty of online videos of rival bots “making coffee and doing backflips,” but says “who’s actually working with customers taking on shift work?” There's only one answer, and that's Digit.

This morning,?Melonee Wise gave the opening keynote at A3's first Humanoid Robot Forum. She talked about Digit being on site every day doing work for GXO Logistics, Inc., and with that, the importance of meeting requirements set by the customer. "...as technologists, sometimes we get into an if we build it, they will come mindset. However, that often leads to a rude awakening when it comes time to prove success rates and uptime to customers." Thank you to A3 - Association for Advancing Automation for organizing a great event.

Melonee Wise, CTO of Agility Robotics, shared valuable insights on humanoids at A3’s Humanoid Robot Forum: ? Safety will ultimately determine the longevity and success of humanoid robots. ? Currently, no humanoid robots are cooperatively safe. Agility is aiming to be the first within the next 18-24 months. ? The Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model is ideal for the early stages, helping to mitigate risks of obsolescence. ? Instead of developing a highly dexterous hand, it’s more practical to leverage the robotic end-effectors already available on the market. ATI Industrial Automation and Celera Motion, A Novanta Company are proud to sponsor the A3 - Association for Advancing Automation Humanoid Robot Forum. #robotics #humanoids

Need something for the ride home tonight? Grab the recent Manufacturing Happy Hour episode with Melonee Wise. It's all about humanoid robots and the work we are doing to solve customer pain points. Spotify - https://lnkd.in/g_KSAREs Apple - https://lnkd.in/gk3qaP-W

A well-written article by Jason Del Rey. We see our work as creating more options for humanity. You might love and choose to do hard physical work, but when you don't or can't... that's where Digit takes over.

We've got legs, and we know how to use them! The legs vs wheels debate has raged for many years. To us, legs are core to performing valuable work for our customers. They allow us to maximize reach while maintaining a very small footprint. They also help us get into unique positions and places that require a loco-manipulation approach. More importantly, they keep us on a trajectory for quickly developing new skills, entering new markets, and working in increasingly unpredictable environments. The world needs robots with legs and others with wheels, robots that climb, some that fly, swim, dig, and everything in between.