Mentioned:
Agility Robotics has unveiled a new humanoid robot. And it’s aiming to change the way robots and people work together in industrial environment.
What’s happening:
- Agility Robotics has unveiled their new humanoid robot known as Digit 5
Why it matters:
- Digit 5 is designed to work directly alongside human beings and is capable of lifting 50 pounds and supporting 20-hour operational days in complex work environments
Going deeper:
- Agility Robotics has publicly stated that Digit 5 is designed with interchangeable hands for different tasks and is developing self-swapping technology
- Digit 5 is built on Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) IGX Thor computing platform and Halos safety system, which combine with sensors and cameras to detect and react to people working nearby
- Agility Robotics is currently in the process of completing a SPAC transaction with Churchill Capital Corp XI (NASDAQ: CCXI) to become a publicly listed company
The intrigue:
- Nvidia, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and SoftBank are all early investors in Agility Robotics
