05 March 2025

Humanoid Robots Into Workforce

In a warehouse in Flowery Branch, Ga., a pair of human-shaped robots made by Agility Robotics tiptoe across polished concrete floors, their gait oddly mincing. Their legs end in narrow, hoof-like feet sheathed in custom nonslip shoes.

While their jobs may be straightforward and menial, these Digit robots are a direct replacement for the humans who would otherwise be doing this work. They are also a flexible bridge between the other less versatile automated machines common in warehouses and factories.

More information:

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/humanoid-robot-workers-ai-brain-08027439