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Policy·Sep 15·all news from September 15, 2026

Agility Robotics says its new Digit 5 robot can work next to people without safety fences

Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, the latest iteration of its humanoid robot designed for industrial environments like warehouses and factories. The company states that this model is engineered to operate safely alongside human workers without the need for protective physical barriers. This development marks a transition toward more integrated human-robot collaboration in automated workspaces by removing traditional safety infrastructure requirements.

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