"Agility Digit 5 Humanoid: Specs and 2027 Plan"
"Agility has introduced Digit 5, a warehouse humanoid built for close work near people, with early access planned for the first half of 2027."
The Agility Digit 5 humanoid arrived on September 15. Agility says this warehouse and manufacturing robot can work close to people without the fixed barriers common around industrial automation. The company expects early access in the first half of 2027 and general availability before that year ends.[1]
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| Runtime, minutes | 90 |
|---|---|
| Charge time, minutes | 9 |
How does the Digit 5 safety system work?
Agility combines human detection, cues for nearby workers, and an independent safety controller in Digit 5. The company says those components can reduce the need for physical barriers in a live deployment. They do not remove the need for site specific safety engineering.[1]
That distinction matters. A robot built for shared spaces does not carry blanket approval for every warehouse layout, task, or integration. NVIDIA calls Halos a safety platform that supports inspection and certification work. It does not call Halos a replacement for certification.[3][4]
"Safely operating around people and assets is what moves humanoid robots from pilots to industrial deployments at scale."
NVIDIA's Deepu Talla said this in Agility's launch release.[1]
What specifications does Agility list?
Agility lists a 50 pound (23 kg) payload, a 7.2 foot (2.2 m) reach, and a 10:1 run to charge ratio. Its product page gives 90 minutes of runtime and nine minutes to charge. The company says the schedule can support more than 20 hours of work in 24 hours.[1][2]
| Stated item | Digit 5 figure |
|---|---|
| Payload | 50 lb / 23 kg |
| Reach | 7.2 ft / 2.2 m |
| Runtime | 90 minutes |
| Charge time | 9 minutes |
*Specifications: Agility Robotics, checked September 16, 2026.[1][2]*
Agility says the model uses swappable grippers for material handling, machine tending, kitting, sequencing, inspection, and palletizing.[1] Those statements describe planned product capabilities. They are not independent results from a customer site.
Where does NVIDIA Halos fit?
Digit 5 pairs Agility's proprietary safety system with NVIDIA IGX Thor and Halos Core. NVIDIA said in June that Agility would use Halos elements in its humanoid safety system and participate in the Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab.[3]
The practical question is whether a humanoid can work around people well enough for an operator to change a floor plan. Humanoid robots in warehouses explains why that remains harder than a polished demo. Buyers also need to separate product claims from the standards and validation work required for collaborative systems. ISO cobot safety standards offer a useful starting point.
Frequently asked questions
When will Agility Digit 5 be available?
Agility expects early access in the first half of 2027 and general availability for manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution operators by the end of 2027.
Is Digit 5 certified safe to work without barriers?
Agility says Digit 5 can work close to people. NVIDIA calls Halos a platform and a path toward inspection and certification, so each site still needs its own safety work and applicable approvals.
What can Digit 5 lift?
Agility lists a repeated payload of up to 50 pounds, or 23 kilograms.
Sources
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agility-unveils-digit-5-humanoid-robot-built-for-cooperatively-safe-work-at-scale-302878540.html
- https://www.agilityrobotics.com/solutions/digit-5
- https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-halos-for-robotics-the-industrys-first-full-stack-safety-system-for-physical-ai
- https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/ai-trust-center/halos/robotics