Embodied Intelligence Awakened: The Warehouse of the Future

What Is Digit?

Digit is a human-shaped robot created to help with real-world tasks like carrying, sorting, and walking around warehouse environments. Built by Agility Robotics, it stands at about 5'9", weighs 140 pounds, and can lift up to 35 pounds. What makes Digit different from other robots is that it moves like a person—on two legs—and can work safely alongside people in places built for humans.

It can balance, walk in different directions, and adjust to obstacles or people in its path. It doesn’t just move in straight lines or on rails—it can go where people go, without needing special tracks or redesigning buildings.

Why This Matters

Most robots in use today are stuck in place. They might help on assembly lines or behind the scenes, but they can’t move through a warehouse, pick up items, or help restock shelves. Digit can. That means it can support workers by taking on repetitive, physically demanding jobs—helping reduce injuries and free up people for more complex tasks.

One of the biggest advantages? Digit doesn’t get tired. It can work around the clock, without breaks, and stay consistent. That’s helpful for businesses that need to keep things running 24/7, like shipping centers and storage facilities.

Designed for the World We Live In

A big challenge with robots has always been that our buildings, tools, and workspaces are made for people—not machines. But Digit is different. Because it has legs, arms, and similar height to a human, it can use the same doors, walk the same paths, and interact with the same equipment.

That means companies don’t have to rebuild their facilities to start using robots like Digit. They can be added to existing teams more easily and work alongside people safely.

How It’s Built and Where It’s Made

Digit is built in a special factory designed just for making humanoid robots. This factory—called RoboFab—is able to produce over 10,000 Digits per year. That kind of scale means robots like this could become common in the near future, especially in large facilities that deal with a lot of inventory or physical tasks.

The parts that make up Digit include advanced motors, sensors, and a central computer that helps it understand its surroundings. It uses cameras and lasers to “see” the space around it and avoid bumping into objects or people.

Helping People, Not Replacing Them

One concern with any new technology is how it will affect jobs. The goal with Digit isn’t to take away jobs—it’s to support workers and improve safety. For example, lifting heavy boxes over and over can cause injuries over time. A robot like Digit can handle that part of the job, so people can focus on tasks that require decision-making, customer service, or oversight.

It’s also important in places where it’s hard to find enough people to do the work. Robots can fill those gaps and keep operations running smoothly.

What Comes Next

Robots like Digit are still fairly new, but they're improving quickly. In the future, we might see more of them helping out in grocery stores, airports, hospitals, or even in homes. They’ll become more affordable, easier to use, and better at understanding their environments.

Companies are already testing them in real workplaces, and many experts believe we’ll see humanoid robots becoming part of everyday life in the next 5 to 10 years.

In Summary

Digit is one of the most advanced walking robots in the world today. It’s designed to do real work in human spaces and help people by taking on physically demanding tasks. With the ability to walk, carry, balance, and work long hours, it represents a big step forward in how we use technology in everyday jobs.

While it won’t solve every problem, Digit shows how robots and people can work together—and how technology can support a safer, more efficient workplace.

The future is moving—on two legs.