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2026-07-17 22:42:59 UTC

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla's backyard

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla's backyard
Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.

Agility Robotics is opening a new 60,000-square-foot facility in Fremont, California, to train its Digit humanoid robots. The Digit robot is already generating revenue by performing tasks in manufacturing and warehouse settings for clients like Amazon and Toyota, with $300 million in contract orders secured. The company, aiming to be the first pure-play humanoid robot company on public markets, is taking a practical approach to AI and safety, focusing on industrial applications rather than in-home use. - Agility Robotics is opening a new training facility for its Digit robots in Fremont, California. - The Digit robot is already commercially deployed and generating revenue for Agility, with customers including Amazon and Toyota. - Agility has secured $300 million in contract orders for its robots. - The company is undergoing a reverse merger to become the first pure-play humanoid robot company on public markets. - Agility emphasizes a practical approach to AI and safety, particularly for industrial robot applications. - The new facility will accelerate robot deployment and allow Digit to learn new skills in simulated environments. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/17/agility-robotics-plants-its-flag-in-teslas-backyard/