Robotics
Jul 17, 2026
Agility Robotics opens new facility in Fremont to enhance humanoid robot training
Jul 17, 2026
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Agility Robotics has launched a 60,000-square-foot facility in Fremont, California, to train its humanoid robot, Digit. The company aims to expand its operations and has secured $300 million in contracts, while also preparing for a reverse-merger to become a public entity.
- Agility Robotics is opening a new training facility in Fremont, California, near Tesla's manufacturing site for Optimus robots.
- The facility will focus on enhancing the capabilities of its humanoid robot, Digit, which is already in use in various commercial settings, including logistics for companies like Amazon and Toyota.
- Agility has secured $300 million in contract orders for its robots and is currently in discussions with over 30 potential customers for Digit deployments.
- The company was founded in 2015 and is led by CEO Peggy Johnson, who is overseeing a reverse-merger to make Agility the first pure-play humanoid robot company on public markets.
- Agility's approach emphasizes safety and practical applications, distinguishing it from newer AI-driven robotic startups.
- The upcoming version 5 of Digit is expected to include human-sensing capabilities, allowing it to operate in environments with people.
- Co-founder Jonathan Hurst highlighted the potential for growth in manufacturing and logistics, envisioning a future with widespread robotic applications.
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