Agility Robotics
Digit · USA · Founded2015
Agility Robotics was founded in 2015 in Albany, Oregon by Jonathan Hurst and Damion Shelton, spinning out of Oregon State University's robotics research lab. The company has raised over $179M including a $150M Series B in 2024.
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About Agility Robotics
Digit is a bipedal humanoid standing 5'9" that can carry up to 35 lbs. Unlike most humanoid robots, Digit has no traditional head - it is designed purely for logistics and warehouse work. Its predecessor Cassie was a legs-only research platform.
In late 2023 Agility opened RoboFab in Salem, Oregon - the world's first purpose-built humanoid robot factory. Designed for up to 10,000 robots per year at full scale, RoboFab represents a major step toward mass production.
Amazon is both an investor and lead pilot customer, testing Digit in fulfillment centers for tote handling. GXO Logistics has also deployed Digit in warehouse operations.
Founders: Jonathan Hurst, Damion Shelton
Headquarters: Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Latest Update
Digit working in Amazon fulfillment centers and expanding warehouse deployments
Key Milestone
Amazon partnership as first humanoid in warehouse operations at scale
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many robots has Agility Robotics shipped?
Agility Robotics has shipped approximately 300 Digit humanoid robots as of early 2026.
Who founded Agility Robotics?
Agility Robotics was founded by Jonathan Hurst and Damion Shelton in 2015, spinning out of Oregon State University's robotics research lab.
What robots does Agility Robotics make?
Agility Robotics produces Digit, a bipedal humanoid designed for logistics and warehouse work. Digit can carry up to 35 lbs and is deployed in Amazon fulfillment centers.
Where does Agility Robotics manufacture its robots?
Agility Robotics operates RoboFab in Salem, Oregon, the world's first purpose-built humanoid robot factory with capacity for up to 10,000 robots per year.
Sources
- Agility Robotics Official - accessed 2026-03-28
- Agility Robotics - RoboFab - accessed 2026-03-28
- Crunchbase - Agility Robotics Funding - accessed 2026-03-28