Real-world stories, launches, and funding about robots for humanoids.
Digit 5 · humanoids
Agility Robotics says Nyobolt supplies the fast-charging battery technology used in its Digit 5 humanoid. The company says the upgraded battery system enables more than 20 hours of operation within a 24-hour period.
Source · Robotics & Automation NewsFaster charging could increase the time Digit spends performing work each day.
Asimov 1 · humanoids
The Asimov 1 team has released an updated assembly manual for its open-source humanoid robot. The guide includes interactive 3D visuals and explains how to assemble off-the-shelf components into a robot that stands and walks.
Source · Reddit r/roboticsDetailed assembly instructions make it easier for others to reproduce and develop the humanoid.
Digit 5 · humanoids
Agility Robotics has launched Digit 5, a humanoid designed to perform useful work at scale. The company says the robot is engineered to lift 23-kilogram bins onto high shelves.
Source · IEEE Spectrum RoboticsGreater lifting capability could expand the material-handling jobs available to humanoid robots.
Digit 5 · humanoids
Agility has selected Nyobolt to supply fast-charging power technology for its Digit 5 humanoid. The technology is intended to enable operation for up to 20 hours per day.
Source · The Robot ReportShorter charging interruptions could increase the amount of useful work a humanoid performs each day.