The $1/Hour Worker: Four Robotics CEOs on Humanoids at Home, China's Threat, and the End of Dangerous Jobs
Too Early
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0000 · 00:56:14
Agility Robotics' Digit V5, launching later in 2026, will be the first humanoid robot able to work in warehouses without a physical safety barrier between it and human workers.
“Digit V5 which is coming out later this year is the first time that a humanoid robot, a robot which is balancing, can step out of a work cell and does not need a physical barrier between the robot and the person to maintain safety in this warehouse.” View on YouTube
Explanation
As of August 2026, reporting confirms Agility Robotics' Digit V5 is launching (reportedly targeted for December 2026) with barrier-free human-robot collaboration as its headline feature, consistent with the prediction, but the 2026 launch window has not fully elapsed and 'first' is not yet independently verified against competitors.