Agility Robotics Inc.'s Robot Digit
A new robot named Digit, created by Agility Robotics Inc., is being tested at an Amazon warehouse near Seattle. The robot is designed to pluck empty bins off shelves and transport them to a conveyor, with the goal of eventually deploying 10,000 robots a year worldwide.
Key Points
- Digit is a 5-foot-9-inch robot designed for repetitive tasks in warehouses
- Agility Robotics Inc. aims to deploy 10,000 robots a year globally
- The robot is a technological advancement in the logistics industry
Pros
- Digit can help improve efficiency in warehouses by performing repetitive tasks
- Potential for reducing physical strain on human workers
Cons
- Digit may lead to job displacement for some warehouse workers