The Race for Safety in Humanoid Robots is Accelerating

ROBOTS ARE APPROACHING HUMANS

What happened?

One of the remarkable developments on the humanoid robot side Agility Robotics Digit 5.

The new security architecture of the robot; When it detects people approaching, it aims to first change direction, if not possible, stop and move to a lower position in case of very close contact.

On October 5, Agility Robotics' work with FORT Robotics to connect Digit 5's security systems with external security infrastructures in facilities was also brought to the agenda.

Why is it important for the content creator / daily user?

In humanoid robots, it's just a matter of:

“Can the robot walk?”

not.

Original question:

“Can it work safely around people?”

Because as robots enter factories and warehouses, safety systems become as important as the product itself.