Oregon-based robotics company Agility Robotics announced Thursday that its humanoid robot Digit has moved more than 100,000 totes at a GXO Logistics facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
This milestone marks a significant step for the company in proving the practical value of humanoid robots in real-world logistics. Instead of polished demo clips, this result proves the robot can handle real warehouse tasks every day.
The update positions the company as focused on measurable results, showing that its robots can deliver consistent performance in production environments. Moving 100,000 totes demonstrates that Digit can reliably handle repetitive, labor-intensive tasks.
Digit’s role in modern warehouses
Digit was tasked with moving inventory from autonomous mobile robots to conveyors. This workflow shows why the developer favors humanoid robots.
While AMRs excel at moving items over long distances and fixed robotic arms are strong at precise manipulation, Digit can perform the “last meter” work that requires human-like dexterity.
This deployment is part of GXO’s broader initiative to test a humanoid workforce. Other companies, including Apptronik and Reflex, are also providing robots for the program.
However, the company is the first to report clear, measurable results on volume, giving it an edge in industrial validation.
Competition and industry context
The milestone comes just a day after a rival robotics company, Figure, released its own pilot results. It revealed that its F. 02 fleet handled approximately 90,000 sheet-metal parts. By reporting over 100,000 totes moved, the Oregon team shows it is a bit ahead in real work output.
The rivalry between the two companies has played out publicly. Earlier this month, the competitor’s CEO predicted financial struggles due to engineering choices.
Globally, other players are advancing quickly as well. Chinese robotics company UBTECH recently claimed mass delivery of industrial humanoids to automotive clients.
Building reliability and safety
Agility emphasizes that repetition and consistency are the real measures of a successful industrial robot. Moving large volumes of totes requires maintaining performance across thousands of cycles under varying conditions. This operational consistency transforms Digit from a prototype into a dependable tool for logistics companies.
Digit also prioritizes safety, which is essential for scaling in live warehouses. By operating alongside humans in production, the robot demonstrates that humanoid automation can be deployed without risking workers. The robotic firm’s focus on safe human-robot collaboration strengthens confidence for companies considering large-scale adoption.
The success at GXO demonstrates the practical benefits of a general-purpose humanoid. Digit can pick, stack, and transfer items in ways that rigid arms or AMRs cannot, making it versatile across multiple workflows. Its AI-driven abilities in vision, balance, and object handling allow it to operate reliably in complex, real-world environments.
This milestone also highlights the importance of collaboration between robotics companies and logistics operators.