Oregon-based robotics company Agility Robotics announced Thursday that its humanoid robot Digit has moved more than 100,000 packages at the GXO logistics facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
This milestone marks an important step for the company in proving the practical value of humanoid robots in real-world logistics. This result proves that the robot can handle real warehouse tasks every day instead of polished demo clips.
This update positions the company as focused on measurable results, demonstrating that its robots can deliver consistent performance in production environments. Moving 100,000 totes shows that Digit can reliably handle repetitive and labor-intensive tasks.
Digit’s role in the modern warehouse
Digit was tasked with moving inventory from an autonomous mobile robot to a conveyor. This workflow shows why developers prefer humanoid robots.
While AMRs are good at moving items over long distances and fixed robotic arms are good at precise maneuvering, Digit can perform “last meter” tasks that require human-like dexterity.
This deployment is part of GXO’s broader efforts to test its humanoid workforce. Other companies such as Apptronik and Reflex are also contributing robots to the program.
However, the company is the first to report clear and measurable results in terms of volume, giving it an edge in industrial validation.
Competition and industry background
The milestone comes just one day after rival robotics company Figure announced the results of its own pilot. It was revealed that the company’s F.02 fleet handled approximately 90,000 sheet metal parts. By reporting more than 100,000 totes moved, the Oregon team shows they’re a little ahead of the game in terms of actual workload.
The conflict between the two companies is playing out in public. Earlier this month, a competitor’s CEO predicted financial difficulties due to technological choices.
Globally, other players are progressing rapidly as well. Chinese robotics company UBTECH recently claimed to have delivered a large number of industrial humanoids to automotive customers.
Building reliability and security
Agility emphasizes that repetition and consistency are the true measure of success in industrial robots. Moving large volumes of totes requires sustained performance over thousands of cycles under varying conditions. This operational consistency has transformed Digit from a prototype to a trusted tool for logistics companies.
Digit also prioritizes safety, which is essential for scaling with a live warehouse. By working alongside humans on the production floor, the robot demonstrates that humanoid automation can be introduced without putting workers at risk. Robotics companies’ focus on safe human-robot collaboration is strengthening the confidence of companies considering large-scale deployments.
The success with GXO shows the practical benefits of general purpose humanoids. Digit can pick, stack, and transfer items in ways that rigid arms and AMRs cannot, making it versatile across multiple workflows. AI-driven capabilities in vision, balance, and object processing allow it to operate reliably in complex real-world environments.
This milestone also highlights the importance of collaboration between robotics companies and logistics operators.
