Agility and GXO Logistics plan expanded deployment of Digit humanoid
THE SO WHAT
GXO expanding Digit to two more sites after multi-vendor tests is a concrete proof point that humanoids are moving from demo to repeatable logistics workflows. If you run high-volume warehouses, it’s time to identify tasks that can tolerate variable-speed automation and start a structured humanoid pilot shortlist.
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