TLDR Tech / AI
Agility's new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers
Agility Robotics has debuted a humanoid robot engineered to work safely near humans without risking harm to their co-workers. The robot autonomously takes precautions when it detects a person at a distance, such as moving to avoid the person or standing still so the person can pass without getting closer. It can even choose to squat and assume a seated position if a person is getting too close. The robot will be available in early access within the first half of 2027 and become generally available by the end of the year.
Read the full story