GXO Expands Humanoid Robotics Program

GXO Logistics is expanding its relationship with Agility Robotics and will roll out its Digit humanoid robots at two more U.S. warehouse locations. The expansion, announced Oct. 26, 2026, will deploy the robots to work at GXO facilities in Statesville and Lebanon, performing repetitive material-moving tasks to assist with e-commerce order fulfillment.

The first of the new installations will begin early in 2027, using the Digit 4 model. The robots will be upgraded to Digit 5 when the next generation system becomes commercially available.

The partnership stems from a collaboration that began with a pilot at GXO’s Flowery Branch site in late 2023. In June 2024, the two companies signed a multi-year Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) agreement described as the first commercial contract for the operational deployment of humanoid robots.

In conjunction with the robotic systems, GXO also deployed its cloud-based Agility Arc platform for managing robot fleets and integrating them into customer operational environments.

Digit integrates with existing warehouse automation systems in Flowery Branch. Its main function is to pick up containers and put them on conveyor belts, thus automating repetitive handling operations. They've handled over 100,000 containers since they started working.

“Our experience working with GXO has been absolutely critical in improving the design of Digit and fine-tuning the installation and maintenance procedures,” stated Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics.

Digital operational experience drives next-gen development

Agility Robotics has more than 65,000 hours of operational experience with Digit in commercial deployments and customer programs. It’s this real world experience that has helped shape Digit 5, which was revealed on the 15th September 2026.

The next-generation humanoid robot has been developed to work safely alongside human co-workers, and to enable a wider range of industrial workflows. The development is emblematic of Agility’s attempt to extend the real-world use of humanoid robotics beyond logistics and into industrial applications.

The company is also enhancing its manufacturing capabilities to enable broader commercial adoption. The company’s RoboFab plant in Salem, Ore., spans 6,500 square meters and can produce up to 10,000 robots per year.

Agility also said it is growing in Pittsburgh and expects to build capabilities around software development, robot installation and customer support there.

Agility Robotics prepares to go public on Nasdaq

Agility Robotics' industrial activity is gaining momentum and the company is getting ready to go public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Churchill Capital Corp XI.

The transaction is anticipated to close in Q4 2026. The combined company will be named Agility Robotics and will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker AGLT after the close of the market.

Agility is growing its commercial robotics footprint with additional warehouse deployments, enhanced manufacturing capabilities and its next-generation humanoid platform, while GXO is incorporating humanoid automation into its logistics network.