The Robot I Didn’t Expect to Build
Summary
The article chronicles Agility Robotics' Digit 5, detailing how safety, regulatory compliance, and real-world customer needs shaped the robot's design from the early ATRIAS and Cassie to a heavy, safe, production-focused humanoid. It highlights the trade-offs between engineering elegance and practical utility, and positions Digit 5 as a platform for large-scale industrial automation.