Agility Robotics picks Nyobolt to power its latest Digit robot
Agility's newest humanoid is targeted at over 20 hours of work per day, with a 90-minute battery runtime and 9-minute charging from battery maker Nyobolt.
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What happened
Agility Robotics will equip the newest Digit model with next-generation batteries built by Nyobolt. The Digit 5 is aimed at over 20 hours of work per day, using a Nyobolt battery with a 90-minute runtime and 9-minute charging. The arrangement is Nyobolt's second robotics contract.
Why it matters
The deal is described as a bullish sign for the battery industry, which had previously been troubled.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 2:52 PM ET: Agility's Digit 5 humanoid robot is targeted at over 20 hours of daily work, using a Nyobolt battery with a 90-minute runtime and 9-minute charging.
- Oct 18, 3:00 PM ET: Agility Robotics says it will power the latest version of Digit with next-generation batteries manufactured by Nyobolt.
Coverage
- Agility Robotics Digit 5 Redesign Prioritizes Safety (Jonathan W. Hurst)
- In a Second Robotics Contract, Nyobolt Will Power Agility’s Latest Humanoid (Steve LeVine)
- Humanoid robot Digit 5 targets 20-hour workdays with 9-minute charging (interestingengineering.com)
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