Agility Robotics is a leading robotics company that develops and manufactures robots for various automation tasks.
Agility Robotics is a company that specializes in developing advanced robotics technology, particularly in the field of legged locomotion. The company is known for its creation of bipedal robots designed to navigate and interact with the real world in a manner similar to humans. One of their notable creations is the robot known as “Cassie.”
Small Footprint: 175 cm (5’9’’), <65kg (14l lbs), can carry up to 16 kg (35 lb)
Optimized Runtime: Digit works 16 out of 24 hours – 2 FTE equivalent
Autonomous Charging: Digit connects itself to its docking station when it needs to charge
Easy to Deploy: no long or costly retrofitting required
Cassie is a bipedal robot that features a bird-like design with lightweight legs and a torso. The design is intended to enable dynamic and efficient movement, allowing the robot to traverse various terrains and environments.
Agility Robotics has focused on creating robots that can perform tasks such as delivery, inspection, and other applications where legged locomotion is advantageous.
Agility Robotics aims to address challenges related to mobility and manipulation in diverse settings, making their robots potentially useful in applications such as logistics, search and rescue, and even assisting with household chores.
The company’s work reflects the broader interest in advancing robotics to enhance their capabilities and make them more adaptable to real-world scenarios.
It can;
Walking
Forward
Backward
Side-to-side
Turn in place
Crouching walk
Up and down inclines
Across unstructured terrain (grass, rocks, curbs)
Other Capabilities
Pauses when perceives a person/barrier in its path and navigates around
Crouch/squat
Rotates upper body to “Gaze” and look in different directions
Uses arms, hands and feet to balance when bumped
Able to pick up and put down objects of varying size and weight
Step up and down from curbs