Agility unveils Digit 5, a humanoid robot to safely work alongside humans without physical barriers by utilizing AI collision-avoidance software and new sensors (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)

Agility Robotics’ Digit 5 signals a new phase in enterprise automation: humanoid robots that can operate safely alongside employees without cages or physical barriers, potentially improving productivity, labor flexibility, and throughput in warehouses and other controlled environments. For CIOs and technology leaders, this raises strategic questions around integrating robotics into core operations, managing safety and compliance, and preparing IT and OT systems to support AI-driven, sensor-rich machines at scale.