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IEEE Spectrum · October 19, 2026 · On the brief until November 2, 2026

The Robot I Didn’t Expect to Build

RoboticsOperationsMechanical Engineering
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Controlling bipedal locomotion through reinforcement learning

Agility Robotics launched Digit 5, a bulkier humanoid robot built to lift heavy warehouse bins safely alongside people. The design shifts the engineering focus away from graceful locomotion toward heavy payloads, battery runtimes, and regulatory compliance.

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Students can examine the trade-off between biomechanical elegance and the bulky hardware additions needed to pass industrial safety regulations.

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