Agility Robotics Exploring Wheeled Robot Designs Alongside Humanoid Models

By ASR Newsdesk · 25 Sept 2026, 15:00 UTC

Agility Robotics, known for its Digit humanoid robots, is investigating the development of wheeled robots. CEO Jonathan Hurst stated the company is exploring various designs and form factors, including wheels, to cater to diverse operating environments and customer requirements. This exploration aims to broaden the company's market reach and potentially bring robotics solutions to more environments sooner. While legged robots are expected to become suitable for a wider range of applications as their capabilities advance, Agility is open to alternative approaches. The company has not provided a timeline for a potential wheeled robot launch.