Robots
A Multi-Purpose Approach
We started with scientific breakthroughs and layered on top of that world-class engineering. We approach everything with a focus on function. Our robots were designed from day one to do work and get the job done.
Human-Centric Robots
Building robots to work is one thing. Building robots to navigate an existing warehouse with ease or to work in partnership with people is another.
That’s something that required getting robots in customers' hands. To build, test, and learn.
“Our robots move more like a person than the stereotypical rigid robot. That makes for a more effective robot in a world built for people.”
- Jonathan Hurst, CTO
What Our Robots Are Working On
Now: Moving Totes & Packages
Up Next: Unloading Trailers
Down the Road: Last Mile Delivery
Robot Philosophy
Our robots aren’t designed with the goal of mimicking people. We set out to create machines that can work in our spaces alongside us. Doing the job right requires many of the same physical characteristics.
It all comes back to our mission, building multi-purpose robots that are made for work.
Meet Digit
Digit by the NumbersSmall 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
WalkingForward
Backward
Side-to-side
Turn in place
Crouching walk
Up and down inclines
Across unstructured terrain (grass, rocks, curbs)
Other CapabilitiesPauses 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