Safe motion system
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A control system that adjusts robot behavior to reduce risk near humans.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by product launches, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7Ars Technica AI·9/15/2026product_launchAgility’s Digit 5 can pause, move aside, or squat to stay safe near people
Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed to operate more safely around human coworkers in warehouses and factories. The robot can detect nearby people and autonomously choose mitigations such as moving away, stopping, or squatting into a seated position to avoid contact.