A wheeled humanoid showed up near the end of Agility Robotics' Digit 5 launch video, and the company has now confirmed it is exploring other form factors, including wheels.
Cofounder Jonathan Hurst said Agility is looking at a range of designs for different environments and customer needs, while still expecting legged robots to fit more jobs as they improve.
Why it matters: one of the strongest champions of legged robots admitting that wheels may suit some customers is a sign the industry is getting practical about form factor.
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