Agility unveils Digit 5, a humanoid robot to safely work alongside humans without physical barriers by utilizing AI collision-avoidance software and new sensors (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg)

Digit 5 is being pitched as a barrier-free workplace robot.

Agility says the humanoid can operate near people by using AI collision-avoidance software and new sensors. The point is to let Digit work in human spaces without cages or other physical separation. Techmeme's note