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Oregon Maker of Humanoid Robots Goes Public, Raising $465 Million

SALEM, Ore. — Agility Robotics began trading on the Nasdaq after completing a business combination and related financing that raised approximately $465 million in gross capital before transaction expenses.

The company, which makes humanlike robots for warehouse and industrial work, began trading on November 5 under the ticker symbol AGLT. Its warrants trade under AGLTW.

Agility Robotics Goes Public to Expand Robot Production

Agility’s flagship robot is designed to work in environments built for people, taking on repetitive and physically demanding tasks.

Digit, a humanoid robot, is already operating at customer facilities, including those of global companies GXO, Schaeffler and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, according to Agility.

CEO Peggy Johnson said the additional funding would help Agility fulfill customer orders, expand commercial deployments and increase production of its Digit robots.

Salem Factory Supports Plans to Expand Robot Production

The company has a significant manufacturing presence in Salem, Oregon, where its 70,000-square-foot RoboFab facility is designed to produce up to 10,000 robots annually.

Agility also operates a hardware and development facility in Fremont, California, and recently announced a 50,000-square-foot expansion in Pittsburgh to strengthen its software, artificial intelligence, and customer support operations.

Agility says it has secured more than $300 million in committed multi-year orders for Digit 5, its next-generation humanoid robot.

The orders remain subject to contractual milestones, product features and specifications.

Early customer access to Digit 5 is expected in the first half of 2027, with general availability targeted for the end of that year.

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