Agility Robotics, the company behind the Digit humanoid robot, is preparing to become a publicly traded company with a $2.5 billion valuation, marking a major milestone for the warehouse robotics sector. The company has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp XI, expected to close in 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The transaction will provide more than $620 million in gross proceeds, which Agility plans to use to fulfill existing customer orders, expand commercial deployments, and scale production of its Digit v5 humanoid robot.

The timing reflects growing momentum in the humanoid robotics market, where companies are racing to move from prototype stages to real-world warehouse and manufacturing operations. Digit has already accumulated over 65,000 operating hours across commitments at nine customer facilities, and Agility has secured more than $300 million in multi-year Digit v5 orders, subject to contractual milestones. This operational track record distinguishes Agility from many competitors still in earlier development phases.

What Is Agility Robotics Building with Its New California Facility?

To support its expansion, Agility Robotics has opened a 60,000-square-foot Physical AI development hub in Fremont, California. The facility will serve as a nerve center for advancing the company's humanoid robot technology, focusing on AI training, testing, and software development. The hub will also complement Agility's existing manufacturing operations and add nearly 200 technical and field-operations roles to the company's workforce. This expansion signals confidence in near-term demand for Digit robots in warehouse and manufacturing environments.

The Fremont location places Agility at the heart of Silicon Valley's AI and robotics ecosystem, where the company can tap into local talent and collaborate with other technology firms. The facility represents a significant capital commitment to scaling production and improving the software that powers Digit's autonomous decision-making in real warehouse environments.

How to Understand Agility's Path to Public Markets

• Valuation and Funding: The $2.5 billion pre-money valuation reflects investor confidence in Digit's commercial viability and Agility's ability to scale production across multiple customer sites.
• Customer Commitments: Over $300 million in multi-year orders provide revenue visibility and reduce execution risk compared to companies with only pilot deployments.
• Operational Proof Points: The 65,000 operating hours accumulated across nine facilities demonstrate that Digit can perform reliably in demanding warehouse conditions over extended periods.

Going public will give Agility access to capital markets for future growth, potential acquisitions, and shareholder liquidity. It also increases transparency and accountability, which institutional customers often require before committing to large-scale robot deployments. The public listing is expected to validate the broader humanoid robotics sector, which has attracted billions in venture capital but has few publicly traded pure-play companies.

"Agility's proposed listing represents a watershed moment for the humanoid robotics category. We believe the combination of proven commercial deployments, a scaled product like Digit, and an institutional capital base positions Agility to help define what a public-market leader in humanoid robotics looks like," said Shahab Samimi, CEO of Humanoid Global, an investment firm that holds a minority stake in Agility.

Shahab Samimi, CEO of Humanoid Global Holdings Corp.

Why Does Agility's Public Listing Matter for Warehouses?

The humanoid robotics market has been dominated by specialized robots designed for single tasks, such as mobile manipulators for picking or autonomous forklifts for material handling. Digit represents a different approach: a general-purpose humanoid robot that can be trained to perform multiple warehouse tasks, from sorting to bin management to order fulfillment support. By going public and securing capital, Agility can accelerate the pace at which it deploys Digit to new customer sites and improves the robot's capabilities through machine learning.

For warehouse operators, this matters because it signals that humanoid robots are moving from experimental projects to production deployments. The $300 million in customer orders and 65,000 operating hours represent real-world validation that Digit can deliver value in high-volume, time-sensitive environments. As Agility scales, competition may intensify, potentially driving down costs and improving robot performance across the industry.

The public listing also opens the door for Agility to pursue strategic acquisitions or partnerships that could expand its product portfolio or integrate complementary technologies. With institutional capital and public equity as currency, Agility will have more flexibility to pursue growth opportunities than it would as a private company.

Humanoid Global, which holds a minority equity interest in Agility, noted that it will continue to monitor Agility's progress and provide updates to shareholders as the transaction progresses. The company emphasized that it is not a party to the business combination and has no control over the transaction's completion or timing. This underscores the independent nature of the deal and the fact that Agility's leadership is driving the strategic decision to go public.