Agility Robotics Partners With Nyobolt For Fast Charging
The Digit 5 humanoid robot will use new battery technology to achieve a 10-to-1 runtime to charge ratio.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Robotics
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Agility Robotics is implementing a high-speed battery system from Nyobolt for its Digit 5 humanoid robot. This integration aims to significantly increase robot uptime by achieving a 10-to-1 run-to-charge ratio.
Why it matters
The collaboration seeks to improve the economic viability of deploying humanoid robot fleets by drastically reducing the time spent charging. Increased operating windows allow for more consistent task sequences in industrial environments.
The Digit 5 battery system supports a 90-minute runtime after a 9-minute charge. This enables a 10:1 run-to-charge ratio, a significant improvement over the 2:1 ratio found in the Digit 4 model.
The players
Agility Robotics
This company is a leading developer of humanoid robots based in Salem, Oregon.
Nyobolt
This firm specializes in high-power battery technology and is headquartered in Cambridge, U.K.
The details
The new battery system incorporates proprietary anode materials, an advanced cell design, and optimized power electronics to facilitate rapid energy replenishment. This upgrade builds on Agility Robotics' experience from more than 65,000 hours of real-world operations.
Timeline
May 2026: Nyobolt achieved a $1 billion valuation.
July 2026: Agility opened a software hub in Fremont.
October 2026: The partnership between Agility Robotics and Nyobolt was announced.
October 2026: RoboBusiness 2026 takes place.
First half of 2027: Early access to Digit 5 units is expected to begin.
The Tech Race
The adoption of this ultra-fast charging technology positions Agility Robotics ahead of legacy battery performance standards seen in the Digit 4. This move signals a broader shift toward maximizing the utility of humanoid platforms by eliminating long downtime cycles.
Businesses deploying these robots will see a major improvement in operational efficiency due to the 10-to-1 charge ratio. Reduced charging times mean that fleets can maintain near-continuous work cycles, lowering the overall cost of ownership.
The takeaway
The transition to high-speed charging capabilities addresses one of the primary logistical hurdles for commercial robotics deployment. By minimizing downtime, developers are moving closer to making humanoid workers a practical reality for 24/7 industrial tasks.
What happens next
Early access to Digit 5 units featuring the new battery technology is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027, with broader availability expected six to nine months following that release.
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