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Toyota Unveils Humanoid Robots to Boost Manufacturing Efficiency

2/20/2026

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada will deploy seven humanoid robots, Digit, from Agility Robotics, at its Woodstock, Ontario plant after a year-long pilot.
The Digit robots will unload auto parts and perform repetitive tasks to boost efficiency and reduce worker strain.
Toyota plans to explore additional uses for humanoids in manufacturing.
Agility Robotics, founded in 2015, is developing a next-generation Digit to operate safely alongside humans and address automotive labor shortages.

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada will deploy seven humanoid robots, Digit, from Agility Robotics, at its Woodstock, Ontario plant after a year-long pilot.
The Digit robots will unload auto parts and perform repetitive tasks to boost efficiency and reduce worker strain.
Toyota plans to explore additional uses for humanoids in manufacturing.
Agility Robotics, founded in 2015, is developing a next-generation Digit to operate safely alongside humans and address automotive labor shortages.