Agility Robotics to Go Public Through SPAC Merger to Accelerate Humanoid Robot Growth

Agility Robotics has announced plans to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp. XI, marking a major milestone in scaling its Digit humanoid robot platform. The transaction is expected to generate more than $620 million in gross proceeds and values the company at approximately $2.5 billion, supporting expanded production and commercialization.

Agility’s Digit robot is already deployed in manufacturing, logistics and distribution environments, performing repetitive material handling tasks alongside human workers. The company reports more than 65,000 operational hours across commercial sites including Schaeffler, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and Mercado Libre, demonstrating strong real-world performance and reliability.

Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility Robotics, stated:

"Humanoid robots are a critical driver of American technology leadership and the future of global industry. With commercially deployed robots already operating in real environments, we are enabling safe, AI-powered systems to address labor shortages, improve productivity and strengthen supply chains."

The upcoming Digit v5 introduces significant upgrades, including a payload capacity of 50 lb. (22.7 kg), operating time of up to 22 hours and enhanced physical AI capabilities. Supported by the Agility Arc cloud platform, the system enables fleet management, deployment and integration with warehouse management systems.

Jonathan Hurst, Co-founder and Chief Robot Officer, added:

"We believe cooperative safety is the key to scaling humanoid adoption. Digit represents a major step toward robots becoming trusted partners capable of performing useful work in human environments."

Agility plans to use the proceeds to scale production at its RoboFab facility, fulfill over $300 million in orders, and expand deployments across industrial sectors.