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Agility Robotics opens a humanoid robot training center in Tesla's backyard

Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard

Agility Robotics leased a 60,000 sq ft facility in Fremont, California to train its Digit humanoid robots, just up the road from Tesla's planned Optimus factory. CEO Peggy Johnson says Digit is already generating revenue at Amazon, GXO, Schaeffler, and Toyota's Canadian plant, with $300M in contract orders claimed. The post doesn't disclose how many Digits are deployed; outside observers estimate dozens. I'd take the $300M figure with a grain of salt until we see actual shipment volumes.

Why it matters: Agility leasing a facility directly across from Tesla's Optimus factory is a strong narrative hook. The $300M order book and named customers (Amazon, Toyota) add substance. But the post doesn't disclose revenue scale or margins, so we can't assess commercial health — stays at ...

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