Toyota's Big Bet on Humanoids: Agility Robotics' Digit Takes the Wheel
Toyota's Canadian manufacturing arm is ramping up its use of Agility Robotics' Digit humanoids after a successful pilot. This could redefine factory work.
JUST IN: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is doubling down on humanoid robots. After a year-long pilot, they're fully deploying Digit robots from Agility Robotics.
Sources confirm: Toyota's not just dipping a toe in. They're jumping in with both feet. Seven more Digits will soon load and unload totes alongside humans in their Ontario plants.
TMMC's Expanding Vision
TMMC is Toyota's largest manufacturing entity outside Japan. With 535,000 vehicles produced in 2025 and over 8,500 employees, the stakes are high. Improving operational efficiency isn't just a buzzword here, it's survival.
Tim Hollander, TMMC's president, is clear on the goal: better team member experience and operational efficiency. But let's be real, this is about staying ahead in the automotive race.
The Humanoid Revolution
Why should you care? Because this isn't just about robots doing repetitive tasks. It's about freeing human workers for jobs that add real value. Humans get to ditch the mundane, while robots take the grunt work.
And just like that, the leaderboard shifts: Toyota joins Fortune 500s like Amazon and GXO Logistics in embracing humanoids. Agility's not just supplying robots, they're changing the playbook.
What's Next for Agility Robotics?
Agility Robotics is making waves with its general-purpose humanoid, Digit. No costly retrofits, no major overhauls. Just robots that slot into existing workflows and keep learning.
But here's the kicker: Agility's vision isn't just about one-off deployments. It's about scaling these humanoid fleets globally, making factory floors smarter, safer, and more productive.
So, is this the future of manufacturing? If Toyota's gamble pays off, the answer is a resounding yes. And the rest of the industry won't be far behind.