Figure retires F.02 fleet due to maintenance and scaling challenges
On September 30, 2026, Figure announced the retirement of its F.02 robot fleet, originally deployed for household chores and logistics. The company cited the complexity of maintaining robots built with custom actuators and proprietary technology as a key factor. To protect their intellectual property and focus on growing the more scalable F.03 Helix models, Figure chose to decommission the older robots rather than continue costly maintenance.
Original announcement · Source event: 2026-09-30
Agility Robotics launches Digit 5 with cooperative safety for industrial use
Agility Robotics unveiled its Digit 5 humanoid robot on October 6, 2026. Designed from over 65,000 hours of field operation data, Digit 5 focuses on cooperative safety to enable close-proximity work with humans in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. The company emphasized scaling deployment and improving physical AI to support broader industrial adoption of the robot platform.
Original announcement · Source event: 2026-10-06
What this means for Australia
For Australian homes and businesses, Figure's F.02 retirement highlights maintenance challenges associated with early-generation robots using unique custom parts, raising considerations about lifecycle support and parts availability. Agility Robotics' Digit 5 emphasizes safety features for industrial environments, turning attention to questions around local technical support, warranty terms, integration costs, and verification of cooperative safety in Australian conditions. Neither company has confirmed Australian distribution or service plans. Australian stakeholders should seek verified information on maintenance strategies, parts supply, and cost-effectiveness before procurement decisions.
Sources & context
- Figure retires F.02 fleet due to maintenance and scaling challenges
- Agility Robotics launches Digit 5 with cooperative safety for industrial use
Sources accessed 9 October 2026. Manufacturer and partner statements are attributed; HHA has not independently tested the equipment described.
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