• Digit moved bins at a GXO Logistics facility in a RaaS model. • Source: Agility Robotics Agility Robotics Inc. • is continuing to be a pioneer in commercializing humanoid robots. • The company today said it has signed an agreement with Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., or TMMC, to deploy its Digit robot in its facilities after a successful year-long pilot. • “Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada has long been a leader in automotive manufacturing innovation,“stated Tim Hollander, president of TMMC. • “After evaluating a number of robots, we are excited to deploy Digit to improve the team member experience and further increase operational efficiency in our manufacturing facilities.” TMMC is Toyota Motor Corp.’s largest manufacturing operation outside of Japan, with vehicle assembly plants in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario.The unithas assembled vehicles since 1988, including more than 535,000 in 2025, and it employs over 8,500 people.

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  • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed an agreement with Agility Robotics to deploy its Digit humanoid robots after a successful year‑long pilot. The Canadian unit, Toyota’s largest overseas plant, will add seven more Digit units to load and unload totes from automated tuggers, with plans to expand use cases in manufacturing, supply chain and logistics. The deployment aims to improve worker safety and operational efficiency by automating repetitive, physically demanding tasks. TMMC’s president highlighted the partnership as a step toward integrating humanoid robotics into its production lines, following similar deployments by other Fortune 500 firms.
  • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has signed an agreement with Agility Robotics to deploy its Digit humanoid robots across its Ontario plants after a successful year‑long pilot. The deal will add seven more Digits to handle tote loading and unloading, with plans to explore additional use cases that could reduce repetitive, physically demanding tasks for workers. TMMC, Toyota’s largest overseas factory, aims to improve employee experience and operational efficiency while preparing for the 6th‑generation RAV4 production. The partnership follows other Fortune 500 deployments of Digit, including GXO Logistics and Amazon, underscoring the growing adoption of humanoid robotics in manufacturing.

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