Summer 2026

AI Intern

Posted on 3/11/2026

Agility Robotics

Agility Robotics

201-500 employees

Humanoid robots and automation software platform

Compensation Overview

$75/hr

Fremont, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Salem, OR, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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All roles are U.S.-based; applicants must have current work authorization in the United States.

PhD

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Required Skills
Reinforcement Learning

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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a research project in robot learning, such as reinforcement learning for whole-body control or learning loco-manipulation skills from demonstration.
  • Design and run experiments to evaluate learning-based robot behaviors in simulation and on hardware.
  • Improve data collection, model training, and evaluation frameworks.
  • Dive into robot logs and experimental data to diagnose failures and push the boundaries of what Digit can do.
  • Present your findings to a world-class team of engineers and researchers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Expertise in reinforcement learning.
  • Expertise in learning from demonstration.
  • Expertise in multimodal learning (vision, proprioception, forces, etc).
  • Expertise in sim-to-real.
  • Experience training machine learning models on real or simulated datasets.
  • Experience working with robot hardware.
  • Experience analyzing experimental data and communicating results.

Agility Robotics designs and sells humanoid robots and an accompanying software platform to automate labor-intensive tasks. Its flagship robot Digit works with the cloud-based Agility Arc platform to perform tasks in warehouses, manufacturing, retail, eCommerce, and distribution centers. The system combines Digit’s mobility and manipulation capabilities with software that coordinates tasks, scheduling, and data, enabling effective human–robot collaboration on labor tasks. What sets Agility Robotics apart is its humanoid form and emphasis on mobile manipulation, paired with a cloud automation platform and plans for an App Store for Labor to offer a range of labor-related applications. The company’s goal is to help humans be more productive by augmenting workers’ capabilities and allowing them to focus on more complex and creative tasks, while delivering reliable labor solutions through direct sales, service contracts, and a potential software ecosystem.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 24, 2026 merger with Churchill XI brings over $620 million gross proceeds.
  • July 23, 2026 Schaeffler invested and ordered Digit across its global plant network.
  • June 2026 SEC materials cite more than 30 enterprise prospects and continued deployment momentum.

What critics are saying

  • The $300 million order book depends on milestones, so cancellations hit 2026 revenue fast.
  • CCXI merger still needs approvals; failure traps Agility with expensive private-market funding needs.
  • Tesla, Figure, and Apptronik outspend Agility, and a delayed Digit v5 cedes category leadership.

What makes Agility Robotics unique

  • Digit ships commercially with GXO, Toyota, Schaeffler, and Mercado Libre today.
  • Agility claims over 65,000 operating hours across nine customer facilities.
  • RoboFab and Fremont hubs pair production scaling with physical AI development.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Stock Options

Mental Health Support

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-6%
ION Analytics
Aug 14th, 2026
Agility Robotics' $2.5B SPAC debut tests humanoid market at discount to $39B rival valuations

Agility Robotics is going public through a SPAC merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI at a $2.5bn valuation, significantly below private humanoid robotics rivals. The Oregon-based company expects to raise over $620m in proceeds, with the merger closing in Q4 2026. The valuation trails competitors substantially. Apptronik raised funds at above $5bn, whilst Figure AI closed Series C funding at a $39bn post-money valuation. Investors cite Agility's relatively weaker position on deployments and technology as justification for the discount. Agility has booked over $300m in multi-year revenue tied to roughly 1,000 robots, with 65,000 operational hours across nine customer facilities. However, analysts caution this backlog involves contracts for robots still in development, with cancellation provisions. Industry experts warn against overvaluing humanoid robotics relative to established automation technologies. The company's challenge lies in converting technological promise into repeatable deployments and demonstrable ROI whilst competing against proven automation alternatives already generating substantial revenue.

Africa SMB Journal
Jul 28th, 2026
Humanoid Global provides update on Agility Robotics public listing & opens silicon valley AI hub to scale Digit deployments.

Humanoid Global provides update on Agility Robotics public listing & opens silicon valley AI hub to scale Digit deployments. Vancouver, BC & Salem, Oregon, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. ("Humanoid Global" or the "Company") (CSE:ROBO, FWB:0XM1, OTCQB:RBOHF), a publicly traded investment issuer focused on building and accelerating a portfolio of pioneering companies in the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, is pleased to provide the following update regarding Agility Robotics, Inc. ("Agility Robotics" or "Agility"), a portfolio company in which Humanoid Global holds a minority equity interest. Agility's proposed public listing Agility Robotics has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Churchill Capital Corp XI, which is expected to result in Agility becoming a publicly listed company in 2026, subject to shareholder, regulatory and other customary approvals. The transaction values Agility at a pre-money equity value of US$2.5 billion and is expected to provide more than US$620 million in gross proceeds.[1] Agility intends to use the expected proceeds to fulfill existing customer orders, expand commercial deployments, scale production of its Digit v5 humanoid robot and advance its integrated robotics and physical AI platform. The Company has secured more than US$300 million in multi-year Digit v5 orders, subject to contractual milestones, and Digit has accumulated over 65,000 operating hours across commitments at nine customer facilities.[2] Digit's silicon valley ai hub Agility Robotics has opened a 60,000-square-foot Physical AI development hub in Fremont, California, to accelerate the development and deployment of Digit, its humanoid robot. The facility will support AI training, testing, and software advancement while complementing the company's manufacturing operations and adding nearly 200 technical and field-operations roles. The expansion is intended to meet growing demand for Digit in warehouse and manufacturing environments as the company scales enterprise deployments and prepares for its planned public listing.[3] Humanoid Global's perspective "Agility's proposed listing represents a watershed moment for the humanoid robotics category," said Shahab Samimi, CEO of Humanoid Global. "We believe the combination of proven commercial deployments, a scaled product like Digit, and an institutional capital base positions Agility to help define what a public-market leader in humanoid robotics looks like. As an investor focused on embodied AI and the broader humanoid ecosystem, we view this as encouraging validation of the sector's long-term potential." Humanoid Global is not a party to the proposed business combination between Agility Robotics and Churchill XI and has no control over the transaction's completion or timing. The Company will continue to monitor Agility's progress and provide further updates to shareholders as appropriate through future communications. About Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. (CSE:ROBO, FWB:0XM1, OTCQB:RBOHF) ("Humanoid Global" or the "Company") is a publicly traded investment issuer building a portfolio of pioneering companies in the growing humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, investing in and accelerating their growth. It serves as a global investment platform providing liquidity and access to an actively managed portfolio spanning the value chain of this emerging ecosystem, including advanced software, hardware, and enabling technologies. Led by a team with a proven track record of scaling transformative technologies globally, the Company takes a long-term, partnership-oriented approach. It provides capital and strategic consultation on go-to-market strategies, regulatory pathways, and transaction advisory, while facilitating introductions to customers, suppliers, and strategic partners. Learn more: https://www.humanoidglobal.ai/ For further information, please contact: Shahab Samimi Chief Executive Officer [email protected] [email protected] (604) 602-0001 CSE:ROBO OTCQB:RBOHF FWB:0XM1 ON BEHALF OF MANAGEMENT Shahab Samimi Chief Executive Officer [1] https://www.agilityrobotics.com/content/agility-robotics-to-go-public-through-merger-with-churchill-capital-corp-xi [2] https://www.agilityrobotics.com/content/agility-robotics-to-go-public-through-merger-with-churchill-capital-corp-xi [3] https://www.agilityrobotics.com/content/agility-opens-new-fremont-facility-to-accelerate-physical-ai-development Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Africa SMB Journal do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

United Daily News
Jul 26th, 2026
Canon's first-half profit surges; institutions estimate it will exceed total profit of previous three quarters, and second half will be even stronger

Canon's first-half profit surges; institutions estimate it will exceed total profit of previous three quarters, and second half will be even stronger 2026-07-26 23:54 Economic Daily News / Reporter Liu Fangmiao / Taipei Report Canon (2374) has seized opportunities in popular applications such as robots and drones, boosting shipments of its optical-related products. Last quarter's revenue hit a ten-year high, leading to a profit surge. Institutions estimate that the company's first-half profit this year will exceed the total profit of the previous three quarters. The company is optimistic that with projects like robots and fleet management continuing to heat up, second-half performance will surpass the first half. Canon has been actively expanding in robotics-related fields in recent years, investing in Agility Robotics, a US humanoid robot startup backed by Nvidia, and partnering with Nvidia to capture the robot market. Agility recently announced a collaboration with Toyota's Canadian factory to introduce its robot Digit into the automotive production line, expanding business opportunities. Canon is currently working closely with Agility, focusing on machine vision and high-end optical sensing module development. As humanoid robot application scenarios expand, Canon is expected to benefit from increased demand for vision sensing components, driving accelerated growth in its robot-related business. Benefiting from the gradual shipment of robot sensing components, robot vision, and drone-related products, Canon's operations are improving steadily. In the first quarter, net profit after tax was NT$236 million, with EPS of NT$0.73, the highest for the same period in 16 years. June revenue was NT$1.049 billion, the strongest June on record, up 4.3% month-on-month and 27.8% year-on-year. Second-quarter revenue was NT$3.136 billion, hitting a ten-year high for the same period, up 18% quarter-on-quarter and 34.3% year-on-year. First-half revenue was NT$5.792 billion, up 51.37% year-on-year. Canon stated that the first-half revenue growth of over 50% was mainly driven by imaging and vision products, optical modules, and stable shipments from customer projects. Institutions believe that Canon's first-half profit will exceed the total profit of the previous three quarters, and second-half operations will also outperform the first half. Canon does not comment on financial figures predicted by institutions. Looking ahead, Canon Chairman Zhang Xiaoqi recently stated that in the second half, in addition to fleet management project shipments in the third quarter, robotic arm assembly will begin in the second half. With new customer projects gradually joining, second-half revenue is expected to be better than the first half. Driven by the stacked growth of projects, the company is optimistic about steady growth from 2026 to 2028. Institutions are paying attention to Canon's robot revenue performance. Zhang Xiaoqi said that robot revenue is still in the early stage. Besides Agility, there are also Japanese customers in discussion. As for progress in robot cooperation with Nvidia, Canon stated that it mainly uses Nvidia's platform for machine vision development. It has already invested in the verification of the fifth-generation robot vision module, which is expected to be launched in 2027. In the Japanese market, it mainly provides customers with factory inspection applications. In recent years, Canon has expanded investment in Vietnam's production capacity and automation of its mainland China factories. Zhang Xiaoqi said that currently, Dongguan's capacity accounts for about 85%, Vietnam about 15%, and Taiwan about 5%. The capacity in mainland China and Vietnam is sufficient to meet demand for the next two to three years.

Timothy Sykes
Jul 25th, 2026
NRGV slips as Energy Vault plans $300M shelf, CFO exits.

NRGV slips as Energy Vault plans $300M shelf, CFO exits. TIM SYKES - UPDATED JUL. 25, 2026, 11:11 AM ET Energy Vault Holdings Inc. stocks have been trading down by -11.69 percent amid bearish sentiment over its energy storage outlook. What traders need to know. * Mixed-shelf registration for up to $300M in securities adds funding flexibility but raises dilution risk for current holders. * CFO Michael Thomas Beer sold 65,000 shares (~$265,200) on 2026/07/06, while still controlling about 1.02M shares. * Leadership risk rises as Michael Beer departs to become CFO of Agility Robotics ahead of its planned Churchill Capital Corp XI listing. * Recent price action shows a sharp fade from $3.48 toward $2.87, signaling selling pressure around headlines. Weekly Update Jul 20 - Jul 24, 2026: On Saturday, July 25, 2026 Energy Vault Holdings Inc. stock [NYSE: NRGV] is trending down by -11.69%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as its expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below. Industrials industry expert: Analyst sentiment - negative Energy Vault (NRGV) remains an early-stage, subscale player in grid-scale storage with weak fundamentals and a stressed balance sheet. FY revenue of ~$204M masks structurally poor economics: EBIT margin at -44% and ROE below -150% underscore an unproven business model. Cash burn is severe (Q1 FCF roughly -$61M vs. end cash ~$64M), and leverage is heavy (LT debt ~$151M, D/E ~5.6x). A lofty ~26x P/B highlights significant downside if growth stalls or capital costs rise further. Technically, NRGV is in a clear short-term downtrend. This week's progression from a $3.48 spike to a $2.87 close shows persistent supply and failed follow-through, with sellers capping the bounce near $3.45-3.50. Five-minute candles intraday show fading volume on upticks and heavier volume on selloffs, confirming distribution. The actionable trading level is $3.50: below it, the bias remains short; only a decisive, high-volume weekly close above $3.50 would signal a momentum reversal toward $3.90-4.00. Near term, risk is skewed negatively. The $300M mixed-shelf signals impending dilution or further leverage, reinforcing balance-sheet risk versus Industrials peers that generally self-fund growth. CFO share sales and an announced departure further undermine confidence at a critical execution phase. Relative to broader Industrial Goods benchmarks, NRGV offers higher optionality but materially weaker quality. Tactical traders should watch $2.70-2.80 as support; a break targets $2.20. Upside is capped near $4 absent visible path to positive EBITDA and reduced leverage. Quick financial overview. Energy Vault Holdings Inc. (NRGV) is trading in a fragile spot. The weekly chart shows price stalling near $3.48 and then breaking lower toward $2.87, with the latest intraday print showing a fast slide from the $3.21 area down to roughly $2.88. That kind of intraday range, from just above $3.20 to below $2.90, tells traders supply is winning for now. On the fundamentals, NRGV posted about $203.7M in revenue, with a gross margin near 22.1%, but profitability is deeply negative. EBIT margin is around -43.8% and profit margin about -53%, backed up by a recent quarter showing roughly $21.9M in revenue and a net loss near $32.5M, or about -$0.20 per share. Returns on equity and assets are sharply negative, which confirms the story of a capital-hungry growth name still far from break-even. Valuation looks stretched relative to the balance sheet. With price-to-sales around 3.7 and price-to-book above 26, traders are paying a rich multiple for a company that has negative free cash flow (about -$60.9M in the latest quarter) and high leverage. Total debt to equity near 5.6 and a current ratio of 1.4 show the balance sheet has some liquidity but limited cushion if capital markets tighten. Conclusion. Market Focus On Dilution And Leadership Risk Energy Vault Holdings Inc. now sits at the intersection of heavy capital needs and leadership turnover. The announced $300M mixed-shelf shelf gives NRGV flexibility to issue equity, debt, or other securities, but it also places an overhang on the chart because traders know new supply can appear on any strength. At the same time, the CFO's planned departure, following his 65,000-share sale on 2026/07/06, introduces added uncertainty around financial execution. Price confirms that caution. The stock failed to hold the $3.40-$3.50 area and slid toward the high-$2s, with intraday trade showing aggressive selling from above $3.20 down into the $2.80s. 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Business Insider
Jul 24th, 2026
Fremont becomes Silicon Valley's robotics hub as Agility opens $60,000 sq ft engineering centre

Fremont, California, is emerging as a robotics hub, with companies like Agility Robotics, Tesla, Meta, Zoox, and DoorDash establishing facilities there. Agility recently opened a 60,000-square-foot engineering centre where nearly 200 employees will develop AI and skills for its Digit humanoid robot. Mayor Raj Salwan said the city deliberately preserved its industrial character after a GM-Toyota plant closed in 2010. Fremont streamlined regulations and changed zoning rules to attract robotics firms needing large facilities and production expertise. The city's location — roughly 15 miles east of Palo Alto — allows companies to access Silicon Valley talent whilst maintaining manufacturing operations. DoorDash builds its delivery bot in Fremont through a partnership that reduced development time from months to weeks. Tesla plans to build its Optimus humanoid production line at its Fremont plant, whilst Meta's campus focuses on robotics and virtual reality hardware research.

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