Agility outlines six recommendations for U.S. humanoid robot policies
In recent years, humanoid robots have been slowly making their way out of the lab and into real industrial environments, doing real labor. Agility Robotics, a humanoid developer that has helped to lead this change, believes it’s inevitable that humanoids will be helping fill in labor gaps. But, will the U.S. be leading the charge? In a recent video, Peggy Johnson, CEO of Agility, said the U.S. needs a focused policy framework that can strengthen and accelerate what’s already working for t
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The CEO of Agility Robotics has outlined six policy recommendations for the U.S. government to support the humanoid robot industry. The recommendations address sourcing of key components domestically, developing a coordinated national strategy, establishing safety standards, supporting workforce development, lowering automation costs for small manufacturers, and creating clear government procurement pathways. This matters because humanoid robots are beginning to operate in real industrial environments, and without focused policy action, the U.S. risks losing technological leadership to other countries like China, which has already invested heavily in humanoid robot manufacturing and commercialization.
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