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IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s Humanoids 2026 conference (Dec 6-9, Santa Clara) will focus on “Humanoids and the Future of Work,” citing commercial deployments. Examples include Boston Dynamics’ Atlas units shipped to Hyundai and Google DeepMind, Figure AI’s Figure 03 deployed at BMW, and Agility’s Digit working at Toyota and a GXO warehouse. The article also lists submission deadlines and the Loco-Manipulation Challenge.

SPACInsider highlights AI robotics SPAC outcomes, citing Churchill Capital XI’s (CCXI) June deal with Agility Robotics that pushed shares above $19 and later around $14.65. It contrasts Symbotic (SYM) success with weaker 2021-2022 robotics de-SPAC results. It also profiles private robotics firms Bright Machines, Path Robotics, and Covariant, citing funding and performance metrics.

Churchill Capital Corp XI (NASDAQ:CCXI) shares fell 3.5% after Agility Robotics named Michael Beer as CFO ahead of a planned public listing via a business combination with CCXI. The deal is expected to raise over $620 million in gross proceeds, with Jennifer Hunter moving to COO. Agility is backed by investors including NVIDIA and Amazon.

Agility Robotics appointed Michael Beer as CFO on July 23, 2026, ahead of its planned business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI (NASDAQ: CCXI). The merger is expected to raise more than $620M in gross proceeds, including $421M in trust cash and about $201M in incremental financing. Jennifer Hunter shifts to COO only. Deal expected to close in 2026, subject to approvals.

Agility said it opened a new 60,000-square-foot Fremont, California facility to serve as its Bay Area software and capabilities hub for training and testing AI for its humanoid robot Digit. The company plans to staff nearly 200 employees and cited active deployments with Schaeffler, GXO, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, and Mercado Libre. Agility also reported securing over $300 million in multi-year Digit v5 orders, tied to milestones, and is pursuing a public listing via business combination

Agility Robotics and Churchill Capital Corp XI have signed a definitive agreement to combine, with the merged company expected to operate as Agility and list on a major North American exchange after closing, according to Agility Robotics. Agility’s Digit humanoid robot is deployed in manufacturing, distribution and logistics, and the firm is preparing Digit v5.

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Churchill Capital (CCXI) agreed to merge with Agility Robotics, valuing Agility at a $2.5B pre-money equity value. The deal is expected to raise $620M+ gross proceeds: $420M from Churchill’s trust (no redemptions) and ~$200M via a $10/share PIPE led by Foxconn. Combined company to trade as AGLT; closing expected in 2026.

Agility Robotics plans to go public via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI (CCXI), creating a U.S.-listed humanoid robotics pure play, according to the article. Agility reports over $300M in multiyear Digit v5 orders, subject to milestones and manufacturing scale. It cites Goldman and Morgan Stanley forecasts for the humanoid robotics market.

Churchill Capital Corp XI (CCXI) shares rose 5.39% to $18.40 in premarket trading. The SPAC’s planned merger with Agility Robotics is described as having a $2.5B pre-money equity value and $620M+ gross proceeds, including $420M from CCXI’s trust and a $200M PIPE priced at $10/share led by Foxconn, with a 180-day lock-up for existing Agility shareholders.