Hexagon, a global leader in measurement technology, unveiled AEON, an advanced humanoid robot, on June 17, 2025, at its Hexagon LIVE Global event in Stockholm. Developed by Hexagon’s Robotics division, AEON is designed to address labor shortages and enhance automation in industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics through its AI-driven capabilities and precision technology.
Hexagon launches AEON humanoid robot to tackle labor shortages.
Features advanced locomotion, sensor fusion, and AI-based spatial intelligence.
Pilots with Schaeffler and Pilatus for manipulation, inspection, and reality capture.
Powered by NVIDIA computing, Microsoft Azure, and maxon actuators.
Targets automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors.
Commercial rollout planned after six-month production trials.
AEON integrates Hexagon’s expertise in precision measurement, AI, and autonomous systems to deliver a versatile humanoid robot. Ola Rollén, Chairman of Hexagon, stated, “AEON represents a state-of-the-art, industrially bespoke humanoid. It’s a leap forward in our goal to help customers drive sustainable growth.” The robot addresses a global labor crisis, with 50 million unfilled positions in manufacturing and logistics, by automating tasks like manipulation, machine tending, and part inspection.
Agility: Combines dexterity and rapid movement with high-accuracy tasks using Hexagon’s proprietary measurement technologies.
Awareness: Fuses multimodal sensor data with spatial intelligence for real-time environmental understanding and mission optimization.
Versatility: Performs diverse tasks, from object picking and component scanning to digital twin creation via reality capture.
Power Autonomy: Features a battery-swapping mechanism to minimize downtime, enhancing operational efficiency.
Hexagon’s Robotics division collaborates with Schaeffler and Pilatus to pilot AEON in real-world production environments. Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing at Pilatus, noted, “AEON will become a contributing solution in sustaining our competitiveness in tougher global markets.” Sebastian Jonas, SVP at Schaeffler, added, “We are excited to pilot Hexagon Robotics’ humanoid solutions and share our decades of knowledge in manufacturing.” These pilots will test AEON in manipulation, machine tending, part inspection, and reality capture over the next six months.
AEON leverages partnerships with industry leaders:
NVIDIA: Powers AEON with accelerated computing, Omniverse for simulation, and Jetson for edge AI, enabling rapid training via NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab.
Microsoft Azure: Supports scalable development and on-demand training for AEON’s capabilities.
maxon: Provides next-generation actuators for efficient locomotion across diverse environments.
Arnaud Robert, President of Hexagon’s Robotics division, emphasized, “With AEON, we’re advancing physical AI to tackle real operational challenges.”
AEON enters a competitive humanoid robotics market alongside players like Tesla’s Optimus and Agility Robotics. Its precision-first approach, rooted in Hexagon’s 10-year robotics innovation, distinguishes it for industrial applications. The global industrial robotics market, valued at $60 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 10% CAGR through 2030, driven by labor shortages and automation demands. Posts on X highlight AEON’s focus on precision and industrial viability, with users like @humanoidsdaily noting its potential in manufacturing.
Hexagon plans to deploy AEON in production environments over the next six months, with commercial scaling to follow. Analysts expect gradual revenue growth tied to adoption rates, with success hinging on uptime, maintenance efficiency, and integration ease. AEON’s ability to create digital twins and enhance safety positions it as a transformative tool for digitizing operations, particularly in high-cost manufacturing regions like Switzerland.
Hexagon’s AEON, launched on June 17, 2025, marks a significant step in humanoid robotics, leveraging cutting-edge AI and precision technology to address labor shortages and drive industrial automation. With strategic pilots and robust partnerships, AEON is poised to reshape operational efficiency across global industries.
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