AEON combines best-in-class locomotion, sensor fusion, and AI-based spatial intelligence to address labour shortages and tackle industrial use cases.
Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality and precision measurement solutions, has officially introduced its state-of-the-art humanoid robot, AEON, at the Hexagon LIVE Global event. Developed under Hexagon’s newly established Robotics division, AEON marks a significant step forward in robotic innovation tailored to real-world enterprise needs.
Engineered to address pressing labor shortages and enhance operational efficiency, AEON seamlessly integrates Hexagon’s industry-leading sensor technologies with cutting-edge locomotion, spatial intelligence, and AI-driven mission control. This next-generation robotic platform is built for adaptability, enabling it to operate effectively across diverse industrial scenarios such as manipulation, inspection, reality capture, and human-robot collaboration.
“Hexagon’s legacy in precision measurement and sensor technologies has always been about enabling next-generation autonomy. For the past 10 years, we’ve been working on robotics innovation across our divisions,” said Ola Rollén, Chairman of the Board, Hexagon. “Hexagon is one of the best-placed companies in the world to lead and shape the field of humanoid robotics. AEON represents a state-of-the-art, industrially bespoke humanoid. It’s a leap forward in our goal to help customers drive sustainable growth in the face of structural demographic changes. I’m proud to see AEON come to life.”
Key Features of AEON Include:
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Agility: AEON’s combination of precision movement and dexterity allows it to navigate complex environments while executing high-accuracy tasks—made possible by Hexagon’s proprietary measurement technologies.
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Awareness: With an advanced multimodal sensor fusion system, AEON is capable of interpreting its surroundings and making intelligent decisions in real time to optimize task execution.
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Versatility: AEON supports a wide spectrum of industrial functions—from object manipulation and part inspection to digital twin creation and remote teleoperation—empowered by comprehensive, end-to-end training capabilities.
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Autonomy: A unique battery-swapping system ensures uninterrupted operation, eliminating downtime for recharging and maximizing productivity.
“With AEON, we’re advancing physical AI to tackle real operational challenges – bridging cutting-edge technology with practical industry needs. We have engaged with many industry leaders already, and over the next six months we’ll be deploying AEON in production environments before expanding our commercial rollout,” stated Arnaud Robert, President, Hexagon’s Robotics division.
To validate AEON’s capabilities in real-world settings, Hexagon’s Robotics division has partnered with leading organizations such as Schaeffler and Pilatus for pilot deployments across applications including machine tending, asset inspection, manipulation, and reality capture.
“Consistent with our long history of innovation and always in pursuit of excellence, we are pleased to collaborate with Hexagon’s Robotics division to explore humanoid solutions in our factories,” said Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing, Pilatus. “Facing today’s challenges of manufacturing in Switzerland, we believe that AEON will become a contributing solution in sustaining our competitiveness in more than ever tougher global markets. Its unique locomotion, sensors, and on-board intelligence provides for agility and versatility and opens a multitude of opportunities to drive automation and digitisation in our daily operations.”
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“By leveraging disruptive technologies such as humanoid robots, Schaeffler paves the way to becoming the leading motion technology company. We are excited to pilot Hexagon Robotics’ humanoid solutions across a range of use cases in our factories and to share our decades of knowledge in the fields of manufacturing and vertical integration,” added Sebastian Jonas, Senior Vice President Advanced Production Technology at Schaeffler.
To bring AEON to market, Hexagon has formed strategic alliances with tech leaders NVIDIA, Microsoft, and maxon. AEON is powered by NVIDIA’s accelerated computing technology, Omniverse simulation platform, and Jetson edge AI modules. Microsoft Azure provides the infrastructure for scalable development and dynamic training of AEON’s AI capabilities. Meanwhile, maxon’s next-generation actuators enable AEON’s efficient and agile locomotion across varied industrial environments.
With AEON, Hexagon is setting a new benchmark in humanoid robotics—one that merges human-like functionality with industrial precision to meet the evolving demands of the modern enterprise.
