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Hexagon unveils industrial humanoid robot AEON

Hexagon announced its industrial humanoid robot, AEON, on June 17, 2025.

What happened

Hexagon announced its industrial humanoid robot, AEON, at a company event on June 17, 2025. AEON combines measurement technology, AI and autonomous systems to address labor shortages. Schaeffler and Pilatus will conduct pilot operations with AEON.

Why it matters

To address labor shortages in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, Hexagon announced its industrial humanoid robot, AEON. The company cited uses such as inspecting components, gripping objects and gathering information at work sites. Schaeffler and Pilatus will conduct pilot operations in multiple use cases and environments.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/hexagon-sangyou-muke-hyuumanoido-aeon-wo-happyou-dcfb2e. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.