ZURICH, Switzerland, Apr 30, 2026 – Hexagon Robotics and Fill Maschinenbau will test AEON, Hexagon Robotics’ multi-purpose humanoid, on machine tending, inspection, and operational tasks at a Fill customer use case in Gurten, Austria.
The pilot will examine how AEON operates alongside Fill’s manufacturing systems and automation solutions. Fill will deploy the humanoid across selected production workflows.
“We have focused on real-world applications from the outset, and it is encouraging to see strong interest from industry leaders such as Fill,” said Arnaud Robert, President of Hexagon Robotics. “This collaboration is an important step in validating how humanoids can increase the level of autonomy of the manufacturing processes and deliver measurable value across diverse environments. This includes improving efficiency on production lines, while expanding workforce productivity in complex manufacturing settings, such as high-mix production and precision assembly processes.”
AEON is designed to work near industrial teams and support manipulation, inspection, and data capture. The humanoid uses sensor fusion, spatial intelligence, and wheel-based locomotion to move through manufacturing environments and process task data.
“At Fill, we have a long tradition of continuously exploring innovative technologies that strengthen our offering,” said Andreas Fill, CEO of Fill Maschinenbau. “AEON’s set of capabilities is unique, particularly its ability to operate in real industrial settings and integrate with existing systems. This collaboration allows us to test humanoid robotics in a structured and practical way, with a clear focus on delivering value to our customers.”
The project will examine how Physical AI can be combined with Fill’s existing manufacturing systems. The companies will assess where humanoid robots can support autonomous or variable manufacturing tasks.
The pilot will evaluate AEON’s deployment, performance, and integration in real manufacturing settings. Hexagon Robotics and Fill will use the results to study how humanoid robots can be integrated with Fill’s manufacturing systems.
Source: Hexagon
About Hexagon Robotics
Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon AB that develops autonomous systems and humanoid robots for industrial use. It integrates measurement technologies, sensors, and AI to operate in industrial environments. The division builds systems such as the AEON humanoid robot for inspection, material handling, and machine tending. Its systems serve manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, warehousing, and logistics sectors. Hexagon Robotics was established in 2025 as part of Hexagon’s automation strategy. The company operates from Stockholm, Sweden, through its parent organization. Its systems combine spatial data, digital twin models, and sensor inputs to control robotic movement and interaction. Customers include industrial enterprises using automation in production and operations. Global employees of Hexagon Robotics are about 24,500 across Hexagon operations.
About Fill Maschinenbau
Fill Maschinenbau is an Austrian machine and plant engineering company based in Gurten, Austria. Josef Fill founded the company in 1966 as a small metalworking shop. Fill designs and builds machines, production systems, automation equipment, casting machines, machining systems, forming presses and testing systems. It also works with composite processing, robot machining, image processing, saw systems and wood processing machinery. The company serves customers in automotive, aerospace, energy, wind power, timber, construction and sports equipment manufacturing. Its machines support work with metal, plastics, composites and wood. Fill also supplies systems for ski, snowboard and rotor blade production. The company reports about 1,000 employees.