STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 17 June 2025 – Hexagon has launched a humanoid robot, AEON, at the Hexagon LIVE Global event.
AEON, launched by Hexagon’s Robotics division, is designed to support industrial operations and respond to workforce challenges. It combines Hexagon’s sensor technologies with locomotion, AI-based mission control, and spatial intelligence. This integration allows AEON to carry out tasks such as object handling, equipment inspection, environment scanning, and operator assistance. The system is ready for deployment in sectors like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and warehousing, where it can contribute to operational safety and support autonomous functions.
“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.”
AEON’s capabilities include:
- Agility: Combining dexterity and locomotion, AEON can move around and perform tasks that require accuracy. This is due to Hexagon’s measurement technologies.
- Awareness: Bringing together spatial intelligence and reasoning, AEON merges data from multimodal sensors to understand the environment and optimize the mission.
- Versatility: AEON is built to perform a variety of tasks – from picking objects and scanning industrial components for inspection to creating digital twins through digital reality capture and teleoperation.
- Power autonomy: With a battery swapping mechanism, AEON continues operations without recharging.
Arnaud Robert, president, Hexagon’s Robotics division said, “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.”
Hexagon’s Robotics division is partnering with Schaeffler and Pilatus to pilot AEON across manipulation, machine tending, part inspection, and reality capture use cases.
“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 digitization in our daily operations.”
“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.
Hexagon’s Robotics division has partnered with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Maxon to support the development and deployment of AEON. The system uses NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, Omniverse simulation tools, and Jetson edge AI platform for real-time processing and control. Microsoft Azure provides the infrastructure for development, data handling, and on-demand training of AEON’s software capabilities. Maxon supplies the actuators that enable AEON’s locomotion, designed for movement across operational environments.
Source: Hexagon
About Hexagon
Hexagon AB, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides digital reality solutions by integrating sensors, software, and autonomous technologies. Its products and services are used across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive, and defense. Core offerings include reality capture, intelligent positioning systems, industrial design, and situational intelligence tools. Over the years, it has pursued a strategy of growth through acquisition, completing over 170 acquisitions since 2000. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported net sales of approximately €5.4 billion and employed around 24,800 people across 50 countries. The company continues to expand its global customer base, reflecting its commitment to innovation and digital transformation.
About Pilatus
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., based in Stans, Switzerland, has been manufacturing aircraft since 1939. The company specializes in turboprop and light jet aircraft, notably the PC-12, PC-21, and PC-24, and develops systems for pilot training. Its aircraft are used in business aviation, government operations, defense, and special-mission roles. In 2024, Pilatus delivered 153 aircraft and reported revenue of CHF 1.633 billion (approximately USD 1.75 billion), with operating earnings of CHF 243 million. It employs over 3,300 people and operates production and service facilities in Switzerland, the United States, Australia, and China. The company continues to invest in manufacturing and maintenance capabilities across Europe and North America to support future growth. Pilatus serves a global customer base and plays a key role in both general aviation and military training sectors.
About Schaeffler
Schaeffler AG, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, is an engineering company founded in 1946 that specializes in motion technologies and mechanical components. Its product portfolio includes bearings, linear guidance systems, engine and transmission parts, electric mobility systems, and automation technologies. The company supports a range of industries, including automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace. In 2024, Schaeffler reported €18.2 billion in revenue, with group revenue reaching approx. $21.5 billion after the acquisition of Vitesco Technologies. The company employs around 120,000 people and operates more than 250 locations in 55 countries. Schaeffler is restructuring parts of its business, including workforce adjustments in Europe, to manage costs and improve efficiency in its industrial division. Its current strategy focuses on the development of electrified powertrain systems, vehicle aftermarket services, and support for CO₂-efficient technologies and renewable energy applications across its core product families.