Hexagon Unveils AEON: A Next-Gen Humanoid Robot Built for Industrial Precision

Hexagon AB, the Sweden-based global leader in industrial software and sensor technologies, has entered the humanoid robotics arena with the reveal of AEON — a state-of-the-art robot built to tackle high-risk, repetitive tasks in sectors where skilled labor shortages are becoming increasingly critical.

Debuted live on stage, AEON is engineered for demanding environments such as factory floors and construction sites. The robot is purpose-built for tasks like equipment inspection, precision material handling, machine tending, and high-fidelity reality capture — areas where human error is costly and efficiency is paramount.

What sets AEON apart is its technological backbone. Hexagon is leveraging NVIDIA’s full-stack robotics platform, which includes high-performance accelerated computing, Jetson edge AI modules, and immersive digital twin simulation through NVIDIA Omniverse. This integration enables AEON to operate autonomously, learn from its environment, and adapt to new tasks with precision and speed.

Hexagon isn’t going it alone. Strategic pilot programs are already underway with industrial powerhouse Schaeffler and Swiss aerospace innovator Pilatus Aircraft. These partnerships are putting AEON to work in real-world scenarios involving component manipulation, part inspection, and machine operations — signaling a serious commitment to pushing humanoid robotics into the heart of critical industries.

As industrial automation evolves, AEON represents a major step forward in embodied AI — transforming how we approach labor-intensive workflows in high-stakes environments.