Iván Hernández Dalas: Schaeffler plans to deploy 1,000 Hexagon humanoids by 2032
The AEON humanoid from Hexagon features two legs that end in wheels, providing more flexibility than a typical bipedal robot. | Source: Hexagon Schaeffler AG last week said it is expanding its partnership with Hexagon Robotics Division. The company said it will deploy at least 1,000 of the AEON humanoid robots across its global production system by 2032. Schaeffler will also provide its high-precision actuators for AEON , further strengthening the technological alignment with Hexagon. “We have developed a humanoid specifically for the industrial market, leveraging our core expertise in sensor fusion, spatial intelligence, and physical AI,” stated Arnaud Robert, president of Hexagon Robotics. “We are delighted to see our humanoid AEON move into real-world production. Working with Schaeffler allows us to deliver demonstrable business value across various factory environments and scale our operations.” Last year, Schaeffler completed a pilot program with Hexagon’s robots. During t...