Hexagon Robotics and motion technology company Schaeffler have announced an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of Aeon humanoid robots across global factory networks. Following a successful joint pilot in 2025, Schaeffler plans to install at least 1,000 Aeon humanoids across its worldwide production system by 2032. Schaeffler will also supply its high-precision actuators for Aeon, deepening the technological integration between the two firms.
Key takeaways
- Pilot success: Aeon demonstrated high-precision manipulation in a real production environment, operating a multi-machine station for loading, unloading, and inspecting parts.
- Deployment roadmap: Initial multi-site rollout begins after the pilot, with automated part inspection targeted for late 2026.
- Technology focus: Aeon leverages sensor fusion, spatial intelligence, and physical AI, with wheel-based locomotion for factory mobility.
- Data-driven scaling: Real-world production data will be used to accelerate deployment across new use cases and settings.
- Strategic alignment: Schaeffler's actuator platform serves as a backbone for next-gen humanoids, supporting widespread industrial adoption.
This partnership underscores a growing trend of integrating humanoid robots into manufacturing to boost flexibility, efficiency, and competitiveness through physical AI.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2026-04-27 · “Hexagon and Schaeffler to install 1,000 Aeon humanoids across global factory network”