Hexagon Unveils AEON Humanoid Robot for Industrial Applications

Hexagon has launched AEON, a humanoid robot designed to address labor shortages and enhance industrial operations, announced in a press release. AEON combines advanced locomotion, sensor fusion, and AI-based spatial intelligence.

Hexagon has launched AEON, a humanoid robot designed to address labor shortages and enhance industrial operations, announced in a press release. AEON integrates advanced locomotion, sensor fusion, and AI-based spatial intelligence to perform tasks such as manipulation, asset inspection, and reality capture.

The robot is set to be piloted by companies like Pilatus and Schaeffler across various industrial environments. AEON's capabilities include agility, awareness, and versatility, powered by NVIDIA's computing platforms and Microsoft's Azure for scalable development.

Hexagon's Robotics division has partnered with technology leaders like NVIDIA, Microsoft, and maxon to bring AEON to market. The robot is equipped with NVIDIA's accelerated computing and Omniverse platform, enabling it to autonomously navigate and perform tasks in real-time. AEON's deployment aims to improve safety and drive autonomy in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and logistics.

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