Hexagon AEON
Wheel-footed Swiss/Swedish industrial humanoid, in pilots at BMW Leipzig and Schaeffler.
Hexagon AEON humanoid, upper body, studio key visual · Photo: Hexagon Robotics · Press image · Source
AEON was launched on 2025-06-17 as a humanoid built for industry, moving on wheels instead of walking. BMW began production tasks with AEON at Plant Leipzig (Hexagon, 2026-06-12) with production deployment targeted by end of 2026; Schaeffler completed a 2025 pilot and announced on 2026-04-22 plans for at least 1,000 AEON units by 2032. Hexagon publishes no price (its president reportedly said hundreds of thousands of euros per robot, unconfirmed) and no unit counts.
Our verdict
A pragmatic industrial design with two major named customers, but the headline numbers (1,000 units by 2032) are plans and current operation involves a couple of robots.
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Availability
No public price
No published price; president Arnaud Robert reportedly said 'hundreds of thousands of euros' per robot (secondary press coverage only, not an official figure and not confirmed on a primary page; the source URL given supports the BMW deployment status, not the price). Enterprise customers only.
as of 2026-10 · Source
On request
No US offer found.
as of 2026-10 · Source
On request
No China offer found.
as of 2026-10 · Source
Deployments
| Customer | Location | Type | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Group AEON started production tasks while being trained for further uses; targets high-voltage battery assembly, component manufacturing, logistics and inspection. Production deployment targeted by end of 2026. Evaluation via BMW's Munich Center of Competence for Physical AI in Production. | Plant Leipzig, Germany | Pilot | Jun 2026 | robotics.hexagon.com |
| Schaeffler 2025 pilot completed (machine tending, load/unload/inspect); expanded partnership announced 2026-04-22 for at least 1,000 AEON by 2032, Schaeffler supplying actuators; automated parts inspection targeted from end of 2026. Binding status not stated. | Multiple plants (sites not named) | Pilot | 2025 | therobotreport.com |
| Pilatus Named pilot partner at the AEON launch (manipulation, machine tending, inspection); no later update found. | Switzerland | Pilot | Jun 2025 | robotics.hexagon.com |
Timeline
AEON launched at Hexagon LIVE Global with Schaeffler and Pilatus as pilot partners.
BMW announces AEON for Plant Leipzig, its first humanoid integration in German production.
Hexagon and Schaeffler announce at least 1,000 AEON by 2032.
Hexagon reports AEON has begun production tasks at BMW Plant Leipzig.
Promises
“AEON in production deployment at Plant Leipzig by end of 2026.”
Production tasks started June 2026; battery assembly tasks to move from the Innovation Garage into the factory in upcoming pilots.
Due Dec 2026 · Source
“At least 1,000 AEON humanoids across Schaeffler's global production by 2032.”
A plan; one outlet gives 2033; binding status not stated.
Due Dec 2032 · Source
Specs
- battery
- Battery-swapping mechanism (no recharge pause); capacity not published
Manufacturer claim
Sources
- New milestone with BMW Group: industrial humanoid deployment Hexagon Robotics · Oct 31, 2026
- Hexagon launches AEON, a humanoid built for industry Hexagon Robotics · Oct 31, 2026
- Schaeffler plans to deploy 1,000 Hexagon humanoids by 2032 The Robot Report · Oct 31, 2026
- BMW brings physical AI to Germany with Hexagon's AEON Humanoids Daily · Oct 31, 2026
- Hexagon and Schaeffler deploy AEON across global factory network Hexagon · Oct 31, 2026
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