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While the coverage stays fixed on China and the United States, seven European companies have quietly signed deployment commitments running into the thousands of units. Europe's humanoid sector is being built by its buyers.
Motion technology giant Schaeffler has signed a strategic partnership with Hexagon Robotics to deploy at least 1,000 AEON humanoids while supplying the high-precision actuators that power them.
A global study of 18,000 people reveals that public trust in robotics is inextricably linked to real-world exposure, with security concerns now outweighing the fear of job displacement.
Following a successful pilot in the US, BMW is launching its first European humanoid robotics project at Plant Leipzig, featuring Hexagon’s multifunctional AEON robot.
Swedish tech firm Hexagon has launched AEON, a humanoid robot designed for industrial applications, leveraging its expertise in measurement and sensor technology. AEON features advanced agility, environmental awareness, versatility, and a battery-swapping system, and will be piloted with Schaeffler and Pilatus.
