AGCO and Agility Robotics Advance Smart Manufacturing with Humanoid Robot Pilot in Hesston, Kansas, Facility

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    "title": "AGCO and Agility Robotics Advance Smart Manufacturing with Humanoid Robot Pilot in Hesston, Kansas, Facility",
    "excerpt": "Agility Robotics’ Digit humanoid robot is designed to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks in human-centric work environments. AGCO plans to pilot Digit at its Hesston, Kansas, manufacturing facility beginning in 2027, initially supporting parts sorting and stacking and the placement of totes for storage. DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) and Agility Robotics , a leading humanoid robotics and physical AI company, have signed a commercial agreement to advance the future of manufacturing through AI-powered humanoid automation. The U.S. pilot, expected to begin in 2027, will support AGCO’s efforts to create more flexible, intelligent factories, beginning at AGCO’s Hesston, Kansas, production facility. Agility Robotics’ Digit ® robot will initially support key assembly and production operations including parts sorting and stacking, and intelligent placement of totes for storage. By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, the robot will help enhance ergonomic safety, improve operational efficiency and empower employees to focus on higher-value, skill-driven work that advances innovation and productivity. “This strategic relationship views humanoid robotics and AI as essential ’teammates‘ in building flexible, intelligent factories,” said Thomas Enghof, AGCO’s Director of Manufacturing Technology. “They unlock automation in...",
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