AGCO and Agility Robotics Advance Smart Manufacturing with Humanoid Robot Pilot in Hesston, Kansas, Facility
AGCO and Agility Robotics Advance Smart Manufacturing with Humanoid Robot Pilot in Hesston, Kansas, Facility
PR Newswire
DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026
AGCO to explore Digit robot use in manufacturing operation for repetitive, hazardous tasks.
DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 complex, human-centric workflows, augmenting human capabilities by absorbing repetitive, strenuous or hazardous tasks. By pairing human ingenuity with robust robotic engineering and strict safety governance, we create resilient manufacturing systems that empower the workforce and deliver measurable business value."
AGCO joins a growing number of global leading companies deploying Agility's humanoid robots, including Toyota, GXO and Schaeffler.
"We're excited to work alongside AGCO as they continue to lead the way in agricultural innovation," said Daniel Diez, Chief Business Officer of Agility Robotics. "By introducing Agility's Digit humanoid robots into AGCO's operations, we have an opportunity to strengthen manufacturing processes, support employees in demanding tasks and demonstrate how advanced robotics can create measurable impact across modern production environments."
Powered by advanced artificial intelligence, Digit continuously learns and adapts to evolving workflows, enabling greater operational flexibility and improved productivity. When paired with Agility Arc™, Agility Robotics' cloud-based platform for deploying and managing robot fleets, companies can rapidly integrate automation into essential operations without requiring extensive infrastructure changes or costly facility upgrades.
Agility, the Agility logo, Digit, Agility Arc, RoboFab, and Made for Work are trademarks of Agility Robotics, Inc. Third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technologies. Driven by a Farmer-First strategy, AGCO delivers value through its differentiated leading brands, Fendt™, Massey Ferguson™, PTx™ and Valtra™. AGCO's high-performance equipment and smart farming solutions, including brand-agnostic retrofit technologies and autonomous offerings, empower farmers to drive productivity while sustainably feeding the world. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com.
About Agility Robotics
Headquartered in Salem, Oregon, with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Fremont, California, Agility Robotics' mission is to build robot partners that augment the human workforce. Agility's groundbreaking general-purpose humanoid robot, Digit, is the first multi-purpose, human-centric robot that is Made for Work® and commercially deployed today. With more than 65,000 hours of real-world operation combined with industry-leading safety standards, we're pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. To learn more, visit agilityrobotics.com.
SOURCE AGCO Corporation
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