AGCO and Agility Robotics Sign Commercial Agreement for Humanoid Robot Pilot in Kansas

AGCO and Agility Robotics have signed a commercial agreement to advance AI-powered humanoid automation in manufacturing, with a U.S. pilot expected to begin in 2027 at AGCO's Hesston, Kansas production facility.

Under the agreement, Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid robot will initially support key assembly and production operations, including parts sorting and stacking and the intelligent placement of totes for storage. By automating repetitive and physically demanding tasks, the robot is expected to enhance ergonomic safety, improve operational efficiency and allow employees to focus on higher-value, skill-driven work.

The pilot is part of AGCO's broader effort to create more flexible, intelligent factories. Digit is designed to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks in human-centric work environments, and when paired with Agility Arc, Agility Robotics' cloud-based platform for deploying and managing robot fleets, companies can integrate automation into essential operations without extensive infrastructure changes or costly facility upgrades.

AGCO joins a growing list of global companies deploying Agility's humanoid robots, including Toyota, GXO and Schaeffler.

Thomas Enghof, AGCO's Director of Manufacturing Technology, stated:

"This strategic relationship views humanoid robotics and AI as essential 'teammates' in building flexible, intelligent factories. 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."

Daniel Diez, Chief Business Officer of Agility Robotics, stated:

"We're excited to work alongside AGCO as they continue to lead the way in agricultural innovation. 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."

Agility Robotics is preparing to become a public company through its previously announced business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI (Nasdaq: CCXI). The business combination is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, after which the combined company will operate as Agility Robotics and is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "AGLT."