AGCO and Agility Robotics Advance Smart Manufacturing with Humanoid Robot Pilot in Hesston, Kansas, Facility
Key Highlights
- ➤AGCO and Agility Robotics sign commercial agreement for humanoid automation
- ➤2027 U.S. pilot will deploy Digit at AGCO’s Hesston, Kansas, facility
- ➤Digit will initially handle parts sorting, stacking and tote placement
- ➤Agility expects Churchill XI combination to close in fourth quarter 2026
- ➤Combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under ticker AGLT
Expert Statements
Thomas Enghof, Director of Manufacturing Technology at AGCO
“This strategic relationship views humanoid robotics and AI as essential ’teammates‘ in building flexible, intelligent factories.”
Thomas Enghof, Director of Manufacturing Technology at AGCO
“They unlock automation in complex, human-centric workflows, augmenting human capabilities by absorbing repetitive, strenuous or hazardous tasks.”
Thomas Enghof, Director of Manufacturing Technology at AGCO
“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
“We’re excited to work alongside AGCO as they continue to lead the way in agricultural innovation.”
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.”
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.
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