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

AGCO signed a commercial agreement with Agility Robotics to pilot Digit humanoid robots at its Hesston, Kansas production facility beginning in 2027, PR Newswire reported on October 20, 2026. The robots will initially support parts sorting and stacking and the placement of totes for storage.

How the AGCO and Agility Robotics Pilot Will Work

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. The robot is designed to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks in human-centric work environments. 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, according to the company.

"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."

AGCO joins a growing number of global 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."

Digit is powered by artificial intelligence and continuously learns and adapts to evolving workflows. When paired with Agility Arc, Agility Robotics' cloud-based platform for deploying and managing robot fleets, companies can integrate automation into essential operations without requiring extensive infrastructure changes or costly facility upgrades.

Agility Robotics' Digit Deployment Record

Agility Robotics' Digit is the first multi-purpose, human-centric robot that is Made for Work and commercially deployed today, according to the company. The robot has more than 65,000 hours of real-world operation combined with industry-leading safety standards. Agility Robotics is headquartered in Salem, Oregon, with offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Fremont, California.

AGCO's Recent Product and Technology Moves

AGCO launched its 6th-generation Valtra T Series tractor, emphasizing strong performance and user experience, with independent validation of the engine's fuel-consumption improvement expected by the end of 2026, Stock Titan reported in October 2026, according to akta.pro company records. Massey Ferguson's new 7S Mark 2 tractor will be the first to come with AGCO's FarmEngage data management system from the factory, free for five years and then costing annually per machine, and the system will become standard on all six-cylinder tractors from Q1 2027, Agriland.ie reported in October 2026. AGCO demonstrated autonomy, AI, and mixed-fleet connectivity at its annual Tech Day at Stewart Farms near Yorkville, Illinois, during the fall harvest, PRESSBEE reported in October 2026.

Agility Robotics' Battery Partnership for Digit 5

Agility Robotics selected Nyobolt as its battery technology partner for Digit 5, enabling over 20 hours of work in a 24-hour day, PR Newswire reported in October 2026. The battery delivers 90 minutes of runtime and charges in 9 minutes, a 10:1 run-to-charge ratio, with early access expected in the first half of 2027.