AGCO signs deal to pilot Agility Robotics Digit in Kansas
AGCO and Agility Robotics announced a commercial agreement on October 20, 2026, to pilot Digit humanoid robots in AGCO’s manufacturing operations. The U.S. pilot is scheduled to begin in 2027 at AGCO’s facility in Hesston, Kansas, which produces combines and hay equipment for Fendt and Massey Ferguson brands. The initiative aims to automate repetitive and hazardous tasks, such as parts sorting,…
Key points
- AGCO will pilot Agility’s Digit robots at its Hesston, Kansas facility starting in 2027.
- Digit will handle repetitive tasks like parts sorting and stacking to improve safety.
- Agility Robotics expects to close its merger with Churchill XI in Q4 2026.
Agility Robotics describes Digit as powered by advanced AI that continuously learns and adapts to workflows. The robot operates alongside Agility Arc, a cloud-based platform for managing robot fleets, allowing companies to integrate automation without extensive infrastructure changes. Thomas Enghof, AGCO’s Director of Manufacturing Technology, stated that the partnership views robotics as essential teammates in building flexible, intelligent factories.
This deal adds AGCO to a list of global companies deploying Agility robots, which also includes Toyota, GXO, and Schaeffler. Additionally, Agility Robotics is preparing to become a public company through a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp XI. The companies filed a registration statement with the SEC that became effective on October 13, 2026, and expect the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, after which the combined company will trade on Nasdaq.
Agility Robotics Signs AGCO Deal to Pilot Digit Humanoid Robots
Unite.AI · 20 October 2026
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