Digit Humanoid Robot to Hit the Production Line in Kansas

Humanoid robots are heading to the factory floor, and this time they are going to work on farm equipment.

Agricultural manufacturer AGCO recently partnered with Agility Robotics to test out bipedal machines on its assembly lines. Starting in 2027, a pilot program will bring Agility’s Digit robot to AGCO’s production plant in Hesston, Kansas. The goal is to let the machines handle the physically demanding duties so human workers do not wear themselves out.

Putting Digit to Work

At the Kansas facility, Digit will start with tasks such as sorting parts, stacking materials, and moving storage totes to their destinations. These are repetitive, physical jobs that can easily lead to strain over a long shift. By handing those chores over to robots, the company hopes to reduce workplace injuries while keeping production lines running smoothly.

“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.”

A Smarter Setup

Digit uses artificial intelligence to learn and adjust to changes in the workflow over time. To keep things manageable, the robots run on Agility Arc, a cloud platform for deploying and directing fleets of machines. A big plus for plant managers is that the setup does not require gutting the building or spending huge sums on facility upgrades.

“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.”

With this move, AGCO joins companies like Toyota, GXO, and Schaeffler in testing Agility’s hardware. Meanwhile, Agility is gearing up to go public through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI, planning to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker AGLT.