AEON represents a leap forward in machine autonomy, enabling manufacturers to improve quality inspection productivity with robotic systems that continuously optimise their own performance, without human intervention.
Unlocking Self-Optimising Robotic Intelligence
Until now, autonomous robotic systems have struggled with complex inspection tasks due to the limited quality of digital twins and a reliance on human-taught programming. AEON’s software platform overcomes these limitations by combining physics-based sensor simulation, advanced machine learning, and high-fidelity digital twin technology.
AEON automatically plans, executes, and adapts inspection paths in response to real-world conditions using unique Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithms. This eliminates the need for expert programming, reduces setup time from days to hours, and ensures maximum robot productivity.
A Versatile, Scalable Robotic Platform
AEON is the first solution to combine offline programming, path planning, AI training, and automation monitoring into a single, user-friendly platform. It is compatible with multiple sensor types, robot brands, and uses, including optical scanners, CMMs, and white light sensors, making it highly versatile.
AEON can be deployed in a range of inspection environments — from inline to near-line and offline inspection — and scales across various part types and industries including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices.
Global Debut and Real-World Deployment
AEON will be previewed at HxGN Live Global 2024 in Las Vegas and is already in use at several leading manufacturers. Early users have reported up to a 20% improvement in cycle time and reduced operator intervention by half. These benefits translate directly into reduced costs, increased efficiency, and consistent product quality.
Strategic Partnerships Powering AEON's Capabilities
Hexagon’s Robotics division has established strong partnerships with technology leaders NVIDIA, Microsoft, and maxon to bring AEON to the market. AEON is powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing, NVIDIA Omniverse, and NVIDIA Jetson. Microsoft Azure's platform enables scalable development and on-demand training of AEON's capabilities. And maxon's next generation actuators power AEON's unique and efficient locomotion across multiple environments.
