{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/039b783b-a527-4fdf-b3ce-b3c255ad3034/685eb48247311de1b66284ad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meet AEON: the new AI humanoid for industry | special","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba036a1a8cbef5973cf0c0/1751036859239-f7149b82-352e-4ee2-aef1-dda1942ad6c2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>How does AEON compare to Elon Musk's Tesla humanoid, Optimus?</p><p><br></p><p>We’re joined by the President of Hexagon’s Robotics division, Arnaud Robert, who is behind AEON, a humanoid robot capable of autonomously completing various tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Hexagon recently revealed AEON at the Hexagon LIVE Global event.</p><p><br></p><p>They say their robot is designed to support the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and warehousing industries, safely and without direct supervision.</p><p><br></p><p>The robot has been designed to 'meet real-world customer needs' and 'address labour shortages'.</p><p><br></p><p>They're rolling out their humanoids in early 2026.</p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}