Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 102

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Product LaunchTeltonika Networks

Husarion integrates Teltonika RUTX11 connectivity into Panther UGV

Communications

· product launch · Teltonika Networks · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The router provides LTE cellular, Wi-Fi and wired Ethernet connectivity for the outdoor UGV.
  • OpenWrt-based networking connects the robot computer, safety controller and external operator infrastructure.
  • The integration gives Panther a field-serviceable communications layer for remote supervision and ROS-based development.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
AwardGYS

GYS wins INPI–France 2030 trophy

Industrial

· award · GYS · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • GYS received the INPI–France 2030 trophy during the 2024 INPI awards.
  • The award recognised the manufacturer innovation and intellectual-property strategy across welding, charging and body-repair equipment.
  • INPI reported that GYS had grown to about 900 employees, 56,000 square metres of facilities and sales in 132 countries during its sixtieth year.
Date
Company GYS
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeFIPA

FIPA establishes United Kingdom subsidiary

End Effectors

· org change · FIPA · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • FIPA established FIPA Limited in the United Kingdom in 2024.
  • The subsidiary extended the company international network beyond its existing operations and sales partners.
  • The move created a local route for British manufacturers and integrators to access FIPA automation and handling systems.
Date
Company FIPA
Event type Org Change
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Market SignalACSL

ACSL begins full-scale SOTEN sales in the United States

Aerial

· market signal · ACSL · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • ACSL said it began full-scale U.S. sales of SOTEN in January 2024 through its U.S. subsidiary.
  • The market push is framed around secure, versatile, non-Chinese drone demand in North America.
  • Treat this as a market-entry signal unless a direct January 2024 launch announcement is separately available.
Date
Company ACSL
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAngsa Robotics

Angsa Robotics uses Swift Navigation Skylark to improve autonomous trash-picking robot efficiency

Service

· partnership · Angsa Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Skylark supplies precise GNSS positioning to Angsa's autonomous trash-picking robots.
  • Angsa measured a 240 percent efficiency improvement compared with standard GNSS systems.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Company FormationD-Robotics

D-Robotics is spun out from Horizon Robotics

Development Platform

· company formation · D-Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • D-Robotics officially spun out from Horizon Robotics in 2024 after originating in Horizon's robotics and AIoT division.
  • The new company was created to focus on embodied AI and robotics infrastructure as a standalone business.
  • The spinout explains D-Robotics' technical inheritance and platform positioning from Horizon Robotics.
Date
Company D-Robotics
Event type Company Formation
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTuopu Group

Tuopu Group launches robot actuator product line

Actuation

· product launch · Tuopu Group · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Tuopu says it has a dedicated robot actuator product category and positions the product around integrated actuation for robotic systems.
  • External coverage tied to the company states Tuopu's robot electric drive actuator lines were put into operation in January 2024 as it expanded from automotive systems into robot components.
  • The launch marked Tuopu's first visible move from chassis and motion-adjacent automotive hardware into a named robot-actuation line.
Date
Company Tuopu Group
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDexForce

DexForce launches the DexForce W1 humanoid robot

Humanoid

· product launch · DexForce · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Caixin's July 2025 funding coverage states that DexForce launched the DexForce W1 in January 2024 as a wheeled humanoid robot.
  • DexForce's own materials later position the W1 line as its AI-defined humanoid platform for real-scene deployment across industrial, service, and other embodied-use cases.
  • The launch marked DexForce's move from embodied-intelligence software and tooling into its own humanoid robot product line.
Date
Company DexForce
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Company FormationWeave Robotics

Weave Robotics is founded to build personal home robots

Consumer

· company formation · Weave Robotics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Weave Robotics was founded in 2024.
  • The company was created to build personal robots for home tasks including laundry folding and tidying.
  • Founders are Kaan Dogrusoz and Evan Wineland.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Company FormationHYFIX

HYFIX launches as a precision positioning and robotics infrastructure company

AI Compute

· company formation · HYFIX · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • HYFIX was founded in 2024 as a U.S.-based technology company focused on precision positioning, GNSS innovation, and robotics infrastructure
  • The company positions itself around hardware for centimeter-level positioning, geospatial data collection, and autonomous systems
  • HYFIX later became closely tied to the GEODNET commercial hardware and store ecosystem
Date
Company HYFIX
Event type Company Formation
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPAL Robotics

PAL Robotics Demonstrates Collaborative Robots in Hospital Environment

Humanoid

· demonstration · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • PAL Robotics deployed a fleet of TIAGo and TIAGo Base robots in a hospital setting.
  • The robots performed healthcare-related tasks alongside humans, emphasizing safe and secure collaboration.
  • A fleet management application on an external PC coordinated the robots' actions using a common map.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalUBTECH Robotics

UBTECH lists on HKEX as first listed humanoid robot company

Humanoid

· market signal · UBTECH Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • UBTECH began Main Board trading on 29 December 2023 under stock code 09880.
  • The final net proceeds were HK$931.21 million after a partial exercise of the over-allotment option.
  • The listing established a public-market capital base for the company's humanoid and service-robot programmes.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFourier Intelligence

Fourier Intelligence launches production version of GR-1 humanoid robot

Humanoid

· product launch · Fourier Intelligence · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Fourier Intelligence launched the production version of the GR-1 humanoid robot platform.
  • GR-1 specifications highlighted include high-DOF motion control and integrated perception for autonomous manipulation workflows.
  • Develops robotics systems across rehabilitation, exoskeletons, and humanoid platforms, with a focus on human-centered applications and physical assistance technologies.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationLimX Dynamics

LimX Dynamics publicly unveiled dynamic testing of its CL-1 humanoid robot

Humanoid

· demonstration · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • LimX Dynamics Humanoid Robot CL – 1 CL – 1 by LimX Dynamics serves as a platform for tackling cutting – edge technology challenges in humanoid robots.
  • As the software and hardware have been continuously iterated and perfected, LimX Dynamics gradually achieves today’s full – size humanoid robot.
  • As the first – generation model, CL – 1 has already achieved critical technology development in perception, control, and hardware, making it an ideal testing platform for Embodied AI.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalWandercraft

Wandercraft receives EUR 25M EIB loan

Exoskeleton

· market signal · Wandercraft · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • The EIB loan supports development of Wandercraft's personal exoskeleton and access to Atalante X.
  • The financing benefits from an InvestEU guarantee.
  • The transaction is debt financing rather than a private-equity round.
Date
Company Wandercraft
Event type Market Signal
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionFabmatics

Fabmatics becomes part of SCIO Automation after acquisition closes

Industrial

· acquisition · Fabmatics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The deal closed on 27 December 2023 after the transaction had been agreed on 30 October subject to approvals.
  • Fabmatics and its U.S. subsidiary became part of SCIO while Fabmatics continued to operate as an independent company brand.
  • The acquisition combined Fabmatics’ cleanroom material-flow systems with SCIO’s wider production and logistics automation portfolio.
Date
Company Fabmatics
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAgilis Robotics

Agilis Robotics establishes Boston subsidiary

Surgical

· org change · Agilis Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The Boston company was formally established on 27 December 2023.
  • Agilis used the expansion to begin FDA 510(k) work for its endoscopic surgical robot.
  • The company described Boston as a base for overseas medical-institution relationships and market feedback.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingBotBuilt

BotBuilt raises USD 12.4M for robotic homebuilding

Construction

· funding · BotBuilt · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The company uses robots and software to produce building components from homebuilder plans.
  • The round supported continued development of factory automation for residential construction.
  • The capital supports industrial automation, construction or production workflows as BotBuilt moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company BotBuilt
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchUnitree

Unitree Robotics releases B2 quadruped robot with advanced capabilities

Humanoid

· product launch · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The Dec. 25 PRNewswire announcement says Unitree released the B2 industrial quadruped on Nov. 3, 2023.
  • The B2 is described with a 6 m/s maximum speed, 40 kg sustained load, and five-hour walking endurance.
  • The announcement positions B2 for industrial inspection, emergency rescue, and logistics applications.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product Launch3DR Inc.

mRo Quad Zero packages an H7 autopilot in a sub-250 g development drone

Avionics

· product launch · 3DR Inc. · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The kit used mRo's Control Zero H7 OEM flight controller with support for both ArduPilot and PX4.
  • Its package combined the frame, motors, carrier board, GPS, radio receiver and 2S battery needed for assembly.
  • The California-built platform was marketed for development, education and programmable light-show applications.
Date
Company 3DR Inc.
Event type Product Launch
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardJohnnette Technologies

Indian Army orders Johnnette JF-2 tactical drones

Defense

· contract award · Johnnette Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The JF-2 is a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft intended for low-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
  • The order supported Indian Army border-monitoring requirements.
  • Johnnette described the JF-2 as a domestically manufactured, crash-resistant tactical drone.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
CapabilityAerial Precision

Aerial Precision adds dual-band GNSS to second-generation LiDAR sensors

Perception

· capability · Aerial Precision · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Both second-generation sensors used dual L1/L5 GNSS antennas to improve heading and positioning accuracy in challenging environments.
  • The configuration reduced the need for calibration procedures while supporting consistent point-cloud alignment.
  • The sensors combined the GNSS architecture with real-time LiDAR processing for aerial and mobile mapping workflows.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDAMIAO

DAMIAO joins RoboMaster 2024 educational-material programme

Actuation

· partnership · DAMIAO · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Teams in both the RoboMaster University Championship and University League were offered special pricing on the DM-J8009-2EC.
  • The 20 Nm rated, 40 Nm peak joint integrates motor and drive electronics and provides CAN feedback for position, speed, torque and temperature.
  • The programme placed DAMIAO's robot-joint hardware into a large university competition and engineering-training ecosystem.
Date
Company DAMIAO
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
CapabilityCarnegie Mellon University

CMU drone navigation tested at active Japanese tunnel site

Development Platform

· capability · Carnegie Mellon University · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The work involved dynamic mapping and obstacle tracking in a live construction environment.
  • Toprise and Obayashi supported the field context for tunnel-site autonomy testing.
  • The capability strengthens CMU drone navigation tested at active Japanese tunnel site's role in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTriOrb

TriOrb releases autonomous mobility software set for TriOrb BASE

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · TriOrb · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • TriOrb released an autonomous mobility software set for its TriOrb BASE omnidirectional mobile platform.
  • The software includes Visual SLAM, path planning, and safety-control functions developed as ROS 2 modules.
  • TriOrb said the release makes its omnidirectional mobility platform easier to use for customers not specialized in omnidirectional mechanisms.
Date
Company TriOrb
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics' BellaBot and HolaBot deployed at Austria's Parkhotel

Service

· deployment · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • BellaBot moved prepared meals from the kitchen to tables in two Parkhotel restaurants.
  • HolaBot returned used tableware to the kitchen, separating outbound meal service from dish-return work.
  • The wider hotel deployment also used KettyBot, FlashBot and PUDU CC1 for greeting, room delivery and cleaning tasks.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMemryX

Production-ready MX3 demonstrations announced for CES 2024

AI Compute

· demonstration · MemryX · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The demonstrations covered intelligent video monitoring and next-generation AI PC computing.
  • MemryX also planned smart-city and other edge-AI use cases.
  • The CES programme presented MX3 performance, efficiency and versatility to prospective users.
Date
Company MemryX
Event type Demonstration
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFormant

SoftBank Robotics America selects Formant for robot management

Development Platform

· partnership · Formant · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The partnership targeted deeper integration across SoftBank Robotics America's portfolio of work-transformation robotics solutions.
  • SoftBank Robotics America cited more than 20,000 robots deployed across its broader robotics business.
Date
Company Formant
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationANYbotics

ANYmal robot demonstrates autonomous inspection capabilities

Inspection

· demonstration · ANYbotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • ANYbotics showcased the ANYmal robot's autonomous inspection and locomotion capabilities at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas.
  • The demonstration included the robot reading visual, thermal, and acoustic signals while avoiding obstacles.
  • The event highlighted ANYmal's ability to perform autonomous missions in complex environments.
Date
Company ANYbotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
AwardFieldwork Robotics

Fieldwork Robotics wins Innovate UK BerryBot grant to accelerate robot development

Agriculture

· award · Fieldwork Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Fieldwork was awarded a government-backed grant for the BerryBot project to accelerate development of its harvesting robots.
  • The project was supported by Innovate UK and linked to further development of autonomous harvesting capability.
  • This is a grant-funding row, separate from later equity financing.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPercipio

Percipio launches Vision++ 3D machine-vision development platform

Perception

· product launch · Percipio · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Vision++ provides low-code graphical workflows and a panel designer for deployable vision applications.
  • Its tool library combines 2D and 3D operators while accepting third-party algorithm extensions.
  • Percipio opened the complete platform and standard algorithm library under free commercial licensing.
Date
Company Percipio
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionHudson Lab Automation

Hudson Robotics acquires Tomtec

Lab Automation

· acquisition · Hudson Lab Automation · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • Tomtec added 96-head automated liquid handling and sample-preparation instrumentation to Hudson's portfolio.
  • The transaction expanded Hudson into bioanalytical mass-spectrometry sample preparation and additional life-sciences workflows.
  • Hudson planned to combine Tomtec instrumentation with its engineering, microplate robotics and integrated automation capabilities.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
FundingGreyOrange

GreyOrange closes $135M first close of Series D

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · GreyOrange · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Anthelion Capital, formerly Cowen Sustainable Investments, led the first close.
  • GreyOrange said the capital would accelerate growth across warehouse-fulfilment and retail automation markets.
  • The financing supported a hardware-agnostic software platform and a network of certified robotic and sensing technologies.
Date
Company GreyOrange
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMatic

Matic introduces AI robot vacuum

Service

· product launch · Matic · Service

Evidence notes
  • Matic uses five RGB cameras for navigation instead of lidar.
  • The robot combines vacuuming and mopping in a low-profile home-cleaning platform.
  • Matic designed the system to clean quietly and map rooms without sending camera data to the cloud.
Date
Company Matic
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationHello Robot

Stretch with Stretch study uses Stretch RE1 for physical-therapy exercise games

Service

· research publication · Hello Robot · Service

Evidence notes
  • The study builds a Stretch-based system that verbally and visually guides older adults with Parkinson's disease through physical-therapy exercise games.
  • Stretch RE1 uses its soft end effector as an adaptive target for hand, foot, and knee reaching exercises.
  • A 10-participant user study reported that participants found the system useful and easy to use.
Date
Company Hello Robot
Event type Research Publication
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAlphadroid

Alphadroid prepares commercial deployment of service robots

Service

· deployment · Alphadroid · Service

Evidence notes
  • Alphadroid said it planned to start commercial deployment of service robots after market validation.
  • Founder Sanjeev Kumar said the company hoped to deploy at least 250 service robots in 2024 through a RaaS model.
  • Target sectors included hotels, restaurants, retail, hospitals, and other service-industry customers.
Date
Company Alphadroid
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionSanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI acquires key IP assets related to touch and grasping

Industrial

· acquisition · Sanctuary AI · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Sanctuary AI acquired key intellectual property assets related to touch and grasping, supporting its roadmap for general-purpose robots.
  • The assets came through the acquisition of Tangible Research and related assets from Giant.AI, consolidating foundational capability in contact-rich manipulation.
  • The expanded patent portfolio includes areas such as visual servoing and real-time simulation of grasping, aimed at more reliable performance in unstructured environments.
Date
Company Sanctuary AI
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwarduAvionix

uAvionix Awarded Contract as Primary Systems Integrator for Skyway UAS Range in Tulsa

Avionics

· contract award · uAvionix · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes SkyLine C2 and detect-and-avoid systems integration.
  • The work is scoped to Skyway UAS Range near Tulsa.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Company uAvionix
Event type Contract Award
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLSLiDAR

Huawei selects LSLiDAR for logistics-technology initiative

Perception

· partnership · LSLiDAR · Perception

Evidence notes
  • LSLiDAR participated in Huawei’s release of a cloud-control platform and universal interface guide for logistics AGVs.
  • The selected forklift uses seven lidar sensors with 3D-SLAM positioning and protection functions.
Date
Company LSLiDAR
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningMoley Robotics

Moley opens London robotic-kitchen showroom

Service

· facility opening · Moley Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Moley opened its London robot-kitchen showroom on Wigmore Street in December 2023.
  • The 16 Wigmore Street site displayed Chef's Table, X-Air, and A-Air kitchens.
  • Visitors could watch live cooking demonstrations and sample dishes prepared by robotic arms.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentFloating Robotics

Floating Robotics demonstrates autonomous greenhouse operations at Beerstecher

Agriculture

· deployment · Floating Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The robot was undergoing testing at Beerstecher AG by 18 December 2023.
  • The system used an integrated camera and onboard computer to recognise plants and direct its robotic arm.
  • The pilot covered repetitive greenhouse tasks including harvesting, de-leafing and boxing vegetables.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
AwardAva Ocean

Norway awards NOK 47 million to Ava Ocean-led Ocean Green project

Maritime

· award · Ava Ocean · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The three-year Ocean Green project targets sea-urchin barrens in northern Norway.
  • Ava Ocean will adapt its low-impact seabed technology to harvest urchins efficiently without damaging recovering ecosystems.
  • Consortium partners will develop products from harvested urchins to create a circular restoration value chain.
Date
Company Ava Ocean
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMay Mobility

May Mobility starts driverless rider service in Sun City

Automotive

· deployment · May Mobility · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • May Mobility launched its first driverless service for riders on public roads in Sun City, Arizona.
  • The rider-only vehicles operated without an operator in the driver seat during weekday service.
  • The launch used May Mobility’s MPDM autonomy stack in a public-road transit service.
Date
Company May Mobility
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchLiving.AI

Living.AI opens AIBI Pocket preorders

Consumer

· product launch · Living.AI · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Living.AI opened AIBI Pocket preorders on December 15, 2023.
  • The company said the first production batch would contain thousands of units and would be allocated first come, first served.
  • The preorder marked the first concrete commercial availability milestone for Living.AI's second companion-robot line.
Date
Company Living.AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardVelontra

U.S. Air Force awards Velontra Phase I hypersonic-propulsion contract

Propulsion Components

· contract award · Velontra · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The $109,484 Phase I STTR award began on December 15, 2023 under contract FA8649-24-P-0139.
  • The study addressed lower-cost direct-connect testing for small air-breathing propulsion systems used by reusable or attritable super- and hypersonic UAVs.
  • The official award record identifies Purdue University as the research institution and the U.S. Air Force as the awarding branch.
Date
Company Velontra
Event type Contract Award
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingExponent Energy

Exponent Energy raises USD 26 million Series B

Power Systems

· funding · Exponent Energy · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Lightspeed India, YourNest, 3one4 Capital, AdvantEdge Founders and the family office of Pawan Munjal also participated.
  • Exponent planned to expand into five additional cities and serve more commercial-vehicle categories.
  • The round financed growth of an integrated stack spanning battery packs, battery management and rapid-charging stations.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
FundingAgiBot

AgiBot raises over RMB 600M in A3 financing

Humanoid

· funding · AgiBot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The A3 round raised more than RMB 600 million at an RMB 3.5 billion pre-money valuation.
  • Investors included BlueRun Ventures, CAS Star, CDH Investments, C Capital, Hillhouse Ventures and several industrial and regional funds.
  • The financing supported AgiBot's move from its 2023 product launch toward commercial production and delivery.
Date
Company AgiBot
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AwardRed Cat

Red Cat selected as Army SRR Tranche 2 finalist

Defense

· award · Red Cat · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The milestone included $3 million in funding for prototype advancement.
  • The finalist step preceded later production-selection milestones for Red Cat's Teal drone line.
  • The recognition validates Red Cat selected as Army SRR Tranche 2 finalist's work in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Company Red Cat
Event type Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryNokia Drone Networks

Nokia Drone Networks receives FCC certification

Robotics

· regulatory · Nokia Drone Networks

Evidence notes
  • The certification followed collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz.
  • Nokia described the system as an industrial-grade 4G/5G drone solution for reliable BVLOS operations.
  • The approval supports Nokia Drone Networks's path toward fielded use in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGEODNET

Deep Sand Technology and GEODNET collaborate on precision agriculture RTK services in rural North America

Localization

· partnership · GEODNET · Localization

Evidence notes
  • GEODNET says Deep Sand Technology and the GEODNET Foundation joined forces to expand affordable precision agriculture RTK services in rural North America
  • Collaboration links GEODNET's decentralized RTK infrastructure to agricultural deployment use cases
Date
Company GEODNET
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryMatternet

Matternet receives authorization to launch BVLOS drone delivery operations in Berlin

Aerial

· regulatory · Matternet · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Matternet received approval from German aviation authorities to operate BVLOS drone delivery networks in Berlin.
  • The network connects hospitals with a central laboratory to transport millions of medical samples annually.
  • The authorization marked one of the first large-scale urban BVLOS medical drone delivery deployments in Europe.
Date
Company Matternet
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTesla

Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2 humanoid prototype with lighter body and improved hands

Automotive

· product launch · Tesla · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Tesla unveiled Optimus Gen 2 with faster walking, lower weight and improved hand dexterity compared with the prior prototype.
  • The demonstration showed more stable whole-body motion and finer object handling, including egg handling and squat movement.
  • The update marked a hardware and motion-control iteration rather than evidence of commercial deployment.
Date
Company Tesla
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderForum Energy Technologies

Forum Energy Technologies wins JAMSTEC order for Comanche ROV

Subsystems

· commercial order · Forum Energy Technologies · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • JAMSTEC expects to use the Comanche for research operations in extremely cold high-Arctic waters.
  • The 3,000 m-rated system combines advanced sensors, high-definition cameras and tooling for ecosystem imaging, geological study and sample collection.
  • The package includes a Garage Tether Management System and full launch-and-recovery system; Forum planned UK manufacture and delivery to Japan in 2025.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryHexadrone

Hexadrone starts C5 and C6 type examination for TUNDRA 2

Defense

· regulatory · Hexadrone · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Hexadrone began C5 and C6 drone type examination for the TUNDRA 2 after a successful notified-body gap analysis.
  • The process targeted European STS-ready compliance for professional drone operations under C5 and C6 categories.
  • The certification path supported TUNDRA 2's role as a modular professional drone for integrators and multi-mission payload work.
Date
Company Hexadrone
Event type Regulatory
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
CapabilityHESA

Iran integrates air-to-air missiles on Karrar drones for air defence role

Robotics

· capability · HESA

Evidence notes
  • Iranian state-linked reporting said Karrar drones had been equipped with air-to-air missiles for air-defence use.
  • The row is relevant as a capability update for HESA’s Karrar line, but the sourcing is weaker than Western company/government releases.
  • Keep this as a low-confidence capability row if the HESA profile needs active-history coverage.
Date
Company HESA
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos
AwardGenrobotic Innovations

Genrobotics receives AI Gamechangers Award at the GPAI Summit 2023

Service

· award · Genrobotic Innovations · Service

Evidence notes
  • Genrobotics lists the AI Gamechangers Award from the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit 2023 among its flagship sanitation news items.
  • The recognition highlights robotics-and-AI work aimed at replacing hazardous manual labor with automated systems.
  • The item is an early third-party validation marker ahead of later large-scale municipal deployments.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilrem Robotics

Milrem and Ukrainian Defence Industry sign robotics cooperation agreement

Defense

· partnership · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The agreement was signed during the First Defense Industries Forum in Kyiv.
  • It covers battlefield-informed product development and Ukrainian payload integration.
  • The parties also proposed Ukrainian production of several THeMIS configurations and a wheeled RCV design effort.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationON Semiconductor

onsemi demonstrates integrated autonomous mobile robot

Electronics

· demonstration · ON Semiconductor · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The demonstrator combines onsemi motor control, image sensing, power conversion, lighting and Ethernet technologies.
  • An NVIDIA Jetson control unit runs Robot Operating System components in a containerised environment.
  • onsemi built the platform to test subsystem integration, sensor fusion, safety and robotics design requirements.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
FundingInvert Robotics

Invert Robotics raises EUR 2.5 million for Dublin expansion

Inspection

· funding · Invert Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Business Venture Partners and TechNexus Venture Collaborative led the round.
  • The company planned to grow its Dublin engineering team and expand remote inspection-product sales.
  • Invert Robotics reported EUR 25 million in total funding after the financing.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSiLC Technologies

High Point integrates Eyeonic into two-kilometre C-UAS platform

Perception

· demonstration · SiLC Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • High Point Aerotechnologies integrated Eyeonic into a counter-uncrewed-aircraft-system application.
  • The platform demonstrated long-range object detection beyond two kilometres.
  • The result paired coherent vision with perimeter-security and threat-detection workflows.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNanotec

Nanotec introduces WD42 compact wheel drive for AGVs and service robots

Actuation

· product launch · Nanotec · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The WD42 integrates a BLDC motor, planetary gearbox, magnetic encoder and exchangeable wheel directly at the wheel.
  • Nanotec positions the compact wheel drive for AGVs and service robots that need agile, precise motion.
Date
Company Nanotec
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFORT Robotics

FORT launches SIL 3-certified Safe Remote Control Pro

Electronics

· product launch · FORT Robotics · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • FORT introduced Safe Remote Control Pro for autonomous vehicles and heavy machinery.
  • The controller is part of FORT's Pro Series safety and control ecosystem.
  • FORT positioned the product for secure, dynamic control of machines operating around people.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
FundingInstock

Instock raises new funding led by Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Instock · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Instock added $3.2M in new funding led by the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.
  • The round brings Instock's total seed financing to $6.2M.
  • Funds support expansion of Instock's automated storage and retrieval robotics platform.
Date
Company Instock
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderROCKETSOLUTION

Dresselhaus selects ROCKETSOLUTION intralogistics system

Warehouse Logistics

· commercial order · ROCKETSOLUTION · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • 6 December 2023 With the extensive modernization of its logistics center in Herford, Dresselhaus is setting new benchmarks in the industry and will elevate the supply of its industrial and commercial customers to a new level.
  • With double-sided four-deep storage, approximately 25,000 storage locations for loads up to 220 mm are available in minimal space.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationReliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics completes uncrewed Cessna 208B flight

Aerial

· demonstration · Reliable Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The uncrewed aircraft completed taxi, takeoff, flight and landing under the Reliable Autonomy System.
  • A remote pilot supervised the operation from the company control center about 50 miles from the flight location.
  • The flight demonstrated the system on a regional cargo aircraft while Reliable continued its FAA certification program.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJOUAV

JOUAV introduces the PH-20 heavy-lift UAV

Aerial

· product launch · JOUAV · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The announced payload limit increased from 6 kg to 10 kg, with an open mechatronic interface for LiDAR, gimbal cameras, speakers and lighting equipment.
  • Launch specifications listed 75 minutes of endurance, 18 m/s maximum speed and a 30 km communications range.
  • The new configuration added RTK positioning, multi-direction obstacle avoidance, terrain-following flight and an IP55 protection rating.
Date
Company JOUAV
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationHepcoMotion

HepcoMotion and Beckhoff demonstrate GFX-r high-payload transport

Motion Components

· demonstration · HepcoMotion · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The joint showcase at Oracle Red Bull Racing’s MK7 facility included a reveal of the GFX-r driven-track configuration for Beckhoff XTS.
  • A track-management switch replaces limiting curves so longer movers and magnets can deliver driving force up to 400 N.
  • HepcoMotion reported mover payloads of 30–40 kg and direct process loads around 1,500 N, with the system available to manufacturers.
Date
Company HepcoMotion
Event type Demonstration
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingForetellix

Foretellix closes $85M Series C round

Simulation

· funding · Foretellix · Simulation

Evidence notes
  • 83North led the round, with Temasek and Isuzu joining investors including Woven Capital and NVIDIA.
  • The company said the Series C brought total capital raised to $135 million.
  • Foretellix said the funding would extend its product line and accelerate AI capabilities for autonomous systems.
Date
Company Foretellix
Event type Funding
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAlbedo

NRO awards Albedo electro-optical capabilities contract

Space

· contract award · Albedo · Space

Evidence notes
  • The National Reconnaissance Office awarded Albedo a Strategic Commercial Enhancements contract for commercial electro-optical imaging capabilities.
  • The award placed Albedo among commercial providers selected for NRO electro-optical imagery evaluation.
  • The contract created a government channel for assessing Albedo's VLEO imagery architecture.
Date
Company Albedo
Event type Contract Award
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ demonstrates autonomous EOD maritime response vehicle

Maritime

· demonstration · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The open-ocean test ran OPENSEA Edge and EOD Workspace on an untethered remotely operated vehicle.
  • The system executed the explosive-ordnance-disposal mission from planning through target reacquisition and recovery.
  • U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit stakeholders observed a field demonstration rather than a contract award.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingGecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics raises $100 million Series C extension to expand its defense business

Inspection

· funding · Gecko Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Gecko Robotics announced a $100 million extension of its Series C financing, bringing the total Series C raise to $173 million.
  • The company said the extension would support growth in its defense business as demand increased from the U.S. military and allied customers.
  • The round also added representatives from US Innovative Technology Fund and Founders Fund to the company's board.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFANUC

FANUC introduces M-710iD/50M handling robot

Industrial

· product launch · FANUC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The six-axis robot combined a 50 kg payload with 2,606 mm reach for material handling, machine tending and palletising cells.
  • A curved J2 arm and slim wrist reduced interference around large parts and fixtures while increasing access into work areas.
  • FANUC described the iD generation as the first major redesign of the M-710 series in seventeen years.
Date
Company FANUC
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingEndoQuest Robotics

EndoQuest raises $42M C-1 financing for endoluminal robotics

Surgical

· funding · EndoQuest Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The C-1 round was led by CE Ventures Limited and McNair Interests Ltd., with Puma Venture Capital joining as a new investor.
  • EndoQuest said the capital would support technology development, regulatory progress and commercialization of its flexible robotic system.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGuardian Agriculture

Guardian begins commercial eVTOL crop-spraying operations in Salinas Valley

Agriculture

· deployment · Guardian Agriculture · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The aircraft operated in a named agricultural region, making the milestone a live deployment signal.
  • The company framed the milestone as the first commercial eVTOL manufacturer operations for its agricultural aircraft.
  • The deployment places Guardian's technology into unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchLiving.AI

Living.AI announces AIBI Pocket

Consumer

· product launch · Living.AI · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Living.AI announced the new product on December 1, 2023.
  • The company identified the robot as AIBI Pocket and opened a dedicated product discussion area for feature information.
  • The announcement extended Living.AI beyond EMO into a smaller portable and wearable companion format.
Date
Company Living.AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
AwardFloating Robotics

Innosuisse approves Floating Robotics Start-up Innovation Project

Agriculture

· award · Floating Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The Start-up Innovation Project milestone took place in December 2023.
  • Floating Robotics AG joined the approved science-based start-up innovation projects.
  • The follow-on support enabled a five-person team and preparation for a paid 2024 pilot.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingBeijing Zhuoyi Intelligent

Beijing Zhuoyi Intelligent raises RMB 249M Series B financing

Aerial

· funding · Beijing Zhuoyi Intelligent · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Beijing Zhuoyi Intelligent said it raised RMB 249M in Series B financing.
  • Company material describes AVIC and Zhongguancun Science City as the lead investors in that round.
  • The financing predates the later C round and shows repeated institutional backing behind the company's unmanned-systems buildout.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingUrsa Major

Ursa Major closes $138M across Series D and D-1

Defense

· funding · Ursa Major · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The disclosed amount combines the initial Series D and its subsequent D-1 extension.
  • Investors included Explorer 1 Fund, Eclipse, RTX Ventures, BlackRock-managed funds and accounts, Mack & Co., XN and SV Pacific Ventures.
  • Ursa Major directed the financing toward production capacity, Lynx development and other propulsion programs.
Date
Company Ursa Major
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningAmkor Technology

Amkor announces planned U.S. advanced packaging and test facility in Arizona

Semiconductors

· facility opening · Amkor Technology · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • Amkor said the facility would be its first domestic outsourced semiconductor assembly and test site.
  • The company projected about $2 billion of investment and roughly 2,000 jobs.
  • The planned site was positioned to support a resilient U.S. advanced-packaging supply chain.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAnduril Industries

Anduril unveils Roadrunner reusable autonomous air vehicle

Defense

· product launch · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Anduril unveiled Roadrunner as a modular, twin-jet autonomous VTOL air vehicle built to counter low-cost aerial threats.
  • The Roadrunner-M variant was described as a reusable interceptor that can return to base if it is not expended against a target.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org Changeek robotics

ek robotics moves into its new Hamburg headquarters

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · ek robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • ek robotics relocated its headquarters to a new five-story building in Hamburg-Veddel after more than two decades at its previous site near Hamburg.
  • The company said the new facility offers space for more than 400 experts and includes expanded office, workshop, logistics, and showroom capacity.
  • The move marked a meaningful organizational and operational milestone ahead of later ownership and product changes.
Date
Company ek robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationNSK

NSK exhibits reconfigurable robotic-hand prototype at iREX 2023

Motion Components

· demonstration · NSK · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Individual finger modules could be rearranged to build the minimum hand configuration needed for a use case.
  • German Aerospace Center wire-drive technology enabled smooth motion and gentle gripping of varied objects.
  • NSK combined a detachable magnetic mechanism with a digital-twin algorithm for finger-placement optimization.
Date
Company NSK
Event type Demonstration
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
DeploymentCoop Norge

Coop Faghandel automates Langhus logistics center with Swisslog

Robotics

· deployment · Coop Norge

Evidence notes
  • The project centers on warehouse automation for retail logistics operations.
  • Swisslog is providing automation expertise for the Langhus site.
  • The deployment places The company's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Coop Norge
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
AwardParallel Flight Technologies

Parallel Flight wins USD 1M NSIC award for heavy-lift UAS

Aerial

· award · Parallel Flight Technologies · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The award supported advancement and expansion of the company’s Firefly aircraft.
  • Parallel Flight develops autonomous heavy-lift drones for missions such as logistics, wildfire response and public safety.
  • The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSiemens AG

Siemens and Intrinsic collaborate to make industrial robotics more accessible

Industrial

· partnership · Siemens AG · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Siemens and Intrinsic announced work to make industrial robotics more accessible and usable for manufacturing.
  • The collaboration connects Siemens automation tools with Intrinsic robotics software.
  • The event anchors Siemens in industrial robotics software and automation infrastructure.
Date
Company Siemens AG
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchYaskawa Electric Corporation

Yaskawa launches MOTOMAN NEXT adaptive industrial robot series

Industrial

· product launch · Yaskawa Electric Corporation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Yaskawa launched the MOTOMAN NEXT series with five payload classes from 4 kg to 35 kg.
  • The series adds autonomous adaptivity through environment recognition, judgment and motion planning functions.
  • Yaskawa positioned the open platform for food, logistics, agriculture and other automation areas that still rely on human judgment.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardArmatrix

Armatrix receives gradCapital Atomic Fellowship to begin early hardware development

Inspection

· award · Armatrix · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Armatrix says the gradCapital Atomic Fellowship awarded the founding team a $5,000 grant on November 29, 2023, giving the company its first external non-dilutive backing.
  • The funding was used to buy an initial 3D printer for rapid prototyping and to extend runway while the founders built early proof-of-concept hardware.
  • The company describes the fellowship as the first outside validation that helped move the project from award-winning student research into a full startup path.
Date
Company Armatrix
Event type Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipTWINNY

Twinny and Hankook Engineering Works sign partnership to jointly develop autonomous robots

Industrial

· partnership · TWINNY · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Twinny announced a strategic business agreement with Hankook Engineering Works to advance autonomous robot development
  • The partnership covers joint robot development, supply-chain and mass-production coordination, and channel expansion
  • The companies said they would target broader deployment across factories, logistics centers, and related facilities
Date
Company TWINNY
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ unveils its most advanced EverClean service robot

Maritime

· product launch · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The robot intelligence isn’t the only upgrade to the new EverClean robot though, it has also had significant improvements in the robot itself, starting by an increase in the brush deck size.
  • The EverClean robots also benefit from enhanced thrusters, markedly elevating responsiveness and control between operator and robot.
  • EverClean is the first and only service ready to ensure that ship owners and operators can enjoy the benefits of an always clean hull, today.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipKDDI Smart Drone

JAL and KDDI Smart Drone form capital and business alliance

Aerial

· partnership · KDDI Smart Drone · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Japan Airlines and KDDI Smart Drone signed a business alliance, and JAL agreed to acquire shares through a third-party allotment.
  • The alliance covers drone delivery and one-to-many flight operations.
  • JAL joined KDDI as a shareholder in KDDI Smart Drone.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryDraganfly

Draganfly receives Transport Canada SFOC for Heavy Lift Drone flight testing

Aerial

· regulatory · Draganfly · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Draganfly received a Transport Canada Special Flight Operations Certificate for Heavy Lift Drone testing above 55 lb / 25 kg maximum takeoff weight.
  • The approval supports advanced flight testing for delivery, industrial and defence applications.
  • The event marks a regulatory/testing milestone for Draganfly's heavier-payload UAV platform.
Date
Company Draganfly
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos