Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 104

Browse page 104 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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Market SignalMammotion

Mammotion: LUBA wins Pro Tool Innovation and IDEA design honors (2023)

Consumer

· market signal · Mammotion · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Mammotion said LUBA won the Pro Tool Innovation Award 2023 and IDEA Design Award 2023.
  • The awards recognized LUBA's robotic mower design and product execution.
  • This is a recognition signal rather than a launch, deployment, or commercial order event.
Date
Company Mammotion
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFARO Technologies

FARO and Flyability launch Elios 3 Surveying Payload

Localization

· product launch · FARO Technologies · Localization

Evidence notes
  • The bundle combines Flyability indoor-drone data capture with FARO surveying and registration software.
  • The launch creates a robotics-relevant surveying workflow around confined-space inspection.
  • The product gives FARO and Flyability launch Elios 3 Surveying Payload a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
FundingAibuild

Aibuild raises $8.5M Series A

Manufacturing

· funding · Aibuild · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • IQ Capital led the $8.5 million Series A, with Nikon joining as a strategic investor.
  • SuperSeed, ACT Venture Partners, Atlas Ventures and Seedcamp also participated in the round.
  • The company tied the capital to product automation, customer onboarding and expansion in North America and Europe.
Date
Company Aibuild
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product Launchwheel.me

wheel.me introduces Genius 2 autonomous wheel system

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · wheel.me · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Genius 2 targeted flexible indoor material handling without replacing existing equipment.
  • The system used autonomous navigation to support warehouses and manufacturing sites.
  • The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Date
Company wheel.me
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAmazon

Amazon introduces Sequoia and Digit robotics systems

Logistics

· product launch · Amazon · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Amazon introduced Sequoia, a new robotic fulfillment system designed to improve inventory handling and workplace ergonomics.
  • The company also announced testing with Digit, a humanoid robot intended to assist with tote handling tasks in operations.
  • Amazon framed both systems as part of its broader push to pair robotics with employee safety and faster fulfillment.
Date
Company Amazon
Event type Product Launch
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgility Robotics

Amazon begins testing Agility Robotics Digit for tote recycling

Humanoid

· demonstration · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The trial focuses on tote recycling, a repetitive workflow in which empty containers are collected and moved after inventory has been picked.
  • Amazon identified Digit's ability to move, grasp and handle items in spaces designed for people as the basis for the trial.
  • The announcement frames Digit as an external mobile-manipulator test alongside Amazon's own Sequoia system, not as an Amazon Robotics product.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNVIDIA

NVIDIA and Foxconn partner to build AI factories and robotics-enabled manufacturing systems

AI Compute

· partnership · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA and Foxconn announced a partnership to build AI factories using NVIDIA computing platforms and robotics-enabled manufacturing infrastructure.
  • Foxconn said it would use NVIDIA Omniverse and AI technologies to optimize production lines and automate industrial workflows.
  • The collaboration positioned robotics and AI-driven manufacturing as a core part of next-generation factory systems.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionMoritex Corporation

Cognex completes ¥40B acquisition of Moritex

Vision

· acquisition · Moritex Corporation · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Cognex acquired all outstanding shares of Moritex on October 18, 2023.
  • The all-cash purchase price was ¥40 billion, approximately $270 million at closing-date exchange rates.
  • The acquisition price is excluded from Moritex funding totals.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
FundingLimX Dynamics

Chinese Robotics Firm LimX Dynamics Raises USD27.4 Million in Angel, Pre-A Fundraisers

Humanoid

· funding · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • LimX Dynamics secured CNY200 million (USD27.4 million) in angel and pre-A round financing, with the angel round including FreeS Fund, Stalagnate Capital, Future Capital, and Kinzon Capital
  • The pre-A fundraiser was led by Vitalbridge Capital, followed by Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group
  • The funding will help LimX Dynamics innovate in robotics and artificial intelligence, focusing on wheeled quadruped product development, research and development of humanoid robots, and tackling core technological advancements in embodied AI
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFoxconn

Foxconn and NVIDIA expand into AI factories

Electronics

· partnership · Foxconn · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA announced the expanded Foxconn collaboration on October 17, 2023.
  • Foxconn planned NVIDIA-powered AI factories and smart-manufacturing systems built on Isaac, Omniverse and Metropolis.
  • The program also covered DRIVE-based electric-vehicle platforms and customer AI infrastructure.
Date
Company Foxconn
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderAeva Technologies

Nikon selects Aeva LiDAR-on-chip for industrial inspection products

Perception

· commercial order · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Aeva was selected to supply micron-precise LiDAR-on-chip technology under a multi-year production agreement.
  • The target inspection markets include automotive, aerospace and renewable-energy manufacturing.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeep Robotics

DEEP Robotics launches X30 industrial quadruped robot

Industrial

· product launch · Deep Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • DEEP Robotics announced the X30 quadruped robot as a flagship product for inspection, factories, pipeline corridors, emergency rescue, fire detection, and research.
  • The launch emphasized fusion perception, stair traversal, autonomous inspection, and expanded operating temperatures from minus 20 C to 55 C.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderElite Robots

Elite Robots secures 3,000-unit cobot order from new energy customer

Industrial

· commercial order · Elite Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Elite Robots announced a 3,000-unit collaborative robot order from an unnamed Chinese corporation.
  • The customer operates in new energy vehicles, phone component assembly, rechargeable batteries, and photovoltaic cells.
  • Elite Robots framed the order as evidence of expanding cobot adoption in large-scale manufacturing.
Date
Company Elite Robots
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipStereolabs

Stereolabs integrates ZED SDK and ZED X with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Isaac ROS

Vision

· partnership · Stereolabs · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Stereolabs integrated the ZED SDK and ZED X stereo cameras with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and added support for NVIDIA Isaac ROS.
  • The company positioned the integration around simulation-first robot development, synthetic training workflows, and streamlined ROS deployment for space-aware autonomous robots.
  • The release extended Stereolabs from stereo vision hardware into a deeper robotics development-stack partnership with NVIDIA.
Date
Company Stereolabs
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipUnited Robotics Group

United Robotics Group and Fraunhofer IPA sign KEVIN technology partnership

Service

· partnership · United Robotics Group · Service

Evidence notes
  • The October 2023 agreement granted United Robotics Group rights connected to KEVIN distribution and commercialization.
  • The partners also agreed to continue technical development of the mobile laboratory robot.
  • United Robotics Group took responsibility for manufacturing and distributing KEVIN within its laboratory-automation portfolio.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingAmpacimon

Ampacimon raises EUR 10M Series C for grid monitoring

Power Systems

· funding · Ampacimon · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Ampacimon raised EUR 10 million in Series C funding for grid monitoring.
  • The round supported expansion of Ampacimon Dynamic Line Rating technology.
  • The company applies DLR to grid-capacity optimization and overhead-line monitoring.
Date
Company Ampacimon
Event type Funding
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDoodle Labs

UKRSPECSYSTEMS selects Doodle Labs Helix Mesh Rider Radio for MINI SHARK UAV

Communications

· partnership · Doodle Labs · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The integration targets resilient wireless communications for MINI SHARK aircraft supplied to Ukrainian defence forces.
  • Operators transmitted HD video up to 80 kilometres while using six frequency bands to avoid active Russian jamming.
Date
Company Doodle Labs
Event type Partnership
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationGalaxea Dynamics

Galaxea Dynamics Demonstrated G0 Plus VLA Model

Humanoid

· demonstration · Galaxea Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Galaxea Dynamics demonstrated its G0 Plus VLA model with a 'Pick Up Anything' feature.
  • The demonstration showcased the model's ability to perform tasks using real-world data from the Galaxea of Open-world Dataset.
  • This event took place as part of their efforts to engage with top-tier embodied AI developers.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchIUNA AI

Auto Scanner enters finish-line surface inspection

Inspection

· product launch · IUNA AI · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The new configuration moved Auto Scanner beyond body-shop inspection into the finishing process.
  • It targeted paint defects, dents, dings and other surface imperfections during final inspection.
  • The extension was designed to improve end-of-line product quality and inspection efficiency.
Date
Company IUNA AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryEHang Holdings Limited

EHang obtains type certificate for EH216-S passenger-carrying eVTOL

Aerial

· regulatory · EHang Holdings Limited · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • EHang obtained a CAAC type certificate for the EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aircraft system.
  • The company described the certificate as the first type certificate for an unmanned eVTOL aircraft.
  • The approval established an airworthiness basis for EHang's autonomous passenger aircraft before later production and operator certificates.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSpaceium

Spaceium and Aphelia plan orbital wireless-charging demonstration

Space

· partnership · Spaceium · Space

Evidence notes
  • Aphelia planned to place a wireless-charging payload on a Spaceium mission.
  • Spaceium would host the payload on its modular orbital-service-station architecture.
  • The demonstration targeted a shared infrastructure problem: extending spacecraft operations beyond onboard power limits.
Date
Company Spaceium
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
FundingZordi

Zordi secures $20M and opens second AI-powered robotic greenhouse

Agriculture

· funding · Zordi · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Zordi emerged from stealth with $20 million in funding and a second autonomous greenhouse located in New Jersey.
  • The company described an AutoGrow system paired with scouting robots for crop-care decisions, pest control, pruning and harvesting workflows.
  • The event established Zordi as an ag-tech robotics company combining AI, greenhouse operations and mobile robotic crop monitoring.
Date
Company Zordi
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingPickNik

PickNik raises $2M pre-seed round for MoveIt Studio

Development Platform

· funding · PickNik · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Stellar Ventures and Cypress Growth Capital led the investment.
  • The capital supported PickNik robotic arm software development.
  • The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Date
Company PickNik
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderHiBot

HiBot delivers first Float Arm to BASF Antwerpen

Inspection

· commercial order · HiBot · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Float Arm targets remote inspection of pipe racks, tanks and confined spaces that are difficult or hazardous to enter.
  • BASF Antwerpen completed operator training and certification with HiBot after receiving the robot.
Date
Company HiBot
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipStretchSense

StretchSense partners with Movella on Xsens indie mocap bundle

Data Infrastructure

· partnership · StretchSense · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • StretchSense partnered with Movella on the Xsens indie mocap bundle.
  • The package combined StretchSense glove hardware and Hand Engine software with Movella MVN workflows.
  • The bundle targeted professional-grade hand motion capture for independent creators and XR production teams.
Date
Company StretchSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationAgility Robotics

Safe whole-body task-space control paper validates hardware experiments on Digit

Humanoid

· research publication · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper proposes inverse-dynamics whole-body control with exponential control barrier functions for safety-critical humanoid behaviors.
  • The authors apply the method to the 3D biped robot Digit in both simulation and hardware experiments.
  • It adds a concrete Digit research result focused on safe task-space control, balance, and walking constraints.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardHII Unmanned Systems

US Navy awards initial nine-vehicle Lionfish contract

Defense

· contract award · HII Unmanned Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The initial build covers nine small unmanned underwater vehicles.
  • Lionfish uses the two-person-portable REMUS 300 platform.
  • Options could expand the programme to 200 vehicles over five years.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentProtex AI

Marks and Spencer deploys Protex AI at Castle Donington

Vision

· deployment · Protex AI · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The case study names Marks and Spencer and the Castle Donington site, making this a real customer deployment rather than a generic capability claim.
  • Protex reports the deployment produced an 80% reduction in overall incidents during the first 10 weeks.
Date
Company Protex AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
FundingFormant

Formant closes $21M round for robotics data platform

Development Platform

· funding · Formant · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Intel Capital and GS Futures joined the round alongside existing investors including SignalFire, Holman, Ericsson, and Goodyear Ventures.
  • Formant said its platform powered tens of thousands of field-deployed robots.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Formant moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Formant
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningAmkor Technology

Amkor inaugurates Vietnam advanced packaging factory

Semiconductors

· facility opening · Amkor Technology · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • The factory sits in the Yen Phong 2C Industrial Park.
  • Amkor described the site as a $1.6 billion facility for next-generation semiconductor packaging.
  • The campus was planned to support advanced SiP and memory production.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics and SoftBank Robotics form strategic service-robot partnership

Service

· partnership · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • SoftBank Robotics contributes its Japanese market presence and service-robot deployment experience to the collaboration.
  • Pudu contributes its delivery and cleaning robot portfolio, with the companies targeting broader commercial adoption in Japan.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMGM COMPRO

MGM COMPRO introduces general-aviation electric propulsion unit

Propulsion Components

· product launch · MGM COMPRO · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The new project combined MGM COMPRO electric-propulsion capability into a unit for general-aviation aircraft.
  • The first presentation took place within the Czech National Exhibition at the Brno Exhibition Centre.
  • National and foreign government delegations viewed the propulsion project during the four-day fair.
Date
Company MGM COMPRO
Event type Product Launch
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneYuil Robotics / 유일로보틱스

Yuil Robotics plans Cheongna mass-production factory

Industrial

· production milestone · Yuil Robotics / 유일로보틱스 · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The planned Cheongna facility is more than four times larger than the company existing Incheon factories combined.
  • The expansion targets heavy-duty articulated and orthogonal robot production.
  • The company framed the factory around Korea robotics-cluster development in Cheongna.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDoosan Robotics

Doosan Robotics launches Dart Suite cobot software platform

Industrial

· product launch · Doosan Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dart Suite includes IDE, store, platform, forum, and developer services.
  • The platform supports collaborative robot application development and distribution.
  • Doosan positioned the suite as a way to reduce cobot application development time.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingSaronic

Saronic raises $55M Series A for maritime autonomy manufacturing

Defense

· funding · Saronic · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The round was announced as capital to accelerate research and development and expand in-house manufacturing capacity for rapid vessel production.
  • Saronic said it was developing Spyglass and Cutlass as autonomous surface vessels for denied maritime environments with remotely updatable software and diverse payload support.
  • The company positioned the financing around scaling attritable maritime autonomy for U.S. and allied naval missions.
Date
Company Saronic
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingNeura Robotics

Neura Robotics secures $16 million from InterAlpen Partners

Humanoid

· funding · Neura Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Neura Robotics secured a $16 million investment from InterAlpen Partners.
  • The company had previously completed a $55 million funding round less than three months earlier.
  • This funding was part of their efforts to expand operations.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipShield AI

Shield AI unveils V-BAT autonomous teaming capability

Defense

· partnership · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • It comes in the form of a modular Nvidia GPU upgrade running Hivemind, Shield AI’s AI pilot, which is loaded into the modular payload bay of the V-BAT.
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Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ launched EverClean IQ for collecting and using hull-service data

Maritime

· product launch · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Bayonet , Corporate , Defense April 22, 2026 The Hull has Always been Vulnerable
  • Using multiple sensors and cameras the cutting-edge robot accumulates a wealth of valuable data on the ships while they are being serviced
  • Vessel owners and operators can join the EverClean fleet and step into an era of intelligent hull maintenance informed by EverClean IQ
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipZF Friedrichshafen

ZF licenses autonomous-shuttle technology to Oceaneering

Automotive

· partnership · ZF Friedrichshafen · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Oceaneering received rights to produce and distribute the GRT shuttle.
  • ZF agreed to provide software, engineering and integration services.
  • The agreement covered the third-generation autonomous shuttle platform.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationCOR-Platform

COR-Platform demonstrates remote robotics learning at RoboBoston STEM Day

Development Platform

· demonstration · COR-Platform · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • COR-Platform facilitated a collaborative online robotics activity during RoboBoston 2023 STEM Day.
  • Students interacted with a virtual environment that combined physical robots with remote STEM and social-emotional-learning instruction.
  • The broader STEM Day program gave more than 200 students hands-on exposure to robot systems and demonstrations.
Date
Company COR-Platform
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationSenseGlove

Variable-grip VR study evaluates rotation control with SenseGlove DK1

Human Machine Interface

· research publication · SenseGlove · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • The paper studies the difficulty of controlling virtual object rotation with variable grip using force-feedback gloves.
  • The abstract states the prototype used the SenseGlove DK1 in a 21-participant user study.
Date
Company SenseGlove
Event type Research Publication
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVectorNav Technologies

VectorNav launches VN-210-S and VN-310-S tactical GNSS/INS systems

Localization

· product launch · VectorNav Technologies · Localization

Evidence notes
  • VN-210-S combines a tactical-grade IMU with a triple-frequency 448-channel GNSS receiver.
  • VN-310-S adds dual GNSS receivers for GNSS-compassing and heading estimates in stationary or low-dynamic operation.
  • The systems target RF-congested and GNSS-contested use cases relevant to autonomous vehicles, aerospace, defense, marine, and robotics integrators.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
CapabilityCleanfix

Cleanfix highlights RA660 Navi sports-hall cleaning workflow

Service

· capability · Cleanfix · Service

Evidence notes
  • Cleanfix highlighted an RA660 Navi sports-hall cleaning workflow.
  • The robot cleaned a 1,481.99 square-meter area in 1 hour 10 minutes.
  • The use case describes scheduled daytime and overnight autonomous cleaning in a large indoor facility.
Date
Company Cleanfix
Event type Capability
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAuterion

Auterion launches Skynode X autopilot and mission computer

Mission Software

· product launch · Auterion · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Auterion introduced Skynode X as a new evolution of its Skynode autopilot and mission-computer hardware.
  • The company said Skynode X was 30 percent thinner and 15 percent lighter than its predecessor.
  • The product integrated core onboard components into a compact unit for small and space-constrained autonomous vehicles.
Date
Company Auterion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
AwardGolytec Automation

Chi Feng named a Shanghai Outstanding Engineer

Actuation

· award · Golytec Automation · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Golytec announced Chi Feng selection as a 2023 Shanghai Outstanding Engineer on October 7, 2023.
  • The programme selected ten engineers after recommendation, qualification review and multiple assessment stages.
  • The company tied the recognition to Feng's work on difficult flexible-transport engineering problems and continued development of iTS magnetic-drive technology.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKitekraft

Kitekraft connects flying wind turbine demonstrator to public grid

Aerial

· deployment · Kitekraft · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Bayernwerk Netz approved the connection after the system demonstrated compliance with applicable grid rules.
  • The initial connection provides 30 kW of approved capacity for autonomous flight tests and energy feed-in.
  • Gemeindewerke Oberhaching agreed to purchase electricity generated during the demonstrator flights.
Date
Company Kitekraft
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingNiryo

Niryo raises EUR10M financing package

Industrial

· funding · Niryo · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The EUR6.4 million Series A was led by Bpifrance Digital Venture, Innovacom, IRD, Finorpa, NFA and Go Capital.
  • A further EUR3.6 million of loans from a banking pool brought the financing package to EUR10 million.
  • Niryo said the capital would support international expansion and development for additional collaborative-robot use cases.
Date
Company Niryo
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Executive HireAlquist

Alquist 3D appoints Patrick Callahan as Chief Executive Officer

Construction

· executive hire · Alquist · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Alquist 3D appointed Patrick Callahan as CEO, with founder Zachary Mannheimer transitioning to chairman of the board.
  • The leadership change was tied to the company's relocation to Greeley, Colorado, supported by a state and city incentive package.
  • Callahan was brought in to scale operations and expand deployment of 3D-printed housing and infrastructure.
Date
Company Alquist
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
FundingMachina Labs

Machina Labs raises $32M Series B for robotic manufacturing

Manufacturing

· funding · Machina Labs · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • NVentures and Innovation Endeavors co-led the $32 million round.
  • Machina said the capital would support customer demand, research and continued product development.
  • The financing brought total disclosed funding to $45 million.
Date
Company Machina Labs
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDoosan Robotics

Doosan Robotics lists on KOSPI after KRW 421.2 billion IPO

Industrial

· market signal · Doosan Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Korea Exchange records Doosan Robotics’ new listing on October 5, 2023, with 64,819,980 shares outstanding after the transaction.
  • The IPO issued 16.2 million shares at KRW 26,000 per share and raised KRW 421.2 billion in gross public-market proceeds.
  • The offer price implied an approximately KRW 1.69 trillion equity value at listing; this is a public-market valuation, not a private round valuation.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingREGENT

REGENT raises $60 million Series A for full-scale seaglider program

Maritime

· funding · REGENT · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • REGENT said 8090 Industries and Founders Fund co-led the $60 million Series A, bringing total funding to $90 million.
  • The capital fully funded the full-scale prototype build and test program and supported planned crewed flight and certification work.
  • REGENT said it had an order book for more than 500 seagliders representing over $8 billion from airline and ferry customers.
Date
Company REGENT
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMecademic Industrial Robotics

Mecademic launches MicroDASH MCS500 micro-SCARA robot

Industrial

· product launch · Mecademic Industrial Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The MicroDASH series began with first shipments of the MCS500 SCARA.
  • MCS500 targets small-component design, inspection, and assembly applications.
  • The robot offers 4-axis motion and 0.005 mm repeatability.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFlyingBasket

FlyingBasket releases FB3 heavy-lift cargo drone

Aerial

· product launch · FlyingBasket · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • FB3 carries payloads up to 100 kilograms.
  • The aircraft offers box-compartment delivery and sling-rope transport for oversized cargo.
  • FlyingBasket positioned the drone for forests, wind parks, urban sites and other heavy-cargo environments.
Date
Company FlyingBasket
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRobostar

Robostar introduces 2024 A Series articulated robot

Industrial

· product launch · Robostar · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Robostar introduced its 2024 A Series vertical articulated robot.
  • The new robot used a lightweight design and improved durability while reducing weight by 30 kg versus the prior model.
  • Robostar said repeatability improved by 33 percent and control updates reduced robot teaching time.
Date
Company Robostar
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentZipline

Zipline expands national medical drone delivery networks across multiple countries

Delivery

· deployment · Zipline · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Scales delivery of blood, vaccines, and medical supplies at national level
  • Operates high-frequency autonomous logistics in real-world conditions
  • Strengthens position as critical healthcare infrastructure provider
Date
Company Zipline
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
AwardKeenon Robotics

KEENON DINERBOT T8 wins Japan's 2023 Good Design Award

Service

· award · Keenon Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • KEENON Robotics said its DINERBOT T8 autonomous delivery robot received Japan’s 2023 Good Design Award.
  • The award citation highlighted the T8’s 38.4 cm body width, 300-degree tray access and suitability for narrow hospitality aisles.
  • The recognition applies to the DINERBOT T8 product, not KEENON Robotics as a company-wide innovation award.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneExail

Underwater-equipment rental operators added Exail subsea systems to their rental fleets

Maritime

· production milestone · Exail · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • In 2022, Oceanscan, a rental marine equipment provider, acquired Exail’s Gaps M5 USBL positioning system, Octans Subsea and Octans Nano AHRS as well as Rovins and Phins Subsea INS
  • Exail achieved record rental growth in 2022–2023, securing global contracts and delivering dependable technology for diverse operational needs.
  • After a strong 2022 and a successful first semester in 2023, Exail has positioned itself to effectively address the needs of the rental market
Date
Company Exail
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
CapabilityUrban Machine

Urban Machine selects Zivid 3D camera for lumber robot

Industrial

· capability · Urban Machine · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The Machine uses a Zivid 2 M70 industrial 3D camera.
  • The camera supplies point-cloud data used to locate nails, staples and screws.
  • Zivid reported throughput of up to 16,000 square feet of lumber per day.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Company FormationHanwha Robotics

Hanwha Robotics established as a dedicated robotics company

Industrial

· company formation · Hanwha Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The legal entity was established on 4 October 2023.
  • The dedicated company separates the robot operation from other Hanwha technology businesses.
  • Its remit covers collaborative robots, mobile robots and automation services.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSiLC Technologies

Four Eyeonic systems target ranges from 50 to 1,250 metres

Perception

· product launch · SiLC Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The configurations targeted operating ranges of 50, 150, 300 and more than 1,250 metres.
  • Each system combined range, velocity, reflectivity and polarization data for machine-vision workloads.
  • SiLC positioned the portfolio for robotics, industrial automation, mobility and security applications.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionFerRobotics

Bosch Power Tools plans minority acquisition of FerRobotics

End Effectors

· acquisition · FerRobotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Bosch Power Tools announced plans to acquire nearly 50 percent of FerRobotics, a provider of contact-sensitive robotic sanding and surface-finishing automation.
  • Bosch described FerRobotics as a leading provider in contact-sensitive automation.
  • The planned transaction focused on industrial robotic sanding and related finishing workflows.
Date
Company FerRobotics
Event type Acquisition
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryAgEagle Aerial Systems

AgEagle eBee drones receive EASA C6 certificate for EU BVLOS operations

Aerial

· regulatory · AgEagle Aerial Systems · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • AgEagle said its eBee drones received EASA's C6 certificate for BVLOS flights in the European Union.
  • The company said eBee drones became the only professional drones with both C6 and C2 markings at the time.
  • The certification supports European operators seeking BVLOS authorizations for fixed-wing mapping and inspection missions.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingMach Industries

Mach Industries raises $79 million Series A for defense hardware

Defense

· funding · Mach Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Mach Industries closed a $79 million Series A led by Bedrock Capital.
  • TechCrunch reported the round valued the company at $335 million post-money.
  • The financing supported development of defense hardware after Mach's earlier Sequoia-led seed round.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMicrosure

Microsure raises €38 million Series B2 to advance MUSA-3 microsurgical robot

Surgical

· funding · Microsure · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Microsure closed a €38 million Series B2 financing round to advance development of its MUSA-3 microsurgical robot.
  • The company said the funding would support final development, clinical studies, FDA clearance work in the United States, and CE mark preparation in Europe.
  • Investors included the European Innovation Council Fund, kineo finance, Invest-NL, Innovation Industries, Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij, TCIM, Eindhoven University of Technology, and Venturing Tech.
Date
Company Microsure
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingC2 Robotics

C2 Robotics secures Defence innovation funding for Gen 2 Speartooth large uncrewed underwater vessel

Defense

· funding · C2 Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • C2 Robotics received a third tranche of innovation funding from the Australian Department of Defence to progress prototype development of the Gen 2 Speartooth LUUV.
  • The funding followed real-world testing of the first-generation Speartooth since May 2022.
  • C2 said the funding would support the next stage of prototype refinement based on operational trial learnings.
Date
Company C2 Robotics
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMemryX

Edge Impulse tools connect to MemryX AI accelerators

AI Compute

· partnership · MemryX · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The integration linked Edge Impulse model-development workflows with MemryX accelerators.
  • Developers could move from model creation to hardware testing through a connected toolchain.
  • The collaboration targeted faster development of production edge-AI applications.
Date
Company MemryX
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
FundingRantizo

Rantizo raises over $6M Series A expansion for spray drone services

Agriculture

· funding · Rantizo · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Leaps by Bayer led the expansion, with Fulcrum Global Capital and Innova Memphis participating.
  • Rantizo said operators were active in 30 states and worked with more than 20% of the top 50 U.S. agricultural retailers.
Date
Company Rantizo
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingAutomata

Automata raises $40m to expand life-sciences lab automation

Lab Automation

· funding · Automata · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • Dimension led the $40 million round, with A.P. Moller Holding and returning investors Octopus Ventures, Hummingbird, Isomer Capital, Possible Ventures and Aldea Ventures participating.
  • Automata said the proceeds would support geographic and team expansion across the US, UK and EMEA.
  • The company reported 150% revenue growth and a twelvefold increase in live customer-system hours since its prior round.
Date
Company Automata
Event type Funding
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHai Robotics

Hai Robotics Launches New Solutions Aimed to Heighten Warehouse Storage Density and Real-Time Efficiency

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Horizontal space in between totes can be slashed by 60%, ensuring no space gap at the back and hence optimizing existing warehouse storage space.
  • HaiPick System 3 is a highly standardized system incorporating Hai's telescopic Grapple Hook ACRs and Fast – transit K50 autonomous mobile robots (AMR) running at a speed of 4m/s.
  • Such ChainPick technology is key to enabling up to 3 – deep tote storage capacity, allowing shorter picking and placing time to further streamline the goods – to – person workflow.
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors

Industrial

· acquisition · Rockwell Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Rockwell Automation said it completed its acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, including the industrial AMR business OTTO Motors.
  • The company said both businesses would report into Rockwell's Intelligent Devices segment.
  • Rockwell positioned the acquisition as giving customers an end-to-end autonomous production logistics solution spanning material handling and industrial autonomy.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderAutoFlight

Heli-Eastern agrees to buy 100 AutoFlight Prosperity eVTOL aircraft

Aerial

· commercial order · AutoFlight · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The order covers 100 Prosperity passenger eVTOL aircraft.
  • Heli-Eastern planned to use the aircraft on routes including Shenzhen Shekou Ferry Port to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Ferry Port.
  • The agreement supports AutoFlight?s Greater Bay Area air-taxi commercialization path.
Date
Company AutoFlight
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgXeed

AgXeed appoints CLAAS Avignon as French distribution and service partner

Agriculture

· partnership · AgXeed · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • AgXeed appointed CLAAS Reseau Agricole Avignon as a French distribution and service partner.
  • The partnership took effect on October 1, 2023.
  • The partner role covered sales and service support for AgXeed autonomous farming products in northwest France.
Date
Company AgXeed
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNitto Seiko

Nitto Seiko releases SR580 and RC7000 screw tightening robot series

Industrial

· product launch · Nitto Seiko · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Nitto Seiko began selling the SR580 and RC7000 screw tightening robot series.
  • The systems target production-site screw fastening with reduced maintenance and improved operating functions.
  • The launch supports Nitto Seiko's role in robotic fastening and automated assembly equipment.
Date
Company Nitto Seiko
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Company FormationRaion Robotics

Raion Robotics spins out of KAIST RAILAB

Inspection

· company formation · Raion Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Raion Robotics says it spun out of KAIST RAILAB in 2023 to bring locomotion research into field-ready robot products.
  • The company established its headquarters in Daejeon and began building around in-house hardware design and control algorithms.
  • The founding history anchors Raion as a KAIST-linked quadruped builder rather than a generic inspection-robot reseller.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDelta Motion

Delta Computer Systems adopts Delta Motion trade name

Actuation

· market signal · Delta Motion · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The change took effect on October 1, 2023, while the legal entity remained Delta Computer Systems.
  • The company retained its Battle Ground, Washington engineering and manufacturing base.
  • Steve Nylund remained CEO, Jacob Paso president and Wade Nylund chief operating officer through the transition.
Date
Company Delta Motion
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
AwardAnduril Industries

U.S. Air Force selects Anduril's Ghost and Ghost-X for autonomy work

Defense

· award · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Air Force awarded Anduril two contracts worth $8 million tied to autonomy work on Ghost and Ghost-X.
  • The awards focused on enhanced autonomy and mission-system development for the company's Group 4 aircraft family.
  • The selection advanced Ghost-family systems deeper into Air Force operational experimentation.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDronus

Impianti signs an exclusive Italy distribution agreement with Dronus for the NEST K250 system

Aerial

· partnership · Dronus · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Impianti said it signed an exclusive agreement in Italy for distribution of Dronus's NEST K250 drone-in-a-box system.
  • The agreement expands Dronus's commercial channel into the Italian market.
  • Dronus is an Italian autonomous drone systems company building drone-in-a-box infrastructure for inspection, security, and remote monitoring.
Date
Company Dronus
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKeenon Robotics

KEENON introduces DINERBOT T10 in Japan

Service

· product launch · Keenon Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • KEENON introduced DINERBOT T10 in Japan on September 28, 2023, as its third new product for that market during the year.
  • The movable head combines voice, touch and vision interaction with customisable head accessories and expressive service behaviour.
  • AI Tray Detection and refined pickup monitoring are designed to improve tray handling and service reliability in hospitality workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
AwardGolytec Automation

Shanghai names Golytec a patent-work pilot

Actuation

· award · Golytec Automation · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Golytec announced the designation on September 28, 2023 after review and approval by the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration.
  • The company was one of 150 organizations named as 2023 enterprise and public-institution patent-work pilot units.
  • Golytec committed to a formal pilot plan covering greater investment in patent creation, application, protection and management.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationOneSky

OneSky supports Skyports ship-to-shore drone operations demo

Aerial

· demonstration · OneSky · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Skyports flew two drones: one for ship delivery and one for surveillance demonstration.
  • OneSky UTM displayed flight routes, airspace information and geospatial layers for the operation.
  • The UTM view helped deconflict the demonstration from anchored vessels and crewed aviation.
Date
Company OneSky
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEstun Automation

Estun launches the UNO series industrial robot platform at CIIF 2023

Industrial

· product launch · Estun Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Estun unveiled the UNO series at the 23rd China International Industry Fair as a new industrial robot platform tied to human-machine collaboration and embodied intelligence.
  • The launch included application-specific models such as the UNO-15-1430-HP for photovoltaic coating and the UNO-8-620-HS for solar-module string welding.
  • Estun positioned the series around faster, more stable, and more precise automation for high-end manufacturing workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSICK AG

SICK introduces picoScan150 2D LiDAR

Sensors

· product launch · SICK AG · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The 276-degree sensor launched in Core, Prime and Pro performance tiers.
  • SICK specified up to 75 m range at 90% remission, scan frequencies up to 50 Hz and angular resolution down to 0.05 degrees.
  • The compact IP65/IP67 design was positioned for AMRs, AGVs, forklifts and outdoor automation.
Date
Company SICK AG
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSaab

Saab licenses MBARI LRAUV for U.S. production and sale

Defense

· product launch · Saab · Defense

Evidence notes
  • MBARI had accumulated more than 40,000 operational at-sea hours across its LRAUV fleet before the agreement.
  • The platform supports modular scientific and defense payloads, shore launch, over-the-horizon control and an optional 1,500 m depth rating.
Date
Company Saab
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchWinbond

Winbond introduces CUBE memory architecture for edge AI devices

Semiconductors

· product launch · Winbond · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • CUBE supports memory densities from 256 Mb to 8 Gb per die and can be 3D stacked to increase bandwidth.
  • Specified performance spans 32 to 256 GB/s per die with power consumption below 1 pJ per bit.
  • Target applications include edge devices, ADAS, surveillance equipment and collaborative robots.
Date
Company Winbond
Event type Product Launch
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGeneral Robotics

General Robotics launches pre-release of GRID robotics intelligence development platform

Development Platform

· product launch · General Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • General Robotics launched the pre-release version of its General Robot Intelligence Development platform, GRID.
  • The platform combines robotics foundation models, simulation, and LLM-based orchestration for rapid prototyping of robotic AI capabilities.
  • The initial release was positioned as a development platform for building and exporting AI capabilities onto real robot fleets.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
AwardOneSky

OneSky wins ATCA Industry Award for Korea UAM work

Aerial

· award · OneSky · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • ATCA recognised OneSky's work providing UATM services for the Korea UAM Grand Challenge.
  • The K-UAM programme is sponsored by Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and organized by KARI.
  • OneSky delivered digital traffic management services combining flight plans, real-time traffic, aeronautical data, weather and airspace constraints.
Date
Company OneSky
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOpen Robotics

Open Robotics releases Gazebo Harmonic simulation platform

Development Platform

· product launch · Open Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The release added capabilities for robotics developers building and testing simulated systems.
  • Gazebo Harmonic represented a major annual release of the open-source robotics simulation stack.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingRoboCon

Samsung C&T completes KRW15B mixed share investment in RoboCon

Construction

· funding · RoboCon · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Samsung C&T committed KRW15 billion through a Samsung Venture Investment fund.
  • KRW11 billion bought shares from an existing investor, while KRW4 billion purchased newly issued RoboCon shares.
  • The transaction was designed to make the Samsung-backed fund RoboCon's largest shareholder.
Date
Company RoboCon
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDexterity

Dexterity and FedEx unveil robotic trailer-loading system

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Dexterity · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The companies unveiled the system at Unlock the Dock in San Francisco.
  • DexR uses a two-arm mobile robot design for randomized package loading into trailers.
  • FedEx was testing the system for eventual commercial deployment.
Date
Company Dexterity
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningXtalPi

XtalPi opens AI-driven automation facility in Shanghai

Lab Automation

· facility opening · XtalPi · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • XtalPi opened a new automation facility in Shanghai in September 2023.
  • The facility combined AI-driven experiment planning, robotic automation and wet-lab capacity.
  • The milestone expanded XtalPi’s physical laboratory automation footprint for drug-discovery R&D.
Date
Company XtalPi
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardGriffon Aerospace

U.S. Army selects Griffon Aerospace to continue FTUAS Option 2 evaluation

Defense

· contract award · Griffon Aerospace · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Army selected Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems to continue into the second agreement option period of FTUAS Increment 2.
  • The phase continued evaluation toward a critical design review and initial product baseline.
  • Griffon's Valiant remained one of the two active tactical UAS candidates after the downselect.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKollmorgen

Kollmorgen expands AKM2G servo motor family

Actuation

· product launch · Kollmorgen · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Kollmorgen expanded its AKM2G servo motor family with new frame sizes and performance improvements.
  • The motors are designed for robotics, packaging, material handling and industrial automation systems.
  • The expansion focuses on improved efficiency, torque density and integration flexibility.
Date
Company Kollmorgen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos