Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 116

Browse page 116 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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Production MilestoneLivox

Livox opens HAP for public order and scales automotive-grade LiDAR manufacturing

Perception

· production milestone · Livox · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Livox opened HAP for order and described a new intelligent manufacturing center for automotive-grade LiDAR production.
  • The manufacturing setup included fully automated LiDAR assembly lines to improve production efficiency and quality consistency.
Date
Company Livox
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHYFIX

HYFIX.AI announces availability of its Mobile Centimeter GEODNET base station using Quectel's LC29H dual-band GNSS module

AI Compute

· product launch · HYFIX · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • HYFIX.AI announced availability of the MobileCM base station as a turnkey dual-band GNSS base station for RTK precise-positioning applications.
  • The hardware was designed to upload real-time satellite data into the GEODNET network and support autonomy, agriculture, surveying, drones, and geoscience use cases.
  • HYFIX said the product combines Quectel's LC29H GNSS module with its EmbedCM stack to deliver low-cost centimeter-accurate positioning.
Date
Company HYFIX
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeHacarus

Hacarus reorganizes around industrial and medical units

Perception

· org change · Hacarus · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Hacarus announced the organizational change on July 8, 2022, effective July 1.
  • The new structure created Industrial, Medical, Overseas Business and Business Development departments.
  • Dedicated quality-control and information-systems functions were added to strengthen governance and security.
Date
Company Hacarus
Event type Org Change
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingGanymed Robotics

Ganymed Robotics raises €21 million Series B

Surgical

· funding · Ganymed Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Series B: EUR 21,000,000.
  • Cathay Health led or provided the financing.
  • Ganymed Robotics raised €21 million in the first close of its Series B to complete development of its computer-vision-guided orthopaedic surgical robot.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryDobot

DOBOT CR5 cobot receives 30,000-hour MTBF certificate

Industrial

· regulatory · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • DOBOT announced that its CR5 collaborative robot received an MTBF certificate.
  • The certificate confirmed the CR5 can operate up to 30,000 hours before a failure occurs.
  • This certification was awarded by a recognized testing organization.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Regulatory
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAbracon

Genstar Capital acquires Abracon

Electronics

· acquisition · Abracon · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Tony Roybal became president and chief executive while former leader Michael Calabria moved to executive chairman.
  • Genstar’s stated plan covered engineering, design, supply-chain capabilities and further acquisitions in Abracon’s core and adjacent markets.
  • The transaction kept Abracon focused on frequency control, timing, inductors, connectivity, RF and antenna components across its global distribution network.
Date
Company Abracon
Event type Acquisition
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
RegulatorySkydio

Dominion Energy receives FAA BVLOS approval for Skydio drone inspections across power facilities

Aerial

· regulatory · Skydio · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Dominion Energy and Skydio announced FAA approval for BVLOS drone inspections of power generation facilities.
  • The approval covered power generation facilities in seven states.
  • Skydio supported the waiver for inspection workflows using autonomous drones near complex infrastructure.
Date
Company Skydio
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHesai Technology

HiPhi launches Z with Hesai AT128 lidar

Perception

· deployment · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • HiPhi officially launched the Z on 5 July 2022 after choosing Hesai as its strategic lidar partner.
  • AT128 provides 200-metre range at 10% reflectivity, 1,200-by-128 overall resolution and 1.53 million measurements per second.
  • The vehicle combines AT128 with 31 other driver-assistance sensors; this record covers the named production configuration rather than a generic selection.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingRealMan Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

RealMan Robotics (睿尔曼智能) raises Series A round from Yunqi Capital

Industrial

· funding · RealMan Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • RealMan Robotics completed a Series A round in July 2022.
  • Yunqi Capital (云启资本) was identified as the investor in the round.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationNeura Robotics

NEURA Robotics achieves 6-10 micron repeatability

Humanoid

· demonstration · Neura Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • NEURA Robotics showcased their cognitive robot MAiRA at Automatica 2022, demonstrating its ability to measure objects with micrometer precision.
  • The robot performed tasks such as signing autographs and assembling building blocks, highlighting its accuracy and precision in handling small objects.
  • These demonstrations took place at the trade show held at Messe München in Germany.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationOcean Infinity

Ocean Infinity completed testing of a remote survey system ahead of Armada-vessel operations

Maritime

· demonstration · Ocean Infinity · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The June 2022 trial collected hydrographic and geophysical data from a vessel in Sweden
  • Operators controlled onboard payload sensors from the remote-control centre
  • Testing was preparatory work for full remote survey operations
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeva Technologies

Aeva Becomes First 4D LiDAR Integrated Into Intempora RTMaps

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes 4D lidar integration.
  • The work is scoped to RTMaps development platform.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingiXs

iXs raises JPY1 billion Series B extension

Inspection

· funding · iXs · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • ENEOS Innovation Partners, SBI 4&5 Investment LPS, SBI II 4&5 Investment LPS and Sony Innovation Fund participated.
  • The financing supported commercial collaboration around plant maintenance, construction robotics and digital-twin solutions.
  • iXs linked the round to robots, AI and XR systems and 3D technology for infrastructure operations.
Date
Company iXs
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationDeep Ocean Engineering

Deep Ocean Engineering completes Phantom L6 factory-acceptance water test

Maritime

· demonstration · Deep Ocean Engineering · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The team conducted pre-dive checks covering thrusters, flotation, cables, whips and sealing surfaces before launching the vehicle.
  • The in-water test exercised the L6's thrusters, lights, cameras, add-ons and software compatibility as part of the factory-acceptance process.
  • Deep Ocean Engineering reported that all tested functions ran successfully and highlighted the open platform's support for customer-specific tooling.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingBANGBANG ROBOT

BANGBANG ROBOT closes near-RMB 100 million Series B

Healthcare

· funding · BANGBANG ROBOT · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • The near-RMB 100 million Series B was co-led by Lake Bleu Capital and Boyuan Capital.
  • BANGBANG ROBOT develops smart mobility and daily-living assistance robots for people with mobility impairments.
  • The round supported product development and international expansion of its assistive-mobility systems.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionFullwood

JOZ acquires Fullwood Packo Group

Agriculture

· acquisition · Fullwood · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The transaction combined Fullwood Packo robotic and conventional milking systems with JOZ manure-management and barn-automation equipment.
  • JOZ said Fullwood Packo would continue operating through its existing organization and dealer network.
  • The combined group targeted a connected-farm portfolio spanning milking, herd management and barn automation.
Date
Company Fullwood
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Market SignalLSLiDAR

LSLiDAR expands business operations in North America

Perception

· market signal · LSLiDAR · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The company announced it was scaling up business operations in North America on June 30, 2022.
  • The expansion supported LSLiDAR LiDAR products and full-scene sensing solutions for industrial and autonomous-system markets.
Date
Company LSLiDAR
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingFlexiv Robotics Ltd.

Flexiv closes nearly USD 100M Series B+ and reaches unicorn status

Industrial

· funding · Flexiv Robotics Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Flexiv and the Association for Advancing Automation describe the completed Series B+ as nearly USD 100 million.
  • The company history states that the round made Flexiv a unicorn, supporting only a USD 1 billion lower-bound valuation.
  • The amount stays qualitative and no investor list or pre-/post-money basis is invented; Invus belongs to Flexiv separate 2026 financing.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardX-Bow Systems

X-Bow selected to deliver Rocket Factory in a Box to AFRL

Propulsion Components

· contract award · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The system packages solid-propellant manufacturing into a deployable production unit.
  • The work sits within AFRL's RE-ARM manufacturing programme.
  • The award advanced X-Bow's additive-manufacturing platform toward defence production use.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingIndustrial Next

Industrial Next raises $12 million pre-Series A

Manufacturing

· funding · Industrial Next · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • The pre-Series A round was led by Lenovo Capital, Xiaomi's strategic investment arm and AlphaX Partners.
  • Industrial Next said the financing would support development of autonomous manufacturing systems and expansion in China.
  • The company was founded by former Tesla engineers Lukas Pankau and Allen Pan to make factory automation more adaptable to changing production tasks.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGuardian Agriculture

Guardian Agriculture and Wilbur-Ellis sign autonomous aerial-application agreement

Agriculture

· partnership · Guardian Agriculture · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The agreement linked Guardian's eVTOL crop-spraying system with Wilbur-Ellis agricultural services.
  • It is a partnership event because the source announces a commercial go-to-market agreement, not live operations.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Market SignalCleanfix

BlueBotics cites Cleanfix RA660 Navi in ANT navigation milestone

Service

· market signal · Cleanfix · Service

Evidence notes
  • BlueBotics reported delivery of ANT system number 1,000 and cited Cleanfix as one of its largest customers.
  • The milestone page references hundreds of ANT-driven Cleanfix floor scrubbers operating around the world.
  • The event reinforces Cleanfix's role as a commercial cleaning-robot deployer using BlueBotics navigation.
Date
Company Cleanfix
Event type Market Signal
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardCyberLogitec

Dongwon selects CyberLogitec TOS for Korea's first fully automated terminal

Logistics

· contract award · CyberLogitec · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The project connects OPUS Terminal with automated transfer equipment and terminal-control workflows.
  • The implementation includes AI, IoT, big-data, hyperautomation and digital-twin technologies.
  • The first terminal phase was scheduled to go live in July 2023, followed by a second phase in 2026.
Date
Company CyberLogitec
Event type Contract Award
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipArbe Robotics Ltd.

Arbe signs semiconductor manufacturing agreement with GlobalFoundries

Perception

· partnership · Arbe Robotics Ltd. · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The five-year agreement covers semiconductor manufacture, pre-production, quality assurance, assembly, testing and supply-chain management.
  • GlobalFoundries committed to supply Arbe against binding forecasts.
  • Arbe later reported that commercial-quantity production had not yet begun.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSubsea Europe Services

Subsea Europe Services opens Autonomous Surveyor rental programme

Maritime

· product launch · Subsea Europe Services · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The 12-foot all-electric USV had completed two days of demonstrations at Hydrographentag 2022 before the rental opening.
  • The integrated platform was designed to collect hydrographic survey data to IHO S-44 standards.
  • Nicola Offshore was named among the first survey companies planning to add the vessel to its service workflow.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGeek+

Geek+ details PopPick goods-to-person automation system

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • PopPick handles small, medium and large containers as well as full pallets.
  • Its dual robotic arms average about 500–600 totes per hour.
  • Geek+ said the system could be implemented in one to two months.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPCC Robotics

PCC Robotics deploys UR10e machine-tending cell at WST Fab

Industrial

· deployment · PCC Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The cell combined the UR10e, end-of-arm tooling, part staging and full CNC-machine integration.
  • WST Fab reprogrammed the cobot, adapted the fixturing and printed new grippers within days.
  • The customer subsequently used the system across a dozen parts after PCC provided onsite training.
Date
Company PCC Robotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingApptronik

Apptronik secures $14.6M seed round to accelerate general-purpose robot commercialization

Humanoid

· funding · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Capital Factory, Grit Ventures and Perot Jain were among the named investors.
  • Apptronik said proceeds would support customer orders and commercialization of a mass-produced humanoid robot.
  • The company reported that customers and robots were already operating in the market when the round was announced.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeek+

Geek+ and Reesink Logistic Solutions formed a non-exclusive cooperation partnership covering the Geek+ product range

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The agreement was explicitly non-exclusive.
  • Its scope covered the full Geek+ product range.
  • Reesink joined as a logistics-solutions partner.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCleanRobotics

CleanRobotics launches next-generation TrashBot Zero

Service

· product launch · CleanRobotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The new unit combined automated waste sorting with a redesigned recyclable enclosure.
  • A facility analytics dashboard exposed waste and custodial-operating data.
  • CleanRobotics positioned TrashBot Zero as the flagship of a broader clean-data technology brand.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentOSARO

OSARO deploys robotic bagging cell at Zenni Optical

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · OSARO · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • OSARO deployed a robotic bagging cell at Zenni Optical’s fulfillment operation in Novato, California.
  • The system combined FANUC robots with OSARO machine-learning perception software.
  • The deployment automated eyewear order handling in Zenni’s fulfillment workflow.
Date
Company OSARO
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingAirspace Link

Airspace Link raises $23M Series B for drone safety infrastructure

Avionics

· funding · Airspace Link · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • Avanta Ventures led the round, with Morningside, Caprock, Altos Ventures, Indicator Ventures, 2048 Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners and Thales Group participating.
  • The company said the funding would support SDSP and USS capabilities, global services and FAA partnership programs.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRobust.AI

Robust.AI unveils Carter collaborative mobile-robot concept

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Robust.AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Carter combined autonomous navigation with direct worker interaction through a force-sensitive handlebar.
  • The concept was designed to support warehouse transport and picking workflows while working alongside people.
  • Robust.AI presented Carter with Grace, its software suite for building and operating collaborative robots.
Date
Company Robust.AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchClaytex

Claytex launches AVSandbox autonomous-vehicle simulation platform

Simulation

· product launch · Claytex · Simulation

Evidence notes
  • AVSandbox launched on 21 June 2022.
  • The platform is designed for virtual testing and development of autonomous-vehicle systems.
  • Claytex had worked on autonomous-vehicle simulation technology since 2016.
Date
Company Claytex
Event type Product Launch
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos
Market SignalAmazon Robotics

Amazon reports more than 520,000 robotic drive units and introduces Proteus

Warehouse Logistics

· market signal · Amazon Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Amazon had deployed more than 520,000 robotic drive units across its fulfillment and sort-center network.
  • Proteus was introduced as Amazon's first fully autonomous mobile robot for movement through open operating areas.
  • The milestone marked ten years since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
AwardMetoMotion

MetoMotion wins GreenTech Robot Challenge

Agriculture

· award · MetoMotion · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The GRoW robotic worker won the GreenTech Robot Challenge in Amsterdam.
  • The competition assessed robotics addressing horticultural labour and productivity constraints.
  • Strategic partner Ridder highlighted the award as validation of automated tomato harvesting.
Date
Company MetoMotion
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingWingcopter

Wingcopter raises USD 42M Series A extension

Delivery

· funding · Wingcopter · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • The round included backing from REWE Group, Salvia and XAI technologies.
  • The financing brought Wingcopter equity raised to more than USD 60 million.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Wingcopter moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Wingcopter
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCHASING

CHASING releases M2 PRO MAX industrial underwater ROV

Maritime

· product launch · CHASING · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • CHASING released the M2 PRO MAX at East Asia Marine Expo 2022.
  • The ROV supports dives to 200 meters and a maximum horizontal radius of 400 meters.
  • The system can mount up to five accessories and supports rapid attachment and removal for field operations.
Date
Company CHASING
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHII Unmanned Systems

REMUS 100 UUVs deployed in NATO Baltic Sea mine countermeasures exercise

Defense

· deployment · HII Unmanned Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • REMUS 100 unmanned underwater vehicles were deployed during a NATO mine countermeasures exercise in the Baltic Sea.
  • The systems supported seabed mapping and mine detection operations.
  • The deployment demonstrated interoperability across allied naval forces.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMicroVision

MicroVision unveils MAVIN lidar product line

Perception

· product launch · MicroVision · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The launch introduced MAVIN as MicroVision's lidar sensor family.
  • MAVIN DR combined short-, medium- and long-range sensing in one form factor.
  • MicroVision positioned the product for high-speed highway ADAS and OEM vehicle integration.
Date
Company MicroVision
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMammotion

Mammotion LUBA: residential wire-free launch via Mammotion (June 2022)

Consumer

· product launch · Mammotion · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Mammotion announced LUBA as a next-generation robotic lawn mower for residential lawn maintenance.
  • The product was positioned around perimeter wire-free mowing and automated outdoor care.
  • The launch extended LUBA beyond crowdfunding into Mammotion's own product and marketing channel.
Date
Company Mammotion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchIPR Robotics

IPR adds three robot-gripper series

End Effectors

· product launch · IPR Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • IPR announced the gripper expansion on June 15, 2022.
  • The release added three product series spanning configurable parallel and centric gripping requirements.
  • IPR designed the families to widen payload, stroke and application coverage for industrial handling systems.
Date
Company IPR Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
FundingIndoor Robotics

Indoor Robotics raises USD 15 million Series A

Aerial

· funding · Indoor Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Pitango led the USD 15 million Series A financing.
  • Target Global, the European Innovation Council Fund and Spider Capital also participated.
  • Indoor Robotics said the capital would support full production, product development and its go-to-market strategy for Tando.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAcceleration Robotics

Acceleration Robotics launches ROBOTCORE hardware acceleration framework

AI Compute

· product launch · Acceleration Robotics · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • ROBOTCORE targeted hardware acceleration for ROS 2 robotics developers.
  • The launch connected Acceleration Robotics software tooling with AMD-Xilinx adaptive compute platforms.
  • The launch introduced a new robotics development framework for ROS 2 hardware acceleration.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneBlue Atlas Robotics

Blue Atlas Robotics completes production scale-up planning project

Maritime

· production milestone · Blue Atlas Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Blue Atlas Robotics completed an Odense Robotics and SDU collaboration to improve production and supply-chain readiness.
  • The work produced a template for scaling Blue Atlas production as orders increased.
  • The project focused on production workflows for underwater inspection robots.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingCollaborative Robotics

Collaborative Robotics launches with $10 million in seed funding

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Collaborative Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Collaborative Robotics launched with $10 million in seed funding shortly after founding, led by former Amazon Robotics executive Brad Porter.
  • The company said it was building practical collaborative robots designed to work alongside people across logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, and related environments.
  • The launch established Collaborative Robotics as a new robotics company rather than a stealth project still in formation.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingHai Robotics

Hai Robotics raises over $100M in Series D+ funding

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Hai Robotics raised more than $100 million in Series D+ financing.
  • The round supported expansion of HaiPick autonomous case-handling robot deployments across global warehouse markets.
  • The event extended Hai Robotics' run of large funding rounds after its 2021 Series C and D raises.
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardBlacktree Technology

Blacktree Technology wins A$36 million ADF satellite-communications sustainment contract

Communications

· contract award · Blacktree Technology · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The system provides narrowband voice and data satellite communications for Australian Defence Force missions.
  • The contract supports network-control sites and associated services through Australia's Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
FundingMetawave

Metawave secures $26M financing for radar sensing

Perception

· funding · Metawave · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The interim financing preceded a planned Series B and brought Metawave's cumulative funding above $60 million.
  • Capital supported delivery of the MARCONI 77 GHz beamformer chip and POLARIS 24 GHz antenna-module product lines.
  • The products target long-range, all-weather sensing for automated vehicles, autonomous trucks, defence systems and aerial platforms.
Date
Company Metawave
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingHanwha Systems

Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Aerospace invest KRW 150B in Overair eVTOL developer

Defense

· funding · Hanwha Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The investment targeted Overair's electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft development.
  • Hanwha Systems connected the investment to urban air mobility and aerospace systems expansion.
  • The funding followed Hanwha's earlier participation in Overair's program.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDobot

Dobot presents CR10 cobot at Hannover Messe 2022

Industrial

· product launch · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The CR10 was specified with a 10 kg payload and maximum reach of 1,525 mm.
  • Dobot also showed CR5 applications including welding, screwdriving and polishing.
  • The company highlighted SafeSkin collision detection and CR-series support for collaborative industrial work.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationHathaway Robotics

Hathaway Robotics showcases at Robotics Summit Startup Alley

Development Platform

· demonstration · Hathaway Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Hathaway Robotics was included in MassRobotics Startup Alley at the 2022 Robotics Summit & Expo.
  • The Boston event included keynotes, technical tracks and an expo-floor showcase for 14 resident startups.
  • MassRobotics hosted the startup showcase alongside a VIP networking reception and technical career fair.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingEchodyne

Echodyne closes $135M radar funding round

Perception

· funding · Echodyne · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Baillie Gifford and Bill Gates co-led the round.
  • Northrop Grumman, NEA, Madrona Ventures, Vulcan Capital and Vanedge Capital participated.
  • The capital supports robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems as Echodyne moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Echodyne
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingFlexxbotics

Flexxbotics raises $2.9M Series A for robotic manufacturing software

Industrial

· funding · Flexxbotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Flexxbotics raised $2.9 million in Series A financing for robotic manufacturing software.
  • The round supported Flexxbotics software for robot-driven manufacturing and machine tending.
  • The company focused the financing on commercial growth for factory automation workflows.
Date
Company Flexxbotics
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBoston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics Deploys Spot Robots at Ontario Power Generation

Humanoid

· deployment · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has deployed five Boston Dynamics Spot robots across various divisions.
  • The robots assist in tasks such as inspections and research and development missions.
  • OPG is collaborating with Boston Dynamics to establish an in-house maintenance program for the Spot fleet.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHai Robotics

Philips deployed Hai Robotics automated case-handling robots at its Zhuhai smart factory after a one-year evaluation

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Selection followed a one-year technical evaluation
  • The system supports material flow inside the Zhuhai operation
  • The record covers one factory deployment rather than a general partnership
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryHai Robotics

Hai Robotics obtained SGS and ETL certifications for HaiPick A42 and HaiPort equipment

Warehouse Logistics

· regulatory · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The company has acquired more than 600 global patents for core intellectual properties involving positioning, robot control, and warehouse management
  • The HaiPick ACR system, independently developed in 2015, is the world's first of its kind
  • It now has over 1,200 staff, more than 50% of whom are engineers
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Regulatory
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHai Robotics

Hai Robotics and MHS formed a North American goods-to-person robotics partnership

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • By using the HaiPick system, customers can realize warehouse automation transformation in a week, increase storage density by 80-130%, and improve warehouse operation efficiency by 3-4 times
  • Dedicated to the R&D of the ACR system, Hai Robotics developed HaiPick, the first ACR system in 2015, and put it into commercial operation in 2018
  • Hai Robotics announces a partnership with MHS to provide warehouse automation solutions
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryHai Robotics

SGS certified Hai Robotics to ISO 9001

Warehouse Logistics

· regulatory · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • SGS issued the ISO 9001 quality-management certification
  • The standard covers organisational quality processes rather than one robot product
  • The certification is distinct from later equipment-specific safety approvals
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Regulatory
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoboSense

RoboSense and WeRide expanded strategic cooperation for large-scale autonomous-driving deployment

Perception

· partnership · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • With a complete portfolio of LiDAR sensors, AI perception and IC chipsets, RoboSense transforms conventional 3D LiDAR sensors with comprehensive data analysis and interpretation systems.
  • WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable and accessible.
  • Currently, RoboSense has connected with a number of upstream and downstream partners in the industry to integrate advantageous resources and establish a complete supply chain.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Autowise.ai used Hesai lidar across autonomous street-sweeping operations

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Compared to typical 16 – channel mid – range lidar sensors, XT32 has a higher laser count of 32 channels, doubling the resolution.
  • Hesai’s XT series lidar provide reliable detection for Autowise.AI’s sweepers.
  • Hesai’s XT series lidar have won high praise from Autowise.AI for its exceptional all – around performance.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRemotion

Remotion deploys new Icarus pipe-wrapping robot offshore

Maritime

· deployment · Remotion · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The completed Icarus system followed a development sprint from an initial February concept to June 2022 delivery.
  • The robot applied two tape products at different overlap specifications while maintaining tension and collecting backing film.
  • After a DNV-hosted HazID and FMECA, the system went offshore and operated as planned, bringing Remotion's available Icarus fleet to three.
Date
Company Remotion
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKINE Robotics

KINE deploys 3D vision-guided bread-picking system

Industrial

· deployment · KINE Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The system picks irregular packaged breads from a moving conveyor without operator intervention.
  • A Basler Blaze 101 camera provides depth data for real-time robotic grip-point calculation.
  • The bakery achieved lower errors, higher throughput and reported 75% lower vision-system costs.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingAibuild

Aibuild closes $3.2M investment round

Manufacturing

· funding · Aibuild · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • ACT Venture Partners led the $3.2 million round with participation from existing investor SuperSeed.
  • Aibuild said the capital would extend machine-learning quality assurance and integrate its software with more industrial 3D printers.
  • The company had onboarded more than 20 hardware partners and was supplying manufacturers across automotive, aerospace, energy and construction.
Date
Company Aibuild
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
AwardGreenSight

GreenSight wins USDA vineyard drone grant

Aerial

· award · GreenSight · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • GreenSight won a USDA conservation innovation grant for drone-based vineyard intelligence in Rhode Island.
  • The company partnered with Newport Vineyards and Greenvale Vineyards on the grant-backed vineyard program.
  • The work applied drone remote sensing and AI to water, pest and chemical-use decisions in vineyards.
Date
Company GreenSight
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFIXAR

FIXAR announces autonomous long-range eVTOL FIXAR 025

Aerial

· product launch · FIXAR · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • FIXAR introduced FIXAR 025 as an autonomous full-electric drone for large-scale commercial and industrial missions.
  • Current product materials position FIXAR 025 as a fully electric fixed-wing VTOL UAV with up to 210 minutes of flight time, 300 km flight distance and up to 10 kg payload.
  • The launch adds a long-endurance professional UAV product milestone for FIXAR.
Date
Company FIXAR
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
AwardSquareMind

SquareMind secures EIC Accelerator backing for SWAN skin-cancer detection project

Healthcare

· award · SquareMind · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • SquareMind's SWAN project received backing through the European Innovation Council Accelerator blended-finance programme.
  • The project focused on scaling full-body imaging and dermatology automation for earlier skin-cancer detection.
  • CORDIS lists the grant agreement signature on 9 June 2022 and the project period from July 2022 through December 2024.
Date
Company SquareMind
Event type Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJIDU

JIDU presents ROBO-01 concept production robocar with dual AT128 lidar

Automotive

· product launch · JIDU · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The two roofline sensors provide a combined 180-degree horizontal field of view.
  • Each AT128 uses 128 laser channels and supports more than 1.53 million points per second in single-return mode.
  • JIDU designed the camera and lidar systems to operate independently or together for redundancy.
Date
Company JIDU
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEUCHNER

EUCHNER CTS combines compact guard locking with 3,900N force

Electronics

· product launch · EUCHNER · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The CTS measures 135 by 31 by 31 millimetres and provides up to 3,900 newtons of locking force for space-constrained machinery.
  • Three mounting orientations and a universal floating-bearing actuator support hinged doors, sliding doors and small door radii.
  • Selecting and teaching the actuator configures process or personnel protection and the required coding level, while an IO-Link gateway adds diagnostics.
Date
Company EUCHNER
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGXO

GXO deploys air and ground security robotics with Asylon

Logistics

· deployment · GXO · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • GXO deployed Asylon's DroneDog and DroneSentry system at a major distribution centre in Clayton, Indiana, with expansion planned across other sites.
  • More than 12,000 alarm-response and patrol missions had been completed with Asylon's DroneCore platform.
Date
Company GXO
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSiLC Technologies

Cloud Light selected for Eyeonic volume manufacturing

Perception

· partnership · SiLC Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • SiLC selected Cloud Light to provide precision optical assembly,testing and reliability engineering for Eyeonic sensors.
  • The arrangement combined SiLC silicon photonics with Cloud Light’s optical-module manufacturing capability.
  • At announcement,early sample shipments and a 2022 production ramp were planned; the source did not report completed volume output.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEUCHNER

EUCHNER CKS2 debuts as configurable RFID safety-key system

Electronics

· product launch · EUCHNER · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • FlexFunction assigns the application when an RFID key is taught in, allowing one hardware platform to support several machine-safety roles.
  • The integrated evaluation electronics and highly coded transponder keys support safe machine starting, stopping and access restriction.
  • CKS2 can operate as a standalone key adapter or as a submodule in the MGB2 Modular door-locking system, with IO-Link and fieldbus diagnostics available.
Date
Company EUCHNER
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilvus Robotics

Milvus Robotics joins the Ericsson Enterprise Partner Program

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Milvus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Milvus Robotics joined the Ericsson Enterprise Partner Program in the Industry 4.0 device and hardware track.
  • The partnership centered on using Ericsson Private 5G connectivity for Milvus AMR communication with Fleet Manager and other robots in the fleet.
  • Milvus positioned the program around more reliable, low-latency communications for mission-critical AMR operations in industrial settings.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingREADY Robotics

NVIDIA makes strategic investment in READY Robotics

Development Platform

· funding · READY Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The investment expanded READY's ForgeOS integration with NVIDIA Omniverse Isaac Sim.
  • Micron Technology remained an investor and SIP Global Partners joined the financing.
  • READY allocated the capital to ForgeOS 5 development and growth of its partner and developer ecosystem.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationTM Robotics

THE800 battery cell and THE1000 pallet build launch at Automate 2022

Industrial

· demonstration · TM Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The THE800 demonstrated electric-vehicle battery assembly at Automate in Detroit.
  • The THE1000 operated in a palletizing cell to show its 20 kg payload and one-metre reach.
  • Both SCARAs targeted 0.4-second cycle times with a 2 kg load and joint speeds up to 9,500 mm per second.
Date
Company TM Robotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchInOrbit.AI

InOrbit launches Connect certification for cloud robot integration

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · InOrbit.AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Certified robots could be added to an InOrbit account through a simplified cloud connection.
  • The program gave end users a common operational view across different robot vendors.
  • Karcher and Apelie Robotics were among the companies cited as early participants.
Date
Company InOrbit.AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationKawasaki Robotics

Kawasaki Robotics demos RapidPlan welding cell at Automate 2022

Industrial

· demonstration · Kawasaki Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The booth demo combined Kawasaki KRNX control with Realtime Robotics motion planning and collision avoidance.
  • Two Kawasaki BX100N robots simulated car-door spot welding with ARO 3G modular guns.
  • Attendees could see target order, allocation and robot sequence changes without manual path reprogramming.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMoog Animatics

PAL Robotics selects Moog Animatics SmartMotor for intralogistics robots

Actuation

· partnership · Moog Animatics · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • PAL Robotics selected SmartMotor technology as the foundation for its AMR drive system.
  • The robots target intralogistics tasks.
  • SmartMotor integrates motor, encoder, amplifier and controller functions.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentFM Vision

FM Vision deploys AMR warehouse automation at Diva International

Industrial

· deployment · FM Vision · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The deployment supports movement of more than 8,000 packs per day across over 60 box formats.
  • The system links production, transport and palletising while preserving hygiene separation.
  • It improved traceability and allowed staff to move away from repetitive transport work.
Date
Company FM Vision
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentOceanScan

OceanScan expands Danish Navy LAUV fleet

Maritime

· deployment · OceanScan · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Hydro International reported the second delivery on June 3, 2022 after the April handover in Frederikshavn.
  • The additional vehicles retained the side-scan sonar, inertial navigation, Doppler velocity logging and communications configuration used by the initial fleet.
  • Previously delivered LAUVs were already in regular Danish Navy mine-countermeasure operations and had located multiple contacts of interest.
Date
Company OceanScan
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchESSERT Robotics

ESSERT Robotics introduces modular MicroFactory platform

Industrial

· product launch · ESSERT Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The platform connects modules through plug-and-produce interfaces for high-mix, low-volume production.
  • Manual workstations and existing equipment can be incorporated alongside robotic modules.
  • Real-time monitoring and modular feeding reduce commissioning and changeover effort.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Executive HireToggle

Joseph Bondaryk joins Toggle Robotics as chief technology officer

Construction

· executive hire · Toggle · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The appointment took effect on June 1, 2022.
  • Bondaryk joined after engineering leadership work spanning robotics, additive manufacturing and aerospace.
  • The event records a dated leadership change and does not imply a product release.
Date
Company Toggle
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoboSense

FAW Hongqi selects RoboSense solid-state lidar for FEEA3.0 vehicle programmes

Perception

· partnership · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Hongqi's FEEA3.0 autonomous-driving solution was designed to use multiple RoboSense lidar units in its environment-sensing module.
  • The announcement described RoboSense as a Tier 1 supplier nominated for the covered Hongqi programmes.
  • Hongqi and RoboSense planned mass production from 2023, but this event records the selection rather than asserting that production was completed.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionGreensea IQ

Greensea acquires C-2 Innovations product line

Maritime

· acquisition · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The company will launch a commercial variant of the platform in summer 2022 focused on hydrographic survey, wind farm survey and maintenance, as well as coastal dredging support.
  • The company was merged into Greensea IQ on 1st September 2023.
  • The robots have been rebranded and are launched to the market as the Bayonet 150, Bayonet 250, and Bayonet 350 vehicles.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Acquisition
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneChuhang Tech

Chuhang breaks ground on Shanghai digital radar factory

Perception

· production milestone · Chuhang Tech · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Chuhang held the Shanghai factory groundbreaking in June 2022.
  • The plant was designed around digital production for automotive millimetre-wave radar.
  • The investment expanded manufacturing beyond Anqing as the company moved toward larger vehicle-program volumes.
Date
Company Chuhang Tech
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAPC Propellers

APC launches patented quick-release multi-rotor hubs

Propulsion Components

· product launch · APC Propellers · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The hub attached to a motor bell with two M3 screws spaced 12 millimetres apart and used a 4-millimetre centre hole for alignment or shaft attachment.
  • Operators could remove or fold the blades without tools to reduce the space needed for packaging and transport.
  • A non-quick-release hub variant supported systems that use active rotor braking.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingFlow Robotics

Flow Robotics raises over €10 million Series A

Lab Automation

· funding · Flow Robotics · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • Series A: more than EUR 10,000,000.
  • Vaekstfonden, C.C.N. and SAAN led or provided the financing.
  • Flow Robotics raised more than €10 million in Series A financing to expand internationally and accelerate development of its flowbot ONE pipetting robot.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
FundingFarmWise

FarmWise raises $45M Series B for robotic weeding

Agriculture

· funding · FarmWise · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • FarmWise raised $45 million in Series B funding to expand AI-powered robotic farm equipment.
  • Fall Line Capital and Middleland Capital led the round.
  • GV, Taylor Farms, Calibrate Ventures, Playground Global, SVG Ventures and Wilbur-Ellis participated.
Date
Company FarmWise
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBlue Robotics

Blue Robotics launches Navigator flight controller and BlueOS

Subsystems

· product launch · Blue Robotics · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • Navigator turned a Raspberry Pi 4 into a robotics flight controller with onboard sensors, PWM outputs and serial expansion.
  • BlueOS added browser-based vehicle management software for BlueROV2 and other ArduPilot-based systems.
  • The product gives Blue Robotics a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionHarmonic Drive Systems

Harmonic Drive Systems makes SAMICK ADM a 51%-owned reducer subsidiary

Motion Components

· acquisition · Harmonic Drive Systems · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Harmonic Drive Systems made SAMICK ADM a 51%-owned subsidiary through Harmonic AD.
  • SAMICK ADM manufactures precision planetary speed reducers in Daegu, South Korea.
  • The move expanded Harmonic Drive Systems' East Asian reducer supply base for precision motion applications.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneGeek+

Geek+ warehouse-robot systems reach sixteen European countries

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Hungary became the sixteenth European country with a completed Geek+ installation
  • The geographic milestone was reached less than three years after Geek+ entered Europe
  • The Düsseldorf-based European team had grown from three people to more than 120
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKNAPP

KNAPP introduces Open Shuttle Fork and Store systems

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · KNAPP · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Open Shuttle Fork added autonomous pallet transport to KNAPP's AMR portfolio.
  • Open Shuttle Store combined scalable storage with autonomous mobile robots controlled by KiSoft FCS.
  • KNAPP presented the systems alongside AutoPocket and AI-enabled Pick-it-Easy Robot workflows at LogiMAT.
Date
Company KNAPP
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAPC Propellers

APC launches folding multi-rotor propeller line

Propulsion Components

· product launch · APC Propellers · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The new line introduced button-style folding blades for multi-rotor propulsion systems.
  • The blades were designed to work with the company's patented quick-release hub and fold for compact storage or transport.
  • Additional sizes were scheduled to follow the initial range as production expanded.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos