Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 117

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Product LaunchHathaway Robotics

Hathaway Robotics offers modular intralogistics platforms

Development Platform

· product launch · Hathaway Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The platforms used carbon-fibre-infused structures with approximately 90% of parts produced through 3D printing.
  • Customers could configure the mobile base for unmanned ground vehicle or autonomous guided vehicle operation.
  • The modular approach supported custom material-handling systems without requiring customers to develop a robot base in house.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJettyRobot

JettyRobot introduces EMAT tool for in-pipe wall measurement

Inspection

· product launch · JettyRobot · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Electromagnetic acoustic transducer sensors measure pipe-wall thickness from inside the line while operators monitor readings online and retain the data for later review.
  • The dry measurement method avoids couplant and reduces the need to remove external covers or insulation from buried and otherwise inaccessible pipes.
  • A JettyRobot can first clean the pipe, exchange tools and then perform automated thickness measurement over long internal distances.
Date
Company JettyRobot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingZettaScale

ZettaScale secures strategic investment and automotive partnership from TTTech Auto

Communications

· funding · ZettaScale · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The investment supported ZettaScale’s expansion from robotics and mission-critical middleware into automotive software.
  • The companies planned MotionWise Cyclone DDS around TTTech Auto software and ZettaScale open-source Cyclone DDS.
Date
Company ZettaScale
Event type Funding
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
FundingNexxiot

Nexxiot secures CHF 76M strategic investment and Knorr-Bremse customer deal

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Nexxiot · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Knorr-Bremse became a Nexxiot customer and strategic investor as part of a combined CHF 76 million investment.
  • Knorr-Bremse planned to integrate Nexxiot IoT hardware and software into future rail products and systems.
  • The agreement covered rail brakes, doors, HVAC, sanitary and other systems using Nexxiot?s digital ecosystem for real-time data and lifecycle insights.
Date
Company Nexxiot
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Executive HireBlighter Surveillance Systems

Blighter appoints James Long as chief executive officer

Perception

· executive hire · Blighter Surveillance Systems · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Long brought board experience across aerospace, defence, air traffic, security and automotive businesses.
  • He succeeded to the CEO role after serving as Blighter's COO.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationDobot

Dobot Robotics showcases CR5 safety features at China International Industrial Automation Exhibition

Industrial

· demonstration · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dobot demonstrated CR5 cobot safety, usability, and durability at China International Industrial Automation Exhibition.
  • The exhibition showcased Dobot's advanced design concept and accessible robotic arm technology.
  • Industrial automation company with core strength in collaborative robotic arms (cobots) and expanding into humanoid platforms.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEkobot

Ekobot field robot starts autonomous weeding on farms

Agriculture

· product launch · Ekobot · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Ekobot autonomous weeding robots were put to work on farms in Sweden and the Netherlands.
  • The robots used optical guidance, RTK GPS and mechanical strike tools for weed control.
  • The field work targeted vegetable crops including onions.
Date
Company Ekobot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
CapabilityExtend Robotics

Extend Robotics joins UR+ ecosystem for VR cobot teleoperation

Development Platform

· capability · Extend Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The AMAS system allowed users to remotely control robotic arms through virtual reality.
  • The capability supported remote manipulation workflows using collaborative robot arms.
  • The milestone strengthens Extend Robotics's position in robot manipulation, haptics or tactile-sensing workflows.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryJoby Aviation

Joby receives FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate

Avionics

· regulatory · Joby Aviation · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The certificate lets Joby operate as an air carrier while it continues aircraft type certification.
  • Part 135 is one of the core FAA approvals needed before Joby can launch passenger service with its eVTOL aircraft.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMujin, Inc.

Shape Process Automation and Mujin partner on North American warehouses

Industrial

· partnership · Mujin, Inc. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • At Automate 2022 Show and Conference June 6-9 in Detroit, SPA and Mujin will showcase a Mujin-powered mixed-case depalletizing and palletizing solution.
  • The SPA/Mujin collaboration is designed to more quickly bring difficult-to-automate tasks such as mixed-case depalletizing and palletizing to a greater number of warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout North America.
Date
Company Mujin, Inc.
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGreyOrange

GreyOrange and Blue Yonder integrate warehouse-fulfillment platforms

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · GreyOrange · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Blue Yonder warehouse and order management systems pass orders into the GreyOrange fulfillment platform.
  • GreyMatter coordinates robotic and human work inside micro-fulfillment and back-of-store operations.
  • The companies positioned the integration for order prioritization, store replenishment and distributed fulfillment.
Date
Company GreyOrange
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingGenrobotic Innovations

Zoho invests INR 200 million in Genrobotics

Service

· funding · Genrobotic Innovations · Service

Evidence notes
  • Genrobotics developed the Bandicoot manhole-cleaning robot.
  • The company was backed previously by Unicorn India Ventures, SEA Fund and angel investors.
  • The strategic capital supported product and deployment growth.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFormHand

FIPA adds FormHand universal gripper through strategic partnership

End Effectors

· partnership · FormHand · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • FIPA combined its FIPALIFTpro tube lifter with a FormHand gripping pad for irregular and flexible goods.
  • The integrated system safely handled loads up to 25 kilograms, including shrink-wrapped PET bottles where conventional suction cups failed.
  • The partnership brought FormHand's shape-adaptive gripping technology into FIPA's commercial handling portfolio.
Date
Company FormHand
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryDronamics

Dronamics obtains EU Light UAS Operator Certificate

Aerial

· regulatory · Dronamics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The certificate is recognized across EU member states.
  • The approval supported Dronamics' planned Black Swan commercial operations.
  • The approval supports Dronamics obtains EU Light UAS Operator Certificate's path toward fielded use in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Company Dronamics
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingNatrion

Natrion raises $2M seed round led by TechNexus

Power Systems

· funding · Natrion · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Natrion secured $2M in oversubscribed seed funding led by TechNexus Venture Collaborative.
  • The round included participation from Tamarack Global, Mark Cuban, Illinois Ventures and other private investors.
  • The company said the funding would support progress toward prototype production capabilities for its solid-state battery technology.
Date
Company Natrion
Event type Funding
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSquishy Robotics

Squishy Robotics and FLYMOTION sign reseller partnership

Inspection

· partnership · Squishy Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • FLYMOTION became a preferred partner authorized to distribute the Squishy Robotics sensor-platform line.
  • The agreement expanded access to tensegrity robots that can carry chemical sensors and cameras into hazardous environments.
  • The partners targeted first responders and other front-line operators needing rapid remote situational awareness.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingGreyparrot

Greyparrot raises $11M Series A

Inspection

· funding · Greyparrot · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Una Terra led the Series A and Luca Zerbini joined Greyparrot’s board.
  • Closed Loop Partners, Speedinvest, Unreasonable Collective, 360 Capital, Archipelago Eco Investors, Accelerating Growth Fund and TI Capital also participated.
  • Greyparrot said the capital would digitise waste management and expand its AI computer-vision analytics for recycling facilities.
Date
Company Greyparrot
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSubCtech

SubCtech and Ocean Power Technologies explore joint ocean deployments

Sensors

· partnership · SubCtech · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • OPT provides sustainable power generation and data capabilities with low- and low- to no-carbon solutions allow for smarter and faster actionable insights for ocean operations.
  • Collaboration on mutually beneficial solutions in North America and the European Union.
Date
Company SubCtech
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationHyundai WIA

HYUNDAI WIA unveils collaborative robots, AMRs and MPR at SIMTOS 2022

Industrial

· demonstration · Hyundai WIA · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Hyundai WIA presented collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots and its mobile picking robot at SIMTOS 2022.
  • The collaborative robots offered 10 kg and 15 kg payload configurations, while the logistics robots covered 300 kg and 1,000 kg payload classes.
  • The mobile picking robot combined two collaborative arms with a mobile base for autonomous part transfer, recognition and assembly.
Date
Company Hyundai WIA
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEffecto Group

Effecto launches seventeen electric grippers

End Effectors

· product launch · Effecto Group · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Effecto and Applied Robotics announced immediate availability of seventeen electric grippers in May 2022.
  • The range replaced compressed-air actuation with programmable electric motion for greater control and lower energy use.
  • The launch expanded Effecto gripping options for applications requiring precision, repeatability and flexible setup.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAerobotix

Aerobotix reaches 40 robotic installations for U.S. missile manufacturing

Industrial

· deployment · Aerobotix · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Aerobotix said defence contractors were using 40 installed systems to support interceptor, cruise, air-to-air and hypersonic missile production.
  • Recent demand included automated testing, scanning and quality operations that create repeatable inspection records and digital-twin data.
  • The milestone showed repeated production deployment beyond a single demonstration or customer programme.
Date
Company Aerobotix
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFlyability

Flyability launches Elios 3 indoor LiDAR inspection drone

Inspection

· product launch · Flyability · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Flyability launched Elios 3 as an indoor LiDAR drone for inaccessible and GPS-denied environments.
  • The drone includes an Ouster OS0-32 LiDAR sensor for survey-grade 3D models.
  • The launch anchors Elios 3 as an indoor inspection drone rather than a generic inspection platform.
Date
Company Flyability
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMammotion

Mammotion: LUBA wire-free robot mower (Kickstarter, May 2022)

Consumer

· product launch · Mammotion · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Mammotion launched LUBA through a Kickstarter campaign.
  • LUBA was positioned as a perimeter wire-free robotic lawn mower using RTK positioning.
  • The campaign marked Mammotion's first major public product push in robotic lawn care.
Date
Company Mammotion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderWingcopter

Wingcopter and Continental Drones agree plan for 12,000 Wingcopter drones across Sub-Saharan Africa

Delivery

· commercial order · Wingcopter · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Wingcopter and Continental Drones signed an agreement to establish large-scale drone delivery networks across 49 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The plan targeted deployment of 12,000 Wingcopter 198 systems over five years.
Date
Company Wingcopter
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchQCraft

QCraft launches DBQ V4, Longzhou SPACE, and QCraft Matrix

Automotive

· product launch · QCraft · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • QCraft introduced DBQ V4, its fourth-generation mass-produced autonomous driving solution
  • The company also launched Longzhou SPACE and the QCraft Matrix autonomous driving R&D toolchain
  • QCraft said QCraft Matrix had already started serving external clients
Date
Company QCraft
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAlly Robotics

Ally Robotics and Miso establish restaurant-arm R&D partnership

Industrial

· partnership · Ally Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The pilot framework covered tests at Miso headquarters and approved Miso customer sites.
  • Miso signed a non-binding statement of intent to purchase up to 3,000 Ally arms after commercial availability and agreement on final terms.
  • The contemplated purchases carried a potential value of $30 million but did not constitute a completed commercial order.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSiLC Technologies

AutoX selects Eyeonic for Level 4 robotaxi fleet

Perception

· partnership · SiLC Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • AutoX selected Eyeonic to add coherent 4D vision to its autonomous-driving sensor stack.
  • The announced deployment covered a planned fleet of more than 1,000 Level 4 RoboTaxis.
  • SiLC said the selection validated Eyeonic for automotive-scale autonomous perception.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOpto Engineering

Opto Engineering introduces PCCD2M 360° inspection lens

Vision

· product launch · Opto Engineering · Vision

Evidence notes
  • PCCD2M is optimized for one-inch sensors and inspects objects from 7 to 35 millimetres in diameter.
  • Its catadioptric design captures high-resolution top and lateral views in one shot without rotating the part or adding cameras.
  • Target applications include inline inspection of pharmaceutical containers, caps, preforms, bottlenecks and threaded components.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
RegulatorySkyDrive

SkyDrive and MLIT agree on SD-05 certification basis

Aerial

· regulatory · SkyDrive · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • SkyDrive and Japan’s MLIT agreed on the certification basis for the SD-05 flying car.
  • MLIT had accepted SkyDrive’s type-certification application in October 2021.
  • The agreement advanced the Japanese certification path for SkyDrive’s two-seat aircraft.
Date
Company SkyDrive
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationStereolabs

ZED 2i skeleton-tracking paper evaluates automatic body-orientation detection indoors

Vision

· research publication · Stereolabs · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The paper evaluates automatic body-orientation detection from skeleton-tracking data for indoor social-space analysis.
  • The sensor comparison includes Kinect v2, Azure Kinect, and ZED 2i.
Date
Company Stereolabs
Event type Research Publication
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAdvanced Micro Devices

AMD launches Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit for industrial robotics development

AI Compute

· product launch · Advanced Micro Devices · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • AMD announced the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit as an adaptive SOM development platform for robotics and industrial automation.
  • The kit includes native ROS 2 support, robotics interfaces and the Kria Robotics Stack for hardware-accelerated development.
  • The launch is AMD's clearest direct product marker for robotics developers inside its broader compute portfolio.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardSkydio

UK Ministry of Defence awards Skydio and MCL GBP 3 million Spiral 4 drone contract

Aerial

· contract award · Skydio · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Skydio and MCL were awarded a GBP 3 million contract under the UK Ministry of Defence Spiral 4 program.
  • The contract covers Skydio X2D drones with AI and 3D Scan capabilities.
  • The systems support reconnaissance, security patrol, and incident response missions.
Date
Company Skydio
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGreensea IQ

Armach launches first production EverClean hull-service robot

Maritime

· product launch · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The vehicle followed an extended technology-development and prototype phase.
  • The robot supports proactive inspection and cleaning of ship hulls.
  • EverClean is offered through a subscription service using autonomy, intelligence and data fusion.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAntmicro

Antmicro releases Renode 1.13 with expanded ML and pre-silicon support

Development Platform

· product launch · Antmicro · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The release added RISC-V Vector Extensions 1.0, custom function-unit support and the Xtensa instruction-set architecture.
  • Performance work reduced startup time and accelerated machine-code translation and execution for simulation workflows.
  • Antmicro also introduced a Renode Zephyr dashboard covering almost 140 supported boards for automated testing.
Date
Company Antmicro
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBeBop Sensors

BeBop Sensors introduces RoboSkin tactile covering for robots

Robotics

· product launch · BeBop Sensors

Evidence notes
  • RoboSkin is less than 1 mm thick and can be shaped to robotic fingers, limbs, feet, heads, and torsos.
  • BeBop positioned the product as a tactile-awareness layer for humanoid robots and prosthetics.
  • The launch extended BeBop's smart-fabric sensor technology into robot skin applications.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneExotec

Exotec reaches 3,000-robot manufacturing milestone

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · Exotec · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The milestone robot was produced at Exotec’s headquarters in France.
  • Exotec said its French production supplied robot systems exported internationally.
  • The company linked the milestone to plans to accelerate recruitment in France and abroad.
Date
Company Exotec
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentOrca AI

Orca AI powers autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters

Maritime

· deployment · Orca AI · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Orca AI powered what it described as the world’s first autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters.
  • The voyage was conducted in partnership with NYK and the Nippon Foundation.
  • The operation demonstrated AI navigation and situational awareness in a commercial maritime route context.
Date
Company Orca AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeek+

Geek+ and Breathe Technologies implemented warehouse robotics for RangePlus

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Breathe Technologies had worked with RangePlus on warehouse automation since 2017
  • The automated operation stocked 50 percent more SKUs in the same space
  • The project also reduced picking errors and material waste
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAdlatus Robotics

ADLATUS introduces SR1300 autonomous vacuum sweeper

Service

· product launch · Adlatus Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The SR1300 was designed for large halls and warehouses where coarse debris requires sweeping rather than wet scrubbing.
  • The system paired the robot with a service station and a newly developed Trusted Robotics autonomy platform.
  • ADLATUS positioned the platform around stable navigation, customer-data security and unattended repeated operation.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAvular

Avular and i-team form autonomous-cleaning joint venture

Industrial

· partnership · Avular · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The companies announced the i-botics joint venture at InterClean 2022 in Amsterdam.
  • The venture combined i-team cleaning expertise with Avular sensors, controls and autonomous-operation technology.
  • Its first milestone was the cobotic-65 autonomous scrubber-dryer, already deployed in several countries.
Date
Company Avular
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipInOrbit.AI

InOrbit integrates RobOps platform with Karcher KIRA B 50

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · InOrbit.AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The integration provides real-time robot-health monitoring and mission-performance analysis.
  • Karcher uses InOrbit tools for advanced incident management and remote interventions.
  • The companies paired the integration with newly introduced Advanced Incidents capabilities.
Date
Company InOrbit.AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchQualcomm

Qualcomm launches Robotics RB6 Platform and RB5 AMR Reference Design

AI Compute

· product launch · Qualcomm · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • Qualcomm launched the Robotics RB6 Platform for premium 5G and edge-AI robotics systems.
  • The same release introduced the RB5 AMR Reference Design for autonomous mobile robot development.
  • Together, the products expanded Qualcomm's robotics stack from chips into reference designs for logistics and industrial AMR builders.
Date
Company Qualcomm
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRISE Robotics

Danfoss Power Solutions and RISE Robotics sign collaboration agreement to validate electromechanical actuator technology

Actuation

· partnership · RISE Robotics · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Danfoss and RISE formalized a collaboration to validate RISE's electromechanical actuator technology
  • Partnership framed around accelerating electrification of heavy machinery (hydraulics replacement pathway)
  • Validates RISE's actuation approach with a major hydraulics/power solutions incumbent
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
FundingVention

Vention closes $95M Series C financing

Development Platform

· funding · Vention · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Georgian led the US$95 million Series C, with Fidelity Investment Canada joining as a new investor.
  • White Star Capital, Bain Capital Ventures and Bolt Ventures also participated as existing investors.
  • Vention said the capital would expand go-to-market activity and global distribution and accelerate its hardware and software platform.
Date
Company Vention
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingDusty Robotics

Dusty Robotics raises $45M Series B to scale FieldPrinter

Construction

· funding · Dusty Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Dusty Robotics raised a $45 million Series B led by Scale Venture Partners for its construction-layout robotics business.
  • The company planned to expand deployment of FieldPrinter systems, which print digital building plans directly onto job-site floors.
  • The round followed Dusty’s earlier $16.5 million financing and was intended to support hiring, product development and commercial scale-up.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOcean Infinity

Armada launches to sea

Maritime

· product launch · Ocean Infinity · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Designed for today’s tasks but with tomorrow’s in mind, these exceptionally fuel – efficient, onshore – controlled vessels will initially only utilise a skeleton crew onboard.
  • In due course they will be capable of working with no personnel offshore whilst also consuming solely renewable fuel such as ammonia.
  • This ship is the first of 23, innovative low – emission vessels, set to transform operations at sea.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHarris Aerial

Harris Aerial maps historic Groveland cemetery

Aerial

· deployment · Harris Aerial · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Harris Aerial documented the Groveland, Florida survey on May 9, 2022.
  • A Harris drone carried RIEGL sensing equipment over dense vegetation to help identify graves and reconstruct the cemetery layout.
  • The mission demonstrated a public-interest mapping use where aerial data reduced the difficulty of ground-based inspection in heavy cover.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipCogniteam

Cogniteam co-leads human-robot interaction consortium

Development Platform

· partnership · Cogniteam · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The consortium focused on human-robot interaction across robotics research and commercialization.
  • The award expanded the Cogniteam role beyond Nimbus tooling into formal robotics R&D coordination.
  • The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel.
Date
Company Cogniteam
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingCogniteam

Cogniteam raises $5.6M Series A for Nimbus

Development Platform

· funding · Cogniteam · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Seabarn Management, Andrew Owens and Panthera investor-group members participated.
  • The round backed the Cogniteam low-code platform for managing autonomous robot development.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Cogniteam moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Cogniteam
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingRGo Robotics

RGo Robotics exits stealth with $20M for mobile robot perception

Perception

· funding · RGo Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • MoreTech Ventures led the financing.
  • RGo said the cumulative funding supported expansion of its research, development and commercial teams.
  • The release separately reported more than $10 million in customer deals; that commercial figure is not funding.
Date
Company RGo Robotics
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Empowered by Hesai Lidar, Boonray Technology's Autonomous Mining Trucks Are Ushering In a New Approach to Mining

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes lidar.
  • The work is scoped to autonomous mining trucks.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAdvanced Navigation

Shaping The Future Of Photonic Sensing: Advanced Navigation Acquires Vai Photonics

Sensors

· acquisition · Advanced Navigation · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Aircraft with an electric vertical takeoff and landing system such as flying taxis will greatly benefit from this technology.
  • Photonic technology will be critical to the overall success, safety and reliability of these new systems.
  • Vai Photonics sensors will provide safe and reliable autonomous takeoff and landings under all conditions.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
FundingCOBOD

GE Renewable Energy invests in COBOD

Construction

· funding · COBOD · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The investment built on an existing relationship using COBOD construction-printing technology for wind-turbine tower components.
  • The parties linked the investment to expanding automated construction capabilities, local manufacturing and lower-material design approaches.
Date
Company COBOD
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
FundingApex.AI

Daimler Truck makes strategic investment in Apex.AI

Development Platform

· funding · Apex.AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Apex.AI said Daimler Truck joined existing strategic investors including Toyota Ventures, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Continental, ZF, AGCO and HELLA Ventures.
  • The release described Apex.OS as foundational infrastructure for smart machines across automotive, agriculture, mining, IoT and industrial automation.
  • The investment was announced without a disclosed round amount.
Date
Company Apex.AI
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchClearpath Robotics

Clearpath opens TurtleBot 4 Standard and Lite orders

Industrial

· product launch · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Both models combined an iRobot Create 3 base, Raspberry Pi 4 computer, 2D lidar, spatial-AI stereo camera and automatic charging dock.
  • The Standard model added a powered USB hub, power breakouts, top mounting plate and programmable display for hardware expansion.
  • Clearpath offered the robots through authorised distributors in North America, Europe and Asia, with launch prices starting at US$1,850 for Standard and US$1,195 for Lite.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingCognibotics

Cognibotics raises SEK 60M for industrial robot commercialization

Industrial

· funding · Cognibotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Newton ApS was the main new investor, alongside Fairpoint Capital and existing shareholders.
  • The capital supported product packaging, market adaptation and customer-specific automation solutions.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Cognibotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Cognibotics
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentApotea

Apotea adds robotic piece picking to AutoStore

Robotics

· deployment · Apotea

Evidence notes
  • The installation was built for Apotea's Uppsala logistics center.
  • The robotic piece-picking solution integrated directly with AutoStore workflows.
  • The deployment places Apotea adds robotic piece picking to AutoStore's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Apotea
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
FundingContactile

Contactile raises US$2.5M seed funding led by True Ventures

Sensors

· funding · Contactile · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Contactile raised US$2.5 million in seed funding led by True Ventures.
  • Flying Fox Ventures, Radar Ventures and UNSW Founders also participated.
  • The funding supported research, product development and pilots for tactile sensing used in robotic dexterity.
Date
Company Contactile
Event type Funding
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderMDA Space

MDA Space completes first commercial sale of Canadarm3 technology

Space

· commercial order · MDA Space · Space

Evidence notes
  • The interfaces provide permanent fixture points for future robotic-arm integration after Axiom Station separates from the International Space Station.
  • Canadarm2 will use the interfaces while helping assemble the initial station modules attached to the ISS.
  • The order marked MDA Space's first commercial sale of technology derived from the Canadarm3 programme.
Date
Company MDA Space
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
FundingSlamcore

Slamcore raises $16M Series A for spatial intelligence software

Spatial Intelligence

· funding · Slamcore · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • ROBO Global Ventures and Presidio Ventures led Slamcore's $16M Series A.
  • Strategic investors included Samsung Ventures, Toyota Ventures and Yamato Holdings.
  • Slamcore said the funding would scale low-cost spatial-intelligence software for robots, autonomous machines and consumer devices.
Date
Company Slamcore
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
FundingStord

Stord extends Series D with $100M+ financing

Logistics

· funding · Stord · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Franklin Templeton led the additional Series D financing.
  • Stord said the financing brought the total Series D round to more than $200 million.
  • The company said the round increased its valuation to roughly $1.3 billion.
Date
Company Stord
Event type Funding
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentQuantum Systems

Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance drones enter operation in Ukraine

Defense

· deployment · Quantum Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Quantum Systems said its Vector long-range reconnaissance drones were in operation with the Ukrainian Army.
  • The company described Vector as a quiet reconnaissance UAV with high-resolution video and encrypted data link for situational awareness.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingRelay Robotics

Relay Robotics completes $10 million Series A led by MK Capital

Delivery

· funding · Relay Robotics · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • MK Capital led Relay Robotics’ completed $10 million Series A financing.
  • The financing accompanied the launch of Relay Robotics as a new corporation formed from Savioke’s robotics business.
  • Relay entered the market with service robots already deployed across hotels, hospitals and commercial properties.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRelay Robotics

Relay Robotics forms through acquisition of Savioke R&D and Relay product line

Delivery

· acquisition · Relay Robotics · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Relay Robotics was formed through the acquisition of Savioke’s robotics R&D organization and Relay product line.
  • Savioke co-founder Steve Cousins joined Relay Robotics as chief technology officer to lead product strategy.
  • Michael O’Donnell was appointed chairman and chief executive officer of the new company.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPercipio

Percipio launches Robot Vision Suite for low-code robot vision

Perception

· product launch · Percipio · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RVS combines 2D and 3D vision algorithms with robot motion-planning and calibration tools.
  • Its graphical workflow supports low-code development, simulation and extensions for specialized automation applications.
  • Percipio offered free licensing to robot manufacturers, integrators, end users and research institutions.
Date
Company Percipio
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

WeRide selected Hesai hybrid solid-state lidar for L4 autonomous vehicles under expanded strategic cooperation

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Hesai lidar was also documented on WeRide’s Mini Robobus, Robovan and Robosweeper platforms.
  • Pandar lidar had entered road testing and operation on WeRide’s first hundred-unit robotaxi fleet in 2019.
  • By January 2022, WeRide reported more than 10 million autonomous kilometres across over 300 vehicles.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingBoreasa

Boreasa completes RMB100M-level Series B financing

Actuation

· funding · Boreasa · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The disclosed amount is qualitative RMB100 million-level wording rather than an exact round figure.
  • Zhejiang Venture Capital joined, while Zhencheng Investment, Ginkgo Valley Capital and Chizi Fund reinvested.
  • The stated use of proceeds covered high-performance blower development, application expansion and commercial growth.
Date
Company Boreasa
Event type Funding
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
FundingSynthesis AI

Synthesis AI raises $17M Series A for synthetic-data platform

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Synthesis AI · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Sorenson Ventures and Strawberry Creek Ventures joined the round.
  • Existing investors Bee Partners, PJC, iRobot, Boom Capital and Kubera also participated.
  • The company planned to expand its platform, team and international market reach.
Date
Company Synthesis AI
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAuterion

Acecore launches Zoe drone on Auterion platform

Mission Software

· partnership · Auterion · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The aircraft combines a 6.5 kg payload capacity with the Auterion operating stack for enterprise inspection and public-safety missions.
  • Acecore positioned the integration as a standardized avionics and software path for operators requiring NDAA-compliant components.
Date
Company Auterion
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
FundingUnitree

Unitree closes Series B led by Matrix Partners China and Dunhong Capital

Humanoid

· funding · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Matrix Partners China and Dunhong Capital Management led the round.
  • Hexagon, Shunwei Capital, Winreal Investment and Shenzhen Capital Group participated.
  • The financing supported quadruped-robot development and commercial expansion.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingLume Robotics

Lume Robotics receives BRL2.4 million investment

Automotive

· funding · Lume Robotics · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Seed4Science invested BRL1 million and logistics company VIX Logistica invested BRL1.4 million in the completed BRL2.4 million round.
  • Lume said the proceeds would fund product completion, company infrastructure and team development across its AI, computer-vision and autonomous-robotics work.
  • At the time, Lume cited customers including Petrobras and Vale plus autonomous projects for molten-iron transport at Ternium Brasil and port trailers.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingDivergent Technologies

Divergent completes $160M Series C

Manufacturing

· funding · Divergent Technologies · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • The capital supported operating expansion and growing automotive-OEM demand.
  • John L. Thornton joined the company board alongside the financing.
  • Eight initial OEM brands had vehicle-structure programs in development.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTeledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR releases the Hadron 640R camera module

Vision

· product launch · Teledyne FLIR · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Hadron 640R paired a 640 × 512 radiometric Boson thermal camera with a 64 MP visible camera.
  • Teledyne FLIR optimized the module for low size, weight and power demands on UAS, UGV and robotic platforms.
  • The company made the module globally purchasable through Teledyne FLIR and authorized dealers at release.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchWatts Innovations

Watts Innovations introduces REEL delivery winch

Aerial

· product launch · Watts Innovations · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • REEL is built for cargo delivery operations.
  • Watts developed the winch from the ground up for professional drone operators.
  • The product complements the company's industrial drone aircraft lineup.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMicroPilot

MicroPilot and Septentrio team on GNSS-based UAV autopilot capability

Avionics

· partnership · MicroPilot · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • MicroPilot and Septentrio partnered on GNSS-based UAV autopilot capability.
  • The partnership connects MicroPilot flight-control systems with Septentrio GNSS positioning technology.
  • The milestone expands MicroPilot autopilot capability around precise positioning for unmanned aircraft.
Date
Company MicroPilot
Event type Partnership
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
FundingAgility Robotics

Agility Robotics raises $150M Series B led by DCVC and Playground Global

Humanoid

· funding · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • DCVC and Playground Global co-led the Series B; Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund joined as a new investor.
  • Existing investors MFV Partners, ITIC, Robotics Hub, Safar Partners, Sony Innovation Fund and TDK Ventures also participated.
  • Agility said the proceeds would accelerate research and development, expand US operations and scale robot production.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHorizon Robotics

BYD selects Horizon Journey 5 for production vehicles

AI Compute

· partnership · Horizon Robotics · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • BYD was the first automaker to publicly announce a Journey 5 series-production design-in.
  • The programme targeted start of production in mid-2023 and expansion to additional vehicle models.
  • Journey 5 combines automotive computing with Horizon’s BPU accelerator for smart-driving applications.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGideon

Gideon launches TREY for autonomous trailer loading

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Gideon · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • TREY was designed to load and unload pallets autonomously while working in dynamic loading-bay environments alongside people.
  • Gideon said the workflow could save more than 80% of a worker’s time during trailer loading and unloading.
  • The system combined AI and 3D-vision autonomy, workflow-orchestration software and a purpose-built counterbalanced chassis.
Date
Company Gideon
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSora-iina

Sora-iina launches routine medical drone delivery in Japan's Goto Islands

Delivery

· deployment · Sora-iina · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Toyota Tsusho subsidiary Sora-iina began a regular Zipline-powered delivery service for pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies across the Goto Islands.
  • The service began regular operations after trial deliveries in late 2021.
  • Sora-iina operated the network locally using Zipline's autonomous delivery system.
Date
Company Sora-iina
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRas Labs

Ras Labs tests tactile gripper sensors at four customer trial sites

Sensors

· deployment · Ras Labs · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Ras Labs placed its tactile-sensing technology at four customer trial sites and incorporated feedback into product development.
  • Sensors embedded in electroactive polymer detect object shape, size and density to improve rigid-gripper handling of fragile items.
  • The company added support for pneumatic and electric grippers, targeting variable picking with fewer tool changes.
Date
Company Ras Labs
Event type Deployment
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationScalable Robotics

Scalable Robotics demonstrates code-free robotic welding in Newport News

Industrial

· demonstration · Scalable Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Scalable Robotics demonstrated its code-free point-and-click robotic welding system in Newport News, Virginia.
  • Welders used the interface to instruct a robot to execute multiple precision welds.
  • The software runs on commercial industrial-robot hardware and targets continuous processes including arc welding and painting.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAscend Robotics

Ascend Robotics and Black-I develop mobile heavy-lift robot arm

Industrial

· partnership · Ascend Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Ascend Robotics and Black-I Robotics joined forces to develop a mobile autonomous heavy-lift arm system for logistics and manufacturing.
  • The partners showed the mobile manipulator at MODEX 2022.
  • The system combined Black-I Robotics hardware with Ascend vision technology, 2D and 3D live data streams, sensors and cameras for workplace perception.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMoog Animatics

Moog Animatics launches Class 6 D-style SmartMotor range

Actuation

· product launch · Moog Animatics · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The Class 6 D-style SmartMotor expands Moog Animatics' programmable servo range.
  • The unit integrates motor, multiturn absolute encoder, amplifier and controller.
  • The launch targets compact industrial motion-control applications.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentToyota Tsusho

Toyota Tsusho and Zipline launch autonomous medical deliveries in Japan

Delivery

· deployment · Toyota Tsusho · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Toyota Tsusho and Zipline launched autonomous, on-demand deliveries of medical supplies in Japan on April 21, 2022.
  • Toyota Tsusho uses Zipline's instant logistics system to serve the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture.
  • The deployment gives Toyota Tsusho a direct operating role in regional medical drone logistics.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Company FormationMUSE

MUSE is established in Tokyo

Service

· company formation · MUSE · Service

Evidence notes
  • MUSE was established in Tokyo on 20 April 2022 to develop and sell robots for retail stores.
  • Yasutaka Kasagi founded the company after seven years commercializing ZMP's CarriRo logistics robots.
  • The company built its initial product strategy around in-store transport and sales-floor operations.
Date
Company MUSE
Event type Company Formation
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingNeptune Robotics

Neptune Robotics raises US$17.25 million Series A

Maritime

· funding · Neptune Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Series A funding was led by Sequoia China, with participation from Matrix Partners China and SOSV.
  • The proceeds were framed around port expansion, extension of the robotic product line, and hiring.
  • The round supported Neptune's scale-up in robotic hull cleaning across additional shipping hubs.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingRapyuta Robotics

Rapyuta Robotics raises funding to scale cloud robotics and warehouse automation platform

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Rapyuta Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Funding supports expansion of warehouse automation systems
  • Focus on cloud coordination of robot fleets
  • Targets logistics and fulfillment operations
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangehyCLEANER

hyCLEANER expands management and shifts toward series production

Service

· org change · hyCLEANER · Service

Evidence notes
  • Celina Pfeiffer, Josha Kneiber and Michael Pfeiffer joined the hyCLEANER team in April 2022.
  • The expanded team brought sales, marketing and series-production experience to the cleaning-robot business.
  • Founder Andreas Grochowiak remained managing director while the company committed to developing and expanding its Gronau site.
Date
Company hyCLEANER
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentNAVER LABS Corp.

NAVER opens 1784 robot-friendly headquarters testbed

Development Platform

· deployment · NAVER LABS Corp. · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The building provides a named operating environment for service robots and robot-cloud systems.
  • Robots operated inside the headquarters workflow, making 1784 a live testbed rather than a concept site.
  • The deployment places NAVER's technology into maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
AwardCRG Automation

CRG Automation receives an RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award

Industrial

· award · CRG Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Robotics Business Review honored CRG Automation with an RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award.
  • The recognition was tied to CRG's work in industrial automation and robotics system development.
  • The award marked an external robotics-specific validation of the company's engineering and deployment capabilities.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentTevel

Tevel begins fully automated robotic harvesting in Europe

Agriculture

· deployment · Tevel · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Tevel said its Flying Autonomous Robots system was set to begin fully automated harvesting in Italy from June 2022.
  • The deployment was focused on apricot harvesting and marked one of the clearer early European commercial operating milestones for the platform.
  • The deployment helps bridge the public timeline between the 2021 funding round and the later 2022–2023 grower deployments.
Date
Company Tevel
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHypersen

Hypersen launches HPS-DBL60 3D optical profilometer

Sensors

· product launch · Hypersen · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The HPS-DBL60 measures 2D dimensions and 3D contours across a 62 by 62 millimetre working area in under one second.
  • Hypersen specified repeat measurement accuracy below one micrometre and absolute measurement accuracy below 20 micrometres.
  • The integrated sensor targets inline inspection of electronics, semiconductors, PCBs and precision metal workpieces.
Date
Company Hypersen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos