Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 120

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Org ChangeCencorp Automation

Cencorp forms industrial-technology business in Zhuhai

Industrial

· org change · Cencorp Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Cencorp formed Cencorp Industrial Technology in 2022 with its headquarters in Zhuhai, China.
  • The Chinese business focuses on semiconductor and specialised automation systems.
  • Cencorp Automation in Salo retained responsibility for depaneling and odd-form equipment within the enlarged group structure.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Award3D-Components AS

3D-Components wins Change2Twin assessment funding

Manufacturing

· award · 3D-Components AS · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Change2Twin named 3D-Components among the winners selected after its September 2022 assessment-voucher call.
  • Each selected manufacturer received €10,000 to assess digital maturity and prepare recipes for adopting a digital twin.
  • The award supported the company transition from advanced manufacturing engineering toward connected, data-driven production workflows.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
CapabilityASS Maschinenbau

ASS expands fibre-reinforced 3D-printed gripper tooling

End Effectors

· capability · ASS Maschinenbau · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • ASS added a Continuous Fiber Reinforcement printer to its 3D-printing portfolio in 2022.
  • The process combines Onyx base material with optional continuous glass or carbon fibre to increase strength while reducing tooling weight.
  • ASS uses the capability for custom gripper jaws, base frames and complete robotic hands where geometry, mass or integrated airflow constrain conventional metal tooling.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
DeploymentCyBe Construction

CyBe and University of Johannesburg print South African house

Construction

· deployment · CyBe Construction · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The University of Johannesburg partnered with CyBe on the 45-square-metre UJ House.
  • A CyBe RC mobile printer completed the printing stage in eight hours.
  • The project established a reference deployment for additive construction in South Africa.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAmass

Amass launched LC internal connector series

Electronics

· product launch · Amass · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Amass brought its LC series of lithium-battery internal connectors for intelligent equipment to market in 2022.
  • The series fits battery and power-connection use cases around mobile equipment and robotics-adjacent hardware.
  • The launch adds product-line context for Amass beyond generic connector supply.
Date
Company Amass
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKAWADA Robotics Corporation

Kawada releases NEXTAGE Fillie service robot model

Industrial

· product launch · KAWADA Robotics Corporation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Kawada's company history lists the release of NEXTAGE Fillie.
  • The event marks an additional product milestone in the company's NEXTAGE robot line.
  • Japanese robotics builder with a long-running humanoid research lineage and a commercial dual-arm industrial robot line.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingXCath

XCath $24M Series B (Crescent Enterprises 2022 report)

Surgical

· funding · XCath · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • XCath raised additional funding, bringing total capital raised to $24M; Crescent Enterprises cited the round in its 2022 sustainability report.
  • The financing supported advancement of XCath's neuro-endovascular robotic platforms toward regulatory clearances and commercialization.
  • The round is understood to correspond to XCath's earlier Series B.
Date
Company XCath
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Meituan selected Hesai lidar for autonomous-delivery vehicles

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Meituan’s autonomous delivery plans to cover 2,800 cities, including mountainous areas with harsh climates.
  • Meituan had already started autonomous delivery project back in 2016 to explore the applications for autonomous logistics.
  • Using logistics network, delivery mode and intelligent delivery terminal to form the overall solution for Meituan autonomous delivery.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingVoyant Photonics

Voyant Photonics raises $15.4M Series A for chip-scale FMCW LiDAR

Perception

· funding · Voyant Photonics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • UP.Partners led the round, with earlier investors LDV Capital and Contour Ventures participating.
  • Voyant made developer kits available to selected customers as it moved toward commercial delivery.
  • The platform integrates optical and electrical functions on a semiconductor chip to support scalable manufacturing.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingYunji Technology (云迹科技)

Yunji Technology closes CNY580.00M Series D at CNY4.0800B post-money valuation

Service

· funding · Yunji Technology (云迹科技) · Service

Evidence notes
  • Primary subscriptions totaled CNY580.00 million; disclosed secondary transfers are excluded.
  • The issuer prospectus states the exact pre-money and post-money valuation.
  • Investors: Ruiju Investment, Alibaba Internet Technology, Henan Ketou, Shanghai Feidian, QM165, Taizhoudongnanwentou Fund, Hainan Feidian, Tianjin Haiyin, Beijing Qiming, AlphaX
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeek+

Geek+ partners with CJ Logistics to improve the no. 1 shopping platform in Korea with AMRs

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • CJ Logistics is the named logistics operator.
  • The project applies AMRs to e-commerce fulfillment.
  • Current program continuity is not assumed from the 2021 announcement.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingYouibot

Youibot prices Series B++ at CNY1.86B post-money valuation

Industrial

· funding · Youibot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Series B++ carried CNY160M of primary consideration at a CNY1.86B post-money valuation.
  • The pricing agreement date was 2021-12-22; final settlement occurred on 2022-07-13.
  • Named round investors: Beijing New Power, Sharp Dynasty, Shenzhen Greenpine, SIG China
Date
Company Youibot
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGeek+

Rhenus Hong Kong deploys its first Geek+ AMR warehouse in Asia

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The Hong Kong facility was the first AMR-operated Rhenus warehouse in Asia.
  • The project used Geek+ goods-to-person robotics in a proof-of-concept warehouse.
  • The companies described the system as successfully deployed rather than merely planned.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingUnbox Robotics

Unbox Robotics raises $7 million Series A led by 3one4 Capital

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Unbox Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • 3one4 Capital led the $7 million Series A.
  • Sixth Sense Ventures and Redstart Labs participated alongside existing and additional investors.
  • Unbox said the funds would support hiring, R&D, international customer demand and geographic expansion.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKolektor Digital

Kolektor scales KoCo robotic worker across nine factory workstations

Industrial

· deployment · Kolektor Digital · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Seven KoCo units were deployed across nine workstations at Kolektor KFH, Kolektor Ascom and Kolektor ATP.
  • The mobile collaborative systems were designed to move between tasks, including machine tending and other repetitive small-batch production work.
  • The deployment moved KoCo beyond an internal prototype and demonstrated reuse of one robotic worker across high-mix factory operations.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionBlueBotics

ZAPI Group acquires BlueBotics for AGV and AMR navigation

Warehouse Logistics

· acquisition · BlueBotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The transaction closed on December 21, 2021.
  • BlueBotics provides natural-navigation and fleet-management technology for AGVs and AMRs.
  • The acquisition added BlueBotics to ZAPI Group's vehicle electrification and automation portfolio.
Date
Company BlueBotics
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAlquist

Alquist 3D launches 3D printed home project with Habitat for Humanity in Virginia

Construction

· deployment · Alquist · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Alquist completed one of the first owner-occupied 3D-printed homes in the United States in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
  • The project demonstrated real-world viability of large-scale concrete printing for residential construction.
  • The deployment served as a reference project for scaling affordable housing using robotic construction methods.
Date
Company Alquist
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSkyfront

Skyfront Perimeter 8 sets multirotor endurance record

Aerial

· demonstration · Skyfront · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • A production-standard Perimeter 8 flew for 13 hours and 4 minutes in California.
  • The aircraft covered 205 miles while carrying an ISR payload, using Skyfront's gasoline-electric hybrid propulsion system.
  • Skyfront presented the flight as a multirotor endurance and distance record for a commercially available vertical-takeoff drone.
Date
Company Skyfront
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneMBO Postpress Solutions

MBO reports more than 90 CoBo-Stack robots in the field

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · MBO Postpress Solutions · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • MBO Postpress Solutions reported that more than 90 CoBo-Stack stacking robots were already in the field while announcing continued product development.
  • MBO said the CoBo-Stack had launched about two and a half years earlier.
  • The robot automates moving folded signature stacks from delivery units to pallets in print shops and book binderies.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingTokyo Robotics

Tokyo Robotics raises 200 million yen through capital and business alliance with Igarashi Electric Works

Humanoid

· funding · Tokyo Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Tokyo Robotics announced a capital and business alliance with Igarashi Electric Works and said it had raised 200 million yen through a third-party allotment.
  • The company said the relationship grew out of motor manufacturing outsourcing, design know-how sharing, and joint performance testing tied to robot motor development.
  • Tokyo Robotics said the proceeds would support product development, customer acquisition, and hiring for industrial products including its Mobile Gripper line.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardHai Robotics

Hai Robotics Marks Milestone with HaiPort for Order Fulfillment Efficiency

Warehouse Logistics

· contract award · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • A single robot’s efficiency can be improved by 30% compared with manual loading/unloading.
  • As a result, 30% fewer robots are required if a HaiPort – powered Workstation is deployed in a warehouse.
  • HaiPort – powered Workstation HaiPort is an automatic loading and unloading machine that can be docked with Hai Robotics’ autonomous case – handling robots and conveyor workstations .
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Contract Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingApex.AI

Apex.AI raises $56.5M Series B round

Development Platform

· funding · Apex.AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Orillion led the round, with ZF, Continental, AGCO, Jaguar Land Rover InMotion Ventures, Airbus Ventures, Toyota Ventures, HELLA Ventures and Volvo Group Venture Capital participating.
  • Apex.AI said Apex.OS was being used beyond autonomous vehicles across ADAS, vehicle gateway, in-cabin sensing and powertrain applications.
  • The company said the funding would accelerate product development and expansion into agriculture, smart machines, industrial automation, IoT and aerospace.
Date
Company Apex.AI
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingHippo Harvest

Amazon Climate Pledge Fund invests in Hippo Harvest

Agriculture

· funding · Hippo Harvest · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Amazon disclosed a Climate Pledge Fund investment in Hippo Harvest in 2021.
  • The investment supported scaling Hippo Harvest from startup operations toward commercial-size greenhouse production.
  • Amazon later linked the investment to Hippo Harvest’s first leafy-greens line for Amazon Fresh customers.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSymbotic Inc.

Symbotic agrees SPAC deal expected to raise USD 725M

Warehouse Logistics

· market signal · Symbotic Inc. · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The transaction included committed capital from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and a common-equity PIPE with strategic and institutional investors.
  • The deal was structured to take Symbotic public on Nasdaq under the SYM ticker.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingForwardX Robotics

ForwardX raises USD 31M Series C for warehouse AMRs

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · ForwardX Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The round supported ForwardX AMR commercialization in logistics and manufacturing.
  • The company was scaling vision-based mobile robots for fulfillment workflows.
  • The capital supports warehouse automation and material-handling workflows as ForwardX moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationFlyingBasket

FlyingBasket completes urban FB3 logistics flight in Torino

Aerial

· demonstration · FlyingBasket · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • FB3 cargo drones carried packages over the Stura di Lanzo river in Torino.
  • Each aircraft carried a 26 kg payload over a 3.9 km route.
  • Leonardo and Poste Italiane participated in the logistics demonstration.
Date
Company FlyingBasket
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentUVL Robotics

UVL Robotics starts commercial drone delivery in Muscat

Aerial

· deployment · UVL Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The service was designed for urban deliveries despite road congestion, infrastructure constraints and extreme weather.
  • UVL Robotics said approvals involved Oman's air force, police and national-security authorities.
  • The launch moved the company's last-mile drone system from pilots into regular delivery operations.
Date
Company UVL Robotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingZhejiang Laifual Drive

Laifual completes Series E at CNY780M post-money

Motion Components

· funding · Zhejiang Laifual Drive · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The issuer prospectus reports a CNY780M post-money valuation and CNY700000000 pre-money valuation.
  • The final primary subscription payment settled on 2021-12-09.
  • Investors: CEC CICC Fund, Lenovo Fund
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRoboSense

SAIC Mobility begins robotaxi operations with RoboSense lidar suite

Perception

· deployment · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The project placed its first 20 robotaxis into operation in Jiading on December 8, 2021.
  • SAIC Motor's AI Laboratory and Momenta provided the integrated autonomous-driving hardware and software solution.
  • RoboSense supplied the 128-beam main lidar and two 32-beam blind-spot lidars used to create all-around 3D coverage.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingUrsa Major

Ursa Major raises $85M Series C funding

Defense

· funding · Ursa Major · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Funds and accounts managed by BlackRock led the financing.
  • XN and Explorer 1 joined the round alongside existing investors Alsop Louie Partners, Alpha Edison, Dolby Family Ventures, Space Capital and Harpoon Ventures.
  • Ursa Major allocated the capital to Ripley and Hadley engine production and next-generation engine development.
Date
Company Ursa Major
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSiLC Technologies

First commercial chip-integrated Eyeonic sensor enters market

Perception

· product launch · SiLC Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The sensor integrates SiLC's silicon-photonics coherent vision technology on a compact platform.
  • SiLC positioned Eyeonic for applications requiring range, velocity and polarization information.
  • The commercial rollout moved the technology from development into customer-accessible production.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingNavVis

NavVis adds EUR 25M equity funding led by Cipio Partners

Spatial Intelligence

· funding · NavVis · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • Cipio Partners led the equity funding with participation from BayBG, MIG, Target Partners, Digital+ Partners and Kozo Keikaku Engineering.
  • NavVis said the funding brought total investment to EUR 85 million.
  • The company planned to expand operations, geographic reach, product portfolio and R&D teams.
Date
Company NavVis
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMOVIA Robotics

MOVIA launches TheraPal digital health aides

Service

· product launch · MOVIA Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The launch followed FDA registration of the three products on 9 October 2021 as tools supporting healthcare professionals.
  • TheraPal Home and Clinical Assist Aide deliver robot-assisted activities for cognitive, communication, educational and daily-living skills.
  • The Progress Tracker collects session metrics so clinicians and caregivers can monitor outcomes and adjust individual treatment plans.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingServe Robotics

Serve Robotics raises USD 13M seed extension

Delivery

· funding · Serve Robotics · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Participants included Uber, Delivery Hero-backed DX Ventures, 7-Eleven venture arm 7-Ventures and Wavemaker Labs.
  • The funding followed Serve Robotics spinning out of Postmates in 2021.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Serve Robotics moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKNAPP

The Very Group reports 30-minute fulfilment with KNAPP automation

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · KNAPP · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Skygate uses more than 400 KNAPP shuttles, almost 640,000 storage locations and 120,000 EcoPocket positions.
  • KNAPP KiSoft warehouse, control and machine software coordinates storage, pocket sorting, returns and dispatch.
  • The Very Group said the site had processed more than 40 million items and could contribute up to GBP 25 million in annual efficiency savings.
Date
Company KNAPP
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCleo Robotics

Cleo Robotics ships Dronut X1 indoor inspection drone

Aerial

· product launch · Cleo Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The enclosed-propeller design supported flight near people and sensitive equipment.
  • Target environments included tanks, pressure vessels, crawl spaces and other confined inspection areas.
  • The product gives Cleo Robotics ships Dronut X1 indoor inspection drone a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipXAG

University of Guelph begins Canadian trials with XAG agricultural drone

Agriculture

· partnership · XAG · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The project aims to introduce XAG's agricultural drone applications into the integration solutions to deal with farm issues in Canada's cropping system.
  • SKY AG Canada team operator carrying the drone to the demonstration site.
Date
Company XAG
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchExail

ECA Group introduced the EVO 145 HD inspection camera for nuclear applications in air and water

Maritime

· product launch · Exail · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • EVO 145 HD provides a panoramic inspection view in a compact waterproof housing
  • Two integrated lasers support dimensional measurement of observed defects
  • Software modules enhance video quality for nuclear inspection workflows
Date
Company Exail
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingHuayan Robotics

Huayan Robotics completes Series B+ at CNY2.7504B post-money

Industrial

· funding · Huayan Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The issuer prospectus reports a CNY2.7504B post-money valuation and CNY2600000000 pre-money valuation.
  • The final disclosed primary subscription settled on 2021-11-30.
  • Investors: Guangdong Yuecai, Chuangying Jianke, Shenzhen Qielou, Wuxi Xindongneng
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Company FormationAlly Robotics

Ally Robotics incorporates to develop affordable robotic arms

Industrial

· company formation · Ally Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The company incorporated in Delaware as Super Armco on November 30, 2021, before adopting the Ally Robotics name.
  • Miso Robotics received 6.6 million common shares for a 93% founding interest, making Ally a controlled subsidiary.
  • The new company focused on safe, lightweight and lower-cost robot arms for restaurant-industry applications.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionCNH Industrial

CNH Industrial completes acquisition of Raven Industries

Agriculture

· acquisition · CNH Industrial · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • CNH Industrial completed its acquisition of Raven Industries, a U.S.-based precision agriculture technology company.
  • Raven added autonomous and precision-agriculture capabilities that CNH could integrate into Case IH and New Holland machinery.
  • The acquisition remains a core marker for CNH Industrial exposure to agricultural autonomy and machine guidance.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFutura Automation

Futura Automation partners with READY Robotics for Western US

Industrial

· partnership · Futura Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Futura agreed to deploy Forge/OS-powered, robot-agnostic automation solutions across Western United States markets.
  • The platform supported major robot brands through a common programming interface and integrated peripherals.
  • Futura planned demonstrations, training and inventory while embedding Forge/OS into standard automation packages.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHypersen

Hypersen launches HPS-HSL4K and HPS-HSC9K industrial cameras

Sensors

· product launch · Hypersen · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The HPS-HSL4K line-scan camera uses a 4,096-pixel global-shutter sensor and reaches line rates up to 180,000 lines per second.
  • The HPS-HSC9K area-scan model pairs a 65-megapixel sensor with 40G optical-fibre transmission and up to 71 frames per second at 9,344 by 7,000 resolution.
  • Hypersen positioned both cameras for high-speed inspection, measurement, positioning and identification workflows.
Date
Company Hypersen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGausium

Gaussian Robotics launches X1 food delivery robot

Service

· product launch · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • Gaussian Robotics announced X1 as its first food delivery robot on November 29, 2021.
  • The company said X1 marked its entry into autonomous food delivery.
  • The product reused navigation, mapping, perception and path-planning technologies from Gaussian cleaning robots.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDiligent Robotics

Cedars-Sinai deploys Moxi robots in hospital operations

Healthcare

· deployment · Diligent Robotics · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Cedars-Sinai implemented Moxi robots to support nursing staff with logistical tasks
  • The hospital deployed twin Moxi robots in operational use
  • The deployment covered routine transport and retrieval work inside the hospital
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSaber Astronautics

Saber signs Axiom Space agreement for Australian astronaut programme

Mission Software

· partnership · Saber Astronautics · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The agreement creates a pathway for Australian access to the International Space Station.
  • The programme covers astronaut participation and industrial microgravity research.
  • Saber leads the Australian programme relationship with Axiom.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPAL Robotics

PAL Robotics unveils TIAGo++ for two-armed tasks

Humanoid

· product launch · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • PAL Robotics launched the TIAGo++ robot, a bimanual mobile manipulator equipped with two 7-DoF arms and a differential drive base.
  • The robot features interchangeable end effectors and a prismatic torso for adjustable height.
  • It is designed for research applications requiring coordinated dual-arm operations.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryMarine Technology

Polish Patent Office approves HydroDron collision-response system

Maritime

· regulatory · Marine Technology · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Marine Technology disclosed the patent approval on November 23, 2021.
  • The invention covers supervision and response to collision situations around a small autonomous unmanned vessel.
  • The HydroDron-1 implementation combines an industrial navigation computer, laser rangefinders, radar and dual single-beam echo sounders.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMOVIA Robotics

Andover Public Schools purchases three MOVIA robots

Service

· deployment · MOVIA Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The district introduced three robots in the Bridge Autism Program at Shawsheen Preschool.
  • Children used iPad-linked activities to practise interpreting facial expressions, receive verbal feedback and progress through learning tasks.
  • A federal grant funded the purchase, and the district planned to evaluate the systems before considering broader use.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTimken Encoders

Timken details magnetic encoder use in AGV warehouse robots

Motion Components

· market signal · Timken Encoders · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Timken magnetic encoders provided speed and position feedback for autonomous guided vehicles operating in large automated warehouses.
  • Timken worked with multiple AGV manufacturers to customize encoder prototypes for motor designs and warehouse testing.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingAutoL

AutoL raises KRW 1.5 billion seed financing

Perception

· funding · AutoL · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Schmidt, a DSC Investment subsidiary, invested KRW 1.0 billion.
  • Strategic partner i-Tops Automotive invested KRW 0.5 billion.
  • The company said it would use the capital to accelerate LiDAR product development.
Date
Company AutoL
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingFlytrex

Flytrex raises USD 40M Series C for U.S. drone delivery

Aerial

· funding · Flytrex · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • BRM Group led the round.
  • The financing supported Flytrex residential drone delivery operations in the United States.
  • The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Flytrex moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Flytrex
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFutura Automation

Pleora appoints Futura Automation as North American AI-vision distributor

Industrial

· partnership · Futura Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Futura became the North American distributor for Pleora's artificial-intelligence inspection solutions.
  • The portfolio combined no-code software, edge-processing hardware and camera-based visual inspection tools.
  • The partnership targeted automated quality monitoring and operator decision support across manufacturing applications.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCleo Robotics

Cleo Robotics announces commercial availability of Dronut X1

Aerial

· product launch · Cleo Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Cleo Robotics announced commercial availability of Dronut X1 for industrial and commercial applications.
  • The company positioned the drone for unmanned inspection of dangerous and confined spaces including tanks, pressure vessels, and crawl spaces.
  • Dronut X1 was also framed as an ISR system for GPS-denied environments, including defence use cases.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingSVT Robotics

SVT Robotics closes USD 25 million Series A

Development Platform

· funding · SVT Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Tiger Global led the Series A and Prologis Ventures participated.
  • SVT said the capital would accelerate partner onboarding and customer deployments.
  • The financing also supported product development and growth of the company's SOFTBOT platform.
Date
Company SVT Robotics
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingMachina Labs

Machina Labs raises $14M Series A and emerges from stealth

Manufacturing

· funding · Machina Labs · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Innovation Endeavors led the round, with Congruent Ventures and Embark Ventures participating.
  • The company emerged from stealth after pilot work with NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
  • Machina said the capital would support Los Angeles hiring and additional platform research and development.
Date
Company Machina Labs
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPercepto

Percepto launches AIM 2022 and Air Mobile drone

Inspection

· product launch · Percepto · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • AIM 2022 added sector-specific AI insights and third-party visual data integration.
  • The Air portfolio included Air Max and Air Mobile drone-in-a-box options.
  • The product gives Percepto a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Company Percepto
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipOrbit Fab

Orbit Fab and Dawn Aerospace partner on green-propellant refueling

Space

· partnership · Orbit Fab · Space

Evidence notes
  • The companies completed a materials study covering compatibility between Dawn propellants and RAFTI ports.
  • Qualification work on the combined interface and propellants was in progress.
  • RAFTI fueling ports were planned as an option for Dawn propulsion customers from mid-2022.
Date
Company Orbit Fab
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoss Robotics

Ross Robotics partners with Siemens Energy, Nemo Link and Elia on HVDC inspection robots

Inspection

· partnership · Ross Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The project focused on robotic inspection for electricity transmission assets.
  • Ross Robotics framed the work around robots operating in HVDC converter environments.
  • The named partners connected the effort to Nemo Link and Elia transmission infrastructure.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
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Commercial OrderElroy Air

AYR Logistics commits to purchase up to 100 Chaparral aircraft

Aerial

· commercial order · Elroy Air · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • AYR planned to use Chaparral for food, shelter, medicine, vaccine and equipment delivery.
  • The agreement was signed in October 2021 and announced at the Dubai Air Show.
  • The commitment covered autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for remote operations without conventional infrastructure.
Date
Company Elroy Air
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
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Product LaunchMayser

Mayser expands SP sensor profile series

Sensors

· product launch · Mayser · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The release introduced new sensor profiles for doors and gates.
  • Mayser highlighted a smart connector system for faster installation.
  • The products are part of Mayser's safety-edge portfolio.
Date
Company Mayser
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
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Product LaunchHarvestX

HarvestX launches XV2 automatic pollinating and harvesting robot prototype

Agriculture

· product launch · HarvestX · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • HarvestX released XV2, a new automatic pollinating and harvesting robot prototype built for indoor vertical farms.
  • The company said XV2 improved mobility and efficiency over the earlier prototype and added magnetic-guidance autonomous driving and tray-changing functionality.
  • HarvestX positioned XV2 as a step toward higher adaptability to real cultivation environments.
Date
Company HarvestX
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
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FundingApplied Intuition

Applied Intuition closes $175M Series D at $3.6B valuation

Development Platform

· funding · Applied Intuition · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Elad Gil, Addition and Coatue Management co-led the financing.
  • Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Semil Shah participated.
  • The financing supported autonomy-software R&D, product development and hiring.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingGausium

Gaussian Robotics raises USD 188M Series C

Service

· funding · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • Capital Today and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 jointly led the round.
  • Jinyi Capital joined with existing shareholders Meituan, Blue Run Ventures and Grand Flight Investment.
  • SoftBank Robotics also agreed to support the company’s global go-to-market expansion.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Funding
Segment Service
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CapabilitySTXI Motion

STXI Motion presents low-voltage mobile motion solutions at SPS

Actuation

· capability · STXI Motion · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The mobiMS wheel-drive system targets AMRs and AGVs in intralogistics and warehousing.
  • mobiMS combines a brushless servo motor, planetary gearbox, brake, encoder and servSD servo drive.
  • The SPS lineup also included Rayon servo drives and servPM low-voltage servo motors.
Date
Company STXI Motion
Event type Capability
Segment Actuation
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AwardNoitom

Noitom Perception Neuron 3 named CES Innovation Awards honoree

Data Infrastructure

· award · Noitom · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Perception Neuron 3 is Noitom's compact motion-capture system.
  • The system had launched in May 2021 and weighed just over four grams per sensor.
  • Noitom described robotics, medicine, VFX, animation and game development among its application areas.
Date
Company Noitom
Event type Award
Segment Data Infrastructure
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PartnershipQCraft

QCraft and Volcano Engine collaborate on autonomous-driving toolchain

Automotive

· partnership · QCraft · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • QCraft opened parts of its underlying development capabilities to partners through the Matrix toolchain.
  • Volcano Engine contributes cloud infrastructure and services intended to support larger-scale autonomous-driving development and deployment.
Date
Company QCraft
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
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DeploymentGeek+

CEVA Logistics deployed Geek+ robotic picking for ecommerce fulfilment

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The prior manual workflow required 12 to 15 workers to complete one order
  • Mobile robots reduced walking within the ecommerce picking process
  • The deployment expanded CEVA’s fulfilment capacity without a matching increase in labour
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
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PartnershipAeva Technologies

Plus Selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for the Volume Production of Autonomous Trucks

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes 4D lidar.
  • The work is scoped to volume-production autonomous trucks.
  • The milestone records a selection or design win rather than completed deliveries.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
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Product LaunchFANUC

FANUC introduces compact LR-10iA/10 robot

Industrial

· product launch · FANUC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The 46 kg mechanical unit carried 10 kg across a 1,101 mm reach and supported floor, angle or inverted installation.
  • Its slim arm and compact footprint were designed for crowded cells and integration with autonomous mobile platforms.
  • FANUC scheduled initial production shipments for January 2022 and specified IP67 protection for industrial environments.
Date
Company FANUC
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
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DeploymentFugro

Blue Essence begins first European project from Rotterdam

Maritime

· deployment · Fugro · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Blue Essence began its first Netherlands project on November 10, 2021.
  • The vessel left Rotterdam without personnel onboard and was controlled from an onshore centre over a satellite link.
  • Fugro configured the system for offshore-asset inspection, construction support and hydrographic and geophysical surveys.
Date
Company Fugro
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
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PartnershipQCraft

QCraft selects NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for next-generation autonomous driving hardware

Automotive

· partnership · QCraft · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • QCraft announced it selected NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for a next-generation autonomous driving hardware solution
  • The announcement covered robobus and robotaxi applications
  • QCraft develops autonomous driving systems for automakers and mobility applications, spanning advanced driver assistance through L4 autonomy.
Date
Company QCraft
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
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DeploymentOcean Infinity

Ocean Infinity to deliver a zero-emissions marine propulsion system

Maritime

· deployment · Ocean Infinity · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The facility was intended to demonstrate zero-emission propulsion suitable for potential future integration into Ocean Infinity’s Armada fleet.
  • The project team included Oxford Green Innotech, the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton’s Marine and Maritime Institute.
  • The Department for Transport funded the competition, with Innovate UK acting as delivery partner.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchXAG

XAG launches V40 and P40 agricultural drones globally

Agriculture

· product launch · XAG · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Both models support mapping, spraying and granular spreading workflows.
  • V40 uses a tilting twin-rotor design with liquid and granular payload modules.
  • P40 uses a compact four-rotor layout with interchangeable spraying and spreading systems.
Date
Company XAG
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingHelsing

Prima Materia leads Helsing EUR102.5M Series A

Defense

· funding · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Prima Materia led the EUR102.5 million Series A, with Daniel Ek joining Helsing's board alongside the company's founders.
  • Prima Materia supplied EUR100 million of the round, subject to regulatory approval.
  • The capital was earmarked for growing Helsing's deep-learning, software engineering and domain-expert team and accelerating product delivery.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipScallog

Scallog signs SPAN Middle East distribution agreement

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Scallog · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • SPAN supported optimization and automation of distribution centers in the region.
  • The agreement expanded Scallog goods-to-person robotics through a regional channel partner.
  • The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel.
Date
Company Scallog
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingEelume

Equinor Ventures takes minority stake in Eelume

Maritime

· funding · Eelume · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Equinor Ventures acquired a minority share in Eelume after supporting the subsea drone company through early project funding.
  • The investment followed Equinor Ventures project support for Eelume since 2016.
  • Equinor linked Eelume to autonomous underwater inspection and intervention work.
Date
Company Eelume
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
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FundingLDROBOT

LDROBOT closes CNY75M Series B at approximately CNY1.575B post-money

Perception

· funding · LDROBOT · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The issuer prospectus directly reports the primary subscription amount, new registered capital and post-round registered capital.
  • Post-money is derived as consideration divided by the subscribed fraction of post-round registered capital and rounded to the intended round valuation.
  • Investors: Shenzhen Pengyuansheng, High Tech Investment Fuhai, Mingshi Changfeng, Beijing Maker Town
Date
Company LDROBOT
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeva Technologies

Aeva Selects Fabrinet To Manufacture World’s First 4D LiDAR Chip Module

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes contract manufacturing.
  • The work is scoped to 4D lidar chip module.
  • The milestone records a selection or design win rather than completed deliveries.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGS E&C

GS E&C deploys Spot robot at Singapore rail construction site

Construction

· deployment · GS E&C · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The robot was used to inspect underground tunnel works on a Singapore subway extension project.
  • GS E&C said it had developed a remote-control and data-management system for construction-site robot operations.
  • The company framed the deployment as part of broader smart-construction technology adoption.
Date
Company GS E&C
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
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DemonstrationDromont Group

Dromont opens automatic sand-and-liquid texture plant for customer viewing

Industrial

· demonstration · Dromont Group · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The plant drew quartz and sand from big bags or silos and combined them with bases, colorants and additives.
  • Enclosed aspirated stirrers mixed while dosing to eliminate dust and support on-demand small batches.
  • Dromont rated output at 25 tonnes per day for white product and 15 tonnes per shift for coloured product.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardDobot

Dobot Robotics wins two awards at the 11th China International Robot Summit Forum

Industrial

· award · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The company leverages its industrial foundation and global educational perspective to drive robotics innovation.
  • Industrial automation company with core strength in collaborative robotic arms (cobots) and expanding into humanoid platforms.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAgileX Robotics

AgileX launches BUNKER Pro tracked unmanned-driving chassis

Development Platform

· product launch · AgileX Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The chassis was introduced with IP67 protection against dust and water.
  • AgileX positioned it for inspection, exploration, transport and other outdoor robotics work.
  • The tracked platform was designed for terrain including mud, puddles and steep grades.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTechnosoft Motion

Technosoft introduces higher-power Micro4804 drive family

Actuation

· product launch · Technosoft Motion · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Technosoft introduced the Micro4804 family with 4 Arms and 5 Arms variants operating at 48 volts.
  • The drives combine a dedicated motion-control CPU with EtherCAT, CAN, USB and RS-232 communications.
  • Micro4804 variants control brushless, step, linear, voice-coil and brushed motors up to 240 watts, while the SY system supports three or four axes.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationCobionix

Cobionix demonstrates autonomous needle-free intramuscular injection

Healthcare

· demonstration · Cobionix · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Cobi performed an intramuscular injection autonomously using needle-free injection technology.
  • The demonstration required no healthcare-professional involvement during the procedure.
  • Cobionix designed the platform to extend autonomous procedural robotics into healthcare and other labour-constrained settings.
Date
Company Cobionix
Event type Demonstration
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos