Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 121

Browse page 121 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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DemonstrationTutor Intelligence

Tutor Intelligence introduces its first fleet of robots for American factories

Warehouse Logistics

· demonstration · Tutor Intelligence · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Tutor published an early public launch post describing the rollout as the first fleet of robots to go where no robot had gone before: the average American factory.
  • The announcement framed Tutor around factory-floor deployment rather than lab-only robotics, signaling the company's core thesis of putting intelligent robots into mainstream manufacturing environments.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBoozt

Boozt scales to 1,243 AutoStore robots

Robotics

· deployment · Boozt

Evidence notes
  • The installation included 1,243 robots, 1,245,000 bins, and 301 ports.
  • The site processed 190,000 fashion and lifestyle items daily.
  • The deployment places Boozt scales to 1,243 AutoStore robots's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Boozt
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
DeploymentOuster

Ouster lidar powers ADASTEC Level 4 electric-bus platform

Perception

· deployment · Ouster · Perception

Evidence notes
  • ADASTEC’s flowride.ai platform uses five Ouster lidar sensors on a full-size electric bus: one 128-channel sensor on top and four 32-channel sensors around the sides.
  • The lidar complements cameras with 3D high-definition route mapping, perception and localization across lighting conditions, providing real-time range information for automated driving.
  • ADASTEC and Karsan launched the platform on the ATAK Electric Bus; Ouster reports deployments at Turkey’s Presidential Palace and Romania’s BCSI Technopark.
Date
Company Ouster
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeva Technologies

SICK and Aeva Partner to Bring 4D LiDAR to Industrial Sensing Applications

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The multi-year collaboration starts with Aeries II and targets long-range industrial sensing.
  • FMCW measures velocity alongside distance and handles large differences in target reflectivity.
  • Resistance to blooming and ghosting from reflective safety gear and markers supports indoor-to-outdoor machinery operation.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalVelontra

Velontra announces selection for Y Combinator

Propulsion Components

· market signal · Velontra · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • Velontra announced that it had joined Y Combinator's accelerator programme.
  • The company described a horizontal-takeoff spaceplane architecture using air-breathing propulsion before releasing a second-stage rocket into low Earth orbit.
  • Velontra said the aircraft was designed to climb above 100,000 feet and reach Mach 5 before the orbital-stage release.
Date
Company Velontra
Event type Market Signal
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAAEON

AAEON and Cogniteam integrate Nimbus with robotics hardware

AI Compute

· partnership · AAEON · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • AAEON and Cogniteam paired AAEON edge-computing hardware with Cogniteam's Nimbus drag-and-drop robotics platform.
  • The integration was designed to reduce the engineering work required to connect sensors, actuators and software in new robots.
  • Developers could select supported AAEON systems and use Nimbus for simulation, deployment and fleet management.
Date
Company AAEON
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEyeROV

EyeROV launches advanced underwater ROV platform for industrial inspection

Maritime

· product launch · EyeROV · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Introduces compact remotely operated vehicle for subsea operations
  • Enables real-time video, inspection, and intervention capabilities
  • Targets infrastructure, energy, and marine monitoring use cases
Date
Company EyeROV
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningFANUC

Fanuc America expands Michigan campus with $90M investment

Industrial

· facility opening · FANUC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Fanuc America invested $90 million in its West Campus in Oakland County, Michigan.
  • The company constructed a 655,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, engineering, and R&D projects.
  • This development increased Fanuc America's operational space in the area to nearly 2 million square feet.
Date
Company FANUC
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardGreensea IQ

Greensea and Armach receive Navy autonomous hull-cleaning award

Maritime

· contract award · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The award funds a two-year Phase II option period through the Office of Naval Research.
  • Greensea developed hull-relative positioning for the autonomous cleaning vehicle.
  • Armach designed and built the hull-crawling robot used in the programme.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchProductive Robotics

Productive Robotics introduces Blaze welding systems

Industrial

· product launch · Productive Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Blaze Duo used two enclosed workstations so setup could continue while the cobot welded.
  • Blaze LF provided an eight-foot table for large parts and unrestricted loading access.
  • Both systems integrated the cobot arm, enclosure, fume extraction, lighting and production controls.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGeek+

Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai expands robotic deployments with Geek+ for lean production via smart automation

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Siemens Switchgear is the named manufacturer.
  • The robots support internal production logistics.
  • This was an expansion of an existing deployment.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipArcher Aviation

Archer selects Honeywell actuation and thermal systems

Aerial

· partnership · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Honeywell will supply flight-control actuation technology that Archer described as a key enabler of its 12-tilt-6 aircraft configuration.
  • Honeywell actuators can accept hundreds of micro-adjustments and commands per second from fly-by-wire computers for precise navigation.
  • Archer also selected Honeywell's MicroVCS thermal-management system for its lower weight, efficiency and reliability in the relevant size and power class.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionVitiBot

SDF Group acquires majority stake in VitiBot

Agriculture

· acquisition · VitiBot · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • SAME Deutz-Fahr Group acquired a majority stake in VitiBot, adding the Bakus autonomous vineyard robot specialist to its precision-agriculture strategy.
  • VitiBot said more than 50 Bakus robots were already in use in vineyards worldwide.
  • The company remained autonomous within SDF while gaining support for international vineyard robotics growth.
Date
Company VitiBot
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Company FormationPolymath Robotics

Polymath Robotics launches general autonomy software for industrial vehicles

Development Platform

· company formation · Polymath Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Polymath Robotics came out of stealth with general autonomy software for industrial vehicles and a browser-accessible simulation API.
  • Polymath said its software targeted industrial equipment such as agricultural and off-highway vehicles.
  • The company disclosed it was in the Y Combinator summer cohort and already driving unmanned vehicles daily.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGausium

Gausium and Diversey-TASKI sign global integration agreement

Service

· partnership · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • The multi-year agreement covers end-to-end process and machine integration.
  • Diversey-TASKI contributes global sales, logistics, training and aftersales infrastructure.
  • The first rollout phases covered France, Switzerland, Austria, Norway and the United States during 2022.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationX-Bow Systems

X-Bow completes first Bolt rocket launch

Propulsion Components

· demonstration · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The launch demonstrated X-Bow's end-to-end motor and flight-test capability.
  • Bolt is part of the company's modular boost-platform family.
  • The flight provided public validation of X-Bow's integrated propulsion stack.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeep Robotics

DEEP Robotics releases X20 hazard detection and rescue solution

Industrial

· product launch · Deep Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • DEEP Robotics released a Jueying X20 hazard-detection and rescue robot-dog solution.
  • The release connected X20 to hazardous-environment inspection, emergency response and rescue workflows.
  • The product event adds field-use context beyond the original X20 platform launch.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingNash

Nash announces $20M Series A, bringing total funding to $27.8M

Logistics

· funding · Nash · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Nash announced a $20 million Series A led by a16z, bringing disclosed total funding to $27.8 million.
  • The Series A round amount is $20 million and is the priced event amount.
  • The $27.8 million figure is cumulative company funding, including an earlier $7.8 million seed round.
Date
Company Nash
Event type Funding
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationLuxAI

Haru paper compares social robot embodiment against QTrobot

Healthcare

· research publication · LuxAI · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Researchers introduced Haru as an experimental expressive tabletop social robot and compared its embodiment with QTrobot and a baseline.
  • The between-subject study involved 169 adults and evaluated participant perceptions of the different robot embodiments.
  • QTrobot served as an established social-robot comparator in research on expressive design and human-robot interaction.
Date
Company LuxAI
Event type Research Publication
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPlettenberg

Plettenberg releases lightweight NOVA BLDC motors for UAVs

Propulsion Components

· product launch · Plettenberg · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The first model, NOVA 15-20 LW, delivers up to 8 kW peak shaft power and up to 300 N peak thrust.
  • The lightweight redesign cuts motor weight by up to 15 percent versus the standard version.
  • The series targets rugged UAV propulsion where endurance and payload mass are critical.
Date
Company Plettenberg
Event type Product Launch
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionEwellix

Schaeffler signs agreement to acquire Ewellix

Actuation

· acquisition · Ewellix · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Schaeffler signed an agreement with Triton to acquire Ewellix, a global manufacturer of linear technology components and systems.
  • Ewellix's portfolio includes electromechanical actuators, lifting columns, roller screws, robot range extenders, and linear guides.
  • The acquisition targets automation, robotics, medical technology, mobile machinery, and industrial applications.
Date
Company Ewellix
Event type Acquisition
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryHypersen

Hypersen HPS-FT force-torque sensors obtain UR+ certification

Sensors

· regulatory · Hypersen · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Universal Robots certified Hypersen's HPS-FT series for use in the UR+ collaborative-robot ecosystem.
  • The sensors measure force and torque across three axes and support EtherCAT, Ethernet and emergency-stop integration.
  • Hypersen identified force-controlled polishing, precision assembly, palletising and robot teaching among the supported applications.
Date
Company Hypersen
Event type Regulatory
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
FundingBotsync

Botsync closes pre-Series A as total funding reaches $3.2 million

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Botsync · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Botsync's current company timeline records the pre-Series A round at $2.1 million, while the contemporaneous announcement reported $3.2 million raised to date.
  • The round included returning investors Wong Fong Engineering and SEEDS Capital alongside Angel Central, Venture Catalysts, ZB Capital, Iterative, Locus Ventures and individual investors.
  • Botsync said it would expand teams in Singapore and India, scale commercialization and enhance its MAG autonomous mobile robots and SyncOS platform.
Date
Company Botsync
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingMMI

MMI completes Series B financing for Symani commercialization

Surgical

· funding · MMI · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • RA Capital Management and BioStar Capital joined the round alongside Andera Partners, Fountain Healthcare Partners, Panakès Partners and Sambatech.
  • The financing supported European commercialization, U.S. and Asia-Pacific market plans, and clinical research.
  • MMI retained its Pisa Center of Excellence for research, manufacturing and other operations after redomiciling to the United States.
Date
Company MMI
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingJAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.

$150M Series D financing for JAKA Robotics

Industrial

· funding · JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Temasek, True Light Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Prosperity7 Ventures co-led the Series D.
  • The financing totaled approximately CNY 1 billion, reported as about $150 million, and placed JAKA's valuation near CNY 5 billion.
  • JAKA allocated the capital to collaborative-robot research, manufacturing capacity and international expansion.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingForSight Robotics

Adani Group leads ForSight Robotics’ $55 million Series A

Surgical

· funding · ForSight Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Series A: USD 55,000,000.
  • Adani Group led or provided the financing.
  • ForSight Robotics completed a $55 million Series A to develop its robotic cataract-surgery platform and expand access to ophthalmic procedures.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningOwl Autonomous Imaging

Owl AI expands Monroe County operations

Vision

· facility opening · Owl Autonomous Imaging · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The expansion moved Owl AI into a larger facility at Willowbrook Office Park in the Town of Perinton.
  • The company committed to creating up to 105 high-technology jobs in the region.
  • New York State supported the project with up to USD 750,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneGeek+

Geek+ opened a UK headquarters and robotics experience centre

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • At least 30 employees were planned to work from the new UK headquarters
  • The site includes a robotics experience centre for customer demonstrations
  • The opening expanded Geek+ sales, engineering and support capacity in Britain
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAdvanced Navigation

LimnTech LifeMark system integrates Certus INS

Sensors

· demonstration · Advanced Navigation · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Certus improved LifeMark operation in areas with variable GNSS reception.
  • The integration replaced an earlier Spatial Dual configuration.
  • LimnTech retained a cost-effective upgrade path for existing LifeMark customers.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVicon

Vicon launches Valkyrie motion-capture camera range

Data Infrastructure

· product launch · Vicon · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Four Valkyrie configurations balance resolution and capture speed for different motion-capture volumes and workflows.
  • The range reaches 26.2 MP at 150 fps and supports windowed capture rates up to 2,000 fps.
  • Valkyrie is designed for engineering, life-sciences, visual-effects and immersive-media measurement workflows.
Date
Company Vicon
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
PartnershipArcher Aviation

Archer names FACC for production aerostructures

Aerial

· partnership · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • FACC will fabricate and supply key fuselage and wing elements for Archer's production eVTOL aircraft.
  • Archer selected FACC for its lightweight-construction expertise and experience producing advanced composite aerostructures.
  • Archer said the structural work is intended to support the aircraft's target range and payload capabilities.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingSyrius Technology

Harvest Capital adds CNY 50 million to Syrius financing

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Syrius Technology · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Harvest Capital was the exclusive investor in the financing.
  • The investment brought Syrius disclosed cumulative funding to USD 40 million.
  • Syrius said its AMRs supported warehouse picking and put-away through proprietary indoor autonomy software.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingLYRO Robotics

LYRO Robotics raises AUD 1.5 million pre-Series A

Vision

· funding · LYRO Robotics · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Artesian through Boab AI and AgFunder joined original investor Toyo Kanetsu in the round.
  • LYRO planned to fulfil orders for more than 20 robotic packing systems.
  • Its robot-as-a-service model targeted fruit and vegetable packers facing labour shortages and variable produce handling.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDrone Harmony

Drone Harmony and Phase One collaborate on consistent imaging data capture

Mission Software

· partnership · Drone Harmony · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The integration pairs Drone Harmony automated flight planning with Phase One imaging payloads.
  • The workflow targets repeatable inspection and mapping missions that require consistent image quality.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAmprius Technologies

Amprius and Teledyne FLIR enter three-year component purchase agreement

Power Systems

· partnership · Amprius Technologies · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Amprius and Teledyne FLIR entered a three-year component purchase agreement for silicon-anode battery cells.
  • Teledyne FLIR said the cells can extend power and range for UAS and unmanned ground system capabilities.
  • The agreement connects Amprius battery cells to Teledyne FLIR unmanned systems across air and ground platforms.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
FundingYouibot

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

Industrial

· funding · Youibot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The Series B++ financing increased registered capital by RMB314,200.
  • Beijing New Power subscribed CNY90.221876 million, Sharp Dynasty US$2 million, Shenzhen Greenpine CNY29.899653 million, and SIG China CNY26.978471 million.
  • The subscription terms were negotiated at arm's length with reference to operating performance, investment timing and business prospects.
Date
Company Youibot
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHai Robotics

Hai Robotics documented the HaiPick A42T’s ten-metre picking height and double-deep picking configuration

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Advantages: ✅ 10m picking height ✅ 300% increased storage density ✅ Double-deep picking ✅ Flex-width picking ✅ High flexibility ✅ 99.99% picking accuracy
  • Using warehouse vertical space to improve your storage density can be a game-changer
  • The HaiPick A42T provides ultra-high storage and picking capabilities reaching up to 10m high
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalElroy Air

Bristow signs Chaparral purchase letter of intent

Aerial

· market signal · Elroy Air · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The LOI was expected to be replaced by a separate purchase agreement.
  • Bristow planned to combine its vertical-flight and UAS operating experience with Chaparral.
  • Elroy Air reported agreements covering 900 aircraft across commercial, defence and humanitarian customers at the time.
Date
Company Elroy Air
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationDobot

Dobot CR5 Demonstrates Smartphone Screen Pick and Place

Industrial

· demonstration · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dobot showcased the CR5 robotic arm performing pick and place operations for smartphone screens.
  • The demonstration highlighted the robot's efficiency, time-saving capabilities, and accuracy in handling delicate components.
  • The event took place at a China noodle restaurant, illustrating the CR5's versatility in various settings.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardNeura Robotics

NEURA Robotics honored as KI Champion BW 2022

Humanoid

· award · Neura Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • NEURA Robotics was awarded the KI Champion BW 2022 by the state of Baden-Württemberg on July 13, 2022.
  • Head of Engineering Arne Nordmann and Team Lead Machine Learning Alina Kloss accepted the award from Dr.
  • Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut.
  • The company was recognized for its NEURA AI API, a self-learning system enabling robots to perform complex tasks autonomously.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionTyro Remotes

Cattron acquires Tyro Remotes

Electronics

· acquisition · Tyro Remotes · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Tyro added radio remote controls and wireless emergency-stop systems for mobile-equipment applications to Cattron's portfolio.
  • Cattron said Tyro would retain its Almelo operations while gaining access to Cattron's engineering resources and global network.
  • The combination expanded Cattron's European customer base and its safety-rated automation-control offering.
Date
Company Tyro Remotes
Event type Acquisition
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionHudson Lab Automation

Argosy recapitalizes Hudson Robotics and merges it with Art Robbins Instruments

Lab Automation

· acquisition · Hudson Lab Automation · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • Argosy Healthcare Partners completed the control transaction and backed the combined life-sciences tools company.
  • The merger joined Hudson robotic liquid handling and microplate automation with Art Robbins protein-crystallization and liquid-handling instruments.
  • Andrew Witschi became chief executive of the combined company, with plans to reinvest in commercialization, product development and SoftLinx software.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
FundingXPeng Inc.

XPENG Robotics raises over US$100M Series A

Automotive

· funding · XPeng Inc. · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • XPeng identified IDG Capital as one of the lead investors and said XPeng and other existing shareholders participated.
  • The recipient was XPENG Robotics, an affiliate of XPeng Inc.; the amount is excluded from the parent company's own funding total.
  • Proceeds were directed to robot hardware and software R&D, technical hiring, and product development and iteration.
Date
Company XPeng Inc.
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDexterity

Dematic partners with Dexterity to deploy full-task warehouse robots

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Dexterity · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Dematic partnered with Dexterity to offer full-task robotic systems as part of Dematic warehouse automation solutions.
  • The partnership covered picking, packing, singulation, induction, palletizing and depalletizing workflows.
  • Dematic said the first Dematic-deployed Dexterity system was scheduled for Q4 2022.
Date
Company Dexterity
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBeckhoff Automation

Beckhoff introduces ATRO modular industrial robot

Industrial

· product launch · Beckhoff Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • ATRO supports custom robot structures with payloads up to 10 kg.
  • The system routes data, power, and fluids internally through modular robot axes.
  • The product gives Beckhoff a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingFORT Robotics

FORT Robotics raises $25M Series B for machine-communication safety platform

Electronics

· funding · FORT Robotics · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Tiger Global led FORT Robotics' $25 million Series B.
  • Prologis Ventures, Lemnos, GRIDS Capital, Creative Ventures, Compound and Funders Club participated.
  • FORT said the financing would accelerate its machine-communications platform for controlling and securing robots, vehicles and industrial machines.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKollmorgen

Kollmorgen introduces TBM2G robot-ready frameless servo motor series

Actuation

· product launch · Kollmorgen · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Kollmorgen introduced the TBM2G frameless motor series for robotic joints and embedded motion equipment.
  • The series includes seven frame sizes with three stack lengths each.
  • The product was positioned for collaborative robots in the 3 kg to 15 kg range and other compact robotic applications.
Date
Company Kollmorgen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchIPR Robotics

IPR launches TKX robot tool changers

End Effectors

· product launch · IPR Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • IPR announced the TKX family on July 11, 2022.
  • The range provides three drive concepts and configurable media-transfer options for robot tooling.
  • The family targets flexible smart-factory cells that need repeatable automatic tool changes across varied processes.
Date
Company IPR Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneLivox

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

Perception

· production milestone · Livox · Perception

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

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

AI Compute

· product launch · HYFIX · AI Compute

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

Hacarus reorganizes around industrial and medical units

Perception

· org change · Hacarus · Perception

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

Ganymed Robotics raises €21 million Series B

Surgical

· funding · Ganymed Robotics · Surgical

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

DOBOT CR5 cobot receives 30,000-hour MTBF certificate

Industrial

· regulatory · Dobot · Industrial

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

Genstar Capital acquires Abracon

Electronics

· acquisition · Abracon · Electronics

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

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

Aerial

· regulatory · Skydio · Aerial

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

HiPhi launches Z with Hesai AT128 lidar

Perception

· deployment · Hesai Technology · Perception

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

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

Industrial

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

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

NEURA Robotics achieves 6-10 micron repeatability

Humanoid

· demonstration · Neura Robotics · Humanoid

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

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

Maritime

· demonstration · Ocean Infinity · Maritime

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

Aeva Becomes First 4D LiDAR Integrated Into Intempora RTMaps

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

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

iXs raises JPY1 billion Series B extension

Inspection

· funding · iXs · Inspection

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

Deep Ocean Engineering completes Phantom L6 factory-acceptance water test

Maritime

· demonstration · Deep Ocean Engineering · Maritime

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

BANGBANG ROBOT closes near-RMB 100 million Series B

Healthcare

· funding · BANGBANG ROBOT · Healthcare

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

JOZ acquires Fullwood Packo Group

Agriculture

· acquisition · Fullwood · Agriculture

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

LSLiDAR expands business operations in North America

Perception

· market signal · LSLiDAR · Perception

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

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

Industrial

· funding · Flexiv Robotics Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Flexiv describes the completed Series B+ as nearly US$100 million.
  • The company history says the round made Flexiv a unicorn, supporting only a US$1 billion lower-bound valuation rather than a precise valuation.
  • The capital was allocated to general-purpose robotics software, market expansion and growth of Flexiv's robotics ecosystem; the round's investors were not disclosed.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardX-Bow Systems

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

Propulsion Components

· contract award · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

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

Industrial Next raises $12 million pre-Series A

Manufacturing

· funding · Industrial Next · Manufacturing

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

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

Agriculture

· partnership · Guardian Agriculture · Agriculture

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

BlueBotics cites Cleanfix RA660 Navi in ANT navigation milestone

Service

· market signal · Cleanfix · Service

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

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

Logistics

· contract award · CyberLogitec · Logistics

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

Arbe signs semiconductor manufacturing agreement with GlobalFoundries

Perception

· partnership · Arbe Robotics Ltd. · Perception

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

Subsea Europe Services opens Autonomous Surveyor rental programme

Maritime

· product launch · Subsea Europe Services · Maritime

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

Geek+ details PopPick goods-to-person automation system

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

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

PCC Robotics deploys UR10e machine-tending cell at WST Fab

Systems Integration

· deployment · PCC Robotics · Systems Integration

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

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

Humanoid

· funding · Apptronik · Humanoid

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

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

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

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

CleanRobotics launches next-generation TrashBot Zero

Service

· product launch · CleanRobotics · Service

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

OSARO deploys robotic bagging cell at Zenni Optical

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · OSARO · Warehouse Logistics

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

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

Avionics

· funding · Airspace Link · Avionics

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

Amazon introduces the Cardinal package-handling workcell

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Amazon Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Cardinal uses artificial intelligence and computer vision to select a package from a pile, lift it, read its label and place it into a GoCart.
  • The prototype was being tested with packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Amazon said the workcell was intended to move package sorting earlier in the shipping process and expected fulfillment-center deployment in 2023.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRobust.AI

Robust.AI unveils Carter collaborative mobile-robot concept

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Robust.AI · Warehouse Logistics

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

Claytex launches AVSandbox autonomous-vehicle simulation platform

Simulation

· product launch · Claytex · Simulation

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

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

Warehouse Logistics

· market signal · Amazon Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

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

MetoMotion wins GreenTech Robot Challenge

Agriculture

· award · MetoMotion · Agriculture

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

Wingcopter raises USD 42M Series A extension

Delivery

· funding · Wingcopter · Delivery

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

CHASING releases M2 PRO MAX industrial underwater ROV

Maritime

· product launch · CHASING · Maritime

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

REMUS 100 UUVs deployed in NATO Baltic Sea mine countermeasures exercise

Defense

· deployment · HII Unmanned Systems · Defense

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

MicroVision unveils MAVIN lidar product line

Perception

· product launch · MicroVision · Perception

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

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

Consumer

· product launch · Mammotion · Consumer

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

IPR adds three robot-gripper series

End Effectors

· product launch · IPR Robotics · End Effectors

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

Indoor Robotics raises USD 15 million Series A

Aerial

· funding · Indoor Robotics · Aerial

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