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2021-11-02 · funding · Sofar Ocean Maritime
Evidence notes Union Square Ventures and Foundry Group led the $39 million Series B round. The capital was allocated to global expansion of Sofar's ocean-sensing network, technology platform and team. Sofar's network combines autonomous marine sensors with data products for weather, climate and maritime operations. Date 2021-11-02
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-11-02 Funding Nuro Automotive 2021-11-02 · funding · Nuro Automotive
Evidence notes Reuters reported the $600 million Series D valued Nuro at $8.6 billion. Tiger Global Management led the round, with Baillie Gifford, Fidelity, Gaorong Capital, Google, Kroger, SoftBank, T. Rowe Price and Woven Capital participating. The financing supported development and deployment of Nuro's autonomous-delivery service and zero-occupant vehicles. Date 2021-11-02
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-11-01 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The vehicle was designed without a steering wheel and with two facing passenger rows. Hesai had supplied sensors across multiple generations of Zoox vehicles before the public robotaxi unveiling. The relationship was tied to Zoox’s production-oriented autonomous ride-hailing programme. Date 2021-11-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-10-29 Product Launch Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-29 · product launch · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The portfolio included the PopPick goods-to-person solution and RoboShuttle Next Gen. PopPick was designed for dense storage using totes, cartons, pallets and mobile racks. RoboShuttle Next Gen combined RS8 box-picking robots with P40 tote-carrying robots. Date 2021-10-29
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-28 · partnership · Israel Aerospace Industries Defense
Evidence notes IAI signed a cooperation agreement with Romanian defence company IAR-Brasov on UAVs. The agreement covers UAV production, development, and support for the Romanian market. This positions IAI's unmanned-aircraft portfolio inside a local industrial partnership rather than a direct customer procurement. Date 2021-10-28
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-10-27 Partnership Haption Human Machine Interface 2021-10-27 · partnership · Haption Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes The partnership combines HaptX Gloves with Haption force-feedback devices. The companies targeted professional training, simulation, industrial design and robotics applications. Haption said it would discontinue HGlove production and market HaptX Gloves to its customers. Date 2021-10-27
Event type Partnership
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2021-10-27 Partnership HaptX Human Machine Interface 2021-10-27 · partnership · HaptX Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes HaptX and Haption announced a multi-year exclusive partnership to accelerate commercial introduction of full-body haptic devices. The companies planned to combine HaptX's realistic haptic gloves with Haption's force-feedback devices. The release framed HaptX as a provider of realistic haptic gloves for VR and robotics. Date 2021-10-27
Event type Partnership
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-10-26 Funding Fabric Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-26 · funding · Fabric Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Temasek led the round. Koch Disruptive Technologies, Union Tech Ventures, Harel, Pontifax AgTech, CPP Investments, KSH Capital, Princeville Capital and Wharton Equity Ventures participated. The company reported $336 million raised to date. Date 2021-10-26
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-10-26 · product launch · Hai Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Caption: A HaiPick A42 – FW flexible – width ACR picks cartons and totes of different sizes at CeMAT Asia 2021 in Shanghai on October 26. HaiPick A3 Warehouse Robot The HaiPick A3 robot, adopting a fork – lifting picking design, is created for wider storage scenarios in which goods are not necessarily placed inside a box. HaiPick A42 – FW Warehouse Robot The second new product of the HaiPick A42 – FW robot targets higher storage density. Date 2021-10-26
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-10-26 · deployment · Omron Corp Industrial
Evidence notes The LD-60 moves parts through AM-Flow’s automated production workflow. The mobile robot links otherwise separate additive-manufacturing stages. The integration extends automation beyond individual printing machines. Date 2021-10-26
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2021-10-26 · contract award · Loop Robots Service
Evidence notes The project involved leading European hospitals and targeted implementation of high-power UV-C disinfection. DIH-HERO selected nine healthcare-robotics demonstrators, each eligible for up to EUR 100,000. The programme aimed to validate innovative healthcare robotics and reduce time to market across Europe. Date 2021-10-26
Event type Contract Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-25 Acquisition Ouster Perception 2021-10-25 · acquisition · Ouster Perception
Evidence notes Ouster acquired 100% of Sense Photonics. The transaction established Ouster Automotive. Ouster current filings distinguish the digital-flash programme from the OS sensor line. Date 2021-10-25
Event type Acquisition
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-25 Partnership Einride Logistics 2021-10-25 · partnership · Einride Logistics
Evidence notes The initial implementation centered on GE Appliances' Appliance Park campus in Louisville, Kentucky. The program paired Einride autonomous vehicles with electric transport operations across three GE Appliances locations. GE Appliances framed the work as part of a broader logistics electrification and automation rollout. Date 2021-10-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-22 Acquisition Kespry Aerial 2021-10-22 · acquisition · Kespry Aerial
Evidence notes The acquired mapping and analytics platform supported field-to-finish automation for mining, aggregates and other industrial sites. Kespry's insurance and roofing assets were explicitly excluded, narrowing the transaction to the industrial aerial-intelligence platform. Date 2021-10-22
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-10-22 Product Launch Calterah Semiconductors 2021-10-22 · product launch · Calterah Semiconductors
Evidence notes The Mini families integrate dual-channel transmitters and receivers for 76–81 GHz or 59–64 GHz operation. The automotive-grade chips support AEC-Q100 and ISO 26262 ASIL-B requirements in standard and antenna-in-package formats. Calterah demonstrated in-cabin occupancy detection, short-range environment modelling and indoor human detection using the chips. Date 2021-10-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-21 · product launch · avatarin Service
Evidence notes The beta combined remote operation, communications and physical avatar endpoints in a consumer-facing service. The launch moved avatarin’s technology from development into a publicly accessible service format. The company framed the service around remote access to experiences and places. Date 2021-10-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-10-21 · product launch · Zebra Technologies Perception
Evidence notes The robots were built on the Fetch Freight100 platform. The launch targeted each picking, case picking, material transport, and conveyor integration workflows. FetchCore enterprise cloud software was enhanced for fulfillment workflows alongside transport use cases. Date 2021-10-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-10-21 Award HaptX Human Machine Interface 2021-10-21 · award · HaptX Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes HaptX said Converge Robotics Group reached the finals of the ANA Avatar XPRIZE with a haptic robotic avatar system. The system transmitted realistic touch feedback to a remote operator and used haptic teleoperation for dexterous robotic interaction. Date 2021-10-21
Event type Award
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-10-20 Funding Dreame Consumer 2021-10-20 · funding · Dreame Consumer
Evidence notes Country Garden Venture Capital, Yunfeng Capital, Xiaomi, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital and Skywalker Capital participated. First-half 2021 revenue was about RMB 2 billion, with nearly 70% generated overseas. Dreame products reached more than 100 countries and regions. Date 2021-10-20
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2021-10-20 · award · EaglePicher Technologies Power Systems
Evidence notes Conamix leads development of a nanostructured sulfur-metal-sulfide hybrid cathode, while Ionic Materials contributes a protected lithium-metal anode. EaglePicher will design, model and optimize the electrochemical cells and integrate them into a complete battery system using advanced manufacturing. The program targets long calendar life, low-temperature performance and high-power pulse capability for aerospace, defence and commercial-vehicle applications. Date 2021-10-20
Event type Award
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-20 · partnership · Open Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes Open Robotics and NVIDIA collaborated to improve ROS 2 performance on Jetson edge AI and GPU systems. The collaboration connected ROS 2 with NVIDIA Isaac and Jetson robotics development workflows. The work targeted robotics developers building perception, navigation and simulation applications. Date 2021-10-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-10-20 Market Signal AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-20 · market signal · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The listing made AutoStore a public warehouse-automation robotics company. The IPO followed rapid adoption of AutoStore cube-storage systems in retail and logistics. Date 2021-10-20
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-10-20 Production Milestone Nidec Actuation 2021-10-20 · production milestone · Nidec Actuation
Evidence notes Nidec expanded global manufacturing capacity for motors and drive systems across automotive and industrial segments. The expansion included automated production lines to support high-volume output. The milestone supports Nidec's ability to supply motor and drive systems at industrial scale. Date 2021-10-20
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2021-10-19 · partnership · Trimble Inc. Localization
Evidence notes Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the release of the Trimble® X7 3D laser scanner and Trimble FieldLink software fully integrated with Boston Dynamics. This exclusive turnkey solution from Trimble, jointly developed with Boston Dynamics, facilitates autonomous operation on construction sites and takes advantage of the robot's unique capabilities to navigate challenging, dynamic and potentially unsafe environments. Date 2021-10-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2021-10-19 Partnership AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-19 · partnership · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Fives became an AutoStore system integrator. The agreement covers project delivery through the partner network. The 2021 relationship is retained as historical. Date 2021-10-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-19 Contract Award Natrion Power Systems 2021-10-19 · contract award · Natrion Power Systems
Evidence notes Natrion and Medgar Evers College won a $200,000 STTR grant from the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command. The project focused on developing and demonstrating a carbon/lithium-metal composite anode for high-energy-density aerospace batteries. Natrion framed the work as part of its lithium-metal battery commercialization path for electric mobility applications. Date 2021-10-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2021-10-18 Demonstration Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-18 · demonstration · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The showcase took place at DHL’s Asia-Pacific Innovation Center. Geek+ supplied the robotics used in the demonstration. The activity was a showcase rather than a production deployment at a customer warehouse. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-18 Demonstration Sysaxes Industrial 2021-10-18 · demonstration · Sysaxes Industrial
Evidence notes An inauguration evening on October 18 preceded three open-house days from October 19 to 21, 2021. More than 100 visitors saw roughly ten applications featuring cobots, mobile robots, feeders and end-of-arm tools. Named participating partners included Universal Robots, MiR, OnRobot, Asyril, Robotiq and SCHUNK. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-18 · funding · H3 Dynamics Propulsion Components
Evidence notes Mirai Creation Fund led the round. The financing supported H3 Dynamics hydrogen-electric drone and autonomous aerial mobility work. Participants included Ascent Hydrogen Fund, Audacy Ventures and Grosvenor Group. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Funding
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-10-18 · deployment · Monoprix
Evidence notes The facility supports ecommerce fulfillment for Monoprix. The automation stack combines Manhattan WMS with Exotec robotic warehouse systems. The deployment places Monoprix's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-10-18 · acquisition · AgEagle Aerial Systems Aerial
Evidence notes senseFly added eBee fixed-wing mapping drones to AgEagle drone hardware, sensor and software portfolio. The acquisition expanded AgEagle coverage across agriculture, government, engineering and construction markets. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-10-18 · funding · Saildrone Defense
Evidence notes BOND led the financing. The round supported production and commercialization of autonomous ocean data systems. The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Saildrone moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-10-18
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-10-16 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The agreement was signed on 16 October 2021 and covered Human Horizons' HiPhi Pilot system and next-generation production vehicles. Hesai lidar was selected for the second Human Horizons flagship, Digital GT-HiPhi Z. AT128 was the relevant long-range sensor programme, while the later July 2022 event separately records the HiPhi Z production launch. Date 2021-10-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-10-15 · award · robominds Industrial
Evidence notes The award recognized robobrain Neuros as an industrialized operating system for intelligent robotics. The system supports robot components such as grippers, robots and vision systems through a skills-based automation environment. The recognition validates robominds's work in robot manipulation, haptics or tactile-sensing workflows. Date 2021-10-15
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2021-10-14 Product Launch Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-14 · product launch · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The robot was designed for elevated storage locations. The release expands Geek+ goods-to-person storage automation. The launch did not identify a customer site. Date 2021-10-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-14 · funding · Reliable Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Coatue Management led the round, joining Lightspeed, Eclipse, Teamworthy and Pathbreaker as investors. The financing brought total disclosed fundraising above USD 133 million. Reliable Robotics planned to scale its team, support its first aircraft certification program and accelerate commercial cargo operations. Date 2021-10-14
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-10-14 · award · Ganymed Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes EIC Accelerator grant: EUR 2,500,000. European Innovation Council led or provided the financing. Ganymed Robotics received a €2.5 million European Commission grant through the EIC Accelerator to advance its orthopaedic surgical-robotics platform. Date 2021-10-14
Event type Award
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-14 Product Launch Cogniteam Development Platform 2021-10-14 · product launch · Cogniteam Development Platform
Evidence notes Nimbus targeted ROS-based robot development with cloud workflows for design, management and deployment. The launch positioned Cogniteam around low-code robotics software rather than robot hardware. The product gives Cogniteam a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows. Date 2021-10-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-10-13 Funding Dexterity Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-13 · funding · Dexterity Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Lightspeed Venture Partners and Kleiner Perkins led the financing package. Obvious Ventures, B37 Ventures and Presidio Ventures also participated. The company said the capital would support hiring, production and deployment of its warehouse-robotics systems. Date 2021-10-13
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15
2021-10-13 · deployment · Avetics Aerial
Evidence notes The inspection was completed in hours and was assessed as capable of reducing inspection costs by as much as 90%. Avetics engineered a tether system to maintain control in an enclosed metal tank where radio interference was a constraint. The programme established a path toward applying AI-assisted defect detection to future inspection imagery. Date 2021-10-13
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-13 · production milestone · Harmonic Drive Systems Motion Components
Evidence notes Harmonic Drive Systems announced a capital investment to increase HarmonicDrive strain-wave gearing production capacity at its Ariake Plant in Nagano Prefecture. The project was designed to raise domestic production capacity from 150,000 units per month to 220,000 units per month by August 2022. The company tied the expansion to continued demand from industrial robots and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, plus growing demand from industrial machinery and automotive applications. Date 2021-10-13
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-05-10
2021-10-12 Product Launch Exail Maritime 2021-10-12 · product launch · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes R7 uses a digital architecture for plug-and-play payload connections Its control unit combines a 15-inch touchscreen with a second data display The compact platform is designed for portable underwater inspection work Date 2021-10-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-10-12 · demonstration · Volocopter Aerial
Evidence notes The aircraft lifted a Euro-pallet-sized cargo box and flew it to a transfer point. A DB Schenker cargo bicycle received the box and completed the final delivery leg. The demonstration used the exact VoloDrone aircraft at ITS World Congress in Hamburg. Date 2021-10-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-12 Product Launch InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics 2021-10-12 · product launch · InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The portal centralized API endpoints, SDKs, no-code embeds and open-source components. Developers could combine the tools with InOrbit Free Edition to build scalable robot solutions. The accompanying ecosystem grouped complementary robotics products and service partners. Date 2021-10-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-10-12 Funding BRINC Aerial 2021-10-12 · funding · BRINC Aerial
Evidence notes The round followed a $2.25 million seed led by Sam Altman. Named participants included Tusk Venture Partners, Next Play Ventures, Dylan Field, Elad Gil, Patrick Spence, Alexandr Wang and Patrick Shanahan. BRINC said the capital would support hiring, manufacturing and broader deployment of its emergency-response systems. Date 2021-10-12
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2021-10-12 Contract Award CONTROP Vision 2021-10-12 · contract award · CONTROP Vision
Evidence notes The contract covers SPEED-LR electro-optical systems for the U.S. Southwest border. CONTROP USA announced the contract during AUSA 2021. SPEED-LR is part of CONTROP's long-range surveillance payload family. Date 2021-10-12
Event type Contract Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2021-10-10 Demonstration Exail Maritime 2021-10-10 · demonstration · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The evaluated platform was the A18D AUV. The participants included the French DGA and French Navy. The French Naval Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service also took part in the evaluation. Date 2021-10-10
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-10-10 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The technical configuration includes lidar. The work is scoped to mass-production robotruck programme. The announcement documents a historical programme milestone. Date 2021-10-10
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-10-08 · funding · Ishitva Robotic Systems Industrial
Evidence notes Inflection Point Ventures led the USD 1 million financing. Ishitva planned to use the capital to expand sales and its research and development team. The company was commercialising machine-vision, pneumatic and robotic systems for recovering recyclable materials. Date 2021-10-08
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-08 · product launch · Boxfish Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes Boxfish Research and Transmark Subsea developed ARV-i as a joint venture. The vehicle targeted persistent underwater asset monitoring with autonomous resident operation. The product gives Boxfish Robotics prepares ARV-i resident AUV launch a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2021-10-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-10-07 · demonstration · Advanced Navigation Sensors
Evidence notes Orientus supplied real-time roll, pitch and yaw data. The sensor supported balance and control of the wearable robotic system. Quix was developed for mobility-assistance research rather than commercial deployment. Date 2021-10-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-10-07 · market signal · Advanced Navigation Sensors
Evidence notes The platform connects multiple users and drones over 4G and 5G networks. Little Ripper used the system to manage drone operations along more than 1,000 kilometres of coastline. Operators can connect vehicles through a compact modem or smartphone application. Date 2021-10-07
Event type Market Signal
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-10-07 · funding · RoboTire Service
Evidence notes The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation, the company behind Discount Tire and America’s Tire, led the round. The financing supported development of RoboTire’s automated tyre-replacement platform. The system combines robotics and computer vision for service-bay automation. Date 2021-10-07
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-07 · product launch · Applied Aeronautics Aerial
Evidence notes Applied Aeronautics announced an Albatross BVLOS aircraft fully integrating Iris Automation Casia detect-and-avoid technology. The BVLOS model paired the Albatross long-endurance fixed-wing UAV with specialized communications, modular payloads and onboard collision-avoidance sensing. Applied said it would manufacture the Albatross BVLOS at a new composites facility in Austin, Texas. Date 2021-10-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-05 · funding · Rendered.ai Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The $6 million seed round was led by Space Capital, with Tectonic Ventures, Congruent Ventures, Union Labs and Uncorrelated Ventures participating. Rendered.ai described its platform as simulation-based engineered data for industries including autonomous vehicles, robotics, life sciences and satellite technology. The capital was tied to staffing and operations scale-up for its synthetic-data platform-as-a-service. Date 2021-10-05
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-10-04 · deployment · Steering Machines Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The sensor stack provides safe speed and direction data while supporting movement in compact production environments. The integrated system achieved performance level d for motion, speed and turning. Comexi used the platform to reduce transfer downtime and material-flow interruptions between machines. Date 2021-10-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-10-04 · executive hire · IPR Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes IPR announced the leadership transition on October 4, 2021. Walter Sayer became sole managing director as Dr. Markus Kamp moved to the advisory board. The founding Doll family and investor HANNOVER Finanz described the change as the completion of a multi-year management-succession process. Date 2021-10-04
Event type Executive Hire
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-10-04 · funding · fruitcore robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Series A: EUR 17,000,000. UVC Partners led or provided the financing. fruitcore robotics raised €17 million in Series A financing to expand its HORST industrial-robot platform and international sales organisation. Date 2021-10-04
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-04 · product launch · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes The open license defines the mechanical, electrical and functional specifications for RAFTI. A certified-partner program covers manufacture of the service valve and ground coupling. The RAFTI service valve had already been demonstrated on Tanker-001 Tenzing in low Earth orbit. Date 2021-10-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-04 · acquisition · Safran Sensing Technologies Norway Sensors
Evidence notes Sensonor joined Safran Electronics & Defense following completion of the acquisition. The transaction expanded Safran's portfolio of MEMS gyroscopes and inertial systems. Safran identified civil, military and space attitude-measurement, stabilisation and orientation applications for the combined portfolio. Date 2021-10-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-10-01 · capability · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang joined formulation of China first automotive millimetre-wave radar industry standard in October 2021. The work drew on its experience in radar architecture, signal processing, algorithms and automotive serial production. Standards participation positioned the company beyond component sales as a contributor to radar interoperability and quality practice. Date 2021-10-01
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-10-01 · partnership · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes The CRADA covers work with AFRL's Space Vehicle Directorate and Spacecraft Technology Division. Orbit Fab agreed to share technical details and make RAFTI and docking-guidance hardware available for review. AFRL would advise on requirements and designs and make facilities available for performance and qualification work. Date 2021-10-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-01 · deployment · CyBe Construction Construction
Evidence notes The 104-square-metre Robust Villa was printed in seven days with a CyBe RC mobile printer. Betonindustrie Brievengat partnered with CyBe on the Curacao construction project. The build was the first use of CyBe Lyve housing design and the first 3D-printed building in the Caribbean. Date 2021-10-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-10-01 Demonstration Innvotek Inspection 2021-10-01 · demonstration · Innvotek Inspection
Evidence notes Innvotek presented Amphibian at RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind 2021, positioning it as a mobile robotic platform for advanced NDT inspection and maintenance of large offshore assets. The company said the robot was displayed at the stand of its longstanding partner Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and drew interest from more than 20 businesses exploring industrial applications. The event positioned Amphibian around wind-turbine monopile inspection, corrosion mapping, biofouling cleaning, and remote access to offshore structures in harsh marine conditions. Date 2021-10-01
Event type Demonstration
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2021-09-30 · funding · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The Series D comprised $304 million of convertible loans issued in May 2021 plus 4,242,424 shares issued at $16.50 in September 2021, equal to $70 million. The two components belong to one Series D financing and total $374 million; they are not separate rounds and $374 million is not a cumulative lifetime-funding headline. The issuer states that the Series D achieved a $2 billion post-money valuation and that all convertible loans had converted by September 30, 2021. Date 2021-09-30
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-09-30 · funding · VisionNav Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes ByteDance, Shunwei Capital, CICC, IDG Capital, Lenovo Ventures and Eastern Bell Capital jointly invested. VisionNav allocated the proceeds to product and scenario development, standardized delivery and global expansion. The company reported nearly 150 delivered projects at the time of the financing. Date 2021-09-30
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-30 · funding · Activ Surgical Surgical
Evidence notes Cota Capital led the round, with new investors including BAM Funds, Magnetar Capital, MINT Venture Partners, Castor Ventures, Dream One Vision and NVIDIA. The company planned to support U.S. commercialization, pursue CE Mark approval and develop machine-learning surgical insights. Date 2021-09-30
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-30 · demonstration · Saildrone Defense
Evidence notes Saildrone 1045 operated inside Category 4 Hurricane Sam. The mission demonstrated USV data collection in extreme hurricane conditions. The demonstration validates The company's technology in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. Date 2021-09-30
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-09-30 · research publication · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper combines an Angular Momentum Linear Inverted Pendulum model with MPC foot placement and virtual constraints for terrain-adaptive walking. Experiments validate Cassie locomotion across surfaces with varied inclinations and textures while accounting for slope and friction constraints. The work gives Cassie a benchmark for agile bipedal walking over varied terrain conditions. Date 2021-09-30
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-09-29 Product Launch Hacarus Perception 2021-09-29 · product launch · Hacarus Perception
Evidence notes Hacarus announced the jointly developed software on September 29, 2021. The system detects gas and water pipes, communications cables and electrical lines from ground-penetrating-radar imagery. Hacarus reported an 89% detection rate and designed the software to run on edge devices without cloud communication. Date 2021-09-29
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-09-29 · funding · GrayMatter Robotics Manufacturing
Evidence notes Seed: USD 4,100,000. The cited source confirms the completed financing. GrayMatter Robotics raised $4.1 million in seed financing to advance AI-powered robotic systems for complex manufacturing tasks. Date 2021-09-29
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-29 · funding · Coowa / 酷哇科技 Service
Evidence notes Series C: USD 250,000,000. The cited source confirms the completed financing. CowaRobot raised $250 million in Series C financing to scale its autonomous-driving and urban-service vehicle technology. Date 2021-09-29
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-29 · funding · MetoMotion Agriculture
Evidence notes Ridder and Navus Ventures led the $5 million round. Sirius Venture Capital also participated. The financing supported commercial deployment and production of greenhouse robotic workers. Date 2021-09-29
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2021-09-29 Partnership Slamcore Spatial Intelligence 2021-09-29 · partnership · Slamcore Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Slamcore partnered with SYNAOS to create SYNA.OS VIEW for manually guided intralogistics vehicles. The system combines Slamcore's camera-based spatial intelligence with SYNAOS intralogistics software. The companies positioned the collaboration for forklifts and warehouse vehicles in manufacturing and logistics sites. Date 2021-09-29
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2021-09-28 · deployment · BeBop Sensors
Evidence notes The glove was integrated into Asha, Team Aham's avatar robot for social tele-robotics. Forte Glove uses six actuators to provide haptic sensations when the avatar interacts with surroundings. BeBop's SDK supported integration with the team's other robot hardware. Date 2021-09-28
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-09-27 · funding · Youibot Industrial
Evidence notes Series B+ carried CNY155M of primary consideration at a CNY1.155B post-money valuation. The pricing agreement date was 2021-09-27; final settlement occurred on 2022-02-08. Named round investors: Suzhou Fangguang, Changzhou Fangguang, Shenzhen Greenpine, Chongqing Greenpine, SIG China, Sharp Dynasty, FG Venture SZFZ, SBVA Entity, SOSV Select, Lanchi Shanghai Xinzhong Date 2021-09-27
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-09-27 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2021-09-27 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The configuration uses a VS 340 N monochrome camera with a hard-radiation-tolerant tube sensor. The camera is mounted on a radiation-tolerant pan-and-tilt unit with its associated control equipment. This was the third completed supply of the same inspection-system configuration to ILL; commercial terms were not disclosed. Date 2021-09-27
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-09-24 · award · Hypersen Sensors
Evidence notes Hypersen received the Capek 2020 Innovative Product Award at the 2021 China Robot Industry Development Forum. The company attributed the award to its independently developed point-spectrum confocal displacement sensor. The sensor supports high-precision inspection and industrial-automation applications. Date 2021-09-24
Event type Award
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-24 · demonstration · 3D s.r.o. Industrial
Evidence notes Peter Szakall presented 3D s.r.o.s work on artificial intelligence for visual weld-quality assessment. The presentation covered defect detection for spot and arc welds, spatter, fastener orientation and component presence. 3D showed how application-specific models can improve the reliability, speed and repeatability of industrial inspection. Date 2021-09-24
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-24 Product Launch IUNA AI Inspection 2021-09-24 · product launch · IUNA AI Inspection
Evidence notes The product reused inspection know-how developed through the Auto Scanner programme. Its modular architecture was intended to support different software applications and manufacturing tasks. IUNA positioned the system for straightforward inline installation in industrial production. Date 2021-09-24
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-09-23 · award · Soft Robot Tech End Effectors
Evidence notes The award recognised SRT's soft-robot technology research, development and industrialisation project. SRT was one of three Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area enterprises receiving first prizes. The competition announced seven first-prize projects at its 11 September awards ceremony. Date 2021-09-23
Event type Award
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-23 Product Launch InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics 2021-09-23 · product launch · InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The edition included the InOrbit Agent, Adaptive Diagnostics and the InOrbit Control dashboard. Users could monitor robot position and analytics and respond to incidents through built-in tools. InOrbit made the edition free without a time limit or robot-count cap. Date 2021-09-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-09-23 · funding · Opentrons Lab Automation
Evidence notes Opentrons announced a 200 million dollar Series C investment led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The company said the funding would scale its automated lab platform for life sciences and healthcare. The release also named Khosla Ventures as a participant and listed other investors including Sands Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, SOSV and Y Combinator. Date 2021-09-23
Event type Funding
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-09-23 · award · Neura Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes NEURA Robotics' MAiRA, the Multi-sensing Intelligent Robotic Assistant, won the European Product Design Award in 2021. The award recognized MAiRA's innovative design in the Industrial and Life Science Design category. The design team included Philipp von Stürmer, Dr.-Ing Hendrik Susemihl, Jens Temminghoff, and David Reger. Date 2021-09-23
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2021-09-22 · partnership · Lika Electronic Motion Components
Evidence notes Lika announced its AIR collaboration on September 22, 2021. The research network addresses autonomous navigation, remote observation and small-satellite systems. Lika contributes encoder and position-measurement expertise to aerospace and space-exploration projects. Date 2021-09-22
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-09-22 · product launch · Ava Robotics Service
Evidence notes The Tyco Security Robot combined autonomous patrol with video coverage and remote communications. Johnson Controls positioned the system as a commercial security product for workplace facilities. Date 2021-09-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-21 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The two parties signed a strategic cooperation agreement The partnership has opened a new chapter for L4 autonomous vehicles’ mass production. Neolix will gradually expand its network of autonomous vehicles to diverse settings such as logistics and city services, while also preparing to enter oversea markets. Neolix’s vehicles have provided smart services to consumers in hundreds of business parks, CBD, parks and college campuses. Date 2021-09-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-09-21 Product Launch AGILOX Warehouse Logistics 2021-09-21 · product launch · AGILOX Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The OCF handles open and closed load carriers up to 1,500 kg and can set them down at heights up to 1,600 mm. Its three-drive omnidirectional base supports parallel, diagonal and rotational movement in narrow warehouse aisles. AGILOX designed mixed ONE and OCF fleets to share X-SWARM coordination, control and Wi-Fi infrastructure. Date 2021-09-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2021-09-21 · product launch · Twin Science & Robotics Consumer
Evidence notes The online school combined gamified lessons with live sessions led by technology practitioners. Twin pledged 10,000 coding-class subscriptions and 1,000 STEM kits to educators around the launch. The programme paired technical subjects with leadership, communication, creativity and problem-solving skills. Date 2021-09-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-21 · funding · Hai Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Hai Robotics secured more than $200M across continuous Series C and Series D financing rounds. The Series C round was led by 5Y Capital; the Series D round was led by Capital Today. The company said the capital would support product upgrades, global expansion, supply-chain work and hiring. Date 2021-09-21
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2021-09-21 · product launch · HII Unmanned Systems Defense
Evidence notes HII introduced the REMUS 620 unmanned underwater vehicle for deepwater operations. The system is designed for depths up to 6,000 meters. REMUS 620 targets missions including deep-ocean survey, research, and subsea inspection. Date 2021-09-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-26
2021-09-21 · partnership · Keenon Robotics Service
Evidence notes SoftBank Robotics Group Corp (SBRG) announced a global partnership with Keenon Robotics to expand the use of robotic systems in the servi The companies introduced the Keenbot, an indoor intelligent service robot, in markets including Singapore, Japan, Europe, the Middle East The Keenbot features multi-point delivery modes, capable of delivering four dishes simultaneously, and includes an intelligent scheduling Date 2021-09-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-04-04
2021-09-20 · research publication · Liquid Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The OCEANS 2021 paper reports field results from the DANS20 trial using a Liquid Robotics Wave Glider. The paper focuses on making the Wave Glider fully autonomous in field conditions. This is product-bound external research for Wave Glider marine autonomy. Date 2021-09-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-28
2021-09-20 · acquisition · Waypoint Robotics
Evidence notes Waypoint added industrial-strength autonomous omnidirectional mobile robots to Locus Robotics. The acquisition broadened Locus beyond fulfillment workflows into additional warehouse and industrial AMR use cases. Date 2021-09-20
Event type Acquisition
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-09-20 · org change · Brooks Automation Industrial
Evidence notes The transaction covered Brooks' automation business serving semiconductor and automation markets. Brooks said the proceeds would be used to accelerate growth of its life sciences business. The agreement replaced Brooks' earlier plan to separate into two independent public companies. Date 2021-09-20
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-09-18 Funding QYSEA Maritime 2021-09-18 · funding · QYSEA Maritime
Evidence notes QYSEA completed a Series B1 financing round of tens of millions of yuan for underwater robotics development. Xiaomi Group and Shunwei Capital backed the financing. The funding supported closed-loop solutions for consumer and professional underwater robots. Date 2021-09-18
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-17 Partnership SAVOYE Warehouse Logistics 2021-09-17 · partnership · SAVOYE Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes SAVOYE incorporated HaiPick autonomous case-handling robots into its goods-to-person warehouse designs. The collaboration targets European and international logistics projects by combining Hai’s ACR hardware with SAVOYE integration expertise. Date 2021-09-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2021-09-17 · market signal · Vicarious Surgical Surgical
Evidence notes The transaction was expected to provide approximately USD 220 million in gross proceeds. Proceeds supported development and planned commercialization of the Vicarious single-incision surgical robot. Date 2021-09-17
Event type Market Signal
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-09-16 · regulatory · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The Pandar128 certificate was issued on 16 September 2021 and publicly announced on 22 September. The assessment covered functional-safety management, system and hardware development, production, support processes and safety analysis. Certification applies to the exact Pandar128 product and supports automotive perception use; it is not a vehicle deployment approval. Date 2021-09-16
Event type Regulatory
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-09-16 · demonstration · Dromont Group Industrial
Evidence notes The e-commerce line automated filling, tinting, mixing, cap closure and shipment sorting across varied container sizes. A patented robot station automatically screwed lids while cloud software linked Dromont controls to the customers online platform. The laboratory line used three 0.01-gram scales and the same robotised cap closure for repeatable 8-ounce samples. Date 2021-09-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16