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2021-09-15 · funding · Rebellion Defense Mission Software
Evidence notes Insight Partners and Venrock co-led the round. Innovation Endeavors, Declaration Partners and Lupa Systems participated. The valuation basis is pre-money, not post-money. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Funding
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-09-15 · deployment · Telerob Defense
Evidence notes The order was delivered in July 2021 and included training, spares and accessories. The Pentagon unit purchased the robot for its EOD and hazardous-material technicians. Its six-axis manipulator, automatic tool exchange and four-track auto-leveling chassis support remote work in confined and hazardous spaces. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2021-09-15 · funding · Loop Robots Service
Evidence notes Nanotech Ventures led the USD 2 million seed investment alongside Locapes Investment Fund and other private investors. Loop planned to scale deployments of SAM for automated room and surface disinfection. The company had already worked with hospitals and care providers across the Benelux region. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-15 · market signal · PROCEPT BioRobotics Surgical
Evidence notes PROCEPT expected its common stock to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on September 15, 2021. The IPO was priced at $25.00 per share. The company offered all shares in the upsized offering. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Market Signal
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-09-15 Product Launch Slamcore Spatial Intelligence 2021-09-15 · product launch · Slamcore Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes The SDK update added full ROS 2 compatibility alongside existing ROS 1 and C++ interfaces. Developers can integrate Slamcore's vision-based 3D mapping into robots built on ROS 2 middleware. Slamcore made the updated SDK available for standard hardware and supported custom application setups. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2021-09-15 · funding · Keenon Robotics Service
Evidence notes Keenon Robotics secured $200 million in Series D funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2. The funding will be used to drive innovation through in-house R&D and expand into new markets. Keenon Robotics' service robots are deployed in over 60 countries, including the US, China, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, and the UAE. Date 2021-09-15
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2021-09-14 · funding · DeepRoute.ai Automotive
Evidence notes Alibaba Group led the Series B, with Jeneration Capital joining existing investors Fosun RZ Capital, Yunqi Partners and Glory Ventures. DeepRoute.ai described the completed financing as totaling more than $300 million. Separate contemporaneous reporting placed the valuation above $1 billion without specifying a pre-money or post-money basis. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-09-14 · funding · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Growth financing: USD 50,000,000. Tiger Global led or co-led the financing. Locus Robotics raised an additional $50 million from Tiger Global to expand its warehouse autonomous-mobile-robot business after its Series E. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-14 Funding XOCEAN Maritime 2021-09-14 · funding · XOCEAN Maritime
Evidence notes XOCEAN raised EUR8 million in Series A funding to expand its uncrewed ocean data collection technology. The financing supported the rollout of XOCEAN’s uncrewed surface vessel data services. The round backed offshore wind and hydrographic survey applications. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-14 · funding · Ambi Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Bow Capital, Vertex Ventures US, and The House Fund also participated in the round. The financing supported rapid deployments of AI-powered robotic systems across U.S. supply chain operations. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Ambi Robotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-14 Funding Stord Logistics 2021-09-14 · funding · Stord Logistics
Evidence notes Kleiner Perkins led Stord's $90M Series D round at a reported $1.1B valuation. The financing was announced alongside Stord's acquisition of Fulfillment Works. The round strengthened Stord's cloud supply chain strategy across software, warehousing, freight and fulfillment services. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Funding
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2021-09-14 Acquisition Stord Logistics 2021-09-14 · acquisition · Stord Logistics
Evidence notes Stord acquired Fulfillment Works as part of the same announcement as its $90M Series D financing. The deal expanded Stord's fulfillment operations for ecommerce and omnichannel brands. The acquisition supported Stord's push to combine software, warehousing, freight and fulfillment into cloud supply chain infrastructure. Date 2021-09-14
Event type Acquisition
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2021-09-13 Partnership Exail Maritime 2021-09-13 · partnership · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The modules support a minesweeping system for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies. The announcement names electromagnetic and acoustic module supply. The two suppliers are retained within one multilateral programme event rather than a combined company edge. Date 2021-09-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-09-10 · funding · Agile Robots Industrial
Evidence notes SoftBank Vision Fund 2 led the $220 million Series C. The round also included Abu Dhabi Royal Group, Chimera Investments, Foxconn Industrial Internet, GL Ventures, Hillhouse, Linear Capital, Midas, Sequoia China and Xiaomi Group. Agile Robots allocated the proceeds to product development, serial production and international sales expansion. Date 2021-09-10
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2021-09-09 Partnership AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2021-09-09 · partnership · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes StrongPoint became an AutoStore integrator. The agreement covers automated fulfillment projects. The 2021 relationship is retained as historical. Date 2021-09-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-09-09 · partnership · LiDARUSA Perception
Evidence notes The agreement covers Hesai sensor distribution throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. LiDARUSA added compact XT sensors and Pandar models spanning short-range and long-range applications. The portfolio extends LiDARUSA offerings beyond precision mapping sensors into broader three-dimensional sensing markets. Date 2021-09-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-09-09 Partnership Orca AI Maritime 2021-09-09 · partnership · Orca AI Maritime
Evidence notes NYK and Orca AI partnered to develop advanced safety systems for autonomous vessels. The collaboration focused on AI-based lookout and collision-avoidance support. The work tied Orca AI’s platform to NYK’s autonomous shipping development program. Date 2021-09-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-09-07 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes As an innovator and pioneer in the field of LiDAR sensors, Hesai provides high – performance hardware support for the realization of high – level autonomous driving. Lu Wei, Vice President of Global Business Development of Hesai and Ding Ding, Vice President of Black Sesame Products signed a strategic agreement in Shanghai. These Chips can bring a high – performance, safe, and open autonomous driving computing platform to the industry. Date 2021-09-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-09-07 Acquisition Spyce Service 2021-09-07 · acquisition · Spyce Service
Evidence notes Sweetgreen closed the acquisition on September 7, 2021, purchasing 100% of Spyce through a merger. Sweetgreen issued shares valued at approximately US$37.5 million, paid roughly US$3.5 million of Spyce debt and expenses, and included contingent milestone shares. The stated objective was to use Spyce's automation technology to improve food quality, consistency and restaurant efficiency. Date 2021-09-07
Event type Acquisition
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-09-07 · funding · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes Asymmetry Ventures led the financing, which closed above $10 million. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Ventures, SpaceFund and other investors participated. The capital supports adoption and commercialization of on-orbit refueling services. Date 2021-09-07
Event type Funding
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-07 · product launch · Draganfly Aerial
Evidence notes Heavy Lift Drone targeted industrial, delivery and other higher-payload operations. Commander 3XL was presented as a modular enterprise airframe below the Heavy Lift class. Long Range LiDAR added an extended-range mapping and scanning system to the three-product announcement. Date 2021-09-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-08
2021-09-07 · funding · Elite Robots Industrial
Evidence notes The round brought the company's total funding to about $47 million. The company said the funding would support engineering expansion and international sales growth. Date 2021-09-07
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-30
2021-09-02 · product launch · Flow Robotics Lab Automation
Evidence notes The company positioned flowbot ONE as an intuitive liquid-handling robot for laboratories adopting pipetting automation. The North American launch expanded Flow Robotics beyond its European home market into a larger life-science automation region. Date 2021-09-02
Event type Product Launch
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-12
2021-09-02 Funding Fieldin Agriculture 2021-09-02 · funding · Fieldin Agriculture
Evidence notes Fortissimo Capital led the Series B round. The financing supported Fieldin autonomous execution capabilities for commercial farms. Participants included Zeev Ventures, ICON Accelerator, Maor Investments and Akkadian Ventures. Date 2021-09-02
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-09-01 · deployment · OceanAlpha Maritime
Evidence notes The survey team planned a lattice route and supervised SL20 from a mobile command station. A single-beam echo sounder and RTK GNSS supplied live depth and position data. SL20 surveyed close to and beneath piers that were inaccessible to conventional manned boats. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2021-09-01 Funding Wirepas Communications 2021-09-01 · funding · Wirepas Communications
Evidence notes Existing investors Karma Ventures and Tesi supplied approximately EUR 10 million. The capital was directed toward development of Wirepas non-cellular 5G technology. Wirepas targeted a 2022 commercial launch for the standards-based connectivity product. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Funding
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-09-01 Partnership Korial Inspection 2021-09-01 · partnership · Korial Inspection
Evidence notes Energy Robotics joined the NVIDIA Inception program for AI startups. The program supports development of AI-driven robotics and inspection software. The membership connected Energy Robotics' inspection platform to NVIDIA's AI and robotics startup ecosystem. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2021-09-01 Product Launch PSYONIC End Effectors 2021-09-01 · product launch · PSYONIC End Effectors
Evidence notes PSYONIC announced the Ability Hand would be available to users and clinicians nationwide beginning September 1, 2021. The company positioned the product as the fastest and first touch-sensitive bionic hand on the market. The launch marked the company''s move into broader commercial availability for the Ability Hand platform. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2021-09-01 · funding · Carbon Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes The company said the round would scale production, grow engineering, and establish regional sales and support for farmers across the United States. Carbon positioned the financing around responding to herbicide-resistant weeds and expanding commercial rollout of its agricultural robotics systems. The announcement described the product as an autonomous laser weeding system aimed at reducing herbicide and labor dependence. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2021-09-01 · award · Mujin, Inc. Industrial
Evidence notes Mujin received the Robotics Innovation Prize of the Logistics Grand Prizes 2021 for developing the MujinRobot Palletizer. The award was presented by the Japan Institute of Logistics Systems. The MujinRobot Palletizer automates mixed case palletizing in logistics centers. Date 2021-09-01
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2021-08-31 Funding Gatik Automotive 2021-08-31 · funding · Gatik Automotive
Evidence notes Koch Disruptive Technologies led the Series B, with existing and strategic investors participating. Gatik said the financing would expand its Class 3–6 autonomous box-truck fleet into additional North American markets. The company also planned to grow its customer base and team while scaling commercial operations. Date 2021-08-31
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-31 · acquisition · ATI Industrial Automation Sensors
Evidence notes ATI said Novanta officially acquired ATI Industrial Automation as of August 31, 2021. ATI became part of a company focused on mission-critical technologies for medical and advanced industrial equipment manufacturers. Date 2021-08-31
Event type Acquisition
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-14
2021-08-30 · partnership · IPG Automotive Simulation
Evidence notes The interface combined CarMaker full-vehicle simulation with VRXPERIENCE capabilities for human-machine interfaces, lighting and physically based sensor simulation. The integration supported autonomous-driving and driver-assistance validation across model-, software- and hardware-in-the-loop workflows. Both companies aimed to give mutual customers access to models from the two simulation environments in real time. Date 2021-08-30
Event type Partnership
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-08-27 · capability · Buoyant Aero Aerial
Evidence notes The latest subscale prototype was 20 feet long, reached up to 35 miles per hour and carried a 10-pound payload. Buoyant's hybrid architecture generated about 70 percent of lift from helium and the remainder from tilt rotors used during takeoff and landing. The company targeted a 60-foot autonomous vehicle carrying up to 650 pounds and reported $5 million in customer letters of intent. Date 2021-08-27
Event type Capability
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-08-26 Partnership Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-08-26 · partnership · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes SF Supply Chain set a target of deploying more than 1,000 Geek+ robots in Hong Kong and Macau. The first automated warehouse was planned to go live in September 2021. Date 2021-08-26
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-08-26 · company formation · Electric Sheep Robotics Consumer
Evidence notes Dexter was introduced as a clamp-on autonomy kit for existing commercial lawn mowers. The system combined LiDAR, cameras, GPS and ultrasonic sensing with remote monitoring. The launch disclosed approximately USD 4 million in seed funding led by Foundation Capital. Date 2021-08-26
Event type Company Formation
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-26 · deployment · Rugged Robotics Construction
Evidence notes Rugged Robotics completed its first full-scale field-layout pilot with Consigli Construction on a life-sciences jobsite at Cambridge Crossing. The robot delivered multi-trade layout on six floors covering more than 240,000 square feet. The pilot used Rugged Robotics vehicles to mark coordinated designs directly onto concrete floors for construction crews. Date 2021-08-26
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-26 · acquisition · Analog Devices Semiconductors
Evidence notes Maxim common stock ceased trading on Nasdaq after the transaction closed. ADI said the combined company had more than 10,000 engineers and expanded analog semiconductor capabilities. Date 2021-08-26
Event type Acquisition
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2021-08-25 · funding · Yunji Technology (云迹科技) Service
Evidence notes Primary subscriptions totaled CNY264.50 million; disclosed secondary transfers are excluded. The issuer prospectus states the exact pre-money and post-money valuation. Investors: QM165, Feidian No. 1, Feidian No. 2, CITIC Securities Investment, Linzhi Tencent, Beijing Qiming, Lenovo Fund, Shanghai Yushu, AlphaX, Lanting Qiyue Date 2021-08-25
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-08-25 · funding · Niqo Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Series A: USD 5,000,000. FMC Ventures and Omnivore led or co-led the financing. TartanSense, now Niqo Robotics, raised $5 million in Series A financing to develop and commercialise agricultural robotics for precision input application. Date 2021-08-25
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-25 · funding · Coco Robotics Delivery
Evidence notes Sam Altman, Silicon Valley Bank, and Founders Fund led the Series A round. Coco operated four-wheeled delivery robots positioned at dense urban merchant locations. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Coco moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-08-25
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-24 Funding ICON Construction 2021-08-24 · funding · ICON Construction
Evidence notes Norwest Venture Partners led the completed Series B. 8VC, BIG–Bjarke Ingels Group, BOND, Citi, Crosstimbers, Ensemble and Fifth Wall joined the financing. LENx, Moderne Ventures and Oakhouse Partners also participated; ICON earmarked the capital for research, manufacturing and expansion. Date 2021-08-24
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15
2021-08-24 · product launch · Bedrock Ocean Exploration Inspection
Evidence notes Bedrock introduced an electric autonomous underwater survey vehicle with cloud-based data delivery. The platform combined mission-planned AUV operations with a digital workflow for marine survey data. The launch established Bedrock’s commercial hardware-and-software approach to seafloor mapping. Date 2021-08-24
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-23 · product launch · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes What does it take for a robot to run, flip, vault, and leap like an athlete?. Perception for Parkour Robot perception algorithms are used to convert data from sensors like cameras and lidar into something useful for decision making and planning physical actions. Date 2021-08-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2021-08-19 · capability · Guidetti Technology SRL Industrial
Evidence notes EasyArc targets small-batch metal fabrication with programmable welding paths and rapid relocation. The system combines OMRON control hardware with Fronius welding technology. Supported processes include multiple MIG modes, CMT, TIG and plasma configurations. Date 2021-08-19
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-08-19 · partnership · Swoop Aero
Evidence notes The partnership centered on operating drone delivery services rather than one-off aircraft demonstrations. The event anchors Swoop Aero in medical and logistics network operations. Date 2021-08-19
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-08-19 · product launch · Lantronix AI Compute
Evidence notes Lantronix announced the Open-Q 5165RB SOM, an ultra-compact system-on-module based on Qualcomm QRB5165. The module targets AI-enabled drones, UAVs, machine-vision platforms, and autonomous systems. The product established the robotics-relevant compute family later used across drone and payload edge-AI integrations. Date 2021-08-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-08-18 · funding · Syrius Technology Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes ByteDance led the financing and Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group co-invested. Existing investors included Sequoia Capital China, Future Capital, ZhenCheng Capital, Tryin Capital and PKSHA SPARX Algorithm Fund. Syrius planned to expand its AMR products and Robot-as-a-Service operations. Date 2021-08-18
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-08-18 Funding OSARO Warehouse Logistics 2021-08-18 · funding · OSARO Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The round brought OSARO’s total funding to $67.5 million. New investors included J17 Capital and Tomales Bay Capital. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as OSARO moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-08-18
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-18 · funding · Rapid Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Kleiner Perkins and Tiger Global co-led the Series B, joined by NEA, Greycroft, Bee Partners and 468 Capital. The $36.7 million round brought Rapid Robotics total disclosed funding to $54.2 million. The company positioned Rapid Machine Operator as a robotics-as-a-service workcell that manufacturers could deploy without in-house programming expertise. Date 2021-08-18
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-17 · research publication · Aurora Innovation Logistics
Evidence notes The framework applies to both autonomous trucks and passenger vehicles. It covers the full development lifecycle rather than only commercial deployment. Aurora organized the top-level safety argument around five principles: Proficient, Fail-Safe, Resilient, Continuously Improving and Trustworthy. Date 2021-08-17
Event type Research Publication
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-09-04
2021-08-17 Partnership ModalAI Avionics 2021-08-17 · partnership · ModalAI Avionics
Evidence notes The agreement covers Qualcomm’s 5G- and AI-enabled drone platform. ModalAI also distributes the associated reference design. The channel relationship expands developer access to the Qualcomm system. Date 2021-08-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2021-08-17 Product Launch Linebird Inspection 2021-08-17 · product launch · Linebird Inspection
Evidence notes Osprey combines SensorLink Ohmstik resistance measurement technology with a nonconductive aerial payload. The system targets conductor splices and dead-end connectors without exposing crews to direct live-line work. Linebird made the system available for immediate ordering after validating the underlying method on live 115 kV infrastructure. Date 2021-08-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2021-08-17 · contract award · Pliant Energy Systems Maritime
Evidence notes Contract N00014-21-C-2040 covered development of C-Ray and AI-enhanced autonomous amphibious operation. The award carried a USD 4.4 million ceiling and began on August 17, 2021. Pliant described the program as funding development of its first C-Ray product. Date 2021-08-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-08-17 Product Launch Qualcomm AI Compute 2021-08-17 · product launch · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm launched the Flight RB5 5G Platform for commercial, industrial and enterprise drone systems. The platform integrates edge AI, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, camera processing and security features for autonomous drone applications. The launch positioned Qualcomm robotics compute inside higher-performance drone autonomy and connected-flight workloads. Date 2021-08-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2021-08-16 · funding · CaoCao Mobility Automotive
Evidence notes The issuer prospectus reports CNY17 billion pre-money. Three independent investors subscribed CNY1.4 billion, CNY100 million and CNY300 million, respectively. The investment agreements were signed on August 16, 2021. Date 2021-08-16
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-08-16 · product launch · AgileX Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes The platform supported AUBO-i5 or xArm6 arms as configurable options rather than standard equipment. Compatible bases included BUNKER, SCOUT 2.0, HUNTER 2.0 and RANGER MINI chassis. AgileX positioned the system for mobile-manipulation research and industrial application development. Date 2021-08-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-08-16 · funding · Kalam Labs Defense
Evidence notes Y Combinator, Lightspeed and FirstCheque participated in the pre-seed round; the disclosed source did not state an amount. At the time, Kalam Labs operated a multiplayer science-learning platform for children aged six to fourteen. This financing predates the company's later shift into stratospheric aerial systems and belongs to its corporate history, not its current defense product positioning. Date 2021-08-16
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-08-16 · product launch · LightWare LiDAR Perception
Evidence notes The 59 g sensor was designed for obstacle sensing and navigation on unmanned systems. The announcement framed SF45 as a compact scanning lidar for machines operating around people and obstacles. The product gives LightWare a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2021-08-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-16 Funding QCraft Automotive 2021-08-16 · funding · QCraft Automotive
Evidence notes QCraft completed a $100 million Series A+ financing round The round was led by YF Capital and Genesis Capital Meituan Longzhu and international pension-fund investors also participated Date 2021-08-16
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-03-23
2021-08-15 · research publication · UBTECH Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The IROS 2021 paper proposes a force-feedback whole-body stabilizer for position-controlled humanoid robots. The authors demonstrate the stabilizer on the UBTECH Walker robot in MuJoCo simulation, reporting improvements over ZMP-feedback and linear-inverted-pendulum stabilizers. Date 2021-08-15
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2021-08-12 Funding HEO Space 2021-08-12 · funding · HEO Space
Evidence notes David Harding led the seed financing round. HEO said HEO Inspect was already live in beta and used by customers. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as HEO Robotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-08-12
Event type Funding
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-12 · product launch · Deep Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes DEEP Robotics launched Jueying X20 as an industrial waterproof quadruped robot. The launch release positioned X20 for industrial inspection and field robotics work. Date 2021-08-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2021-08-12 Partnership Exyn Aerial 2021-08-12 · partnership · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Announced a strategic partnership to build next-generation autonomous UAV solutions Combined Exyn autonomy software with Ascent's UAV hardware Date 2021-08-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2021-08-11 · funding · IMSystems Motion Components
Evidence notes Linamar and Finindus joined the investor consortium, with InnovationQuarter also providing new capital. Linamar committed to become the manufacturing source once the design is proven and production requires scale-up. The capital and manufacturing agreement targeted commercialization of the Archimedes Drive for industrial robotics and automation. Date 2021-08-11
Event type Funding
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2021-08-11 Facility Opening AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2021-08-11 · facility opening · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The facility is located at Karmøy in Norway. The hub supports testing of retail and warehouse automation under varied environmental conditions. AutoStore had more than 600 installed systems across over 30 countries at the time. Date 2021-08-11
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2021-08-11 Funding Miko Consumer 2021-08-11 · funding · Miko Consumer
Evidence notes IIFL invested the largest amount in the financing. Miko built emotionally intelligent child companion robots sold across international markets. The round added private capital for Miko's child companion robot growth. Date 2021-08-11
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-08-10 · partnership · Aeva Technologies Perception
Evidence notes The partners are applying Aeva's FMCW 4D lidar to precision manufacturing and metrology beyond automotive autonomy. Nikon contributes industrial precision and laser-radar expertise to the collaboration. Date 2021-08-10
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-09 · acquisition · Fetch Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Zebra acquired Fetch Robotics on August 9, 2021. Total purchase consideration was $301 million: $290 million cash net of cash acquired plus $11 million for Zebra's previously held minority stake. The acquisition expanded Zebra's autonomous mobile robot portfolio for manufacturing, distribution and fulfillment workflows. Date 2021-08-09
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2021-08-06 Research Publication 3D s.r.o. Industrial 2021-08-06 · research publication · 3D s.r.o. Industrial
Evidence notes The case study applied object detection to visual inspection of an automotive central-carrier weldment. The system assessed weld geometry, discontinuities, burn-through, porosity, spatter and missing fasteners. Detected object positions and counts supported dimensional measurements and automated weld-quality decisions. Date 2021-08-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-06 Regulatory FIXAR Aerial 2021-08-06 · regulatory · FIXAR Aerial
Evidence notes FIXAR news archive lists an August 6, 2021 item saying FIXAR acquired Canadian approval for BVLOS operations. The item supports BVLOS regulatory relevance for FIXAR professional UAV systems in Canada. Date 2021-08-06
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-08-05 · product launch · iniVation Vision
Evidence notes The camera weighs 21 grams in its engineering-plastic housing. An ultra-fast USB-C interface and interchangeable lenses support compact robotics and machine-vision integrations. DVXplorer Mini is compatible with iniVation's wider DV software ecosystem. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-08-05 · acquisition · Bear Flag Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes John Deere signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Bear Flag developed autonomous driving technology compatible with existing farm machines. The acquisition supported Deere's plan to accelerate autonomous technology on the farm. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-05 · acquisition · American Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Ondas completed its acquisition of American Robotics on 5 August 2021 after receiving support from approximately 99.7% of votes cast by shareholders. American Robotics became an Ondas subsidiary with its Scout autonomous drone-in-a-box system and Robot-as-a-Service model. The combination paired Scout remote data collection with Ondas connectivity for rail, agriculture, utilities and critical-infrastructure customers. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2021-08-04 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The technical configuration includes lidar and compute collaboration. The work is scoped to autonomous-vehicle commercialization. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. Date 2021-08-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-08-04 · deployment · XACT Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes The milestone covered more than 100 procedures in the human body. Cases were performed at Lahey Hospital, Sarasota Interventional Radiology and Hadassah Medical Center. The company said the system consistently reached small targets in the abdomen and lung. Date 2021-08-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-03 Demonstration UAVOS Aerial 2021-08-03 · demonstration · UAVOS Aerial
Evidence notes The flight evaluated energy balance, systems operation and aerodynamic stability ahead of a larger 28-metre ApusDuo generation. The tested configuration carried a 6-kilogram payload to 16,500 metres. Date 2021-08-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-08-03 · funding · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes Catapult Ventures, DiamondStream Partners, Side X Side Management, Shield Capital Partners and Precursor Ventures also participated. The company planned to complete pre-production aircraft, advance certification and begin flight validation with U.S. Air Force and Navy partners. The round financed Chaparral integration, test operations and supply-chain development. Date 2021-08-03
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2021-08-03 Company Formation Spright Robotics 2021-08-03 · company formation · Spright
Evidence notes Spright was launched as a newly formed drone solution by Air Methods. The network was designed to improve access to medical supplies for healthcare providers and communities. Air Methods planned to deploy fleets of Wingcopter 198 delivery drones. Date 2021-08-03
Event type Company Formation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-08-02 Acquisition Tecan Lab Automation 2021-08-02 · acquisition · Tecan Lab Automation
Evidence notes Paramit added OEM development and manufacturing capabilities for medical devices and life-science instruments. The transaction expanded Tecan Partnering Business segment. The event is relevant to lab automation through Tecan life-science instrument and automation platform. Date 2021-08-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-08-01 · acquisition · AKEOPLUS Industrial
Evidence notes AKEOPLUS announced that it joined EFI Automotive, a French automotive equipment manufacturer. The announcement positioned AKEOPLUS as contributing IIoT, artificial intelligence, automation, mobile robotics, collaborative robotics and industrial-safety capabilities. EFI Automotive framed the acquisition as part of a broader digital and industrial offering for mobility and factory innovation. Date 2021-08-01
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-07-30 · funding · SP Robotic Works Consumer
Evidence notes Mount Judi India Growth Fund led the Series A round. BCCL, Indian Angel Network and existing angel networks also participated. The company said the round brought total funding across seed, pre-Series A and Series A financings to USD 4 million. Date 2021-07-30
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-27 · funding · InVia Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes M12 and Qualcomm Ventures co-led the round. Hitachi Ventures and existing investors participated. The company planned to use the equity financing for commercial growth and technology expansion. Date 2021-07-27
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-26 Partnership ANT-X Development Platform 2021-07-26 · partnership · ANT-X Development Platform
Evidence notes The partners announced a collaboration to develop and test drone-based services for helicopter rescue missions in critical conditions. The work covered search and rescue operations, advanced air mobility, drone mission management, earth monitoring and cooperation between aerial vehicles. ANT-X was named as the partner contributing custom multirotor drone design, prototyping and flight-testing expertise. Date 2021-07-26
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-25 · demonstration · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Cassie, a bipedal robot developed at Oregon State University and produced by Agility Robotics, completed a 5-kilometer run in just over 53 minutes. The run took place on Oregon State's campus, with Cassie operating untethered and on a single battery charge. During the run, Cassie experienced two falls: one due to an overheated computer and another from executing a turn at too high a speed. Date 2021-07-25
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2021-07-23 · funding · LDROBOT Perception
Evidence notes The issuer prospectus directly reports the primary subscription amount, new registered capital and post-round registered capital. Post-money is derived as consideration divided by the subscribed fraction of post-round registered capital and rounded to the intended round valuation. Investors: Hunan Huaye Tiancheng, Tibet Wanqing Date 2021-07-23
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-07-23 Partnership InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics 2021-07-23 · partnership · InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The InOrbit platform became compatible with robots implementing the open AMR interoperability standard. InOrbit contributed to the standard and released an open-source ROS 2 connector. The work enabled cross-vendor fleet visibility without requiring additional software on compliant robots. Date 2021-07-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-07-23 Company Formation Intrinsic Industrial 2021-07-23 · company formation · Intrinsic Industrial
Evidence notes Intrinsic launched as an independent Alphabet company after more than five years of development within X. The company positioned itself around software tools to make industrial robots easier to program, deploy, and adapt. This marked the formal spinout of Intrinsic as a standalone robotics software business rather than an internal moonshot effort. Date 2021-07-23
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2021-07-22 · funding · PABLO AIR Aerial
Evidence notes The company described itself as a South Korea-based drone delivery startup. The financing supported drone logistics and related UAS service expansion. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2021-07-22
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-07-21 · market signal · Sherpa Mobile Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes CAPZA Transition invested more than EUR 10 million in equity and convertible bonds within a EUR 12 million Norcan transaction. Bpifrance and Capital Grand Est remained shareholders alongside management and the new investor. Norcan said the capital would accelerate SHERPA robot development and broader international growth; the transaction was at the parent level, not a direct Sherpa funding round. Date 2021-07-21
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-07-21 · deployment · Forssea Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes ARGOS surveyed the Floatgen turbine 12 nautical miles off Le Croisic at the SEM-REV sea test site. The ARGOS subsea inspection covered mooring lines, the dynamic umbilical, anchors, buoys and chain-to-rope connections. Forssea developed a dedicated survey skid while Sulmara Subsea supplied survey and positioning services for the operation. Date 2021-07-21
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-07-20 · funding · Swaayatt Robots Automotive
Evidence notes The financing was Swaayatt Robots’ $3 million seed round. The announcement date is 20 July 2021. Separate grants and support awards are excluded from the equity-funding amount. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-09-04
2021-07-20 · deployment · Absolute Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The system automated loading, electrical connection, testing and pass-fail sorting. Testing throughput doubled and the cell supported round-the-clock unattended operation. The deployment created automated traceability while allowing staff to move to higher-value work. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-07-20 Acquisition Lyft Automotive 2021-07-20 · acquisition · Lyft Automotive
Evidence notes Woven Planet announced the acquisition close on July 20, 2021, following regulatory review of the previously agreed transaction. The transfer included more than 300 engineers and specialists, Level 5 offices in Silicon Valley and London, and automated-driving technology assets. Lyft retained commercial agreements covering use of its rideshare system and fleet data while leaving internal self-driving-system development. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-07-20 · acquisition · ASTI Mobile Robotics
Evidence notes ABB announced it would acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer. ABB said the acquisition would expand its robotics and automation offering into AMRs across major applications. The deal moved ASTI into ABB's robotics portfolio for flexible industrial automation. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Acquisition
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-07-19 Partnership Baraja Perception 2021-07-19 · partnership · Baraja Perception
Evidence notes Veoneer agreed to develop, market and integrate Baraja Spectrum-Scan LiDAR for automotive customers. The partnership targeted L2+ through L4 autonomous vehicle applications. The work followed Veoneer testing across the LiDAR supplier landscape. Date 2021-07-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2021-07-16 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The companies also scoped joint work on autonomous-driving technology, V2X and operating scenarios. Hesai’s sensors were intended to provide perception data for WeRide’s L4 autonomous vehicles. WeRide reported more than 5.5 million kilometres of autonomous driving at the time of the agreement. Date 2021-07-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-07-15 · funding · Prairie Robotics Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes Conexus Venture Capital led the round with participation from Max Schmeiser, Kerry Lumbard and Dan Cugnet. The financing followed Prairie Robotics' early municipal pilots and Saskatchewan innovation-program support. The company planned to expand its team and AI-based recycling-contamination service across Canada and the United States. Date 2021-07-15
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-14 Contract Award Exail Maritime 2021-07-14 · contract award · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The selection covered three separate European projects. The projects were funded through the EDIDP defence-research programme. The milestone concerns research participation rather than a commercial equipment order. Date 2021-07-14
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-07-14 · partnership · ON Semiconductor Electronics
Evidence notes AutoX Gen5 uses 28 onsemi AR0820AT image sensors and four onsemi silicon photomultiplier arrays for LiDAR. The sensor configuration provides full-surround perception for AutoX's Level 4 robotaxi platform. AutoX described onsemi as its sensing partner, while onsemi called the work a continued engagement. Date 2021-07-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18