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2021-03-17 · product launch · Kronshtadt Defense
Evidence notes Kronshtadt Orion-E MALE UAV was demonstrated in armed configuration at IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi. The event gave Orion-E its first public export-facing armed product signal. The launch adds a historical product milestone for Kronshtadt export UAV coverage. Date 2021-03-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2021-03-15 · product launch · Wachendorff Automation Motion Components
Evidence notes Wachendorff launched LMSCA on March 15, 2021. The 120-millimetre assembly combines adjustable contact pressure with WDGP encoders and 200-millimetre measuring wheels. Configured systems can reach 0.0125-millimetre-per-pulse resolution for constrained machine installations. Date 2021-03-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-03-15 · partnership · AutoGuide Mobile Robots Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Applied Integration announced a strategic partnership to resell and integrate AutoGuide's mobile robots. The relationship expanded AutoGuide's deployment and channel reach through an industrial systems integrator with process-industry experience. The announcement is a real distribution and implementation partnership rather than a loose ecosystem mention. Date 2021-03-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2021-03-12 · market signal · Aeva Technologies Perception
Evidence notes The transaction gave Aeva public-market capital for its 4D LiDAR sensing and perception platform. Aeva shares were scheduled to trade under the AEVA ticker beginning March 15, 2021. Date 2021-03-12
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-03-11 · funding · Reconova Technologies Perception
Evidence notes Issuer prospectus states pre-money valuation of CNY2000000000 and post-money valuation of CNY2060000000. Primary consideration treatment: CNY60M primary subscription; separately listed February 2021 share transfers are excluded. Investors: Shanghai Shi Chuan Intelligent Technology Partnership Date 2021-03-11
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-03-11 Funding Nimble Warehouse Logistics 2021-03-11 · funding · Nimble Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes DNS Capital and GSR Ventures led the round, with Accel and Reinvent Capital also participating. The financing supported hiring, product and technology development, and additional robot deployments in customer fulfillment operations. Nimble said its robots were already picking in production for major retailers, addressing varied ecommerce inventory without warehouse-management-system changes. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-03-11 · funding · ForSight Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes Seed: USD 10,000,000. Eclipse Ventures and Mithril Capital led or provided the financing. ForSight Robotics raised $10 million in seed financing to develop a robotic surgical platform for ophthalmic procedures. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-03-11 · market signal · Dromont Group Industrial
Evidence notes The centre included a large training room and equipment-testing laboratory for service-partner certification. It housed Dromont service staff plus spares and equipment for retail and in-plant customers. The company planned for the March-announced facility to become fully operational in May 2021. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-03-11 Product Launch IUNA AI Inspection 2021-03-11 · product launch · IUNA AI Inspection
Evidence notes The scanner checked standard body points for waviness, dents, sheet-metal irregularities and related defects. Its inspection data helped production teams trace process-related errors and supplier-originated defects. The release expanded the initial surface-damage proof of concept into a repeatable body-shop inspection workflow. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-03-11 · partnership · Israel Aerospace Industries Defense
Evidence notes EDGE and IAI signed a strategic agreement to develop an advanced counter-UAS solution. The collaboration combines EDGE's UAE defence position with IAI's radar, electro-optical, jamming, and command-and-control experience. Relevant to unmanned systems through detection and defeat of hostile drones. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-03-11 · funding · Hai Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Hai Robotics raised $15 million in Series B+ financing. The company said the round would support global expansion for its autonomous case-handling robot systems. The milestone came as HaiPick warehouse robots were moving from early deployments toward broader logistics adoption. Date 2021-03-11
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2021-03-09 · partnership · Allvision IO Localization
Evidence notes The collaboration targeted transportation asset information for urban mobility, rail and road owners. Allvision said the offering used its geospatial analytics with TomTom location technology. The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel. Date 2021-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-03-08 Facility Opening Addverb Warehouse Logistics 2021-03-08 · facility opening · Addverb Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The disclosed investment was INR 75 crore and the manufacturing unit occupies 2.5 acres in Noida. Annual manufacturing capacity was specified at more than 50,000 robots across multiple types rather than for one named product. The company said the facility would employ 450 people and support a domestic robotics ecosystem with export ambitions. Date 2021-03-08
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-03-08 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2021-03-08 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The delivered system was an H300V ROV. Its stated operational role was underwater search and rescue. The customer’s identity was not disclosed in the announcement. Date 2021-03-08
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-03-08 · company formation · Quantum Cyber Defense
Evidence notes Mainz Biomed B.V. was incorporated under Dutch law on 8 March 2021. The entity converted into a Dutch public limited company in November 2021. That listed legal entity later changed its name to Quantum Cyber N.V., preserving corporate continuity. Date 2021-03-08
Event type Company Formation
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2021-03-08 · funding · Alloy Enterprises Components
Evidence notes Congruent Ventures led the seed round, with Riot Ventures and angel investors participating. Alloy planned to use the funding for prototype development and hiring engineering and business roles. The capital supports industrial automation, construction or production workflows as Alloy Enterprises moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-03-08
Event type Funding
Segment Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-03-06 Partnership QCraft Automotive 2021-03-06 · partnership · QCraft Automotive
Evidence notes The programme includes demonstration routes that combine QCraft autonomous microtransit with Datang Mobile 5G infrastructure. The partners also planned regional smart-bus operating platforms and larger fleet services spanning technical and market work. Date 2021-03-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2021-03-04 Market Signal Ekobot Agriculture 2021-03-04 · market signal · Ekobot Agriculture
Evidence notes The planned Ekobot IPO was oversubscribed before its Nasdaq First North Growth Market listing. Ekobot developed autonomous field robots for mechanical weed control. The IPO signal preceded the company trading under the Ekobot name on First North. Date 2021-03-04
Event type Market Signal
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-03-04 · acquisition · AB Dynamics Automotive
Evidence notes The acquired group included Vadotech Pte Ltd and Zynit Pte Ltd. VadoTech provided ADAS, infotainment, connectivity, EV-performance, charging, and full-vehicle testing services. AB Dynamics said the acquisition created a larger Asia-Pacific physical presence and regional hub. Date 2021-03-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-03-04 · partnership · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes The collaboration utilizes Spot to streamline monitoring processes, reducing time and costs associated with manual documentation. This partnership aims to enhance efficiency on construction sites, allowing workers to focus on more valuable tasks. Date 2021-03-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2021-03-04
2021-03-03 Product Launch GreyOrange Warehouse Logistics 2021-03-03 · product launch · GreyOrange Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The system retrieves goods from vertically arranged storage locations. GreyMatter coordinates the picking workflow with surrounding warehouse automation. The launch targeted high-SKU apparel and ecommerce operations. Date 2021-03-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-03-03 · partnership · INGENERSUN Industrial
Evidence notes The agreement created a route for master's students to work on industrial projects. INGENERSUN engineers would tutor participating projects. The partnership connected university training with live automation and robotics practice. Date 2021-03-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-03-02 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2021-03-02 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes SA Biotech intended to use both systems for demonstrations to South African wastewater-network inspection companies. ECA Group provided SA Biotech staff with preliminary technical and marketing training in France. Z Pipe Viewer covers 100-800 millimetre pipes from a manhole, while Pipe Cruiser covers 150-1,800 millimetre sewers over distances up to 500 metres. Date 2021-03-02
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2021-03-02 · acquisition · Ocean Infinity Maritime
Evidence notes MMT continued operating under its existing brand after the acquisition. The combined group had more than 300 employees. The enlarged footprint included offices in the United States, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Singapore and Norway. Date 2021-03-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-03-02 · company formation · Serve Robotics Delivery
Evidence notes The robotics programme began inside Postmates in 2017. The company spun out in 2021. Uber became an investor at the spinout. Date 2021-03-02
Event type Company Formation
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-03-02 · acquisition · Left Hand Robotics Service
Evidence notes Left Hand Robotics developed autonomous systems for turf and snow management. Toro linked the acquisition to its alternative-power, smart-connected and autonomy strategy. Date 2021-03-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-03-02 · demonstration · PAL Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes PAL Robotics hosted a free webinar titled 'Get started with TIAGo' on March 2, 2021. The webinar included a live demonstration showcasing TIAGo's key features and capabilities. Attendees received free training materials and participated in a Q&A session with PAL Robotics engineers. Date 2021-03-02
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-21
2021-03-01 · partnership · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang and Baolong Automotive established a joint venture in March 2021. The venture combines Chuhang radar technology with Baolong automotive production and customer access. Its stated focus is perception-system solutions for advanced driver assistance and autonomous-driving applications. Date 2021-03-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-03-01 · award · Floating Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes The Innovation Project milestone took place in March 2021. The Innosuisse instrument provided a major development boost. The programme supported expansion of the greenhouse-robot effort beyond its proof-of-concept phase. Date 2021-03-01
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-03-01 · acquisition · Dunkermotoren Actuation
Evidence notes EGS remained a legally independent business at its Donaueschingen site and all 54 employees transferred with the company. The acquisition connected EGS robot cells with Dunkermotoren motors, gearboxes, controls and industrial networking. Dunkermotoren reported group sales above €300 million in 2020 and a worldwide workforce of roughly 1,200 at the time. Date 2021-03-01
Event type Acquisition
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-03-01 · funding · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio announced $170 million in Series D funding led by Andreessen Horowitz Growth Fund. Existing investors Linse Capital, Next47, and IVP participated alongside new investor UP.Partners. The company said the round brought total funding to more than $340 million and valuation above $1 billion. Date 2021-03-01
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2021-02-28 · demonstration · Tensorfield Agriculture Agriculture
Evidence notes Testing took place in working agricultural conditions in the Salinas Valley. The chassis was designed as a compact platform for precision crop treatment. The programme moved Tensorfield's robotics work from workshop prototypes into field validation. Date 2021-02-28
Event type Demonstration
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2021-02-25 · award · Mujin, Inc. Industrial
Evidence notes Mujin, Inc. received the Prime Minister's Award at the 2nd Japan Open Innovation Prize for its 'Intelligent Robot Controller Development' project. The award ceremony took place on February 25, 2021, at Toranomon Hills Forum in Tokyo. Mujin collaborated with major robot manufacturers, including Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., and Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp., on this project. Date 2021-02-25
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2021-02-24 Funding Symbio Industrial 2021-02-24 · funding · Symbio Industrial
Evidence notes The Series B closed in December 2020 and was announced with Symbio's public launch in February 2021. ACME Capital led the round. Andreessen Horowitz, Eclipse Ventures and The House Fund participated as existing investors. Date 2021-02-24
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-02-24 · partnership · Paramount Advanced Technologies Defense
Evidence notes The collaboration covered Sarcos Guardian XO exoskeleton, Guardian XT teleoperated robot and Guardian S inspection robot. The companies targeted defence, aerospace, maritime, logistics and manufacturing applications. The agreement connected Paramount regional defence channels with Sarcos mobile robotics platforms. Date 2021-02-24
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-02-24 · deployment · DroneMatrix Aerial
Evidence notes The Port of Antwerp began field testing a DroneMatrix autonomous drone for inspection and control use cases. The test covered port safety and inspection workflows across the large maritime operating environment. Date 2021-02-24
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-02-24 · acquisition · Joby Aviation Avionics
Evidence notes The transaction valued the combined company at $6.6 billion and was expected to provide $1.6 billion in gross proceeds. The capital was intended to support aircraft certification, manufacturing and launch of Joby's commercial air-taxi service. Date 2021-02-24
Event type Acquisition
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-02-24 · product launch · ABB Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The cobots complemented YuMi and Single Arm YuMi in ABB collaborative automation portfolio. ABB targeted electronics, healthcare, logistics, food and beverage, and other first-time automation users. The product gives ABB a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows. Date 2021-02-24
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-02-23 Partnership Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-02-23 · partnership · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes myEnso is the named grocery operator. The scope is smart logistics and food e-commerce. The 2021 relationship is retained as historical. Date 2021-02-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-02-23 · acquisition · SPT Labtech Lab Automation
Evidence notes The acquired companies added liquid-handling and sample-management automation to SPT Labtech. The transaction broadened SPT Labtech life-science lab automation portfolio. The transaction added liquid-handling and sample-management automation companies to SPT Labtech. Date 2021-02-23
Event type Acquisition
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-02-23 Contract Award Eelume Maritime 2021-02-23 · contract award · Eelume Maritime
Evidence notes Equinor awarded Eelume, Kongsberg Maritime and DNV GL a contract to develop an environmental monitoring and survey module. The contract extended the Eelume robot platform into environmental monitoring and survey work. The module was intended to add value within Equinor environmental monitoring programs. Date 2021-02-23
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-02-22 Partnership AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2021-02-22 · partnership · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Kardex joined the AutoStore partner network. The partnership covers global system integration. The 2021 relationship remains a bounded partner milestone. Date 2021-02-22
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-02-22 · product launch · Solent Automation Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes SolPack combines case erection and automated product packing in one compact cell. The system targets end-of-line packaging operations where space and manual handling are constraints. Solent positioned the launch alongside its broader robotic packing, palletising and handling portfolio. Date 2021-02-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-02-22 · product launch · Tennant Company Service
Evidence notes The T16AMR targeted larger industrial cleaning footprints. The launch extended Tennant's autonomous cleaning lineup beyond the T7AMR and T380AMR. The product gives Tennant debuts T16AMR industrial robotic scrubber a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows. Date 2021-02-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-02-22 Product Launch HGLRC Aerial 2021-02-22 · product launch · HGLRC Aerial
Evidence notes The Zeus Nano VTX was available to FPV builders by February 22, 2021. The nano format targeted tight micro-drone electronics layouts. The transmitter expanded HGLRC's component footprint in FPV video systems. Date 2021-02-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-02-22 Product Launch ABB Industrial 2021-02-22 · product launch · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes ABB's GoFa CRB 15000 cobot has a 5kg payload and a reach of 950mm. The cobot features speeds up to 2.2 m/s and advanced programming tools. ABB is a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, with one of the largest installed bases of industrial robots worldwide. Date 2021-02-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2021-02-18 Partnership Auterion Mission Software 2021-02-18 · partnership · Auterion Mission Software
Evidence notes confirmed observed/announced scope only; no broader commercial inference The relationship is retained as a bounded historical fact; continuing activity is not claimed. Date 2021-02-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-02-18 · capability · OceanScan Maritime
Evidence notes LSTS published the ENDURANCE results on February 18, 2021 and identified OceanScan as the LAUV commercial developer. New batteries, power management and current-aware route planning extended open-sea operation beyond 48 hours. Satellite control and the Ripples planning system let shore teams monitor missions and intervene only when forecasts or traffic required attention. Date 2021-02-18
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-02-18 Product Launch RadSee Perception 2021-02-18 · product launch · RadSee Perception
Evidence notes The radar combines long-range detection, broad field of view and high angular resolution for autonomous-driving perception. RadSee designed the system around off-the-shelf radar chips and signal processors to simplify integration and certification. The announcement also disclosed a US$3 million seed investment by RADA Electronic Industries for a 12 percent stake. Date 2021-02-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-02-18 · funding · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Locus Robotics secured $150 million in Series E funding, boosting its valuation to $1 billion. The funding round was led by existing investors, enhancing Locus's market position in warehouse automation. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2021-02-18
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2021-02-17 Partnership Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2021-02-17 · partnership · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Boreal Technologies joined as a regional partner. The scope is intelligent warehouse automation in South America. The 2021 relationship is retained as historical. Date 2021-02-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-02-17 · capability · SUitee Cobotics Service
Evidence notes The sensor stack combines four SICK lidar units, a three-dimensional infrared camera, onboard AI and a Flexi Soft safety controller. The robot maps store interiors, reroutes around blocked aisles and slows or stops when people enter its path. After pre-summer testing, SUitee completed the first delivery of its autonomous assistance robots in September 2020. Date 2021-02-17
Event type Capability
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2021-02-17 · funding · Inxpect Perception
Evidence notes Fondo Italiano d'Investimento led the round. 360 Capital and 8a+ Investimenti, advised by Banca Generali, also participated. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Inxpect moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-02-17
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2021-02-17 Product Launch Yanmar Agriculture 2021-02-17 · product launch · Yanmar Agriculture
Evidence notes The update improved positioning support for autonomous tractor operation. The product gives The company a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2021-02-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-02-16 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2021-02-16 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The supplied platform was an H300 MK2 ROV. The documented application was underwater fish-farm inspection. The operating geography was Chile. Date 2021-02-16
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-02-16 · partnership · Loop Robots Service
Evidence notes G4S incorporated SAM-UVC into its HealthProtection service for client facilities. The service used Loop Robots autonomous UV-C platform for repeatable room disinfection. The partnership gave Loop Robots a service-channel route through an international security and facilities operator. Date 2021-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-02-16 · award · Labrador Systems Healthcare
Evidence notes The award came through the NSF Small Business Innovation Research programme. The research focused on assistive robots that can support independent living. The company characterised the grant as validation of its technical approach. Date 2021-02-16
Event type Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2021-02-15 · product launch · Wachendorff Automation Motion Components
Evidence notes Wachendorff announced the configurable WDGP series on February 15, 2021. Customers can specify any pulse count from one to 16,384 pulses per revolution plus a configurable zero pulse. Compact 36- and 58-millimetre versions target high-resolution position feedback in constrained industrial and mobile applications. Date 2021-02-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-02-12 · funding · Perrone Robotics Automotive
Evidence notes The SEC filing records a February 12 first sale and confirms that the full offering was sold to one investor. Perrone said the capital would scale TONY commercialization and support an advanced autonomous-vehicle test facility at the American Center for Mobility. At announcement, the vehicle-agnostic retrofit system had been applied across more than 30 vehicle types. Date 2021-02-12
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2021-02-11 · partnership · Sea Machines Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Damen planned to begin with workboats, patrol vessels, tugboats, crew-transfer vessels and ferries. The shipbuilder will train customers on the systems through an in-house simulator integrated with Sea Machines technology. The supported functions include autonomous transit, collaborative unmanned-craft operation and task-based mission patterns. Date 2021-02-11
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2021-02-11 Product Launch Exail Maritime 2021-02-11 · product launch · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The update advances the established CAMELEON UGV family. The announcement identifies the new generation as MK3. The platform remains focused on remote operation in hazardous environments. Date 2021-02-11
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2021-02-10 Funding PlusAI Automotive 2021-02-10 · funding · PlusAI Automotive
Evidence notes PlusAI completed a $200 million private financing for global commercialization and deployment of its autonomous-trucking system. Guotai Junan International, CPE and Wanxiang International Investment led the financing; existing investor Full Truck Alliance participated. This is the first close in the 2021 financing sequence, not a $420 million cumulative event. Date 2021-02-10
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-02-10 Partnership Garmin Avionics 2021-02-10 · partnership · Garmin Avionics
Evidence notes Garmin’s long-term agreement covers a tailored G3000 integrated flight deck for Joby’s all-electric air taxi. The modular flight deck combines high-resolution displays, navigation, communications and flight-sensor functions with tight mission-computer integration and an upgradeable architecture. At the announcement, Joby described a piloted aircraft for four passengers with a stated range of up to 150 miles and cruise speed of 200 mph. Date 2021-02-10
Event type Partnership
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2021-02-10 Product Launch K.Hartwall Warehouse Logistics 2021-02-10 · product launch · K.Hartwall Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The vehicle supports loads up to 1,000 kilograms. Its free-lift mechanism handles floor-level load carriers. The safety architecture provides 360-degree coverage during pickup and transport. Date 2021-02-10
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-02-09 · funding · Swift Navigation Localization
Evidence notes NEA and Eclipse Ventures led the completed $50 million Series C. EPIQ Capital Group and KDDI Open Innovation Fund joined. The capital supported deployments and worldwide expansion. Date 2021-02-09
Event type Funding
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2021-02-09 · funding · Horizon Robotics AI Compute
Evidence notes Series C3: USD 350,000,000. The cited source confirms the completed financing. Horizon Robotics completed a $350 million C3 financing backed by automotive-sector investors including BYD, Changjiang Automobile Electronic and Dongfeng Asset Management. Date 2021-02-09
Event type Funding
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-02-09 Product Launch RUSHFPV Electronics 2021-02-09 · product launch · RUSHFPV Electronics
Evidence notes The announced transmitter provided selectable output levels from pit mode through 1,600 mW across 48 channels. A 7-36 V input range and integrated 5 V output supported direct installation in a range of multirotor power systems. The 37 by 24 mm module included SmartAudio control, an onboard microphone and an MMCX-to-SMA antenna cable. Date 2021-02-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-02-08 · product launch · Coherent Corp. Perception
Evidence notes The VCSEL arrays target world-facing 3D sensing with longer range and lower power consumption. II-VI said the double-junction technology doubles power output per emitter and improves power conversion efficiency. The company planned to showcase the 3D sensing portfolio at SPIE Photonics West Digital Forum 2021. Date 2021-02-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-02-04 Partnership Applanix Localization 2021-02-04 · partnership · Applanix Localization
Evidence notes POS LVX combined GNSS and inertial measurements for position and orientation. The system supported high-dynamic autonomous racing environments. The alliance linked Applanix localization technology with ROBORACE vehicles. Date 2021-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2021-02-04 Demonstration Spiral Vision 2021-02-04 · demonstration · Spiral Vision
Evidence notes The augmented-reality inspection prototype appeared among technologies shown at Tyndall Air Force Base. The Base of the Future initiative evaluated augmented reality for flight-line and infrastructure inspection workflows. The showcased approach let maintainers use headsets to view otherwise plumbing, electrical and structural information. Date 2021-02-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-02-03 · product launch · CubePilot Subsystems
Evidence notes CubePilot released Here3 as a GNSS module in the CubePilot ecosystem. The module became part of the company’s navigation hardware line alongside Cube autopilot products. Use this as a product-launch row only if you are backfilling key CubePilot navigation hardware. Date 2021-02-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2021-02-02 · award · Marine Technology Maritime
Evidence notes Marine Technology disclosed the INNOBAT funding award on February 2, 2021. The funded project targets autonomous unmanned bathymetric monitoring in shallow waterbodies. Marine Technology was the only company selected as a winner in that LIDER competition, with Mariusz Specht leading the project. Date 2021-02-02
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-02-01 · product launch · XIANG CHENG Electronic Avionics
Evidence notes The system combines inertial measurement and satellite-navigation inputs in a compact navigation package. SparkNavi positions the platform for professional UAV, industrial, research and government applications. The product extends the company’s avionics line beyond flight-control boards into integrated GNSS/INS navigation. Date 2021-02-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2021-02-01 · product launch · Neura Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes NEURA Robotics officially launched MAiRA, the world's first commercially available cognitive robot, on February 1, 2021. MAiRA integrates artificial intelligence and touchless human detection technology, enabling it to perceive its surroundings and adapt to various industrial environments. The robot features advanced sensors and AI capabilities, allowing for safe human-robot collaboration without the need for complex safety systems. Date 2021-02-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2021-01-28 · deployment · National Grid Inspection
Evidence notes Spot performed visual and thermal inspection tasks inside energized areas. The named substation makes this a live industrial deployment rather than a generic robotics trial. The deployment places The company's technology into inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2021-01-28
Event type Deployment
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-01-27 · award · Mujin, Inc. Industrial
Evidence notes Mujin received the Ministry of Education Award at the 9th Technology Management and Innovation Awards for developing the intelligent robo Mujin's ability to conceive and manage the innovation process was also acknowledged. Date 2021-01-27
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2021-01-26 · partnership · Aeva Technologies Perception
Evidence notes Aeva lidar was used on TuSimple self-driving trucks. The companies said road work had been underway since 2019. The relationship is historical and no current supply continuity is assumed. Date 2021-01-26
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-01-26 Commercial Order VI-grade Simulation 2021-01-26 · commercial order · VI-grade Simulation
Evidence notes The second DiM250 was designated for Goodyear's Colmar-Berg innovation center in Luxembourg. Another DiM250 was already operating at company headquarters in Akron, Ohio. Both sites also used VI-grade COMPACT systems to support virtual tire development workflows. Date 2021-01-26
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-01-26 · funding · ACWA Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes Investors included Calao Finance, Region Sud Investissement and Sofimac Innovation. The capital supported robotics and digital solutions for mapping and inspecting water distribution networks. The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as ACWA Robotics moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-01-26
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-01-26 Funding Tevel Agriculture 2021-01-26 · funding · Tevel Agriculture
Evidence notes Tevel raised $20 million in Series B funding for its autonomous flying fruit-picking robots. Public investor disclosures tied the round to backing from Kubota, Forbon, Maverick Ventures Israel, OurCrowd, AgFunder, and Club degli Investitori. The round helped move Tevel from early development toward broader manufacturing and commercial deployment. Date 2021-01-26
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2021-01-26 Facility Opening Exyn Aerial 2021-01-26 · facility opening · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes The Sudbury location placed engineering and product staff near active mine environments for demonstrations and live testing. The office expanded customer support for operators across Sudbury and Northern Ontario. The expansion followed the ExynAero and ExynPak launches and supported further autonomous-mining product development. Date 2021-01-26
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2021-01-25 Funding Dobot Industrial 2021-01-25 · funding · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes The filing reports a CNY1.391B pre-money valuation for the round. Primary investors: CICC Qizhi, Shanghai Shizhineng, Wuxi Chanfa, CRRC VC, Rongyuan Tianjin, Shenzhen Weijia, Gongqingcheng Shanban, Wuxi Yunhui, Wenrun Zhenxin, Hengqin Qichuang Dobot used its pre-IPO financing proceeds for general operations and working capital. Date 2021-01-25
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2021-01-25 Research Publication Baykar Defense 2021-01-25 · research publication · Baykar Defense
Evidence notes The article addresses operational tasks for the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aviation complex. Bayraktar TB2 is the robot platform used in the reported research setup. Date 2021-01-25
Event type Research Publication
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2021-01-22 · funding · Bear Flag Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Bear Flag Robotics raised $7.9 million in seed extension funding for autonomous tractor technology. The company developed autonomous driving technology for farm tractors. The financing supported Bear Flag's work automating tractor operations for agriculture. Date 2021-01-22
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-01-21 · product launch · Robot System Products Subsystems
Evidence notes RSP released complete CiRo Tool Systems on January 21, 2021. The packages integrate cable management with hose packs and other robot-dressing components. The initial systems covered ABB robots with payloads from 10 to 200 kilograms and were available through the RobotStudio add-in. Date 2021-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-01-21 Product Launch Kivnon Warehouse Logistics 2021-01-21 · product launch · Kivnon Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Kivnon announced three autonomous-vehicle models for intralogistics: K03 Twister, K50 Pallet Truck and K55 Pallet Stacker. The official article describes magnetic guidance or SLAM-based mapping navigation for the new AGV/AMR models. The launch expanded Kivnon from mobile platforms into pallet transport and stacking workflows. Date 2021-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2021-01-20 · funding · GROOVE X Service
Evidence notes NTT DOCOMO subscribed for newly issued GROOVE X shares worth JPY 400 million. The investment accompanied the companies' capital and business alliance. GROOVE X separately reported that its wider financing round reached JPY 2.7 billion, including other equity and debt financing. Date 2021-01-20
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-01-20 · funding · Aerobotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Naspers led the round, with participation from Platform Investment Partners, FMO and Cathay AfricInvest Innovation. Aerobotics said the funding would support global expansion of AI tools for crop health, yield estimation and pest monitoring. The round reinforced the company position at the intersection of aerial imagery, agronomy data and farm decision support. Date 2021-01-20
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-12
2021-01-20 · research publication · Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd. Perception
Evidence notes The paper presents a low-cost calibration method for matching error between a 2D lidar and rotating motor. The prototype uses a Hokuyo UST-10LX 2D lidar and reports indoor mobile-robot 3D mapping accuracy results. Date 2021-01-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2021-01-20 · award · Mujin, Inc. Industrial
Evidence notes Mujin received the 'Best for Manufacturing Automation Solutions 2020' award from APAC Insider. The award was part of the APAC Business Awards 2020, which recognize outstanding achievements of business owners and entrepreneurs across the Asia Pacific region. The awards are judged purely on merit, acknowledging the most deserving businesses regardless of size. Date 2021-01-20
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2021-01-19 · partnership · Aeva Technologies Perception
Evidence notes The technical configuration includes FMCW 4D lidar collaboration. The work is scoped to mass-market vehicle sensing. The announcement documents a historical programme milestone. Date 2021-01-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-01-19 Funding Cruise Automotive 2021-01-19 · funding · Cruise Automotive
Evidence notes Microsoft joined GM, Honda and institutional investors in the financing initially announced at more than $2 billion. A total of $2.7 billion in Series G preferred shares was issued in the first half of 2021. The financing valued Cruise at $30 billion post-money. Date 2021-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2021-01-19 · funding · eCential Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes Bpifrance, Sigma Gestion, Med-Innov and the founders supported the equity component. BNP Paribas, Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes and Crédit Agricole provided banking support. The financing backed international growth and production in Grenoble. Date 2021-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-01-19 · deployment · Best Handling Technology Industrial
Evidence notes Each workstation used two adjustable Kenos area grippers configured for cartons of different sizes. The systems combined COAX ejectors, DURAFLEX suction cups and piSAVE Optimize valves with Best Handling balancers and crane structures. The installation replaced manual repacking and palletising tasks that exposed workers to lifting-related injury risk. Date 2021-01-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-01-19 · regulatory · American Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes The approval covered automated commercial drone operations at pre-surveyed sites. The Scout system combined drone, base station and analytics for industrial data collection. The approval supports American Robotics's path toward fielded use in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. Date 2021-01-19
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-01-18 · funding · HarvestX Agriculture
Evidence notes HarvestX announced a total of 50 million yen in funding to advance its automated pollination and harvesting robotics work for indoor farms. The company said the funding would support hardware and software development for demonstration tests with partner indoor farming companies. HarvestX also said the funding would be used to improve pollination accuracy through real-world testing at indoor vertical farms. Date 2021-01-18
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2021-01-15 · deployment · Robotise Technologies Service
Evidence notes JEEVES delivers minibar and food items directly to guest rooms. The hotel deployment used JEEVES as a contactless service extension for staff and guests. The deployment places Robotise's technology into commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2021-01-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-01-14 · partnership · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes The work covered collision avoidance, flight-path management and two-way network flight-plan communications. NASA planned to supply simulation scenarios and interface details. The partners intended to demonstrate integrated scenarios with Chaparral flights. Date 2021-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2021-01-13 · product launch · Autonomous Flight Aerial
Evidence notes The Y6S Plus used a tricopter layout with two tilting coaxial front rotors and a third coaxial rotor behind the main wing. The company targeted a 200 km/h cruise speed and roughly 130 km of range from swappable lithium battery packs. The larger six-seat cabin was positioned for scheduled point-to-point shuttle services rather than immediate on-demand air-taxi operations. Date 2021-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-01-13 · partnership · GROOVE X Service
Evidence notes The companies signed the capital and business alliance agreement on January 13, 2021. The collaboration targets new communication services and healthcare or medical-care applications. The parties also planned to study 5G connectivity for a future LOVOT generation. Date 2021-01-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18