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2020-07-14 · product launch · Smith & Nephew Surgical
Evidence notes The CORI Surgical System had FDA 510(k) clearance for total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. CORI is a handheld robotics system for orthopaedic surgery workflows. The launch also introduced Smith+Nephew's Real Intelligence digital surgery brand. Date 2020-07-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-07-14 · product launch · Hello Robot Service
Evidence notes Hello Robot emerged from stealth with Stretch Research Edition, an open-source mobile manipulation platform. Priced at USD 17,950 for researchers and developers. Established a non-humanoid approach to useful home robotics. Date 2020-07-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-05-12
2020-07-13 Contract Award ModalAI Avionics 2020-07-13 · contract award · ModalAI Avionics
Evidence notes The funding was made under Defense Production Act Title III. The investment targeted domestic small unmanned-aircraft production capacity. The milestone is an industrial-base award, not a commercial customer order. Date 2020-07-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2020-07-13 · acquisition · Analog Devices Semiconductors
Evidence notes Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated entered a definitive agreement for ADI to acquire Maxim in an all-stock transaction. The companies said the combined enterprise would be valued at more than $68B. Maxim stockholders were set to receive 0.630 of an ADI share for each Maxim share held at closing. Date 2020-07-13
Event type Acquisition
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2020-07-13 Product Launch Skydio Aerial 2020-07-13 · product launch · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio announced the X2 drone family for enterprise and government customers. The company also announced new enterprise software capabilities for Skydio 2 and X2. The launch marked Skydio's expansion beyond consumer drones into enterprise, public-sector, and defense markets. Date 2020-07-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2020-07-13 · funding · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio announced $100 million in Series C funding led by Next47. Levitate Capital, NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, IVP, and Playground participated in the round. The company said the financing brought total funding to $170 million. Date 2020-07-13
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2020-07-10 · deployment · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Ford becomes the first commercial launch customer, indicating a shift to real-world applications. Deployment achieved within 30 minutes of unboxing, showcasing operational efficiency. Signals potential for rapid integration of robotics in logistics and delivery sectors. Date 2020-07-10
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2020-07-09 · contract award · UMS SKELDAR Aerial
Evidence notes Janes reported the ECA award on July 9, 2020. The contract covers ten V-200 systems, with deliveries scheduled from 2023 for Belgian and Dutch naval toolboxes. Each aircraft was planned to operate alongside Inspector 125 surface vessels, A18-M underwater vehicles and mine-disposal systems. Date 2020-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-07-09 · funding · Jianjia Robot Surgical
Evidence notes Hillhouse Venture Capital and Fosun Pharma joined existing investor BV Baidu Ventures in the completed round. The capital supported clinical registration and new-product development for Jianjia's joint-replacement surgical robot. The financing followed the company's Series A earlier in 2020 and retained Haoyue Capital as exclusive financial adviser. Date 2020-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-07-09 · funding · InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes ANIMO Ventures led the USD 2.6 million seed financing. Yamaha Motor Ventures and Karcher New Venture participated alongside other investors. InOrbit said the capital would grow its product team and advance cloud-based robot operations. Date 2020-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2020-07-08 Funding NavVis Spatial Intelligence 2020-07-08 · funding · NavVis Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes The EIB financing was backed by the European Fund for Strategic Investments. NavVis said the capital would build out reality capture, SLAM, computer vision and visual-positioning technology. The company also planned to expand its global footprint and digital-factory presence. Date 2020-07-08
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-07-07 · funding · Liquid Wire Electronics
Evidence notes Proceeds support expansion of the Portland pilot manufacturing line. Planned hiring targets the medical-patch market and remote monitoring applications. Date 2020-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-09-10
2020-07-07 · product launch · Sea Machines Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The vessel was designed to perform persistent offshore guard duties without onboard crew. Its target customers include wind-farm owners and guard-vessel operators. The concept combined vessel design, propulsion and autonomous-command technologies from multiple partners. Date 2020-07-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2020-07-06 · capability · Shuanghuan Driveline Motion Components
Evidence notes Huandong Technology had established an integrated RV reducer design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and application workflow. Its E, C and H series comprised more than 30 models covering industrial robots with payloads from 6 to 500 kilograms. The company reported tens of thousands of validated units and customers among leading domestic industrial-robot manufacturers. Date 2020-07-06
Event type Capability
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-07-05 Demonstration XAG Agriculture 2020-07-05 · demonstration · XAG Agriculture
Evidence notes The comparison assigned fields of one to five hectares to drone and helicopter applications. The P20 used a custom spraying attachment and 12-litre liquid tank. The trial compared the P20 treatment with helicopter application in the same sugarcane-ripening programme. Date 2020-07-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2020-07-02 Funding Botsync Warehouse Logistics 2020-07-02 · funding · Botsync Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Wong Fong Industries, SEEDS Capital, AngelHub and Artesian Venture Partners participated as lead investors in the seed round. Botsync said the capital would accelerate product development, expand its technology teams and scale production of heavy-duty autonomous mobile robots. The company targeted logistics and manufacturing deployments across Singapore, India and the wider Southeast Asian market. Date 2020-07-02
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-07-02 · funding · Azur Drones Aerial
Evidence notes The financing came from a French private investor. Azur Drones said it had raised nearly $29 million in under four years. Date 2020-07-02
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-07-01 · funding · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes Andreessen Horowitz led the round. The financing supported Anduril's expansion from border-security systems into a broader autonomous defence portfolio. The round preceded later large-scale manufacturing and product expansion. Date 2020-07-01
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2020-06-30 Product Launch Parrot Aerial 2020-06-30 · product launch · Parrot Aerial
Evidence notes The aircraft combined dual EO imaging with a FLIR thermal sensor. Parrot positioned the platform for first response, security, surveying and inspection. Commercial availability followed in August 2020. Date 2020-06-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2020-06-30 · funding · Elementary Vision
Evidence notes Series A: USD 12,700,000. Threshold Ventures led or provided the financing. Elementary Robotics raised a $12.7 million Series A to scale its machine-vision automation platform for manufacturing quality and traceability. Date 2020-06-30
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-06-30 · deployment · Dromont Group Industrial
Evidence notes The closed Industry 4.0 system handled professional and consumer orders in any colour or pack size. It produced medium-to-small batches from 500 to 2,000 litres while linking ordering, production and dedicated software. Dromont said the installation reduced inventory, labour, space, process time and unsold paint. Date 2020-06-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2020-06-30 · product launch · KVH Industries Communications
Evidence notes The P-1775 replaced individual fiber-optic components with an integrated planar optical chip intended to simplify production while maintaining or improving performance. KVH designed the sensor for autonomous and high-performance navigation applications across land, sea and air. An early customer integrated the unit into a next-generation rocket launch vehicle. Date 2020-06-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-06-30 Funding RIOS Manufacturing 2020-06-30 · funding · RIOS Manufacturing
Evidence notes Valley Capital Partners and Morpheus Ventures led the seed round. RIOS described its work around robotic workcells for industrial automation. Date 2020-06-30
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-06-29 Research Publication PSYONIC End Effectors 2020-06-29 · research publication · PSYONIC End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper evaluates touch feedback and contact reflexes using the PSYONIC Ability Hand. The abstract describes the Ability Hand as a commercial multi-articulated prosthetic hand with six degrees of freedom and sensorized digits. Date 2020-06-29
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2020-06-26 Acquisition Zoox Automotive 2020-06-26 · acquisition · Zoox Automotive
Evidence notes Amazon and Zoox signed a definitive merger agreement for Amazon to acquire Zoox. Amazon said Zoox would continue operating as a standalone business under CEO Aicha Evans and CTO Jesse Levinson. The acquisition became a parent-company milestone for Zoox robotaxi development. Date 2020-06-26
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2020-06-20 · deployment · FarmWise Agriculture
Evidence notes Eight FarmWise Titan weed-cutting robots operated commercially on farms in California’s Salinas Valley. FarmWise offered Titan as a service charged by the acre. The deployment put autonomous weeding robots into commercial specialty-crop field operations. Date 2020-06-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-06-19 Regulatory Delair Aerial 2020-06-19 · regulatory · Delair Aerial
Evidence notes The approval supported long-range surveying and mapping flights with Delair UX11. The authorization created a regulated BVLOS pathway for professional drone operations in Europe. UX11 could operate under the approved European long-range survey framework without a separate mission-by-mission BVLOS exemption. Date 2020-06-19
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-06-18 · funding · Blueye Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The oversubscribed capital raise totaled NOK 10 million. Blueye said proceeds would support commercial push and dealer-network growth. The release said Blueye had delivered more than 700 units to over 35 countries. Date 2020-06-18
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-06-17 Partnership SICK AG Sensors 2020-06-17 · partnership · SICK AG Sensors
Evidence notes The Chinese start-up Youibot selected the nanoScan3 from SICK as a tried-and-proven solution for controlling mobile platforms in the fight against viruses. So too the Chinese start-up Youibot , which has developed a disinfection robot. Date 2020-06-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2020-06-17 Partnership Grepow Power Systems 2020-06-17 · partnership · Grepow Power Systems
Evidence notes The work targets custom batteries for commercial, industrial and medical electronic devices. WattUp uses RF-based wireless charging rather than coil-based charging. Grepow highlighted custom-shaped battery design as a fit for products with constrained internal space. Date 2020-06-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-06-17 Funding Slamcore Spatial Intelligence 2020-06-17 · funding · Slamcore Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Octopus Ventures and MMC Ventures co-led Slamcore's $5M funding round. Toyota AI Ventures and Amadeus Capital also participated. Slamcore said the funding would accelerate availability of its spatial AI products for robots and autonomous machines. Date 2020-06-17
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2020-06-17 Product Launch Qualcomm AI Compute 2020-06-17 · product launch · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm launched the Robotics RB5 Platform for robotics, drones and autonomous systems. The platform provides heterogeneous compute, AI acceleration and vision processing for robotics applications. The launch created a dedicated Qualcomm robotics compute platform for developers building autonomy and perception systems. Date 2020-06-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2020-06-16 · capability · NXT Robotics Service
Evidence notes The planned architecture combines 4G and 5G connectivity with heterogeneous computing and on-device AI inference. Camera and sensor processing support perception, odometry, localization, mapping and autonomous navigation. NXT Robotics said the flexible platform would help move new features from prototype to commercial deployment more quickly. Date 2020-06-16
Event type Capability
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2020-06-16 · product launch · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Early adopters have demonstrated Spot's ability to reduce risks in various industrial processes. The availability of Spot marks a significant step in the adoption of agile mobile robots. Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility. Date 2020-06-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2020-06-16
2020-06-15 · regulatory · Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton
Evidence notes The clearance expanded EksoNR beyond earlier stroke and spinal cord injury indications. The system is a robotic exoskeleton used in clinical rehabilitation settings. The approval supports EksoNR's path toward fielded use in robot manipulation, haptics or human-assistive robotics workflows. Date 2020-06-15
Event type Regulatory
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-06-14 · contract award · Saber Astronautics Mission Software
Evidence notes The programme created an Australian mission-control capability. RSOC combines operators, mission software and space-awareness services. The centre supports commercial and government spacecraft missions. Date 2020-06-14
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-20
2020-06-11 Funding WiBotic Power Systems 2020-06-11 · funding · WiBotic Power Systems
Evidence notes WiBotic raised $5.7 million in Series A funding to expand wireless charging and power-optimization systems for robots. The company positioned the financing around aerial, mobile, marine, and industrial robot charging applications. Investors included Junson Capital, SV Tech Ventures, Rolling Bay Ventures, Aves Capital, The W Fund, and WRF Capital. Date 2020-06-11
Event type Funding
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2020-06-10 · funding · Milrem Robotics Defense
Evidence notes The EUR5.5 million is a multi-period total, not proceeds from one dated round. Ten named investors participated, and additional key employees also invested. The capital supported expansion of Milrem's international sales network and product portfolio. Date 2020-06-10
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15
2020-06-09 · deployment · ArtiMinds Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes ZF Friedrichshafen used ArtiMinds Robot Programming Suite for robot simulation, modular program generation and manufacturer-independent robot workflows. The use cases included lightweight-robot programming for laboratory analysis, feasibility simulations and a previously difficult automation task. ZF described the software as enabling reusable robot applications across different robot models and plants. Date 2020-06-09
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-06-08 Commercial Order Gap Warehouse Logistics 2020-06-08 · commercial order · Gap Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The order expanded SORT robots across U.S. distribution centers including Columbus and a Nashville-area site. The order centered on booked additional robot units for Gap distribution operations. Date 2020-06-08
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-06-07 · funding · UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía Avionics
Evidence notes The investment targeted UAV Navigation guidance, navigation and control technology for unmanned aircraft. The move consolidated Grupo Oesia in aerospace technology and UAV autopilot systems. The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Grupo Oesia moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2020-06-07
Event type Funding
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-06-04 Demonstration Auterion Mission Software 2020-06-04 · demonstration · Auterion Mission Software
Evidence notes The flight linked the downtown Munich test centre with a hospital laboratory. Quantum Systems operated the Trinity F90+ on the urban medical-cargo mission. The one-off flight demonstrated contactless sample transport; it was not presented as a scaled service. Date 2020-06-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2020-06-04 · partnership · Titan Medical Surgical
Evidence notes Titan announced the agreements on June 4, 2020, with the contractual effective date recorded as June 3. The development programme covered robotic-assisted surgical technologies intended for use by both companies. Medtronic committed milestone payments of up to US$31 million for licensed technologies, while a separate IP licence carried an upfront US$10 million payment. Date 2020-06-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-06-02 · funding · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Zebra Ventures led the Series D, with existing investor Scale Venture Partners participating. The round brought Locus Robotics total funding to more than $105 million. Locus said it would use the capital for research and development and international expansion. Date 2020-06-02
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-17
2020-06-01 · deployment · Saildrone Defense
Evidence notes The 2020 AFSC Alaska Pollock Survey will be Saildrone’s seventh mission to the Arctic and the company’s first operational mission The saildrones are expected to reach the Bering Sea in early July to begin the 60-day acoustic survey Saildrone has collaborated with the AFSC and PMEL on several missions in the Arctic since 2015 to develop the vehicle’s capabilities and refine the sensors Date 2020-06-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2020-06-01 · funding · OTTO Motors Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Kensington Private Equity Fund led the round, joined by BMO Capital Partners, Export Development Canada, iNovia Capital and RRE Ventures. OTTO Motors said the capital would expand its global delivery-partner network and accelerate its enterprise AMR product roadmap. The Series C brought OTTO Motors cumulative funding to $83 million; that cumulative figure is not the current-round amount. Date 2020-06-01
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2020-06-01 · funding · Clearpath Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Series C: USD 29,000,000. Kensington Private Equity Fund led or provided the financing. Capital supports expand its autonomous mobile robot platform globally. Date 2020-06-01
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-05-28 Company Formation 7robotics Systems Integration 2020-05-28 · company formation · 7robotics Systems Integration
Evidence notes Con-Vey Holdings announced 7robotics as a new robotics and automation company based in Roseburg, Oregon. The launch moved Con-Vey industrial automation experience into broader markets and processes beyond wood products. The launch context included a small Con-Vey team and an existing ABB Robotics partnership for robotic automation projects. Date 2020-05-28
Event type Company Formation
Segment Systems Integration
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-05-28 Partnership ePropelled Propulsion Components 2020-05-28 · partnership · ePropelled Propulsion Components
Evidence notes The announcement targeted defence and commercial UAV customers. UAV Propulsion Tech was named as distributor for ePropelled electric motors. Nick Grewal said the distributor relationship would help ePropelled reach the UAV market. Date 2020-05-28
Event type Partnership
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2020-05-27 · funding · Dishcraft Robotics Service
Evidence notes The company operated automated cleaning hubs for commercial kitchens. Capital supported reusable to-go containers and service expansion. The platform combined robotics, computer vision and logistics. Date 2020-05-27
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-05-27 · partnership · Simplimatic Automation Manufacturing
Evidence notes The NIST-funded testbed brought Simplimatic together with CCAM, HURCO, Mitutoyo and Cisco. Simplimatic supplied robotic material-movement equipment, enclosure fabrication, software and integration services. The project was designed to develop and test communications standards for flexible manufacturing cells. Date 2020-05-27
Event type Partnership
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-05-26 · award · GelSight Sensors
Evidence notes The project focused on a soft high-resolution tactile sensor toolkit for companies to integrate into robotic applications. The work built on GelSight tactile sensing research from MIT and earlier SBIR validation. The event adds a concrete robotics milestone in human-assistive, manipulation or human-machine interaction workflows. Date 2020-05-26
Event type Award
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-05-23 Research Publication Ascento Service 2020-05-23 · research publication · Ascento Service
Evidence notes The prototype combined fast wheeled travel with obstacle-clearing jumps in mixed indoor environments. The paper documented the mechanical architecture and controllers that preceded Ascento’s commercial security-robot work. Date 2020-05-23
Event type Research Publication
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-05-21 Research Publication SCHUNK End Effectors 2020-05-21 · research publication · SCHUNK End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper classifies human sEMG signals and uses the output to trigger robotic finger reflexes. The abstract states the network controlled a real SCHUNK SVH 5-finger robotic hand online. Date 2020-05-21
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2020-05-21 · product launch · Mitsubishi Electric Industrial
Evidence notes The robots are designed to work alongside people with collision detection and safety-standard compliance. The launch expanded Mitsubishi Electric's factory automation portfolio into collaborative industrial robotics. Date 2020-05-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2020-05-20 · funding · Greyparrot Inspection
Evidence notes Speedinvest led the seed round. The company planned to expand its waste-recognition software and deploy more monitoring systems. The funding supported commercial growth in recycling and waste-management markets. Date 2020-05-20
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15
2020-05-19 Partnership Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2020-05-19 · partnership · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The agreement allowed Conveyco to offer Geek+ robotics solutions. Its stated geographic scope was North America. The arrangement was a distribution partnership rather than a customer deployment. Date 2020-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2020-05-19 · partnership · Beckhoff Automation Industrial
Evidence notes The technical configuration includes PC-based control. The work is scoped to robot-integrated sampling-bag production machines. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. Date 2020-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2020-05-12 Demonstration XAG Agriculture 2020-05-12 · demonstration · XAG Agriculture
Evidence notes Three P Series drones with JetSeed spread a blend of 12 native seed types. The operation covered about 40 hectares over two days. DELWP funded the project and Heytesbury District Landcare Network managed it. Date 2020-05-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2020-05-11 · partnership · Ocean Infinity Maritime
Evidence notes USS Nevada was located 65 nautical miles southwest of Pearl Harbor at a depth of over 15,400 feet In WWII, on 7 December 1941 in the attack on Pearl Harbor, USS Nevada was the only battleship to get underway but, having been struck by five bombs, finally sank in nearby shallow waters After WWII, USS Nevada was assigned to be a target ship in the first Bikini atomic experiments in 1946, which she survived Date 2020-05-11
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2020-05-11 Product Launch Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2020-05-11 · product launch · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Lavender uses ultraviolet light for automated sterilisation. Jasmin applies liquid disinfectant through an automated spray system. Geek+ offered both robots for worldwide pre-order. Date 2020-05-11
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2020-05-11 · deployment · iDriverplus Automotive
Evidence notes The partners completed the fleet integration and deployment in 45 days. Roof and front-mounted lidar provided 360-degree environmental monitoring and forward obstacle recognition. The vehicles supported cleaning, disinfection and medical-supply delivery with fewer human interventions. Date 2020-05-11
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2020-05-11 Deployment Innovas Industrial 2020-05-11 · deployment · Innovas Industrial
Evidence notes Production capacity increased by 40% after the packaging line was automated. Workforce requirements for the process fell by 20%, with labour moved to other value-adding work. The PackXpert interface supports rapid product and box-format changes. Date 2020-05-11
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2020-05-07 Product Launch Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2020-05-07 · product launch · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The C200M uses a 1.4-metre telescopic fork to access two rows of containers from one side of a shelf. Its storage range extends from 0.215 metres to 5 metres high. Geek+ stated that the design could increase warehouse storage capacity by 2.5 times. Date 2020-05-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2020-05-07 · demonstration · Jianjia Robot Surgical
Evidence notes The hospital described the procedure as China's first total hip arthroplasty assisted by a domestically developed seven-axis robot. Arthrobot supported acetabular and femoral positioning, preparation and implant placement. The surgical team reported error within 1 mm of the plan and implant-angle deviation below one degree. Date 2020-05-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-05-06 · contract award · Israel Aerospace Industries Defense
Evidence notes Israel's Ministry of Defense agreed to lease IAI Heron UAVs in maritime configuration to Greece. The agreement covers a three-year lease with an option to purchase after the leasing period. The Heron systems support maritime border protection and surveillance missions for Greece. Date 2020-05-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2020-05-05 · partnership · Intelligent Energy Power Systems
Evidence notes The MoU establishes Robotic Skies as an integration partner for Intelligent Energy’s Fuel Cell Power Modules, initially supporting North American UAV customers. The arrangement covers Intelligent Energy’s UAV range from 650 W to 2.4 kW and adds maintenance and ground support through Robotic Skies’ network of more than 200 service centres in over 40 countries. Intelligent Energy supplies the fuel-cell modules while Robotic Skies supports field integration and post-sale service, helping UAV operators pursue longer flight time and higher payloads. Date 2020-05-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2020-05-05 Partnership Cimcorp Warehouse Logistics 2020-05-05 · partnership · Cimcorp Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Cimcorp contributed requirements through workshops and direct engineering collaboration to shape functions needed for intralogistics robots. A modular ctrlX hardware kit was already running in Cimcorp’s workshop when the integration was publicly described. The open controller architecture was intended to connect robotics software with Cimcorp’s wider warehouse-control system. Date 2020-05-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2020-05-05 · deployment · Infravision Aerial
Evidence notes Transgrid partnered with Infravision to use drones for stringing work on the 992 transmission line near Yass. The work targeted a safer alternative to helicopter stringing near power lines. The project applied Infravision drone technology in transmission infrastructure construction. Date 2020-05-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-05-03 Product Launch EMAX Aerial 2020-05-03 · product launch · EMAX Aerial
Evidence notes The Hawk Apex 6S was available to FPV pilots by May 3, 2020. The aircraft used a 6S power setup for high-speed FPV racing workflows. Its ready-to-fly format gave EMAX a complete aircraft offering beyond motors and ESCs. Date 2020-05-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-05-01 · product launch · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang launched the ARC2 corner radar in May 2020. The sensor targets blind-spot and adjacent-object detection around trucks and buses. The launch extended the company portfolio from forward radar into distributed commercial-vehicle perception. Date 2020-05-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-04-30 · product launch · Hai Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The double-deep configuration was designed to add up to 30% more storage locations than single-deep racking. HaiQ software provides machine-learning slotting and picking modes for the system. Hai Robotics said the A42D had undergone four upgrades during 18 months of testing. Date 2020-04-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2020-04-30 Capability XCC Group Motion Components 2020-04-30 · capability · XCC Group Motion Components
Evidence notes The guide described XCC flexible bearings for harmonic reducers used in industrial robot joints. Harmonic reducer flexible bearings were specified around high precision, abrasion resistance and anti-fatigue performance under large deformation. The page described bearing-steel, vacuum heat-treatment, CNC processing and P2-class accuracy requirements for the product line. Date 2020-04-30
Event type Capability
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2020-04-29 · demonstration · Hathaway Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes Hathaway Robotics appeared in the first day of MassRobotics Virtual Demo Days programming. The virtual format highlighted 21 resident startups through formal presentations and follow-up chat rooms for attendees. MassRobotics used the event to showcase startup work after moving its planned in-person Demo Day online. Date 2020-04-29
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-04-27 · funding · Brain Corp Fleet Orchestration
Evidence notes SoftBank Vision Fund 1 led the round; ClearBridge Investments and Satwik Ventures joined, and Qualcomm Ventures made an additional investment. Brain Corp said the financing would expand BrainOS into inventory delivery, shelf analytics and other applications beyond floor care. The company also planned to support OEM partners’ manufacturing and sales activity in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Date 2020-04-27
Event type Funding
Segment Fleet Orchestration
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-04-27 · partnership · Avidbots Service
Evidence notes The agreement built on Neo deployments in DHL-managed facilities. The partnership linked autonomous floor-scrubbing robots to logistics warehouse operations. Date 2020-04-27
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-04-24 · funding · Jianjia Robot Surgical
Evidence notes BV Baidu Ventures invested in the completed Series A round, with Haoyue Capital acting as exclusive financial adviser. Jianjia allocated the proceeds to clinical trials for Arthrobot, its first joint-replacement surgical robot. The company was founded in 2018 to develop robot-assisted planning and execution across joint-replacement workflows. Date 2020-04-24
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-04-22 · award · Pliant Energy Systems Maritime
Evidence notes Pliant joined a 15-company studio focused on technologies for the mining industry. The program connected startups with industry partners for pilots and product development. Pliant brought its marine robotics and responsible-ocean-mining concepts into the cohort. Date 2020-04-22
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2020-04-21 · partnership · Clearpath Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Clearpath Robotics was appointed as an authorized distributor of Xsens MTi-series inertial sensors. The agreement covered Canada and the eastern United States and enabled customers to buy MTi-series units through Clearpath. Xsens positioned the channel for robotics researchers using platforms including Warthog, Boxer and Heron, without claiming those platforms were factory-equipped. Date 2020-04-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2020-04-20 Research Publication ABB Industrial 2020-04-20 · research publication · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes For applications in e-commerce, warehouses, healthcare, and home service, robots are often required to search through heaps of objects to grasp a specific target object. For mechanical search, we introduce X-Ray, an algorithm based on learned occupancy distributions. Experiments use YuMi (IRB 14000 Dual-arm) as the physical evaluation platform. The reported results provide an independent evaluation on YuMi (IRB 14000 Dual-arm) hardware. Date 2020-04-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2020-04-20 · capability · CubePilot Subsystems
Evidence notes CubePilot said U.S. Patent No. 10,613,526 B2 was issued on April 7, 2020. The patent covers the modular Cube architecture using a removable main control board and carrier board. CubePilot said community and industry developers could continue making carrier boards under its free sign-up model. Date 2020-04-20
Event type Capability
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2020-04-16 · demonstration · Clearpath Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Accerion’s optical positioning system scans the floor while the robot moves, measuring pure displacement to deliver submillimeter-level accuracy and high speed without special floor infrastructure. The system was integrated with Clearpath’s Jackal UGV, which Accerion used daily in its labs for development, testing and customer demonstrations. Accerion’s Jupiter and Triton models support all-in-one or add-on positioning, while its virtual line-following approach lets robots change routes without physically painted lines; the source also cites a U.S. packaging customer using Jackal robots. Date 2020-04-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2020-04-16 Demonstration UAVOS Aerial 2020-04-16 · demonstration · UAVOS Aerial
Evidence notes UAVOS successfully tested its UVH-170 unmanned helicopter in a highly automated cargo-delivery flight. The test flight covered a 100 km standoff distance and delivered an 8 kg payload. The mission validated a delivery workflow without landing at the receiving side. Date 2020-04-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-04-16 Partnership RoboDEX Robotics 2020-04-16 · partnership · RoboDEX
Evidence notes RoboDEX was selected as an early recipient of Intelligent Energy’s 2.4 kW UAV module. The agreement covered integration, technical support and operational support in Japan. Date 2020-04-16
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-04-15 Commercial Order KUKA Industrial 2020-04-15 · commercial order · KUKA Industrial
Evidence notes The order covers multiple KUKA robot models intended for body-in-white and other automotive production applications. Deliveries were scheduled across BMW manufacturing sites worldwide under the multi-year framework agreement. Proven partners: KUKA wins major order from German car manufacturer for 5,000 robots. Date 2020-04-15
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2020-04-15 · deployment · PAL Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes How TIAGo Delivery and Conveyor help hospitals fighting COVID-19 Robots Mobile Manipulators TIAGo Pro TIAGo Pro Revolutionize your work with the next generation of mobile manipulators. Features Tech Specs Software Accessories TIAGo TIAGo The mobile manipulator robot that adapts to your research needs. Date 2020-04-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2020-04-13 · funding · RISE Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes Rise Robotics completed a Funding round financing of $3M. The financing was disclosed on 2020-04-13 in USD. Develops electromechanical linear actuation systems using a belt-and-pulley architecture as an alternative to traditional hydraulic cylinders. Date 2020-04-13
Event type Funding
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-04-13 · award · EarthSense Agriculture
Evidence notes The NSF Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer award followed EarthSense successful Phase I feasibility project. EarthSense and the University of Illinois planned further development of robotics, autonomy and edge analytics for large-scale TerraSentia deployment. The two-year grant supported final product development and global deployment after TerraSentia pilots in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Australia, France and India. Date 2020-04-13
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-04-09 Partnership AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2020-04-09 · partnership · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Bastian joined the global integrator network. The partnership covers AutoStore design and deployment. The 2020 relationship is retained as historical. Date 2020-04-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2020-04-06 Product Launch Feetech Actuation 2020-04-06 · product launch · Feetech Actuation
Evidence notes The 7.4-volt servo provides 19.5 kilogram-centimetres of stall torque and a rated speed of 52 revolutions per minute. Its 12-bit magnetic encoder supports 360-degree absolute-position feedback with position, load, speed, voltage, current and temperature telemetry. Feetech listed quadruped, snake, desktop and humanoid robots and robotic arms among the intended applications. Date 2020-04-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-04-03 Funding Dobot Industrial 2020-04-03 · funding · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes The filing reports a CNY852M pre-money valuation for the round. Primary investors: Nanshan Hongtu, Shenzhen Capital Group, Zhongyuan Qianhai, Qianhai Equity Investment Fund, Xizang Xinxingrong Dobot used its pre-IPO financing proceeds for general operations and working capital. Date 2020-04-03
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2020-04-03 · capability · Intek Engineering AS
Evidence notes Intek selected a Zivid One camera for the depalletizing cell. The camera was mounted on a KUKA KR9 robot arm. The cell handled varied incoming battery components and placed them on AGVs. Date 2020-04-03
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2020-04-03 Commercial Order JVL Actuation 2020-04-03 · commercial order · JVL Actuation
Evidence notes JVL disclosed the order on April 3, 2020. The company was selected to supply 1,000 ServoStep motors for respirators built by Lærdal Medical and Servi Group. JVL began immediate production in Denmark to support the Norwegian health authorities during the COVID-19 emergency. Date 2020-04-03
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-04-03 Funding QCraft Automotive 2020-04-03 · funding · QCraft Automotive
Evidence notes QCraft announced an eight-figure U.S. dollar seed financing. Investors included IDG Capital, Vision Plus Capital, and Tide Capital. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2020-04-03
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-03-23
2020-04-01 · funding · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang completed its Series A+ financing in April 2020. Lanpu Capital, Xiamen Semiconductor Investment, Qiming Venture Partners and Jiuhe Capital led or participated in the round. The company disclosed the round and investor group but did not state an amount. Date 2020-04-01
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-03-30 · funding · Zhejiang Laifual Drive Motion Components
Evidence notes The issuer prospectus reports a CNY565M post-money valuation and CNY500000000 pre-money valuation. The final primary subscription payment settled on 2020-03-30. Investors: Guozhong SME Fund, Haian Huijun Date 2020-03-30
Event type Funding
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2020-03-30 · product launch · Wachendorff Automation Motion Components
Evidence notes Wachendorff launched the WDGR family on March 30, 2020. The design combines independent optical and magnetic measurement channels with separate power supplies. The architecture targets higher diagnostic coverage in machinery, mobile equipment and automation without requiring a single SIL-certified encoder. Date 2020-03-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-03-29 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2020-03-29 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes Lithuania had operated K-STER systems since its initial purchase in 2009. The system is designed to identify and neutralise sea mines. The follow-on order extended an established operational fleet rather than starting a new evaluation. Date 2020-03-29
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2020-03-28 Research Publication ABB Industrial 2020-03-28 · research publication · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes Robotic fabric manipulation is challenging due to the infinite dimensional configuration space, self-occlusion, and complex dynamics of fabrics. There has been significant prior work on learning policies for specific deformable manipulation tasks, but comparatively less focus on algorithms which can efficiently learn many different tasks. YuMi (IRB 14000 Dual-arm) is the evaluation platform used to test the method and reported findings. Date 2020-03-28
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2020-03-27 · funding · Yunji Technology (云迹科技) Service
Evidence notes The prospectus reports CNY128.3285M of primary Series B Strategic investment; separately disclosed equity transfers are excluded. The agreements were dated 30 December 2019 and 3 March 2020, with full settlement on 27 March 2020; the filing gives CNY1.6B pre-money and CNY1.7283B post-money implied valuations. Lenovo Fund, Shanghai Yushu, AlphaX, and TransLink were the named Series B Strategic investors. Date 2020-03-27
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30