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2026-05-21 · partnership · Rajant Corporation Communications
Evidence notes Rajant Health and Chord Robotics expanded their partnership to combine Cowbell distributed edge compute and networking with Chord's TEMPO collaborative-autonomy software. The integration supports one-to-many control of mixed autonomous fleets operating across air, land and sea. Flying Cowbell is designed to keep compute, applications and autonomy operating across mobile nodes when connectivity is intermittent or infrastructure is unavailable. Date 2026-05-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-21 · executive hire · Genesis AI Industrial
Evidence notes Damien Kieran joined Genesis AI as Head of Legal after senior legal and privacy roles at Tools for Humanity, X and Google. Pally Kumar joined as Head of Operations after manufacturing and operations roles at Cobot, Tesla, Amazon and Lyft. The appointments support Genesis AI as it scales data collection, manufacturing operations and work toward its first general-purpose robot. Date 2026-05-21
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-21 Capability Ouster Perception 2026-05-21 · capability · Ouster Perception
Evidence notes Ouster announced that Gecko Robotics is leveraging Rev8 digital lidar sensors to integrate new data layers into Cantilever. Gecko is using the sensor data to improve industrial asset inspection, anomaly detection and digital-twin workflows for critical infrastructure. Date 2026-05-21
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-21 · funding · August Robotics Construction
Evidence notes August Robotics raised a US$30 million Series B led by Big Pi Ventures, with Blackbird, Skip Capital, Tanarra, Future Family Office and GS Futures participating. The company said the funding will scale production, strengthen its AI and robotics platform, and support new robot development for construction, exhibition and infrastructure customers. The announcement highlighted autonomous downward-drilling robots for data-center construction and Lionel fleets that had marked more than 300 million square feet worldwide. Date 2026-05-21
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-21
2026-05-21 · partnership · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes Humanoid announced a Bosch partnership after a March 2026 proof of concept in Bühl, Germany. The POC used HMND 01 robots for an intralogistics workflow, transferring boxes from a conveyor to a trolley across five box sizes and varying dimensions and weights. Bosch will serve as Humanoid's contract manufacturing partner for HMND 01 production in Europe and support Design for Excellence work across hardware design, production, supply chain and cost optimization. Date 2026-05-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-21
2026-05-20 Market Signal UISEE Automotive 2026-05-20 · market signal · UISEE Automotive
Evidence notes The offering issued 14.46 million shares at HKD 60.3 per share. Gross proceeds exceeded HKD 870 million. Planned uses included research, global commercial expansion and ecosystem development. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-05-20 Commercial Order Thales Aerial 2026-05-20 · commercial order · Thales Aerial
Evidence notes The platform will support advanced-air-mobility and uncrewed-aircraft operations in Singapore. The award covers traffic-management infrastructure rather than aircraft supply or operator services. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2026-05-20 · commercial order · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The order exceeds one million lidar units. Hesai said the award followed its separately announced Level 3 programme with Mercedes-Benz. At the announcement, Hesai reported design wins from 40 OEMs across more than 160 vehicle models. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2026-05-20 Manufacturing Orbbec Vision 2026-05-20 · manufacturing · Orbbec Vision
Evidence notes The technical configuration includes planned 100,000-square-metre overseas manufacturing base. The work is scoped to robotics-vision production network. The programme remained forward-looking at announcement. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Manufacturing
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2026-05-20 · partnership · SPARC AI Defense
Evidence notes Initial work covers integration, joint demonstrations and pilot programmes for U.S. and allied defence customers. Production and broader deployment remain prospective and depend on the early integration and pilot work. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-05-20 · capability · Sensory AI Service
Evidence notes The system-on-chip combines CPU, GPU and neural-processing functions for vision, language and motion workloads. Ella runs Avatar, store-operations and system-health agents concurrently without sending the control loop to the cloud. Removing the discrete graphics processor reduces heat, hardware cost and maintenance complexity for deployed coffee kiosks. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Capability
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-05-20 · capability · Circulus Consumer
Evidence notes The architecture processes language, vision, reasoning and motion locally to support offline operation and data privacy. Circulus applies the stack across its Pibo social robot and enterprise AI workstations for humanoid platforms. A humanoid powered by the Circulus software and Intel processor was demonstrated at Red Hat Summit 2026. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Capability
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-05-20 · partnership · Foresight Autonomous Holdings Vision
Evidence notes The agreement includes a ScaleCam design freeze and transfer to production with Cornes Technologies and a Japanese in-vehicle AI manufacturer. Foresight forecast serial production and revenue beginning in 2027. The stated commercial pipeline could reach $10.5 million over the programme period. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-20 Partnership Certis Service 2026-05-20 · partnership · Certis Service
Evidence notes The live mixed-use testbed is expected to launch later in 2026. Certis will help co-design operating conditions for safe and commercially viable services. Planned use cases include security patrol, facilities inspection, cleaning support and incident escalation. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2026-05-20 Partnership Brain Corp Development Platform 2026-05-20 · partnership · Brain Corp Development Platform
Evidence notes The collaboration focuses on contextual grounding technologies for autonomous robots in commercial and industrial environments. Brain Corp said its operating base exceeded 50,000 deployed robots and 25 million autonomous operating hours. The work is intended to feed BrainOS with richer spatial understanding for safe, scalable robot autonomy. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2026-05-20 · product launch · Olo Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes OLO announced completion of its commercial launch on May 20, 2026 with Deep Robotics, inMotion Robotic and Fiction Lab partnerships. The browser platform combines cloud simulation, AI-assisted coding, visualization and sim-to-real deployment without a local installation. Fiction Lab made OLO an optional LEO Rover bundle, while Deep Robotics and inMotion systems were configured to work with the platform from first use. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-20 · deployment · Southern Launch Space
Evidence notes W-6 was the fourth Varda capsule to land at Koonibba in just over twelve months, demonstrating repeatable orbital-return operations. Southern Launch managed regulatory approvals, range safety, airspace, tracking and capsule recovery for the mission. The capsule carried NASA and other U.S. government payloads focused on thermal-protection data for reusable re-entry systems. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-20 · product launch · May Mobility Automotive
Evidence notes The new system fuses deep learning, a predictive world model and May Mobility's reasoning engine into an on-vehicle architecture. May Mobility framed the architecture as a hybrid between modular AV stacks and pure end-to-end models, using reasoning to handle real-world context differences. The launch supported the company's path toward scalable driverless ride-hail and transit operations. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-20 · research publication · Wonik Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes SafePBDS proposes steerable geometric motion policies for dexterous manipulation with safety constraints. The paper reports hardware experiments on a 23-DOF Franka Emika Panda arm and Wonik Allegro 16-DOF dexterous hand platform. This is external product-use research and is product-bound to Allegro Hand. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-28
2026-05-20 Deployment Swisslog Warehouse Logistics 2026-05-20 · deployment · Swisslog Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The Aurora installation includes 96 AutoStore robots, 38,000 bins, eight induction workstations, and 10 picking workstations. Swisslog SynQ software supports intake, fulfillment, and inventory-management workflows. The project marked Medline’s 24th AutoStore installation nationwide and joins more than 2,100 robots across its distribution footprint. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-20 · partnership · Medtronic Surgical
Evidence notes The collaboration covers clinical research, education and technology development around Hugo RAS. The agreement followed Hugo regulatory approvals in Europe, Japan, Korea and the U.S. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-20 · contract award · F4 Defense International Defense
Evidence notes The contract covers a modular, multi-layered counter-UAS platform. The system scope includes detecting, identifying, tracking, targeting, and defeating hostile drones. The program combines tethered aerial sensing, targeting, and coordinated ground and air drone defeat. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-20 · commercial order · Redwire Corporation Defense
Evidence notes Redwire secured a $15 million follow-on order from the 1st Aviation Brigade, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence for Stalker UAS. The Stalker systems will support Advanced Individual Training for tactical UAS specialists at Fort Huachuca. The order reinforces Stalker as a training and operational system for Army reconnaissance, surveillance and target-acquisition workflows. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-04
2026-05-20 Production Milestone XTEND Defense 2026-05-20 · production milestone · XTEND Defense
Evidence notes XTEND launched a sovereign UK AI robotics XFAB manufacturing hub in Swindon, England, following an initial £1.93 million order supporting UK defense activities. The facility is based on XTEND's localized XFAB manufacturing model and is intended to support rapidly deployable autonomous defense capabilities for UK and NATO-aligned forces. XTEND said it plans to invest up to £20 million over time into its UK operations, following live operational trials with 2 PARA at Salisbury Plain and prior U.S. Department of War validation through its PSIO program. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-02
2026-05-20 · contract award · Draganfly Aerial
Evidence notes Draganfly and F4 Defense International said they were selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract. The work focuses on an integrated, multi-layered, modular and rapid-deployable counter-UAS system. This is a defense R&D award signal for layered counter-drone systems rather than a standalone drone product launch. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2026-05-20 Acquisition Red Cat Defense 2026-05-20 · acquisition · Red Cat Defense
Evidence notes Red Cat acquired Quaze Technologies, a Quebec developer of wireless power transfer for unmanned systems, drones and autonomous machines. Quaze's platform-agnostic charging approach is intended to reduce connector, alignment and manual battery-swap constraints for fielded robots. The acquisition adds a wireless power layer to Red Cat's defence unmanned-systems portfolio. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-20 Production Milestone Exosens Vision 2026-05-20 · production milestone · Exosens Vision
Evidence notes Exosens announced plans to double cooled infrared camera production capacity during 2026. The expansion responds to demand for long-range surveillance and counter-drone applications. The company said its ITAR-free digital imaging solutions are used by defence contractors, OEMs and autonomous-systems developers. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-20 · product launch · Robot.com Delivery
Evidence notes Robot.com announced R-ads as an advertising platform that turns autonomous robots into measurable mobile out-of-home media inventory. The launch frames deployed robots as both operational fleet infrastructure and media surfaces, with campaign formats spanning moving robots, wrapped vehicles, and digital screens. This matters as a business-model signal: Robot.com is monetizing robot routes and fleet presence, not just adding a new robot capability. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-20 Funding AGILINK End Effectors 2026-05-20 · funding · AGILINK End Effectors
Evidence notes AGILINK reportedly raised a new funding round described as several hundred million yuan. Coverage says the AgiBot/Zhiyuan dexterous-hand spinout reached a valuation above USD 1 billion and has completed four funding rounds since January 2026. Reported scale includes 8,000+ dexterous hands, 10,000+ grippers and 1,000+ deployed units, tying the round to humanoid and manipulation hardware supply. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-23
2026-05-20 · funding · CircuitHub Manufacturing
Evidence notes The financing was led by Plural and Sten Tamkivi. The $28 million round brought CircuitHub's disclosed capital raised to $48 million and supports tenfold capacity growth through 2027 in Massachusetts and Europe. The company describes Grid as a factory-scale robot operating around the clock with remote teleoperation and an increasing share of work handled by AI. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-05-23
2026-05-20 · partnership · Origin Robotics Defense
Evidence notes This allows allied nations to move faster and access Origin’s autonomous interceptor drone systems through a streamlined process. Agris Kipurs, CEO and co-founder of Origin Robotics, said : “What makes this agreement truly significant is its structure. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-20 · product launch · Hypershell Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Hypershell launched the new Hypershell X Series, positioning the wearable exoskeleton line around AI-driven motion-intent assistance. The launch page describes HyperIntuition, a learned motion-response system designed to adapt to walking and terrain transitions. Hypershell also highlights field use cases such as outdoor mobility and search-and-rescue testing on its official product pages. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-20 · product launch · ORBIT Robotics Space
Evidence notes Orbit Robotics revealed HELIOS through the @orbitrobotics channel. The reveal describes HELIOS as a complete space humanoid with four arms and four hands. The announcement frames the prototype as the result of two semesters of research, iteration and build work. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-20 · product launch · Chef Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Chef Robotics launched deposit assist as a hardware attachment for its food-automation robot end effector. The attachment is available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom under Chef Robotics RaaS pricing. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-20 · partnership · Cellula Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Integer Technologies and Cellula Robotics signed an MOU to integrate Integer's DIGIT COMMAND mission-assurance software with Cellula's unmanned underwater vehicle platforms. The collaboration targets long-range, multi-vehicle undersea operations with adaptive mission assurance and commander-facing autonomy tools. The partnership links an autonomous undersea robotics company to mission-level software for multi-vehicle operations. Date 2026-05-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · deployment · Clobotics Inspection
Evidence notes A 27-minute repair was completed on one blade under campaign conditions. The campaign completed repairs on up to eight blades in one day under suitable operating conditions. The result describes a named commercial campaign; speed and cost comparisons remain specific to the disclosed operating conditions. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-09-03
2026-05-19 · deployment · Terra Drone Aerial
Evidence notes The system is intended to intercept reconnaissance and attack drones while reducing reliance on more costly air-defence missiles. Front-line use gives Terra Drone and its Ukrainian partners operational feedback on navigation, targeting and electronic-warfare resilience. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-05-19 · capability · Tulip Tech Power Systems
Evidence notes Tulip Tech plans to use the funding to expand production of high-energy battery systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, ground vehicles, and underwater systems. Based in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, Tulip Tech develops customized battery systems designed to increase drone endurance. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Capability
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-05-19 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The supply agreement supports Mercedes-Benz programmes in Europe. The agreement also covers Mercedes-Benz programmes in China. Lidar production will be supported by Hesai’s Galileo manufacturing centre in Thailand. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2026-05-19 Deployment FANUC Industrial 2026-05-19 · deployment · FANUC Industrial
Evidence notes The BelleFlex inspection cell uses two FANUC SR-6iA SCARA robots. BelleFlex subsequently ordered two additional identical systems. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-05-19 · product launch · Elephant Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The platform upgrades to an NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Super 8GB controller with 67 TOPS of AI performance. Payload increases from 5 kg to 8 kg and maximum speed rises from 0.9 m/s to 1.6 m/s compared with myAGV 2023. The platform supports ROS 2 Humble, 2D and 3D SLAM, Nav2, LiDAR-vision perception and integration with multiple Elephant Robotics arms. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-05-19 Partnership Quindar Mission Software 2026-05-19 · partnership · Quindar Mission Software
Evidence notes The integrated capability is scheduled to debut on Portal's first free-flying Starburst mission on SpaceX Transporter-18. The agreement covers the first of multiple planned missions and combines maneuverable spacecraft with automation-first ground software. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-08-08
2026-05-19 Executive Hire Nuro Automotive 2026-05-19 · executive hire · Nuro Automotive
Evidence notes Mancini joined Nuro as chief financial officer in May 2026. The appointment added public-company and mobility-sector finance experience to the leadership team. Nuro lists Mancini among its current executives. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-08
2026-05-19 · product launch · Draganfly Aerial
Evidence notes The Spectrum family spans compact dual-sensor units through long-range stabilized systems with laser rangefinding. Draganfly serves as the exclusive integrator, distributor and commercialization partner across the Americas. The payloads target defence ISR, public safety, border security, disaster response and infrastructure inspection. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-05-19 Market Signal JD.com Development Platform 2026-05-19 · market signal · JD.com Development Platform
Evidence notes JoyInside is positioned as a physical-AI enablement layer for hardware brands. The technology was working with nearly 200 brands across more than 30 categories. The stated 10 million-device figure was a 2026 expectation rather than an installed-base count. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-19 · product launch · Teledyne Technologies Maritime
Evidence notes The robot shares a common controller and architecture with Black Hornet 4. The launch expands Teledyne FLIR’s compact ground-robot portfolio. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-19 Product Launch Aibuild Manufacturing 2026-05-19 · product launch · Aibuild Manufacturing
Evidence notes Aibuild launched FETS on May 19, 2026. The software covers metal and polymer processes including DED, WAAM, AFSD, FGF and FFF. It predicts thermal distribution, distortion, residual stress, bonding, sagging and cracking inside manufacturing workflows. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-19 · partnership · Enigma Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes The agreement covers development, manufacturing and fielding of the Phoenix P-1000 autonomous logistics aircraft. Re:Build will apply manufacturing-constrained design and Lean methods while the aircraft remains in development. The partners target first-article flight testing and low-rate initial production within 12 months of programme start. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-19 · partnership · May Mobility Automotive
Evidence notes The May 2026 framework targets a third-party vehicle platform for initial deployment starting in 2027 and commercialization scale-up in 2028. ECARX is expected to develop central computing platforms and a full sensor suite for May Mobility's next-generation autonomy system. The companies target at least 50% cost reduction by 2028, with total project value estimated at about $750 million subject to definitive agreements. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-19 · acquisition · Nexera Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes Nexera became wholly owned and operated as part of Locus Robotics. Nexera's full team and leadership joined Locus Robotics. The transaction adds AI-driven manipulation and end-effector expertise for broader autonomous warehouse picking. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Acquisition
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-19 · partnership · MarineAI Maritime
Evidence notes The integration supports onboard, remote-operations-center and post-processing video workflows where offshore bandwidth is limited or expensive. GuardianAI Inspect combines the video feeds with computer-vision detection workflows and multi-channel communications, including satellite links. MarineAI demonstrated the integration at Oceanology International using an Oceanus 12 vessel feed from Plymouth Sound alongside a live drone feed. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-19 · funding · RoboParty Humanoid
Evidence notes Shunwei Capital led the financing and Xiaomi Strategic Investment increased its backing. Lightsource Capital acted as incubator and exclusive financial adviser. The financing supported robot-body engineering, motion control, open-source software and developer-ecosystem work. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-19 Production Milestone Tulip Tech Power Systems 2026-05-19 · production milestone · Tulip Tech Power Systems
Evidence notes The milestone preceded the company’s May strategic growth investment from Parcom and Keen Venture Partners. Tulip linked the investment to further capacity growth, supply-chain resilience and international customer expansion. The disclosed output demonstrates active high-volume production rather than a future capacity target. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-13
2026-05-19 · product launch · Blueye Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The X7 added a 500 m depth rating, seven thrusters, and seven guest ports. The X3 Ultra added 4K HDR imaging and onboard AI. Blueye Cloud added fleet and dive data management for operators. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-19 · deployment · InLoop Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Paid InLoop pilots were operating in customer warehouses by May 19, 2026, with systems handling hundreds of distinct SKUs. Its robotic arms automate packing, kitting, induction and fulfillment while remote operators recover edge cases that the software cannot resolve. The systems exceeded 300 picks per hour and are offered for a flat monthly fee without upfront integration capital. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-19 · contract award · Redwire Corporation Defense
Evidence notes Redwire secured a multi-year, high-eight-figure contract from an undisclosed NATO country for its Penguin Mk3 tactical UAS. The award covers delivery of next-generation Penguin Mk3 systems and long-term program support. Reporting says the Penguin platform's operational experience in Ukraine supported the selection. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-04
2026-05-19 · acquisition · Mach Industries Defense
Evidence notes Mach Industries acquired Exquadrum to expand its ability to design, manufacture, test, and iterate next-generation unmanned systems. Exquadrum adds solid rocket motor propulsion, launch capabilities, divert and attitude control systems, munitions, testing, and technical services. TechCrunch reported the deal as a $50 million cash-and-equity acquisition and said Exquadrum was folded into Mach as Mach Energetics. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-01
2026-05-19 Partnership Helsing Defense 2026-05-19 · partnership · Helsing Defense
Evidence notes Helsing and OHB established KIRK, a joint venture for tactical space-based surveillance, reconnaissance and targeting systems. The venture expands the earlier Helsing, Kongsberg and HENSOLDT space-based targeting partnership by adding OHB as a joint lead. Helsing contributes AI for real-time data processing, multi-sensor fusion and automated target recognition. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-01
2026-05-19 · product launch · Tycho.AI Defense
Evidence notes Halley is a Group 1 VTOL UAS designed for high-speed, low-altitude missions in denied and contested environments. The platform integrates Tycho.AI's Voyager hardware and software core for visual navigation and autonomous operation without GNSS or persistent communications. Tycho.AI said Halley had reached TRL 6 and was moving from advanced prototype toward full-scale production. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-28
2026-05-19 · regulatory · ZenaTech Aerial
Evidence notes ZenaTech said three ZenaDrone defense platforms advanced into the cybersecurity phase of the U.S. DoD Blue UAS certification pathway. The named platforms are ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano. This is a certification and procurement-readiness signal for defense drone supply-chain validation, not a new product launch. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2026-05-19 · partnership · Amprius Technologies Power Systems
Evidence notes Amprius and Matternet announced a strategic collaboration to improve autonomous aerial delivery using high-energy-density silicon-anode cells. Amprius cells are already deployed in Matternet M2 aircraft, with the companies extending work to Matternet's next-generation platform. The partnership focuses on range, aircraft availability, service-area expansion and cost per delivery as Matternet scales operations. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-19 · funding · Tulip Tech Power Systems
Evidence notes The investors backed production scale-up, supply-chain resilience and international customer expansion. Tulip Tech disclosed that its batteries can extend UAV flight time by 30% to 100% compared with standard packs. The company had produced and delivered more than 100,000 battery packs in April 2026, its first six-figure month. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Funding
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-19 Commercial Order CUREXO Surgical 2026-05-19 · commercial order · CUREXO Surgical
Evidence notes CUREXO announced a contract to supply its CUVIS-joint orthopedic surgical robot to Paraguay. CUVIS-joint is used for robot-assisted joint replacement surgery and is part of CUREXO's surgical robotics portfolio. The order extends CUREXO's international medical robotics footprint into Latin America. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2026-05-19 · demonstration · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Defense
Evidence notes Saab said the flight took place on May 19 at GA-ASI Desert Horizon facility in Southern California. The integration pairs Saab LoyalEye radar sensors with the MQ-9B unmanned aircraft. The first flight begins a several-month evaluation phase toward a full capability demonstration later in 2026. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-19 · funding · Hypershell Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Hypershell raised a $50 million Series B+ co-led by Ant Group and Meituan Dragonball. The tranche brought the company's Series B total to about $120 million at a near-$400 million post-money valuation. The financing supported global commercialization of Hypershell's X Series exoskeletons. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Funding
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · capability · L3Harris Technologies Defense
Evidence notes L3Harris detailed fiber-optic tether systems designed to provide jam-resistant communications for drones and subsea platforms. The company said U.S. Navy and industry partners selected L3Harris as a fiber-optic tether provider for maritime and subsea uncrewed applications. The update is relevant to autonomous systems because fiber-guided links are becoming a practical answer to RF jamming in contested environments. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · contract award · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes Shield AI secured a Pentagon contract to integrate Hivemind autonomy software onto the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System program. The LUCAS effort is aimed at fielding lower-cost uncrewed combat aircraft and drone-swarm concepts. The selection adds another combat-aircraft integration path for Hivemind beyond Shield AI's existing V-BAT and collaborative-combat-aircraft work. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 Production Milestone Boeing Defense 2026-05-19 · production milestone · Boeing Defense
Evidence notes The decision followed the April 2026 first flight of a production-representative MQ-25A aircraft. Milestone C moved the carrier-based uncrewed refuelling programme from engineering development into initial production. The aircraft is intended to extend carrier-air-wing range by transferring fuel to crewed aircraft. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 Deployment Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2026-05-19 · deployment · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Geekplus published deployment metrics from Schneider Electric's Shanghai warehouse using its robotic arm picking station. The system doubled manual picking throughput, reached more than 99.99 percent accuracy and adapted rapidly to new SKUs. The case adds live warehouse performance data for embodied picking automation in industrial logistics. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · product launch · Teledyne FLIR Vision
Evidence notes Teledyne FLIR Defense unveiled FirstLook 125 on May 19, 2026, as a throwable unmanned ground system for first-look reconnaissance. The 5.7-pound robot combines electro-optical and thermal cameras, illumination and two-way audio for building, subterranean and confined-space operations. FirstLook 125 can survive a 16-foot drop, self-right after landing and use the same controller as the Black Hornet 4 nano-drone. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · contract award · GE Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes GE Aerospace received a U.S. Air Force contract to complete preliminary design review for the GE426 engine. The GE426 is being developed for medium-thrust Autonomous Collaborative Platform missions and related uncrewed combat aircraft. The award advances propulsion infrastructure for scalable autonomous aircraft rather than a standalone airframe program. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · product launch · AeroVironment Defense
Evidence notes AeroVironment added AV_Halo INSTINCT and AV_Halo DETECT to its unified mission software platform. INSTINCT is positioned as a multi-platform autonomy framework for uncrewed systems, while DETECT adds RF sensing and security for contested environments. The launch expands AV_Halo from a mission-software layer into a broader autonomy, sensing, and edge-decision stack. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · contract award · Perennial Autonomy Defense
Evidence notes The Pentagon awarded Perennial Autonomy a $500 million contract through JIATF-401 to accelerate counter-UAS procurement. The contract covers AI-enabled systems including Merops interceptors, Bumblebee quadcopters, and Hornet midrange strike drones. The award is a major fielding signal for low-cost counter-drone systems already being used by U.S. forces. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 Partnership Exyn Aerial 2026-05-19 · partnership · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Exyn announced that its defense subsidiary Range executed a Vendor Loan Agreement with USSOCOM. Range also entered an agreement with Asylon Robotics to support autonomous inspection work at the U.S. Air Force Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex. The event marks a defense and industrial pathway for ExynAI autonomy in GPS-denied inspection environments. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 Commercial Order Dexory Warehouse Logistics 2026-05-19 · commercial order · Dexory Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The selection covers Romark's Hazleton warehouse. DexoryView combines autonomous scanning with inventory analysis. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · market signal · Hyundai Mobis Actuation
Evidence notes Hyundai Mobis hosted its fifth Mobis Mobility Day in Silicon Valley to identify partners in robotics and Physical AI. The event focused on collaboration with startups, investors and technology companies around next-generation robotics and AI-enabled mobility. The event is a partnership-pipeline signal from an automotive robotics and mobility-supply company. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · market signal · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes Hesai reported 118,282 robotics lidar shipments for Q1 2026. The robotics lidar figure was up 137.8 percent year over year from 49,731 units in Q1 2025. The shipment growth is a supply-side scale signal for robotics perception hardware from an established lidar supplier. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · production milestone · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Hellbender said it is expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for edge AI hardware systems. The expansion includes scaling engineering and production operations in the United States. The company positioned manufacturing scale as important for commercial physical AI deployment. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · product launch · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Hellbender introduced a new family of edge AI camera systems. The systems target robotics, industrial automation, retail, utilities, and assisted-living deployments. The platform is designed for embedded perception and low-latency edge inference workloads. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · funding · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Co-led by Magarac Venture Partners and Veredas Partners. Funding will support U.S. manufacturing expansion and hiring. Hellbender introduced a new edge AI camera product line alongside the financing announcement. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · market signal · Matrix Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Matrix Robotics revealed the MATRIX-3 humanoid featuring a 30 kg payload capacity, biomimetic skin, and 27-DoF dexterous hands. The company said MATRIX-3 is priced at approximately $99,000. Matrix Robotics said it is targeting factory capacity of up to 10,000 humanoid units. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · acquisition · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Locus Robotics acquired Vancouver-based Nexera Robotics, adding Nexera patented NeuraGrasp end-effector technology to its mobile manipulation roadmap. NeuraGrasp combines AI-driven grasping intelligence, onboard sensory inputs, computer vision and a soft membrane structure to adapt to item shape, surface texture, material, porosity and weight. Locus said the technology will expand the range of SKU types Locus Array can pick autonomously, including porous textiles, loosely bagged items, perforated polybags, irregular packages, delicate goods and thin packaging features. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-18 · partnership · Milrem Robotics Defense
Evidence notes The agreement was signed during BSDA 2026 in Bucharest. Hanwha proposed ARION-SMET and GRUNT while Milrem would contribute the tracked THeMIS platform. The framework includes localised production and industrial participation in Romania. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-09-04
2026-05-18 Contract Award AEVEX Defense 2026-05-18 · contract award · AEVEX Defense
Evidence notes The production contract also includes support by AEVEX engineering and field services teams. The order supports deployment of AEVEX’s additive ‑ manufactured Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems , which leverage advanced 3D‑printing processes to enable scalable production and rapid fielding. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-05-18 · demonstration · BAE Systems Defense
Evidence notes In modern conflict zones, the proliferation of inexpensive unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with equally low-quality sensors, in addition to widespread GPS spoofing and jamming, have rendered traditional drone video collection unreliable. Significant metadata drift in tactical video feeds leads to “targeting paralysis” : high-quality imagery is available, but the underlying geographic coordinates are too inaccurate for precision activities. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-05-18 · regulatory · Horizon Robotics AI Compute
Evidence notes The runtime software achieved ASIL B certification. The AI-model development tools achieved ASIL D qualification. The toolchain covers model quantization, compilation, deployment and vehicle-side execution. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Regulatory
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2026-05-18 · acquisition · Robo.ai Group Automotive
Evidence notes The acquisition closed on 18 May 2026, making Neurovia AI a wholly owned Robo.ai business. Neurovia contributes visual-data processing and compression technology through its NeuroStream architecture. The transaction adds an operating AI-software subsidiary to Robo.ai's smart-vehicle and robotics platform strategy. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15
2026-05-18 Market Signal Exyn Aerial 2026-05-18 · market signal · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Each $7.75 unit comprised one common share and one warrant, producing approximately $19.4 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses. The common shares and warrants began trading on 15 May 2026; the offering closed on 18 May. Exyn allocated proceeds to growth and working capital, repayment of certain debt and general corporate purposes. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-05-18 Product Launch Qorvo Electronics 2026-05-18 · product launch · Qorvo Electronics
Evidence notes Embedding UWB radios into existing enterprise access points removes the need for a separate dedicated anchor network. The architecture combines FiRa and omlox standards to support interoperable ranging and location workflows. The approach targets enterprise-scale asset tracking, indoor navigation and other location-aware industrial workflows relevant to mobile robots and autonomous equipment. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-05-18 · facility opening · Lixing Steel Ball Motion Components
Evidence notes The line covers rolling elements from 0.400 mm to 6.350 mm. Applications include ball screws and bearings for humanoid robots and drones. The launch included strategic-cooperation signings with precision-component partners. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2026-05-18 Product Launch FANUC Industrial 2026-05-18 · product launch · FANUC Industrial
Evidence notes The robot combines an 8 kg payload with a 1,600 mm operating range. An IP69K stainless exterior supports high-pressure cleaning with acidic and alkaline agents. Battery-free pulse coders and simplified wiring reduce scheduled maintenance work. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-05-18 · company formation · Quantum Cyber Defense
Evidence notes Quantum Drones Corporation is wholly owned by Quantum Cyber. The subsidiary targets U.S. federal and defence drone programmes. Its remit combines unmanned-aircraft work with Quantum Cyber’s secure communications and cybersecurity focus. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Company Formation
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-18 · partnership · PIE Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The collaboration combines PIE Robotics' industrial integration work with Inovance automation technology. The stated scope covers development and commercialisation of physical-AI robot solutions. The agreement expands PIE Robotics' partner stack for industrial automation. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2026-05-18 Capability Asilla Perception 2026-05-18 · capability · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes Vehicle detection covered intrusions and long-duration parking around lots, roads and property boundaries. Bicycle detection identified prohibited parking and long-duration abandonment near entrances and bicycle areas. Both features worked with existing surveillance cameras and sent real-time notifications without requiring separate monitoring hardware. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-18 Deployment Einride Logistics 2026-05-18 · deployment · Einride Logistics
Evidence notes The deployment uses two L4 Einride autonomous electric trucks between EASE Logistics warehouses. The project extends the ODOT and DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project with INDOT. Operations cover EASE property and local public roads, with a remote operator able to intervene. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-18 Facility Opening TEKEVER Aerial 2026-05-18 · facility opening · TEKEVER Aerial
Evidence notes The Fayetteville location will support technical coordination and daily engagement with US-based partners. TEKEVER positioned the hub near US defense innovation and operational user communities. The move marked TEKEVER’s official expansion into the United States. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-18 · product launch · Xer Technologies Inspection
Evidence notes The launch specified a 50+ km mission radius and vehicle deployment in under three minutes. Xer stated operation in winds up to 35 knots and temperatures from −20 °C to +45 °C. The aircraft supports modular ISR, SIGINT, counter-UAS, mine-detection and maritime-surveillance payload configurations. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-18 · deployment · Gatsby / West Egg Labs Service
Evidence notes The cleaning took place on May 14, 2026. The customer booked the service through Gatsby's iOS app. Gatsby operates as a consumer service layer for humanoid robot cleaning rather than as a robot OEM. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-18 Product Launch Grepow Power Systems 2026-05-18 · product launch · Grepow Power Systems
Evidence notes TATTU 5.0 targets agriculture and logistics UAVs. The platform supports 12C continuous discharge and 6C fast charging. The system combines high-current cells, BMS control, thermal management and a dedicated fast-charging ecosystem. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-18 Market Signal Baidu Automotive 2026-05-18 · market signal · Baidu Automotive
Evidence notes Apollo Go delivered 3.2 million fully driverless rides in the first quarter of 2026. Cumulative public rides exceeded 22 million as of April 2026. Apollo Go reached 27 cities as of May 2026. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17