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2026-03-09 Product Launch Qualcomm AI Compute 2026-03-09 · product launch · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Arduino announced VENTUNO Q, a developer board powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series. The board is positioned for developer, IoT and robotics applications and was scheduled for availability in Q2 2026. The launch gives Qualcomm's Dragonwing platform a developer-board route into robotics and embedded AI prototyping. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2026-03-09 · partnership · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm and NEURA Robotics entered a strategic collaboration to advance physical AI and cognitive robotics. The collaboration links Qualcomm edge AI and compute platforms with NEURA's robotics systems. The partnership connects Qualcomm's chip and platform stack to a named humanoid and cognitive-robotics company. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2026-03-09 · market signal · Estun Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Estun listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 02715.HK. The company said the listing made it the first industrial robotics company in China to establish an A+H dual-listing platform, alongside its Shenzhen listing. Estun said it globally offered 96.78 million shares in the IPO and attracted cornerstone investors including Harvest Oriental, Hengtong Optic-Electric International, and Dream'ee HK Fund. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-13
2026-03-09 Capability NUBURU Defense 2026-03-09 · capability · NUBURU Defense
Evidence notes NUBURU said Lyocon completed proof-of-concept work for a portable directed-energy laser platform aimed at counter-drone defence. The milestone was positioned as technical validation ahead of broader commercialization and order activity. This is best treated as a capability row tied to the system's successful validation rather than deployment. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-08
2026-03-09 Research Publication Hugging Face Development Platform 2026-03-09 · research publication · Hugging Face Development Platform
Evidence notes Hugging Face released LeRobot v0.5.0 with new policies including Pi0-FAST, additional motor-controller support, and expanded robot-learning capabilities. The update broadened actuator compatibility and extended the model zoo for open-source robotics development. This is a strong research-release event because it deepens LeRobot's role as a general robotics experimentation and deployment stack. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Research Publication
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-03-09 Partnership HONOR Humanoid 2026-03-09 · partnership · HONOR Humanoid
Evidence notes Orbbec announced that HONOR''s first humanoid robot used the Gemini 330 Series stereo vision 3D camera. The robot was shown performing live movements including a moonwalk and backflip at HONOR''s global launch event. This is the clearest surfaced technology-partnership signal linking HONOR''s humanoid effort to a named robotics-vision supplier. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-03-09 · product launch · Keyence Corporation Sensors
Evidence notes Keyence positions the LJ Developer Series as 3D machine vision development support software for faster inspection application creation. Marketing copy highlights automatic source-code generation and reduced engineering overhead for 3D vision deployments. The SKU widens the stack from sensing and guidance hardware into tooling for implementing 3D vision projects. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-03-09 Partnership Unitree Humanoid 2026-03-09 · partnership · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Unitree Robotics partnered with the University of Hong Kong to establish an embodied AI research laboratory in Shanghai. The collaboration focuses on advancing whole-body control algorithms and vision-language-action models for mobile manipulation tasks. The lab received initial funding of approximately $10 million over three years, with HKU contributing research personnel and Unitree prov Date 2026-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-04
2026-03-09 Product Launch Orbbec Vision 2026-03-09 · product launch · Orbbec Vision
Evidence notes Orbbec said HONOR's first humanoid robot uses Orbbec's stereo vision 3D camera for embodied perception. The announcement links Orbbec directly to a humanoid robotics launch rather than only to industrial or logistics perception use cases. This is a useful downstream robotics-supply signal showing Orbbec vision systems embedded in an emerging humanoid platform. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-03-30
2026-03-09 · partnership · Guangyang Bearings Motion Components
Evidence notes The framework covers bearings, gears, reducers, drivers and the design and contract manufacture of integrated joint modules. The companies agreed to joint development plus reciprocal priority purchasing and supply arrangements. Specific commercial work requires later contracts, and the announcement said the framework would not materially affect 2026 earnings. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-03-24
2026-03-09 Acquisition Ondas Defense 2026-03-09 · acquisition · Ondas Defense
Evidence notes Ondas entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire U.S. defense prime contractor Mistral in a transaction valued at $175 million. Mistral adds U.S. federal contracting access, domestic manufacturing and integration infrastructure, and positions on more than $1 billion of IDIQ and other defense contracts. Ondas said the combination is intended to accelerate autonomous aerial, ground, counter-UAS and ISR systems into U.S. military and public-safety programmes. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-03-09 · demonstration · Figure AI Humanoid
Evidence notes Figure AI's Helix 02 humanoid robot autonomously performed a comprehensive living room cleanup. The robot sprayed and wiped a table, collected and organized toys, straightened cushions, and turned off the television. This demonstration showcased Helix 02's ability to integrate locomotion, manipulation, and sensing in a home environment. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-03-09 · funding · Futuring Robot Humanoid
Evidence notes Futuring Robot completed a new financing round described as hundreds of millions of yuan on March 9, 2026. The round was led by Boyu Capital, with existing shareholder New Alliance Capital participating. The company said its household robots had been deployed in more than 300 homes and logged more than 30,000 service hours by March 2026. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-15
2026-03-09 · funding · MagicLab Humanoid
Evidence notes MagicLab announced completion of a new RMB 500M funding round. Tuopu Group's participation was highlighted as strategically important for manufacturing systems, core component supply, and mass-production capabilities. The financing supports product iteration, cost optimization, and collaboration in intelligent and automated industrial manufacturing scenarios. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-15
2026-03-09 Research Publication Sharpa End Effectors 2026-03-09 · research publication · Sharpa End Effectors
Evidence notes IMCopilot supplied reinforcement-learning skills for in-hand rotation during data collection and execution. MoDE-VLA separated visual, force and tactile processing and reported a 73% peel-completion ratio on repeated apple-peeling cycles. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-03-11
2026-03-09 · commercial order · Doosan Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group's global plants through 2027 under a strategic partnership. Kwangjin Group operates automotive door system component plants in the US, Mexico, India, and Vietnam and has already deployed Doosan robots across riveting, assembly, and inspection lines. Following a zero-defect result after earlier deployments, Kwangjin Group expanded its order and will co-develop additional customized automation solutions with Doosan Robotics. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-10
2026-03-09 · product launch · Hai Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Hai Robotics announced an upgraded version of its HaiPick Climb automated storage and picking system. The enhanced system delivers totes to picking stations in under two minutes, enabling up to 4,000 deliveries per hour. It supports up to 45,000 totes within 10,764 square feet, increasing storage capacity without expanding the warehouse footprint. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-10
2026-03-09 Partnership ABB Industrial 2026-03-09 · partnership · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes ABB Robotics announced the integration of NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio software. This new feature, named RobotStudio HyperReality, is scheduled for release in the second half of 2026. Foxconn has begun piloting this technology in consumer electronics assembly. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-10
2026-03-09 · funding · Mirai Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Mirai Robotics raised EUR 3.6M, approximately $4.2M, in pre-seed funding for autonomous maritime systems. The round included Primo Ventures, Techshop, and 40Jemz Ventures. The company is developing autonomy and robotics systems for maritime operations where persistent vessel and offshore workflows need automation. Date 2026-03-09
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-03-08 · capability · Human Archive Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes HA-Multi combines vision, stereo depth, tactile gloves, IMUs, and wrist cameras. The system targets large-scale robotics and physical-AI dataset generation. Date 2026-03-08
Event type Capability
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-03-08 · funding · NOUSBOT (诺仕机器人) Actuation
Evidence notes NOUSBOT announced a Series A round of over RMB 100M led by Shanghai Semiconductor Industry Investment The company develops planetary roller screws and miniature linear cylinders used in humanoid robot dexterous hands and other precision actuation scenarios Proceeds will be used for capacity expansion, technology iteration, and market development Date 2026-03-08
Event type Funding
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-06 Partnership Hobbywing Propulsion Components 2026-03-06 · partnership · Hobbywing Propulsion Components
Evidence notes Current-at-publication named aircraft configuration demonstrated in a cold-weather timber-lifting mission. The named product or component configuration does not imply exclusivity across the customer's wider portfolio. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-08-30
2026-03-06 · product launch · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes High – precision spatial digitalization powered by lidar is a key driver of this transformation. With a high point rate of 1,152,000 points per second, the JT64P captures fine details such as surface textures and small objects, enabling high – fidelity spatial digitization. The JT64P’s power consumption is only 9.5 watts, helping extend operational battery life. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2026-03-06 · partnership · Zimmer Systems End Effectors
Evidence notes Zimmer developed custom heavy-duty end-of-arm tooling for the project. MRK-Systeme integrated the tooling on four robots serving Scania production. The system had handled more than 300,000 workpieces on a 210-second cycle. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2026-03-06 · commercial order · ABB Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes An initial five-unit GoFa validation was followed by a ten-unit repeat order. All 15 cobots were installed for stainless-steel welding at Cemsan. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-03-06 Market Signal Embraer Aerial 2026-03-06 · market signal · Embraer Aerial
Evidence notes Adjusted EBIT reached $656.8m, equivalent to an 8.7% adjusted margin. The company delivered 244 commercial and executive aircraft, 18% more than in 2024. Year-end backlog rose 20% to $31.6bn, while adjusted free cash flow excluding Eve reached $491.2m. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-03-06 · deployment · MicroPort MedBot Surgical
Evidence notes The 6 March procedure was the first remote robotic surgery operated from the United Kingdom. A high-speed fiber connection with 5G backup delivered 30 millisecond one-way latency between London and Gibraltar. A complete surgical team remained beside the patient and was prepared to take over immediately if required. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Deployment
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-24
2026-03-06 · demonstration · 1414 Degrees Materials
Evidence notes George Washington University conducted the testing under 1414 Degrees' exclusive global SiNTL licence. The controlled test used a four-hour charge and discharge cycle between 20 and 80 percent state of charge. The result moved the program closer to its 600 mAh/g development goal for higher-energy-density batteries. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-03-06 Product Launch Valgo Data Infrastructure 2026-03-06 · product launch · Valgo Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The risk quantification platform that insurers need to price the autonomous future. Valgo — Risk quantification for insurance of physical AI The company launched in March 2026 and sits in the deployment infrastructure layer around robotics risk, insurance and operational underwriting Date 2026-03-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-03-06 · research publication · Universal Robots Industrial
Evidence notes End-user robot programming grants users the flexibility to re-task robots in situ, yet it remains challenging for novices due to the need for specialized robotics knowledge. Large Language Models (LLMs) hold the potential to lower the barrier to robot programming by enabling task specification through natural language. Experiments use UR3e as the physical evaluation platform. The reported results provide an independent evaluation on UR3e hardware. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2026-03-06 · research publication · Booster Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The arXiv paper studies hybrid reinforcement-learning and centroidal control for motion mimicking on Booster T1. The study’s named evaluation platform is Booster T1 from Booster Robotics. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-03-06 · partnership · AgEagle Aerial Systems Aerial
Evidence notes AgEagle made a strategic investment in Israel-based Aerodome Group. The collaboration expands AgEagle's defense technology portfolio into precision loitering munitions. The companies described the relationship as a path toward U.S. collaboration for autonomous defense systems. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-03-06 · product launch · Segway Navimow Consumer
Evidence notes Segway Navimow unveiled an updated robotic mower lineup covering residential lawns and larger commercial spaces. The announcement described a comprehensive range integrating advanced automation technologies. The lineup update included newer products shown across the company's i, X, H, and commercial mower categories. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-03-06 · demonstration · AMC Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Demonstrated Kyro at Tokyo Security Show 2026. Highlighted autonomous security, monitoring, inspection, and AI edge-computing capabilities. Used the event to expand Kyro's visibility in security and high-risk infrastructure use cases. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-21
2026-03-06 Demonstration Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence 2026-03-06 · demonstration · Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Demonstrated live teleoperation for retail planogram inspections Framed the demo around remote inspection and lower-cost retail operations Presented it as part of Auki's 3D spatial reasoning stack Date 2026-03-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-03-06 Deployment Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence 2026-03-06 · deployment · Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Budbreak vineyard robots were connected to the Auki network Auki described it as the first vineyard on the real world web The deployment was framed around spatial reasoning and field robotics Date 2026-03-06
Event type Deployment
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-03-06 · award · Gravis Robotics Construction
Evidence notes Gravis Robotics' Gravis Rack was selected as the Contractors’ Choice for best technology at the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards. The award was announced on March 6, 2026, during a ceremony on the Ground Breakers Stage. Attendees voted for the Gravis Rack after evaluating 20 finalists over three days. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-03-06 Product Launch UFORCE Defense 2026-03-06 · product launch · UFORCE Defense
Evidence notes UFORCE added a one-way attack variant to its Nemesis heavy-bomber drone family. The variant extends the platform line from reusable bombing missions into kamikaze strike roles. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-03-06 Org Change UFORCE Defense 2026-03-06 · org change · UFORCE Defense
Evidence notes UFORCE launched publicly in the United Kingdom as a multi-domain defence-autonomy company. The company positioned its portfolio across unmanned air, ground and maritime systems. Date 2026-03-06
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-03-06 · funding · Knowin (诺因智能) Humanoid
Evidence notes Knowin announced completion of an Angel+ financing round on 2026-03-06 with post-money valuation above RMB 2B Zhongding Capital led the round, while existing investors L2F Guangyuan Entrepreneurs Fund and Source Code Rhythm continued to invest Reporting says the company had completed seed, angel, and angel+ rounds within about half a year since its 2025 founding, with cumulative financing reaching several hundred million RMB Date 2026-03-06
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-05 Partnership Blaize Semiconductors 2026-03-05 · partnership · Blaize Semiconductors
Evidence notes The planned system combines computer vision, generative AI and a real-time operational data foundation. The parties aim to detect current hazards, estimate accident risk and support preventative intervention at the edge. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-03-05 Partnership AgiBot Humanoid 2026-03-05 · partnership · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes EasyOn 5G-A-RobotNet was jointly developed with China Mobile, ZTE and DroidUp Robotics; stated targets are uplink above 100 Mbps, latency below 10 ms per robot, deployment-cost reduction above 50% and activation in under one hour. AGIBOT signed RH BOTS for product distribution, localized services, industry solutions and Robot-as-a-Service deployments across Spain and the wider European market. Separate signed agreements with Joybuy and Singtel cover European consumer-market routes and exploration of connected robotic applications; they do not establish completed deployments. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2026-03-05 · funding · Sierra Space
Evidence notes LuminArx Capital led the equity Series C with participation from existing investors. The financing set an $8 billion post-money valuation and lifted capital invested since 2021 above $2 billion. Capital is intended to expand national-security space production capacity and advance satellite and Dream Chaser programmes. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-03-05 Funding Nominal Development Platform 2026-03-05 · funding · Nominal Development Platform
Evidence notes Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Red Glass and Lightspeed continued their support in the extension. The round followed a $75 million Series B and brought the two Series B tranches to $155 million. Nominal is expanding Core and Connect, adding AI-assisted engineering workflows and taking its test stack into automotive, robotics and other industrial sectors. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-03-05 · deployment · DoorDash Delivery
Evidence notes Phase 1A permits up to three Dot robots operating with in-person chaperones on approved Fremont routes. A later amended permit could expand the pilot to as many as 30 fully autonomous robots. The initial service area links downtown, Centerville and Irvington, with the first delivery scheduled for 5 March 2026. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2026-03-05 · partnership · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes The work is part of the ESA ARTES RADICAL project funded by the UK Space Agency. Orbit Fab and Airbus are assessing platform, mission-operations and systems-engineering changes needed for refueling. The study targets longer-lived and more maneuverable commercial and defence communications satellites. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-03-05 · product launch · JM Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes JM Robotics positioned HDx as a new platform rather than an incremental vehicle update, with modularity intended to support different customer payloads and workflows. The company scheduled the public debut for Oceanology International in London on 10-12 March 2026. The launch extends JM Robotics beyond its established compact ROV range as the company pursues international maritime customers. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-03-05 Product Launch AquaAirX Maritime 2026-03-05 · product launch · AquaAirX Maritime
Evidence notes The system was positioned for maritime surveillance, defense reconnaissance, offshore inspection, environmental monitoring and search-and-rescue missions. AVATAAR gave AquaAirX a dual-domain robotics platform spanning flight, surface transition and underwater operation. The product gives AquaAirX a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-03-05 Capability FS Studio Development Platform 2026-03-05 · capability · FS Studio Development Platform
Evidence notes The simulation modeled AGVs, conveyors, routing, task allocation, bottlenecks and throughput before physical automation deployment. The project linked FS Studio’s simulation work to warehouse automation planning and validation. The deployment places The company's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Capability
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2026-03-05 · capability · Embention Avionics
Evidence notes The integration connects Veronte Autopilots with Gotonomi SATCOM terminals. Embention describes Gotonomi as providing satellite connectivity through Viasat L-band service. The source says the setup can provide primary or redundant C2 for BVLOS missions. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Capability
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2026-03-05 Product Launch u-blox Sensors 2026-03-05 · product launch · u-blox Sensors
Evidence notes u-blox announced the ZED-X20D on March 5, 2026 as an all-band dual-antenna GNSS heading module. The company said the module targets UAVs, autonomous machinery, marine, and robotics navigation with centimeter-level RTK positioning and motion-independent heading. u-blox said early evaluation boards would be available in April, with engineering samples later in Q2 2026. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-09
2026-03-05 · partnership · Kardex Holding AG Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Kardex said it had delivered more than 130 AutoStore installations across 23 countries after five years in the AutoStore ecosystem. The company described itself as the fastest-growing integrator in the AutoStore ecosystem. The milestone adds a concrete deployment-scale signal for Kardex warehouse automation and goods-to-person fulfillment exposure. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-03-05 · funding · RobotEra Humanoid
Evidence notes RobotEra raised $137 million in a strategic financing round. The round valued the company at over $1.37 billion. Funding supports humanoid robot development and commercialization. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-03-05 · partnership · Texas Instruments Semiconductors
Evidence notes Texas Instruments said it is working with NVIDIA to accelerate the safe deployment of humanoid robots into real-world environments. The announcement combines TI's real-time motor control, sensing, radar and power technologies with NVIDIA's robotics compute, Ethernet-based sensing and simulation stack. TI said the joint approach helps robotics developers validate perception, actuation and safety earlier and more accurately in development workflows. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-04
2026-03-05 Research Publication Breaker Mission Software 2026-03-05 · research publication · Breaker Mission Software
Evidence notes Breaker published a five-layer model for the modern autonomy stack. The technical framing argues that robot hardware and autonomy have advanced faster than human control and mission-management layers. The piece positions Breaker around mission-layer orchestration above individual vehicle autonomy stacks. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Research Publication
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-03-05 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-03-05 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Unitree publicly released the UnifoLM_WBT_Dataset as a real-world humanoid whole-body teleoperation dataset through its Hugging Face collection. The release includes multiple open-environment task datasets covering household-style whole-body manipulation activities such as bed making, cloth collection, and loading objects into appliances. The release adds a real embodied-AI data artifact to the public humanoid research stack, extending Unitree's visible contribution beyond robot hardware into open training data. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-03-05 Funding UFORCE Defense 2026-03-05 · funding · UFORCE Defense
Evidence notes Shield Capital and Lakestar co-led the completed seed round. Ballistic Ventures participated in the financing. The valuation was reported as above $1 billion and is preserved as a lower bound rather than an exact figure. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-03-05 · market signal · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Agility Robotics announced its rebrand to Agility on March 5, 2026. The company conducted an extensive brand audit and creative development process. This initiative involved input from founders, engineers, and operators deploying its humanoid robots in real-world environments. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-03-05 Funding TWINNY Industrial 2026-03-05 · funding · TWINNY Industrial
Evidence notes Seojin Automotive announced a KRW 1.5B RCPS investment in Twinny, with affiliate Investor United joining for a total KRW 3B strategic investment The deal is tied to an MOU to build OEM robot mass-production capacity for Twinny-designed autonomous robots The partnership also covers manufacturing optimization, joint development, and overseas go-to-market support Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-05 Funding RoboCon Construction 2026-03-05 · funding · RoboCon Construction
Evidence notes RoboCon raised KRW 10B in financing for construction and steel robotics expansion. Q Capital Partners participated in the round. The capital supports RoboCon's work on automation for construction and steel-industry workflows. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-05 Product Launch Dexterity Warehouse Logistics 2026-03-05 · product launch · Dexterity Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Dexterity launched Foresight as its world-model system for physical AI and autonomous truck loading. The company said Foresight powers a 4D box-packing agent used by its Mech robot platform in truck-loading workflows. Dexterity said the system is trained on more than 100 million autonomous actions and evaluates decisions in under 400 milliseconds. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · demonstration · Deep Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes DEEP Robotics and Huadian Electric Power Research Institute (CHDER) jointly released a full-scenario intelligent inspection robot system for thermal power generation. The system combines quadruped robots in core production areas with rail-based robots and fixed-point monitoring in coal-handling and fuel systems. DEEP said the system enables 100% automated coverage of critical areas, early-warning accuracy above 90%, and annual operation and maintenance savings of more than RMB 1 million. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · funding · Chengtian Technology (程天科技) Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Chengtian Technology announced completion of a B+ financing round described as worth more than RMB 100 million. The round was led by ABC Capital, with participation from Inovance Industry Investment and Hangzhou Capital. Funding will support consumer-market expansion, embodied-intelligence exoskeleton R&D, BCI product registration, and channel network development. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 Funding GigaAI Humanoid 2026-03-05 · funding · GigaAI Humanoid
Evidence notes Investors included SMIC Juyuan, Shanghai Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund, Linxin Capital, Xingyuan Capital, Wanlin International and CICC Capital. Existing investors including CICC Capital, Huaqiang Capital, Caixin Capital and Zhangke Yaokun made follow-on investments. Gengxin Capital China acted as financial adviser to the round. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 Funding PaXini Humanoid 2026-03-05 · funding · PaXini Humanoid
Evidence notes PaXini announced a Series B financing round exceeding RMB 1 billion to accelerate development of its embodied intelligence and tactile sensing technology stack. The company develops multi-axis tactile sensors, dexterous robotic hands, and embodied AI models designed to improve robot manipulation capabilities. Funding will support expansion of its VTLA embodied intelligence model and scaling of tactile sensing hardware production. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · company formation · Origami Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes Origami Robotics emerged publicly as a Y Combinator Winter 2026 startup focused on dexterous robotic manipulation systems. The company is developing a high-DOF robotic hand paired with a teleoperation data-collection glove designed to generate large-scale real-world manipulation datasets. The platform aims to reduce the embodiment gap between human demonstrations and robotic learning systems for physical AI applications. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Company Formation
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · deployment · Corvus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Corvus Robotics deployed its autonomous indoor drone inventory system at Dermalogica's headquarters warehouse. The aerial robots navigate warehouse aisles and scan inventory using onboard computer vision without interrupting warehouse operations. The deployment demonstrates the use of autonomous drones for continuous inventory auditing in logistics environments. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-05 · funding · Chengtian Technology (程天科技) Exoskeleton
Evidence notes The company described this as its second financing round completed within one year. Proceeds support domestic and international expansion for consumer exoskeletons and R&D in embodied-intelligence exoskeleton technology. The financing also supports product registration and channel development for brain-computer-interface products. Date 2026-03-05
Event type Funding
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-03-04 · product launch · Greensea IQ Maritime
Evidence notes The tool processes raw mission data during a mission or after recovery and produces maps, reports, plots and sensor exports. Supported systems include Bayonet AUGVs, EOD Edge and Workspace, RNAV, BUC and EverClean robots. Greensea made the software available to current EVERGREEN subscribers after demonstrations in live operational settings. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-27
2026-03-04 · demonstration · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes The robot used a Hesai JT-series lidar for 360-degree spatial perception. HONOR demonstrated the platform through a live dance performance at the Barcelona event. The milestone is a public prototype debut, not evidence of production volume or fleet deployment. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-08-26
2026-03-04 Demonstration NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-03-04 · demonstration · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes The pipeline used a Sharpa hand action space with MANUS glove and Vive motion capture. Transfer tests used a Unitree G1 tri-finger hand configuration. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2026-03-04 Partnership Farmwave Agriculture 2026-03-04 · partnership · Farmwave Agriculture
Evidence notes The partnership targets distribution and adoption in major Brazilian agricultural regions. Farmwave's system measures harvest loss at the edge and gives operators adjustment guidance without relying on cloud connectivity. Kiko contributes local agricultural-market and grower support. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-03-04 · deployment · Sòphia High Tech Manufacturing
Evidence notes Sòphia supplied two ROMAN arms to the University of Naples Federico II for remote work inside the RFX-mod2 fusion-research machine. The manipulators reach the first wall through twelve access ports and support visual inspection, cleaning, and graphite-tile removal and reinstallation. HeRobots and the University of Naples developed and tested the arms’ automation and kinematic control. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2026-03-04 Product Launch ForeCR Electronics 2026-03-04 · product launch · ForeCR Electronics
Evidence notes ForeCR announced five new edge-AI platforms on March 4, 2026 across military-grade computer and carrier-board formats. The range added Jetson Thor and AGX Orin options with 10-gigabit-class networking, industrial I/O and high-speed expansion. The systems address robotics, aerospace, security, smart-city and autonomous-machine deployments requiring compact compute at the edge. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-03-04 · deployment · Able Innovations Healthcare
Evidence notes The installation marked ALTA's first hospital implementation in the United States. The platform automates lateral transfers and powered transport while keeping a caregiver in supervisory control. Lahey adopted the system to support patient safety, care-team wellbeing and more consistent transfer workflows. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-03-04 · product launch · AutoPallet Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The robots travel on overhead rails and lower to handle cases across a large warehouse area. The design preserves floor space while allowing picking, sorting, buffering and palletizing work to run in parallel. AutoPallet presented the system during its design-partner commercialization stage. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-03-04 · product launch · SoftBank Robotics America Service
Evidence notes The portfolio expansion added Omnie, V40 2.0, and Phantas 1.3. SoftBank Robotics America said the robots use computer vision, vision-language models, and 3D LiDAR for dynamic environments. The company positioned the launch as an expansion of physical AI solutions for commercial cleaning. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-30
2026-03-04 Research Publication Flyability Inspection 2026-03-04 · research publication · Flyability Inspection
Evidence notes The work presents a control and software architecture for autonomous contact-based ultrasound inspection using a commercial quadrotor. The system interfaces with onboard sensing and combines low-level control, force estimation, admittance filtering, and trajectory planning. Physical experiments use a Flyability Elios 3 quadrotor equipped with an ultrasound payload in an unstructured inspection setting. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-03-04 · research publication · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper presents a fully autonomous underground-mine navigation stack for Boston Dynamics Spot running on a low-power Intel NUC without GPU or network dependency. The system combines LiDAR-inertial odometry, scan-matching localization, terrain segmentation, visibility-graph planning and local path following. Field trials covered more than 700 m of autonomous traversal across 20 runs in an experimental underground mine. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-03-04 · production milestone · PIA Automation Humanoid
Evidence notes The system includes multi-blade stations, end-of-line inspection, packaging and parallel transport architecture. The line was a completed industrial automation system rather than a concept announcement. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-03-04 Partnership DOK-ING Defense 2026-03-04 · partnership · DOK-ING Defense
Evidence notes Rheinmetall is contributing capability modules and equipment kits for planned Komodo configurations. The partners identified fire support, demining, mine-laying, autonomy and logistics as development areas. Komodo is the base platform for the planned European heavy-duty unmanned-system configurations. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-03-04 · product launch · Noble Machines Humanoid
Evidence notes Noble Machines exited stealth with Moby, a humanoid robot designed for general-purpose physical work. Moby was presented with a 60 lb lifting capability and mobility across inclines and outdoor environments. The launch positioned Noble Machines around rugged humanoid hardware for real-world industrial and field tasks. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-03-04 Commercial Order Ondas Defense 2026-03-04 · commercial order · Ondas Defense
Evidence notes Ondas received an initial purchase order valued at $20 million. The order was issued under a strategic national autonomous border protection program. The ordered system scope includes autonomous border protection architecture using ISR and tactical-response drones. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-03-04 · deployment · Wearable Robotics Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Wearable Robotics said it completed the first installation of ALEx RS in Spain, marking the company''s first clinical foothold in that market. The installation extends the geographic reach of the company''s robotic neurorehabilitation platform within Europe. The company framed the milestone as a practical commercialization step tied to real clinical use rather than a trade-show-only showcase. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-04-03
2026-03-04 Deployment Cyngn Industrial 2026-03-04 · deployment · Cyngn Industrial
Evidence notes Cyngn deployed its DriveMod Tugger autonomous robot at WEG Electric Motor's Bluffton, Indiana facility. The robot automates the transport of electric motor components between machining and warehouse areas, handling up to 60 pallets per day. This deployment replaces manual forklift operations that previously moved single pallets at a time. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-03-04 · product launch · Lucid Bots, Inc. Service
Evidence notes Pre-orders for Lavo AI opened on announcement Limited pilot programs were scheduled to begin in winter General availability was planned for Q2 2026 Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-03-25
2026-03-04 Product Launch KUKA Industrial 2026-03-04 · product launch · KUKA Industrial
Evidence notes KUKA expanded its KR CYBERTECH portfolio by introducing new 25 kg and 35 kg payload robots. These models feature flexible mounting options, a newly developed central hand, and enhanced performance. Additionally, KUKA launched the KR C5 slim controller, compatible with iiQKA.OS2 and the KUKA smartPLUG teach pendant. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-23
2026-03-04 Product Launch Lightwheel Data Infrastructure 2026-03-04 · product launch · Lightwheel Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes LightwheelAI released RoboCasa365, a large-scale simulation framework for training and benchmarking generalist robots. The framework includes 365 everyday tasks across 2,500 diverse kitchen environments, with over 600 hours of human demonstration data and over 1,600 hours of synthetically generated demonstrations. RoboCasa365 supports systematic benchmarking across key settings, including multi-task learning, foundation model training, and lifelong learning. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-03-04 · demonstration · FlyFocus Aerial
Evidence notes CableGuard uses a combined power and fibre-optic tether to remain aloft for persistent observation. The system was presented with a 120-metre tether and an electro-optical observation payload. The aircraft can detach from the tether and continue on its onboard battery when movement is required. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-03-04 Partnership Isembard Manufacturing 2026-03-04 · partnership · Isembard Manufacturing
Evidence notes Partnership supports production of sensing and compute systems for defence and national-security use cases Isembard will manufacture precision-engineered components for Rowden's Magos sensing product line Event strengthens Isembard's robotics-adjacent relevance through autonomy, sensing, and hardware production infrastructure Date 2026-03-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-03-04 · funding · Feagine Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes Qingyu Technology announced an angel round led by Dexun Investment, with existing shareholder Miracle Plus continuing to invest The company says the capital will be used for technology R&D, product iteration, and commercial exploration across multiple scenarios Public reporting describes Qingyu as a Shenzhen-based builder of bionic flexible robots using an adaptive flexible-drive approach Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-04 · funding · RealMan Intelligent Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Industrial
Evidence notes RealMan Robotics announced completion of a financing round of nearly CNY 500M on 2026-03-04 The round was described as a joint strategic investment by multiple listed-company industrial investors, with Yuewei Capital serving as financial advisor Proceeds will support product R&D iteration, construction of the AUTRON super-factory production line, and expansion of the company's global hardware, data, and remote-operation network Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-04 · funding · Mutable Tactics Mission Software
Evidence notes Named investors or backers include Seraphim Space, National Security Strategic Investment Fund, Koro, Entrepreneurs First, Transpose. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-03-04 Org Change Amazon Logistics 2026-03-04 · org change · Amazon Logistics
Evidence notes Amazon confirmed layoffs in its robotics unit affecting at least 100 white-collar employees. The division designs robots and automation systems used primarily in warehouse operations. The cuts came amid broader corporate restructuring and followed Amazon's decision to halt development of the Blue Jay robotic arm project. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Org Change
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-04 Regulatory Simbe Warehouse Logistics 2026-03-04 · regulatory · Simbe Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Simbe announced that Tally became the first retail robotics platform to achieve UL 3300 certification from UL Solutions. UL 3300 is a safety standard for service, communication, information, education, and entertainment robots operating in dynamic public environments. Simbe said the certification provides independent validation that Tally meets product-level safety requirements for real-world retail deployment. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Regulatory
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-04 · funding · Dajie Robot (大界机器人) Industrial
Evidence notes Dajie Robotics announced a Series D financing round described as hundreds of millions of yuan. The round was co-led by Liangxi Digital Industry Fund and a fund under CICC Capital, with participation from Beijing Shunyi Science and Technology Innovation Group Fund and Zhongherunda Industrial Investment Fund. Proceeds will support industrial embodied intelligence, vertical expansion, and additional R&D in Physical AI and humanoid robotics. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-04 · market signal · Google DeepMind Foundation Models
Evidence notes Google DeepMind launched a three-month robotics accelerator for startups across Europe. The program is designed to help robotics startups bridge cutting-edge technology and market-ready ventures. Applications were scheduled to close on March 25, 2026, with the cohort tied to Google DeepMind robotics support and startup infrastructure. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Market Signal
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-03-04 · funding · AgriPass Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Named investors or backers include Harbor Venture Consulting, E44 Ventures. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-03-04 · funding · Code Metal Development Platform
Evidence notes Code Metal raised $125M in a Series B funding round, reaching a $1.25B valuation. The company develops AI systems for engineering and robotics software development. Funding will support expansion of AI tooling for complex physical systems including robotics and defense platforms. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-03-04 · demonstration · Hyundai Motor Company Industrial
Evidence notes Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB showcased its mobile robot platform, MobED, at the Automation World 2026 (AW2026) trade event in Seoul. The 180-square-meter booth featured continuous demonstrations highlighting MobED's versatility across various applications, including bro Visitors had the opportunity to pilot the MobED Basic and MobED Pro models firsthand in interactive experience zones. Date 2026-03-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04