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2026-02-05 Partnership Quindar Mission Software 2026-02-05 · partnership · Quindar Mission Software
Evidence notes The partnership covers support for Starfish Space's first three Otter satellite-servicing missions. Quindar will provide secure automated mission-control infrastructure to reduce operational complexity and costs for the Otter missions. Starfish said the first full Otter missions for SES, NASA and the U.S. Space Force were starting in 2026. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-05 · capability · R3 Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The expanded platform applies AI-powered robotics, computer vision and adaptive tooling beyond battery packs. R3 positioned the system for continuous recycling and remanufacturing operations with component-level traceability. The company offers disassembly at its own sites and integrated robotic lines for customer facilities. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-05 Product Launch Revvity Lab Automation 2026-02-05 · product launch · Revvity Lab Automation
Evidence notes The SLAS2026 slate included Opera Phenix OptIQ, EnVision Nexus One and the AssayMate liquid-handling workstation. Revvity positioned the launches around high-throughput workflows spanning early screening, imaging and data-driven discovery. AssayMate automated routine plate-based assay preparation while the imaging and detection platforms expanded adjacent discovery workflows. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-02-05 · demonstration · Ginkgo Bioworks Lab Automation
Evidence notes The system linked GPT-5 with Ginkgo's Reconfigurable Automation Carts and Catalyst software to design, execute and analyse experiments with minimal human involvement. Across six iterative cycles, the autonomous laboratory processed more than 580 384-well plates and generated nearly 150,000 experimental data points. The resulting reaction mix produced the benchmark protein sfGFP at $422 per gram in component costs, compared with a previously reported $698 per gram. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-02-05 Partnership Evolito Propulsion Components 2026-02-05 · partnership · Evolito Propulsion Components
Evidence notes Evolito and Vertical plan to certify the propulsion units with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and EASA. The selection adds Evolito to a Valo supplier group that includes Honeywell, Syensqo and Aciturri. Evolito’s axial-flux motor architecture was developed for high power density and aerospace certification. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-02-05 · partnership · Naïo Technologies Agriculture
Evidence notes The agreement links Naio field robotics with KIOTI Europe and Daedong industrial reach. The partners targeted a new robotic platform by 2026. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-05 · market signal · CHC Navigation Localization
Evidence notes The event convened partners from global geospatial markets. CEO George Zhao framed CHCNAV growth around core technology and integrated workflows. The roadmap reinforces CHCNAV positioning across precision mapping, positioning and machine-control markets. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Market Signal
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2026-02-05 · partnership · Griply AI End Effectors
Evidence notes Griply said it appeared at CES 2026 with Linkerbot and presented the Linker Hand series of dexterous hands. The article described Linker Workbench using dual robotic arms and Linker Hand L20 high-DoF dexterous hands. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-02-05 · product launch · Kollmorgen Actuation
Evidence notes Kollmorgen introduced the AKME Series of hazardous-location servo motors with ATEX and IECEx certification for Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments. The motors extend the AKM servo platform into compact hazardous-location applications involving ignitable gases or dusts. The series is matched with AKD, AKD2G and Kollmorgen Essentials servo drives for integrated motion-control use cases. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-02-05 · product launch · Duke Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Duke Robotics launched AEROTRACE as an aerial monitoring and intelligence solution. The product combines aerial data capture, AI-assisted image analysis, and software analytics for infrastructure monitoring workflows. The launch broadened Duke's offering beyond the IC Drone's cleaning workflow into monitoring and intelligence use cases. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-02-05 Production Milestone Innvotek Inspection 2026-02-05 · production milestone · Innvotek Inspection
Evidence notes The article describes Amphibian as a robot for underwater inspection and cleaning of subsea structures, with cameras, sensors, and water-jet tooling for corrosion and joint inspection. The piece also states that Innvotek relocated from Cambridge to Tyseley Energy Park in 2024 and is moving from R&D into commercialization with plans to create manufacturing jobs in the region. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-05 · partnership · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes Shield AI expanded its work with the Republic of Singapore Air Force and Singapore's DSTA to field autonomy capabilities over time. The partnership is centered on autonomy deployment and integration, with Hivemind as the relevant product layer. The partnership extends Shield AI's role from product vendor to embedded autonomy partner inside allied defence programs. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-05 Deployment Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence 2026-02-05 · deployment · Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Said it was running a major retail pilot in Scandinavia Described the pilot as tied to a $10 billion retailer Framed the pilot as part of Auki's retail expansion Date 2026-02-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-02-05 Funding EyeROV Maritime 2026-02-05 · funding · EyeROV Maritime
Evidence notes Scales production and deployment of underwater inspection robots Expands into defense, infrastructure, and industrial subsea applications Strengthens position in emerging maritime robotics segment Date 2026-02-05
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-02-05 Product Launch Humanoid Humanoid 2026-02-05 · product launch · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes Humanoid introduced KinetIQ, an AI framework designed for end-to-end orchestration of humanoid robot fleets. The system operates through a four-layered architecture, managing tasks from fleet-level goal assignment to millisecond-level joint control. KinetIQ was demonstrated coordinating both wheeled industrial robots and bipedal R&D platforms. Date 2026-02-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2026-02-04 Deployment Dobot Industrial 2026-02-04 · deployment · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes Teachers worldwide choose the Dobot Magician to incorporate in their engineering courses to give their students an introduction to real-world industrial automation without breaking the budget. The classroom consists of students ages 16-20 and has 16 of the Dobot Magician robots. Over 400 Magician Lite units deployed in more than 100 schools across remote Colombia. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-02-04 · demonstration · Advanced Navigation Sensors
Evidence notes The four-wheel-drive vehicle demonstration took place during night operations at a rural New Mexico site with deliberate GNSS jamming. Boreas D90 and AdNav Intelligence were evaluated with a laser velocity sensor and, separately, a wheel-speed encoder. The wheel-speed configuration recorded 11.7 metres of final error over 65 kilometres, equal to 0.018 percent of distance travelled. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2026-02-04 · acquisition · Silicon Labs Semiconductors
Evidence notes Silicon Labs shareholders are to receive $231.00 per share in cash under the signed agreement. The approximately $7.5 billion enterprise-value transaction would add Silicon Labs’ secure low-power wireless portfolio to Texas Instruments. Completion remains subject to shareholder, antitrust and other regulatory approvals, so Silicon Labs continues as a standalone listed company pending close. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2026-02-04 Commercial Order ANavS Localization 2026-02-04 · commercial order · ANavS Localization
Evidence notes The delivery window was four months, moving the engagement beyond prototyping into a compressed production schedule. ANavS framed the award as a production-scale milestone in an existing collaboration with the defense-technology customer. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-02-04 Deployment Asilla Perception 2026-02-04 · deployment · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes AI Security asilla was operating at four properties in Nagoya, Sendai and Tokyo. The asilla BIZ product also ran at three of the buildings to support pedestrian-flow analysis and operational efficiency. The portfolio deployment combined security monitoring with building-operations analytics across multiple sites. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-02-04 Company Formation Prehensio Industrial 2026-02-04 · company formation · Prehensio Industrial
Evidence notes Fraunhofer IPA developed the underlying software for robots to grasp and handle unknown or changing objects. WHU alumnus Franz Dornbach joined the technical founding team as the business co-founder. The team received EXIST Transfer of Research support before Prehensio officially left stealth. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-04 · product launch · Drone Defence Defense
Evidence notes AeroStrike is designed for physical interception at speeds up to 270 kilometres per hour. The operator remains in the decision loop with automated or manual FPV control and integration with AeroTracker. The non-explosive recoverable design targets government, defence and security operators protecting sensitive assets. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-04 · partnership · Guangyang Bearings Motion Components
Evidence notes Xuanchuang designated Guangyang and its Huangshan robotics subsidiary as core strategic contract-manufacturing suppliers for its full special-purpose embodied-robot range. The three-year framework covers product development, manufacturing and sales, with joint technical teams available for optimization and validation. Individual orders and amounts depend on later production plans and contracts; the framework did not guarantee volume or a near-term earnings contribution. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-04 · award · FireSwarm Solutions Aerial
Evidence notes The team earned a share of $750,000 in finalist prize funding. FireSwarm served as the autonomous-system integrator. The integrated system combined aerial detection, coordination and wildfire-suppression capabilities. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-02-04 Contract Award STARK Defense 2026-02-04 · contract award · STARK Defense
Evidence notes The package included 150 loitering munitions and 15 ISR drones. The agreement also covered repair and service packages, along with recurring software updates. The contract followed STARK’s expansion of drone and mission-software operations in Europe. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-23
2026-02-04 · funding · Resoloon Aerial
Evidence notes Project Europe and Day One Capital backed the pre-seed round. The platform uses AI-controlled stratospheric balloons for infrastructure monitoring, disaster response and national-security imagery. The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as Resoloon moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-04 Partnership Kudan Spatial Intelligence 2026-02-04 · partnership · Kudan Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes The companies added robotics-focused business development in Korea to an existing spatial-technology collaboration. Kudan framed the work around applying its spatial perception technology to robotics and Physical AI systems. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-04 · contract award · Persistent Systems Communications
Evidence notes Persistent Systems announced an 87.5 million dollar U.S. Army order for MANET devices. The order supports the transport layer for the Next-Generation Command and Control prototype. Persistent said the second order followed a 34 million dollar October contract, bringing combined awards to 121.5 million dollars. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2026-02-04 · funding · Bedrock Robotics Construction
Evidence notes CapitalG and Valor Atreides AI Fund co-led the round, with Xora, 8VC, Eclipse, Emergence Capital and other investors participating. The financing took Bedrock's total disclosed funding above $350 million. Bedrock planned to accelerate operator-less excavator deployments and begin development work on two additional machine types. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-02-04 · deployment · Parsons Defense
Evidence notes Parsons deployed DroneArmor for a federal national-security customer along the U.S. southern border. The platform provides military-grade command and control for automated counter-UAS site protection. DroneArmor integrates radar, electronic-warfare and optical inputs with AI-enabled detection, tracking, identification and response workflows. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-06
2026-02-04 · market signal · Mammotion Consumer
Evidence notes Mammotion announced expanded U.S. retail availability for its wire-free robotic lawn mowers. The expansion made Mammotion products available through additional retail channels nationwide. The company framed the expansion around broader consumer access to autonomous lawn-care systems. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-02-04 · partnership · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes With this new partnership, Hesai will leverage Grab’s extensive resources and distribution networks to scale regional access to quality lidar sensors. Through this partnership, Grab will lead the sales, customer support, and marketing of Hesai’s sensors across Southeast Asia. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-23
2026-02-04 · acquisition · Stereolabs Vision
Evidence notes Ouster completed its acquisition of StereoLabs on February 4, 2026, and said StereoLabs would operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. Ouster said the transaction used about $35 million in cash plus 1.8 million shares, with 0.7 million shares subject to a four-year release schedule. The acquisition combined Ouster's lidar business with StereoLabs' vision and perception stack under a unified physical-AI sensing strategy. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-02-04 Deployment Foxglove Development Platform 2026-02-04 · deployment · Foxglove Development Platform
Evidence notes AIM integrated Foxglove's platform to enhance their earthmoving automation systems. This adoption led to a 40% reduction in debugging cycles across their perception, planning, and control teams. AIM also saved over $200,000 annually in engineering time. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-04-04
2026-02-04 · partnership · ChangingTek Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and ZhiXing Robotics unveiled a joint laboratory focused on dexterous manipulation and related robotics research. The collaboration was framed around industry-academia cooperation, technical R&D, and commercialization of research outcomes. The event reflects ZhiXing's effort to deepen its manipulation-tech base through formal university collaboration rather than a customer deployment announcement. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-04 · partnership · Beijing Zhuoyi Intelligent Aerial
Evidence notes The company said it was included in the 2026 Yuyan major-disaster UAV emergency cooperation mechanism and signed with China's National Disaster Reduction Center. The mechanism is positioned as part of a national disaster-response coordination system, which moves the company deeper into formal emergency-response infrastructure. The partnership is not just exhibition visibility; it places Zhuoyi inside a real state-linked emergency deployment framework for unmanned systems. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-04 · partnership · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes Shield AI and ST Engineering signed an MoU at the Singapore Airshow covering next-generation autonomous systems. Selected ST Engineering platforms will be evaluated for Hivemind integration. The work includes demonstrations, system integration and assessment of the Hivemind SDK for sovereign mission-autonomy development. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-04 · funding · DroidUp Humanoid
Evidence notes Henan Ketou Industrial Development Investment Fund reinvested in the round. Qingdao Zhenghe Industrial and an affiliate of Xiamen Solex Technology joined as strategic industrial investors. DroidUp said the proceeds would support companionship and elder-care applications and broader commercial rollout. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-03
2026-02-04 · funding · Muso Action Industrial
Evidence notes Seed round; funding for general-purpose robot workers Investors: East Ventures, GMO AI & Robotics, Keisuke Tanaka, 9 Capital, FFG Venture Business Partners, Daiwa House Ventures East Ventures participated as existing investor Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-02-04 · funding · Apeiron Labs Maritime
Evidence notes Funding supports deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles for persistent ocean monitoring Combines robotics hardware with cloud-based sensing infrastructure Targets climate, maritime intelligence, and defense-adjacent applications Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2026-02-04 Production Milestone Dobot Industrial 2026-02-04 · production milestone · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes Dobot commenced mass production and delivery of the third batch of its full-size industrial humanoid robot, ATOM, on February 4, 2026. The ATOM robots, standing 165 cm tall with 28 degrees of freedom and dexterous five-fingered hands, are being deployed for frontline industrial applications worldwide. Each unit is priced at approximately $27,500 (199,000 yuan). Date 2026-02-04
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-02-04 · funding · Machina Labs Manufacturing
Evidence notes Woven Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures and Strategic Development Fund invested in the round. The planned U.S. factory is designed for up to 50 RoboCraftsman cells and thousands of aerospace and defence assemblies annually. Machina said the facility will integrate forming, welding and assembly in one software-defined production system. Date 2026-02-04
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-02-12
2026-02-03 · demonstration · Hypersonica Defense
Evidence notes The Scooter HS-1 prototype launched on February 3 and travelled more than 300 kilometres before splashing down in the designated sea area. Hypersonica said all systems operated nominally through ascent and atmospheric descent, with performance validated to subcomponent level. The flight followed nine months of design, procurement, integration, ground testing, regulatory work and range preparation. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2026-02-03 Demonstration Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2026-02-03 · demonstration · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The live installation operated inside more than 200,000 square feet of studio space Warehouse robots formed part of a shoppable fashion presentation The configuration was a public demonstration rather than a warehouse deployment Date 2026-02-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2026-02-03 · acquisition · Infineon Technologies Semiconductors
Evidence notes The EUR 570 million cash consideration covered a business expected to generate about EUR 230 million of calendar-2026 revenue and transfer roughly 230 R&D employees. The portfolio includes position, capacitive and temperature sensors plus associated intellectual property, development assets, test equipment and a multi-year supply arrangement. Infineon identified angle and position sensing for robotics as an application strengthened by the transaction; ams OSRAM retained its optical-sensing focus. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Acquisition
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-02-03 Product Launch NovAtel Localization 2026-02-03 · product launch · NovAtel Localization
Evidence notes The update strengthens receiver behaviour where satellite signals are obstructed, reflected or contested. NovAtel combines the firmware with GNSS/INS sensor fusion and anti-jam technologies across land, air and marine platforms. Software-delivered resilience allows deployed positioning hardware to respond to evolving interference without replacing the full navigation stack. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2026-02-03 · partnership · Nanotech Energy Power Systems
Evidence notes The partners refined a 21700-format SA128 cell rated at 6.8 Ah and 320 Wh/kg. Nanotech Energy is Amprius’s first U.S.-based manufacturing partner for these high-performance cells. The programme serves defense, aerospace and other mission-critical applications that require a domestic production chain. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2026-02-03 · acquisition · Mentee Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The transaction closed on 3 February 2026 and transferred all outstanding Mentee shares to Mobileye and its wholly owned affiliate. Consideration comprised approximately USD 612 million in cash and 26.28 million Mobileye Class A shares. Mentee continues as a dedicated humanoid-robotics unit within Mobileye's broader physical-AI portfolio. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Acquisition
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-02-03 · funding · Skyryse Avionics
Evidence notes Autopilot Ventures and returning investor Fidelity led the oversubscribed Series C, with QIA, Durable Capital, Positive Sum and others participating. Skyryse said the round brought total equity capital raised to more than $605 million and valued the company above $1 billion. The company linked the capital to FAA certification, SkyOS scaling and aircraft integrations across helicopters, airplanes and defense platforms. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Funding
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-03 · product launch · Suzhou TZTEK Technology Electronics
Evidence notes The Xingchen controller family covered low-, medium- and high-compute embodied-brain domain controllers for robot operating scenarios. The H-N06 controller used NVIDIA Jetson T4000 with up to 1200 FP4 TFLOPs of AI compute and 64 GB memory. The product matrix covered robot dogs, wheeled humanoids and biped humanoids across motion control, human interaction and task intelligence. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-03 · capability · 1414 Degrees Materials
Evidence notes The result aligned with the performance range of current commercial silicon-enhanced anode materials. Testing validated both the SiNTL composite architecture and its low-temperature synthesis process. The company established a repeatable development path toward a 600 mAh/g target while retaining compatibility with existing anode manufacturing. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Capability
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-03 · acquisition · New Eagle Electronics
Evidence notes Pi Innovo designs open-platform electronic control systems and control software for specialty mobility applications. The acquired business complements New Eagle’s Raptor controls hardware, software and engineering services. MiddleGround said Pi Innovo would be integrated into New Eagle, its embedded controls portfolio company. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Acquisition
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-02-03 · deployment · Cosmic Robotics Construction
Evidence notes SunRobi became the first certified operator of Cosmic Robotics autonomous solar installation systems after live U.S. project deployments. SunRobi is the robotic-assisted construction division of Sunstall. The certification followed multiple Cosmic-1A deployments on live solar projects in the United States. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-02-03 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-03 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes The EAGLE paper introduces embodiment-aware generalist-specialist distillation for unified humanoid whole-body control across robot embodiments. The framework is validated on robots including Unitree H1, Unitree G1, and Fourier N1 in simulation and real-world experiments. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-02-03 · product launch · Hargrave Technologies Propulsion Components
Evidence notes The product provides two independent outputs with 32 digitally selectable voltage levels. It targets high-power UAS applications such as large servos and evolving payload requirements. The unit includes real-time telemetry, data logging and integrated protection mechanisms for aircraft integration. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-03 · contract award · Trillium Engineering Perception
Evidence notes The HD40-LVV payload was selected for Group 2 uncrewed aircraft integration. The mission focus is distributed reconnaissance and ISR support for U.S. Army operations. The payload adds high-performance imaging capability to long-range reconnaissance platforms. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-03 Contract Award Picogrid Mission Software 2026-02-03 · contract award · Picogrid Mission Software
Evidence notes Picogrid won a $9.3 million Air Force contract to modernize security operations at select installations. The award transitions Legion from pilot programs to a multi-year operational presence at key sites. The Air Force awarded the contract under SBIR Phase III authority. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-02-03 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-03 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes The HUSKY paper proposes a physics-aware whole-body control framework for humanoid skateboarding. Experiments on the Unitree G1 demonstrate stable real-world skateboard maneuvering under dynamic human-object interaction constraints. The work gives G1 a concrete real-world benchmark for dynamic whole-body control with human-object interaction. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-02-03 Facility Opening Exotec Warehouse Logistics 2026-02-03 · facility opening · Exotec Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Exotec opened Imaginarium, a 25,000-square-meter global headquarters in Northern France. The site brings research, development, production and operations together in one location. Exotec described the facility as a strategic innovation and industrial hub for its next phase of growth. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-02-03 Partnership Havoc Defense 2026-02-03 · partnership · Havoc Defense
Evidence notes HavocAI partnered with Tideman Marine on a 20-foot unmanned surface vessel. The partnership puts Havoc autonomy onto Tideman's vessel platform. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-02-03 Market Signal XTEND Defense 2026-02-03 · market signal · XTEND Defense
Evidence notes XTEND was selected among 25 vendors for the Pentagon Drone Dominance Program evaluation. The Gauntlet evaluation tests low-cost small UAS systems before prototype delivery orders. The selection gives XTEND a procurement-access signal for U.S. military small-UAS evaluation. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2026-02-03 · partnership · Amprius Technologies Power Systems
Evidence notes Amprius formed a manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy for U.S.-based production of silicon-anode battery cells. The partnership establishes a domestic production pathway for high-performance cells supporting customers including L3Harris. The agreement strengthens Amprius' ability to supply defense and aviation customers that need U.S.-based battery production. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2026-02-03 · award · Cellula Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Cellula was shortlisted for Vimy Forge's inaugural Black Flight cohort, a Canadian defense and national security innovation accelerator. The company framed the shortlist around its long-range subsea autonomy work for defense and critical undersea infrastructure missions. The program was presented as a route to end users, operational validation, and defense-aligned capital for participating SMEs. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-03 Demonstration Saronic Defense 2026-02-03 · demonstration · Saronic Defense
Evidence notes Saronic said it completed a week-long continuous test operation designed to push Corsair, its 24-foot autonomous surface vessel, to and beyond operational limits. The company said a fleet of eight Corsairs operated more than 70 nautical miles offshore, logged over 4,500 nautical miles, and sustained more than 92 continuous hours during long-range missions. Saronic also said the exercise validated long-endurance loiter, 1,000+ nautical mile range, and communications-denied mission behavior across sea states 2 to 5. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2026-02-03 · funding · Overland AI Defense
Evidence notes Overland AI announced $100M in new funding to scale operations with end users across the U.S. Armed Forces. The total included an equity round led by 8VC and a $20M venture debt facility from TriplePoint Capital. The company said the capital would support manufacturing, field support, and operational integration for ULTRA and its broader ground-autonomy stack. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-02-03 · partnership · Milrem Robotics Defense
Evidence notes The agreement focuses on advancing unmanned ground systems capabilities through combined platform and payload expertise The partnership extends Milrem's defence robotics integration network Date 2026-02-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-02-03 Capability Cyngn Industrial 2026-02-03 · capability · Cyngn Industrial
Evidence notes The environment is based on NVIDIA Isaac Sim and supports development without requiring a physical vehicle for every iteration. Cyngn plans to use it for engineering, customer demonstrations and early-stage operator training. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-02-03 · product launch · Techman Robot Industrial
Evidence notes Techman Robot introduced an AI-powered collaborative robot (cobot) fleet designed for high-mix, low-volume production. Jinpao Precision integrated nearly 50 of these TM AI Cobots with built-in AI vision into their aerospace manufacturing processes. This deployment automated 10 complex applications and freed over 80,000 hours of production capacity. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-02-03 · funding · X-Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes The first market-oriented financing exceeded CNY700 million; CNY700 million is a disclosed lower bound rather than an exact round amount. Investors included Beijing AI Industry Investment Fund, E-Town Capital, Beijing High-Tech Industry Development Investment Fund and TH Capital, with Baidu and Kyland Technology participating strategically. Proceeds were allocated to iteration and scaled promotion of the Tiangong robot platform and Huisi Kaiwu embodied-intelligence platform. Date 2026-02-03
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-02-02 · contract award · Teledyne FLIR Vision
Evidence notes The package includes software and an integration kit for the Piranha 8x8 armored engineering vehicle's digital infrastructure. More than 35,000 Black Hornet systems have been delivered to military and security users in over 45 countries. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2026-02-02 · acquisition · Calvary Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Calvary adds more than 30 years of robotics, advanced automation and material-handling experience, with operations in New York, South Carolina and Malaysia. The combination expands Invio’s engineering, automation-equipment manufacturing and lifecycle-support capabilities across medical devices, advanced manufacturing and transportation. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-02-02 · facility opening · Alpine Bearing Motion Components
Evidence notes The new headquarters is at 16 Esquire Road, Suite 500 in Billerica. The 24,000-square-foot facility expands on-hand bearing inventory and fulfilment capacity. Its 2,000-square-foot ISO Class 6 cleanroom is 2.5 times larger than the company's former cleanroom. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-27
2026-02-02 Funding Waymo Automotive 2026-02-02 · funding · Waymo Automotive
Evidence notes The financing was led by Dragoneer, DST Global and Sequoia Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Mubadala and other investors. Waymo reported 127 million fully autonomous miles, 20 million lifetime rides and more than 400,000 rides provided each week. The company said the capital would support global scale, fleet expansion and operations in more cities across the U.S. and internationally. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-02 Production Milestone HausBots Inspection 2026-02-02 · production milestone · HausBots Inspection
Evidence notes The company sold through resellers and direct customers across international markets. HausBots cited more than $2 million of new deals signed during the prior year. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-02-02 Product Launch Brumby Agriculture 2026-02-02 · product launch · Brumby Agriculture
Evidence notes We build autonomous “robot cowboys” that help ranchers move and monitor cattle. GrazeMate: Drones that Herd Cattle The company launched in February 2026 as a robot-cowboy system for moving and monitoring cattle across ranch operations Date 2026-02-02
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-02-02 · product launch · Seeing Systems Defense
Evidence notes We build modular, autonomous strike drones that adapt as warfare evolves. Seeing Systems: Modular Autonomous Drones for Modern Warfare The company launched in February 2026 with a focus on drones that can adapt as battlefield requirements change Date 2026-02-02
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-02-02 · product launch · RanMarine Maritime
Evidence notes WasteShark+ launched as a professional-grade aquatic drone. The product is aimed at operators managing water surfaces from shore. This is distinct from the existing 2023 PortsToronto WasteShark pilot event. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-02 · partnership · Ampacimon Power Systems
Evidence notes The collaboration combines Ampacimon Dynamic Line Rating with AP Sensing distributed fiber-optic sensing. The companies targeted monitoring and capacity optimization on overhead power lines. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2026-02-02 · partnership · Lingyi iTech Humanoid
Evidence notes MagicLab agreed to prioritize sourcing servo motors, reducers, structural components, thermal and charging solutions from LY iTECH. The companies framed the partnership around embodied intelligence and robotics-sector production. LY iTECH planned to support MagicLab international expansion through its global production-base network. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-14
2026-02-02 · commercial order · ARGUS Interception Defense
Evidence notes ARGUS announced that it had delivered A1-Falke net interception drones to the German Federal Police. The release describes A1-Falke as a controlled, automated C-UAS effector system for intercepting and securely recovering uncooperative drones. ARGUS states the system prevents collateral damage from falling debris and supports forensic analysis through intact recovery. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2026-02-02 Contract Award Red Cat Defense 2026-02-02 · contract award · Red Cat Defense
Evidence notes An unnamed Asia-Pacific ally selected Red Cat's Black Widow sUAS through a competitive tender in December 2025. Delivery of an undisclosed number of systems is scheduled during calendar year 2026. This was the second Asia-Pacific allied nation to recently order Black Widow systems for military use. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2026-02-02 · acquisition · STMicroelectronics Semiconductors
Evidence notes ST announced that it had completed the acquisition of NXP's MEMS sensors business after regulatory approval. The company said the transaction expands ST's sensors footprint across automotive and industrial markets. This is add-only and distinct from the existing July 2025 agreement-to-acquire headline because it captures the completed closing event. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-02-02 · research publication · Carbon Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Carbon launched its Large Plant Model as a foundational AI model for plant detection and identification trained on 150 million labeled plants. The company said the system lets farmers start laser weeding new fields or crops in minutes and personalize behavior for local crop and weed conditions. Carbon positioned the model as a compounding data flywheel fed by its global LaserWeeder fleet. Date 2026-02-02
Event type Research Publication
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2026-02-02 · acquisition · Rotron Aerospace Defense
Evidence notes Ondas announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rotron Aerospace The transaction was framed around long-range unmanned platforms, autonomous strike systems, and sovereign UK defence capability Rotron was described as founded in 2008 and focused on long-endurance UAVs and propulsion technologies Date 2026-02-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-02-02 · funding · LimX Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes LimX Dynamics announced the completion of a $200 million Series B financing round, marking another major capital transaction in the embodied intelligence sector since the start of 2026 The round attracted a diverse mix of capital arms, including Oriental Fortune Capital and Cornerstone Capital, while strategic industrial partners such as JD.com and Zhongding Group also joined in Existing shareholders like SAIC Shangqi Capital and NIO Capital increased their stakes, with funds primarily used to ramp up R&D and market investment in general-purpose humanoid robots and modular base platforms Date 2026-02-02
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-02-01 · acquisition · AML Oceanographic Sensors
Evidence notes AML said the transaction became effective on 1 February 2026; financial terms were not disclosed. The company will anchor a multi-company marine-technology platform backed by Union Park Capital. Robert Haydock and the existing leadership team retained responsibility for independent day-to-day operations. Date 2026-02-01
Event type Acquisition
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-02-01 · deployment · May Mobility Automotive
Evidence notes MONET and May Mobility launched an autonomous driving pilot in Toyota City, Japan. The pilot used fixed-route and on-demand service patterns across about 10 miles of city routes. The deployment validated autonomous driving technology on busy streets for first- and last-mile mobility. Date 2026-02-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-02-01 · partnership · TPC Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes TPC Mechatronics formalized a strategic partnership and supply agreement with HCFA Global for the Korean and Asian markets. The collaboration covers HCFA hardware including PLC, HMI, servo systems, actuators, and control systems for TPC's robotics component lineup. The agreement is positioned as a technology-layer complement to TPC's separate robot-foundry cooperation with Seojin System. Date 2026-02-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-05-06
2026-02-01 · funding · Quantum Systems Defense
Evidence notes Quantum Systems was reported to secure a €150M financing package. Coverage ties the raise to expansion across European drone and dual-use robotics markets. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2026-02-01
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-31 · market signal · ZALA Aero Defense
Evidence notes ZALA presented its GEOCOSMOS sovereign communications and navigation system at the NAIS/DRONTECH forum. ZALA says the system supports control of different types of unmanned aircraft. This is a more useful infrastructure/capability row than individual battlefield strike posts. Date 2026-01-31
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-01-31 Market Signal Baykar Defense 2026-01-31 · market signal · Baykar Defense
Evidence notes Baykar announced $2.2 billion in exports for 2025 and said 88 percent of its revenue came from international sales. The company described itself as the global UCAV export leader, with export agreements across its unmanned aircraft portfolio. The update reinforces Baykar's role as a scaled defence drone exporter. Date 2026-01-31
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2026-01-31 · demonstration · Occam Industries Defense
Evidence notes Occam completed field assessment through Ukraine's Brave1 / Test in Ukraine pathway and was cleared as fit for integration testing. Reports describe the milestone as validation of Occam's software-only autonomy stack under GPS-denied, communications-degraded battlefield conditions. The clearance moves Occam from theoretical autonomy claims toward integration with real Ukrainian unmanned-system manufacturers. Date 2026-01-31
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-30 Deployment AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2026-01-30 · deployment · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The Las Vegas operation uses an AutoStore system. Throughput increased by 20%. The system stores 9,700 SKUs in 5,500 square feet. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-25
2026-01-30 · production milestone · FASSTO Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The programme had run for two and a half years. A May 2026 launch target was forward-looking and is not treated as an actual launch. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-01-30 · partnership · Moley Robotics Service
Evidence notes Moley announced a culinary collaboration with chef Jean-Christophe Novelli in January 2026. Novelli will develop curated menus translating his signature style into Moley-compatible dishes. The company planned spring introductions spanning seasonal recipes and refined everyday meals. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-01-30 · partnership · Guangyang Bearings Motion Components
Evidence notes Chongqing Haoneng named Guangyang a core strategic supplier for the full range of precision bearings used in its joint modules. The five-year framework covers rotary and linear joints, with joint bearing design, selection and validation work for new modules. Specific prices, quantities and delivery dates require later purchase contracts or orders; the framework itself did not disclose committed volume. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-30 · contract award · Advanced Protection Systems Defense
Evidence notes APS signed contracts tied to delivery of key components for Poland?s SAN anti-drone shield, Europe?s largest anti-drone system. The SAN program is valued at about PLN 15 billion and covers 18 air-defence battery modules with counter-UAS capabilities. The program structure includes a Polish Armaments Agency supply agreement with the PGZ-Kongsberg consortium and a PGZ subcontracting agreement with APS. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-30 · product launch · Robotican Defense
Evidence notes Robotican unveiled an armed configuration of its Rooster hybrid drone. The new variant integrates a precision-guided warhead with the existing Rooster platform. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-01-30 · research publication · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes ZEST learns dynamic multi-contact humanoid skills from motion capture and video without contact labels or extensive reward shaping. The paper reports deployment on Boston Dynamics Atlas for behaviors including crawling, dance-like motions, and scene-interaction skills such as box climbing. The work gives Atlas a benchmark for zero-shot athletic skill transfer across heterogeneous movement data and robot embodiments. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-30 · company formation · WaiV Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes WaiV Robotics was incorporated as WAIV ROBOTICS LTD in the United Kingdom. Companies House lists the company as active, with business activities covering software development and IT consultancy. Jonathan Benzion Carni is listed as the active director. Date 2026-01-30
Event type Company Formation
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-05-05