Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 59

Browse page 59 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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DeploymentAutoStore

Aster Pharmacy opens UAE AutoStore installation

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · AutoStore · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The installation processes more than 3,000 order lines per hour and ranks as AutoStore's largest pharmacy deployment in the country.
  • Dense automated storage supports the retailer's regional growth while preserving accuracy in medicine handling.
Date
Company AutoStore
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationABB Robotics

ABB announces GoFa and ACOPOS 6D demonstration for Teknologia 25

Industrial

· demonstration · ABB Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The announced setup paired B&R ACOPOS 6D magnetic-levitation transport with an ABB GoFa cobot.
  • The design synchronized shuttle movement with robotics and machine axes in real time.
  • FAST-Lab at Tampere University loaned parts of its laboratory installation for the planned exhibit.
Date
Company ABB Robotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymenthyCLEANER

L&L PV Reinigung deploys DIRT FORCE for robotic lichen removal

Service

· deployment · hyCLEANER · Service

Evidence notes
  • By October 15, 2025, L&L PV Reinigung was using hyCLEANER equipment on photovoltaic arrays.
  • The contractor combined DIRT FORCE with solarROBOT pro and a pressure system operating at up to 150 bar.
  • Six rotating high-pressure nozzles removed persistent lichen while the robotic system reduced manual cleaning time and cost.
Date
Company hyCLEANER
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneSilicon Box

Silicon Box ships 100 million packaged units

Semiconductors

· production milestone · Silicon Box · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • The milestone covered output from the Tampines facility, which entered mass production in late 2023.
  • Silicon Box cited high-volume yield and device performance as evidence that its panel-level process could scale for AI and high-performance computing.
  • The company also identified automotive, robotics, mobile and internet-of-things systems among the applications served by its packaging platform.
Date
Company Silicon Box
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
AwardGriff Aviation

Griff Aviation nominated for 2025 Industrial Design of the Year

Aerial

· award · Griff Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The nomination recognized design solutions combining aesthetics, functionality and technology.
  • Griff linked the recognition to modular UAV platforms built for demanding operating conditions.
  • Chief technology officer Svein Even Blakstad was also selected to present the company design approach at the IDC conference.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardTulip Tech

Tulip Tech signs large-scale drone battery contract with Dutch Ministry of Defence

Power Systems

· contract award · Tulip Tech · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • The first batteries had already rolled off the automated production line when Tulip published the announcement.
  • Tulip said the programme was scaling capacity toward hundreds of thousands of packs per year.
  • The agreement was signed at VDL in Born alongside Milrem Robotics and DeltaQuad.
Date
Company Tulip Tech
Event type Contract Award
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
PartnershipCHAOS Industries

CHAOS Industries and Forterra integrate autonomous counter-UAS systems

Perception

· partnership · CHAOS Industries · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The partners mounted CHAOS VANQUISH radar on a Forterra AutoDrive-powered SMET platform.
  • The integrated counter-UAS system was field-tested ahead of U.S. Army xTech demonstrations.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentExotec

Exotec reaches 200+ customer sites and 10,000 robots deployed

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Exotec · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Skypod operated at more than 200 customer sites worldwide.
  • The global deployed footprint reached 10,000 robots.
  • The deployment places Exotec's technology into commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows beyond a lab-only setting. for named customers, products or deployments.
Date
Company Exotec
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityAuterion

Auterion completes DIU Artemis long-range deep-strike drone program

Mission Software

· capability · Auterion · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Auterion announced completion of the Defense Innovation Unit's Artemis project.
  • The program delivered a long-range deep-strike drone capability using Auterion's defence drone software and AI-enabled autonomous systems.
  • This is a program capability milestone, not a commercial product launch.
Date
Company Auterion
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
FundingStarship Technologies

Starship Technologies raises $50M Series C for U.S. delivery expansion

Delivery

· funding · Starship Technologies · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Starship Technologies completed a $50M Series C funding round, led by Plural, to expand its fleet to over 12,000 robots by 2027.
  • Starship Technologies has achieved over 9 million deliveries, covering 12 million miles, and operates in 30+ European cities and 60 U.S. campuses.
  • The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAICA

AICA releases Core v5 Enduring Eiger

Industrial

· product launch · AICA · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Its event engine adds asynchronous control rates and metadata tools for applications whose robot and computer loops run at different rates.
  • AICA Studio receives context-aware panels, improved search and inline editing for building and managing robot applications.
Date
Company AICA
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingCaracol

Omnes, Move Capital and CDP back Caracol's global expansion

Manufacturing

· funding · Caracol · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • The $40 million round was co-led by Omnes Capital, Move Capital Fund I and CDP Venture Capital's Large Ventures fund.
  • The financing supports international scale-up, technology development and industrial capacity.
  • The round followed Caracol's expansion into North America and acquisition of Weber additive-manufacturing assets.
Date
Company Caracol
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUniversal Robots

Development of a Linear Guide-Rail Testbed for Physically Emulating ISAM Operations

Industrial

· research publication · Universal Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) is a set of emerging operations that provides several benefits to improve the longevity, capacity, mo- bility, and expandability of existing and future space assets. Serial robotic ma- nipulators are particularly vital in accomplishing ISAM operations, however, the complex perturbation forces and motions associated with movement of a robotic arm on a free-flying satellite presents a complex controls problem requiring addi- tional study.
  • Experiments use UR3e as the physical evaluation platform.
  • The reported results provide an independent evaluation on UR3e hardware.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDOK-ING

DOK-ING MV-10 Nadiya mine-clearing robot returns to service after Lancet strike

Defense

· deployment · DOK-ING · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The MV-10 had been delivered to Ukraine's State Special Transport Service in February 2024.
  • A3Tech and DOK-ING restored the damaged machine in 20 days.
  • The restored robot returned to clearing fields in eastern Ukraine.
Date
Company DOK-ING
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRed Cat

Redwire and Red Cat pair Black Widow with Stalker for Army echelon concept

Defense

· partnership · Red Cat · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The concept uses Edge Autonomy's Stalker Group 2 fixed-wing VTOL aircraft as a carrier, launch platform, and communications relay for Black Widow.
  • That architecture links a longer-endurance Group 2 aircraft with a deployable Group 1 reconnaissance system.
  • The companies framed the integration around supporting multiple U.S. Army echelon requirements.
Date
Company Red Cat
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAmprius Technologies

ESAero selects Amprius SiCore SA08 cell for UAV battery packs

Power Systems

· partnership · Amprius Technologies · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • The battery packs are intended for defense, security, logistics and public-safety UAV applications.
  • ESAero cited longer flight times and increased payload capacity as selection factors for the SA08 cell.
  • The cells completed formal qualification and were integrated into ESAero products at the time of the announcement.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
DeploymentCyngn

Cyngn deploys DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi facility

Industrial

· deployment · Cyngn · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Cyngn deployed a commercial DriveMod Tugger at G&J Pepsi to automate repetitive material-handling routes at a bottling facility.
  • The installation followed a warehouse expansion and brought autonomous towing into a live consumer-packaged-goods distribution workflow.
  • The initial operating deployment established the customer relationship before G&J Pepsi placed a later multi-vehicle expansion order.
Date
Company Cyngn
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationEpson Robots

Epson Robots to showcase high-performance and cost-effective automation solutions at The Assembly Show 2025

Industrial

· demonstration · Epson Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Epson announced its presence at The Assembly Show 2025 in Rosemont, positioning the event around SCARA, 6-axis, and broader automation solutions.
  • The company framed the showcase around common factory pain points including labor shortages, reshoring, and the need for faster, more flexible production.
  • The event functioned as a market-facing deployment push for Epson's robot and software stack rather than a standalone product launch.
Date
Company Epson Robots
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDiligent Robotics

Diligent Robotics expands Moxi into senior living

Healthcare

· deployment · Diligent Robotics · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Diligent Robotics said it was expanding beyond hospitals into the senior living market
  • The company said it planned to work with three to five senior living facilities
  • The expansion was presented as an extension of Moxi deployments beyond hospital settings
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryFieldwork Robotics

Fieldwork Robotics receives ANI R&D suitability certification in Portugal

Agriculture

· regulatory · Fieldwork Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Fieldwork said it received Portugal's Selo de Idoneidade em I&D from the National Innovation Agency.
  • The certification supports the company's formal R&D presence and activity in Portugal.
  • This is a regulatory / eligibility milestone rather than a commercial deployment event.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHinge Automotive Technology

Hinge and Cyborgs Robotics partner on humanoid compute architecture

Electronics

· partnership · Hinge Automotive Technology · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The work combines Hinge’s automotive-grade computing and communications expertise with Cyborgs Robotics’ humanoid platform requirements.
  • Technical leaders from both companies formalized the programme at a signing ceremony in Shenzhen.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGeneral Micro Systems

General Micro Systems launches X7 RAPTOR mission computer

Electronics

· product launch · General Micro Systems · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The one-inch-high, four-inch-wide system is designed around open-standard Ethernet and Thunderbolt connectivity for modular distributed computing.
  • General Micro Systems positioned the X7 RAPTOR below $10,000 in capable rugged configurations for high-volume unmanned-aircraft and deployable edge applications.
  • The available system uses four-sided RuggedCool thermal management and is rated for full operation at temperatures up to 75 degrees Celsius.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
FundingAirbound

Airbound raises $8.65M seed round and signs Narayana Health pilot

Delivery

· funding · Airbound · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • The seed round was led by Lachy Groom, with participation from Humba Ventures and continued participation from Lightspeed.
  • The Narayana Health contract targets medical-test, blood-sample and critical-supply drone logistics.
  • The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Date
Company Airbound
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
FundingEcorobotix

Ecorobotix discloses $150M raised across Series C and Series D

Agriculture

· funding · Ecorobotix · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The Series D was led by Highland Europe with ECBF and McWin Capital Partners joining as new investors.
  • Ecorobotix linked the financing to crop algorithm expansion, broader product range and faster market entry.
  • The company said ARA operated across more than 20 countries with more than 25 crop algorithms available.
Date
Company Ecorobotix
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDAX Robotics

DAX Robotics releases X7 commercial humanoid robot series

Humanoid

· product launch · DAX Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The X7 series includes EDU and Pro variants with 23 and 26 degrees of freedom, respectively.
  • RobotHub lists the X7 Pro with dual seven-axis arms and 3D perception features.
  • The product gives DAX Robotics a concrete offering for robot manipulation, haptics or human-assistive robotics workflows.
Date
Company DAX Robotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationLeju Robotics

Kuavo 4Pro paper optimizes multi-location industrial inspection with humanoid robots

Humanoid

· research publication · Leju Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper proposes a humanoid inspection framework combining hierarchical planning, standing-position optimization, inverse kinematics, mixed-integer programming, and MPC.
  • The authors validate the method in simulation and real-world experiments on the Kuavo 4Pro humanoid platform.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUnitree

DemoHLM shows generalizable loco-manipulation on Unitree G1 from a single simulated demonstration

Humanoid

· research publication · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The DemoHLM paper presents a hierarchical loco-manipulation framework that learns multi-task behavior from a single demonstration in simulation instead of large real-world training sets.
  • The authors report real-world validation on a Unitree G1 robot with an RGB-D camera, covering ten loco-manipulation tasks under spatial variation.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems

U.S. Army awards GA-ASI contract to add MOSA-EW capability to Gray Eagle UAS

Defense

· contract award · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Army awarded GA-ASI a contract to add a CMOSS-compliant open architecture electronic warfare capability to Gray Eagle.
  • The work supports C5ISR and electronic warfare integration on the MQ-1C Gray Eagle UAS.
  • The award adds an electronic-warfare upgrade milestone to the Gray Eagle programme.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AwardMilvus Robotics

Milvus Robotics wins first place in the İnovaLİG 2025 SME innovation results category

Warehouse Logistics

· award · Milvus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Milvus Robotics won first place in the Innovation Results – SME category at İnovaLİG 2025.
  • The award recognized the company''s R&D investment and autonomous mobile robot innovation work.
  • Milvus framed the result as validation of its domestic engineering base and growing international competitiveness.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeReis Robotics

New chapter in the leadership of Reis Robotics

Industrial

· org change · Reis Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Reis Robotics announced a management transition with Uwe Eich taking over leadership after nearly three decades at the company.
  • The company said the new structure combines strategic direction, technical expertise, and continuity.
  • Lapo Vivarelli Colonna and Luigi Maniglio were named as supporting partners in the new management setup.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPDW

PDW launches a Multi-Mission Payload suite for the C100

Defense

· product launch · PDW · Defense

Evidence notes
  • PDW launched a new C100 Multi-Mission Payload suite focused on communications relay, vision-based navigation, and spectrum awareness in contested environments.
  • The payload lineup includes the CACI Mastodon FireBeast, Silvus StreamCaster MANET relay, and PDW's own A-PNT vision-based navigation module for GPS-denied mission execution.
  • The payload suite extends the C100 from a portable quadcopter into a more flexible battlefield system for relay, APNT, and electronic warfare-adjacent missions.
Date
Company PDW
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipShield AI

Shield AI and Parry Labs announce strategic collaboration to deliver integrated autonomy at the edge

Defense

· partnership · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Shield AI and Parry Labs signed an MoU to integrate mission autonomy with edge computing.
  • The planned solution combines Hivemind with Parry Labs STRATIA software, digital-engineering tools and edge hardware.
  • The integration targets resilient, interoperable operations in contested and communications-denied environments.
Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentTeledyne Marine

Teledyne Redwing Slocum Sentinel starts global ocean mission

Maritime

· deployment · Teledyne Marine · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Redwing entered the Atlantic about 43 miles southeast of Woods Hole from the research vessel Ocean Researcher.
  • The five-year Sentinel Mission aims to complete the first global circumnavigation by an autonomous underwater vehicle.
  • Teledyne and Rutgers operate joint mission control, with more than 50 Rutgers students contributing flight tools and navigation software.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

TIAGo++ Omni Isaac Sim paper releases calibrated mecanum-drive model

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper introduces a public Isaac Sim integration for PAL Robotics TIAGo++ Omni, including a model calibrated against real robot behavior.
  • It compares a physically detailed mecanum-wheel model with a lightweight velocity-based model for learning-driven simulation work.
  • The release gives TIAGo a concrete simulation and calibration reference for grasping, assembly, and mobile-manipulation research.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMagicLab

MagicLab unveils MagicDog Y1, its first industry-oriented quadruped robot.

Humanoid

· product launch · MagicLab · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • MagicLab unveiled the MagicDog Y1, an industrial-grade quadruped robot.
  • The robot features an IP67-rated body and supports a dynamic payload of approximately 45 kg.
  • It is equipped with sensors including 3D LiDAR and depth-vision cameras.
Date
Company MagicLab
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAgiBot

AgiBot launches Genie Studio development platform

Humanoid

· product launch · AgiBot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • AgiBot introduced Genie Studio, a development platform tailored for embodied intelligence scenarios.
  • The platform offers a comprehensive, full-stack solution for developers and partners.
  • It supports data collection and deployment across various ontology platforms.
Date
Company AgiBot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBLADE

HDT introduces next-generation Hunter WOLF UGV

Defense

· product launch · BLADE · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The wheeled platform was scheduled to debut at the AUSA 2025 annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
  • Hunter WOLF is designed to carry heavy loads, power field equipment and operate across rugged terrain.
  • HDT also positioned the platform for high-risk disaster response, fire protection, construction, agriculture and energy work.
Date
Company BLADE
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymenthyCLEANER

Jentzsch operates hyCLEANER on Berlin Suedkreuz glass roofs

Service

· deployment · hyCLEANER · Service

Evidence notes
  • By October 10, 2025, Jentzsch was using hyCLEANER equipment at Berlin Suedkreuz station.
  • Jentzsch uses the semi-automatic system for recurring maintenance of more than 3,000 square metres of glass roofing.
  • The machine supports thorough water-based cleaning while reducing time, resource use and work on exposed roof surfaces.
Date
Company hyCLEANER
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Market SignalAgiBot

AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO targeting $6.4 billion valuation

Humanoid

· market signal · AgiBot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • AgiBot, a Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in 2026, aiming for a valua
  • The company has appointed China International Capital Corp (CICC) and CITIC Securities as lead underwriters, with Morgan Stanley recently
  • AgiBot plans to file a preliminary prospectus early in 2026 and is targeting a public listing by the third quarter of the year.
Date
Company AgiBot
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNeura Robotics

NEURA Robotics and Sona Comstar sign humanoid industrialisation MoU

Humanoid

· partnership · Neura Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Sona Comstar and NEURA Robotics signed an MoU covering joint development of robotics technologies, components and sub-assemblies.
  • The parties framed the work around industrialising robots and humanoids in India and other mutually agreed markets.
  • The filing establishes a collaboration framework; it does not state a committed production volume or completed humanoid deployment.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRobo.ai Group

Robo.ai subsidiary and W Motors agree autonomous-vehicle development program

Automotive

· partnership · Robo.ai Group · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Astra Mobility Meta and W Motors agreed to design, prototype and test autonomous and electric vehicles under the programme.
  • The agreement provides a direct route for Robo.ai's subsidiary to work with a UAE vehicle developer on integration and validation.
  • The stated vehicle procurement would begin only after successful development and testing milestones.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
CapabilityxSpecies

xSpecies outlines HOMIE bipedal humanoid for Indian environments

Humanoid

· capability · xSpecies · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • HOMIE is intended to assist caregivers, healthcare teams and workers in environments designed around people.
  • The platform combines bipedal mobility with manipulation and the company’s AIWare embodied-intelligence stack.
  • xSpecies positioned HOMIE as the long-term stage of a roadmap that begins with dexterous hands and a wheeled humanoid.
Date
Company xSpecies
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationANavS

ANavS completes ESA-backed MAPP maritime navigation project

Localization

· demonstration · ANavS · Localization

Evidence notes
  • Two field campaigns covered different ports and vessels, testing the combined positioning stack under operational conditions.
  • ANavS contributed GNSS-PPP/IMU filtering, LiDAR SLAM, cross-sensor localisation fusion and an integrity concept for position and attitude.
  • The final review took place at ESA ESTEC after the project concluded in July 2025.
Date
Company ANavS
Event type Demonstration
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFixstars Corporation

Fixstars updates AIBooster for edge-inference optimization

AI Compute

· product launch · Fixstars Corporation · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The update introduced autonomous optimization for edge-inference models and expanded optimization beyond AI training workloads.
  • AIBooster added a managed SaaS plan so teams could run optimization and analysis without maintaining the platform themselves.
  • The release paired automated optimization with GPU-resource analysis intended to shorten model-tuning work for deployment targets.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Market Signal1414 Degrees

1414 Degrees raises A$1.214 million for SiNTL development

Materials

· market signal · 1414 Degrees · Materials

Evidence notes
  • The placement drew support from existing shareholders and new sophisticated, professional and institutional investors.
  • Peak Asset Management acted as sole lead manager for the capital raise.
  • Proceeds were allocated to SiNTL sample fabrication, battery-manufacturer engagement and commercial readiness.
Date
Company 1414 Degrees
Event type Market Signal
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
Partnership1414 Degrees

1414 Degrees acquires exclusive global SiNTL licence

Materials

· partnership · 1414 Degrees · Materials

Evidence notes
  • The licence covered patented SiNTL technology developed by Professor Michael Wagner's team at George Washington University.
  • Its low-temperature, single-step process produces stable aluminium-coated silicon nanoparticles without hazardous silane or hydrofluoric-acid inputs.
  • The commercialisation plan called for sample fabrication, battery-manufacturer engagement and later evaluation of a dedicated production facility.
Date
Company 1414 Degrees
Event type Partnership
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
AwardProteus Maritime

Proteus Maritime and Edith Cowan University receive A$200,000 undersea-networking grant

Maritime

· award · Proteus Maritime · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The Defence and Research Teaming grant supports an underwater mesh network connecting submarines, subsea drones and sensors.
  • Proteus Maritime and ECU had previously developed the concept through Exercise Western Dawn, where it was named the overall winner.
  • The project targets resilient communications for underwater surveillance and other operations in Australian undersea environments.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAitech Systems

Aitech and Mobilicom launch secured autonomy compute system

Electronics

· product launch · Aitech Systems · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The PRO-AT combines Mobilicom OS3 cybersecurity software with Aitech rugged AI supercomputers.
  • The platform targets uncrewed aircraft and other robotic systems operating in mission-critical environments.
  • The launch made the system available through both Mobilicom and Aitech for mission development and deployment.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMonteris Medical

Monteris and Symphony Robotics partner on brain-ablation microrobotics

Surgical

· partnership · Monteris Medical · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Monteris and Symphony Robotics partnered on microrobotics for complex brain tumors and epilepsy procedures.
  • The collaboration links Monteris laser interstitial thermal therapy systems with Symphony Robotics microrobotic technology.
  • The work points to robotic tooling inside MRI-guided and minimally invasive neurosurgical workflows.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
PartnershipTrillium Engineering

Trillium integrates HD59-MLVS-LD payload onto AeroVironment Puma LE

Perception

· partnership · Trillium Engineering · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The HD59-MLVS-LD was integrated onto AeroVironment’s Puma LE small UAS.
  • The payload adds an integrated laser designator to a sub-2 kg EO/IR gimbal package.
  • The integration supports a reconnaissance-to-target-designation workflow on a man-portable platform.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUnitree

Humanoid Everyday releases open-world manipulation dataset collected on Unitree G1

Humanoid

· research publication · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Humanoid Everyday introduced a large humanoid manipulation dataset spanning 10.3k trajectories, more than 3 million frames, 260 tasks and seven broad task categories.
  • The project repository lists Unitree G1 and H1 demonstrations with RGB, depth, LiDAR, tactile, joint, IMU, odometry and teleoperator streams.
  • The dataset gives Unitree G1 a substantial open-world humanoid manipulation research signal.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUnitree

Humanoid Everyday dataset includes Unitree H1 demonstrations for open-world humanoid manipulation

Humanoid

· research publication · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The Humanoid Everyday repository describes a diverse dataset of Unitree G1 and H1 demonstrations recorded at 30 Hz across everyday humanoid tasks.
  • It lists 260 scenarios covering loco-manipulation, tool use, deformables, articulated objects, and human-robot interaction, with multimodal sensor streams.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipEpirus

Epirus and General Dynamics Land Systems partner on autonomous robotic mobile counter-UAS system

Defense

· partnership · Epirus · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Epirus and General Dynamics Land Systems partnered on a Leonidas-based autonomous robotic mobile counter-UAS system.
  • The collaboration connects Leonidas high-power microwave technology to a mobile ground combat platform context.
  • The event adds a ground-robotics integration partnership for Epirus counter-UAS systems.
Date
Company Epirus
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingHavoc

HavocAI raises USD 85M to scale autonomous vessel production

Defense

· funding · Havoc · Defense

Evidence notes
  • HavocAI raised USD 85 million to accelerate autonomous vessel production and military sales.
  • Havoc disclosed $85,000,000 in Growth Round financing.
  • The financing supports robotics development and deployment for defense, aerospace, maritime, or field autonomy markets.
Date
Company Havoc
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDraganfly

Draganfly announces strategic defence partnership with Global Ordnance

Aerial

· partnership · Draganfly · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Draganfly and Global Ordnance announced a strategic defence partnership to accelerate U.S. defence adoption of Draganfly platforms.
  • The partnership covers market access, defence logistics, supply-chain support, and mission-specific capability integration.
  • Draganfly said Commander 3XL and Flex FPV had already been adopted by branches of the U.S. Department of Defense and other international defence organizations.
Date
Company Draganfly
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingRobotGym

RobotGym completes angel++ financing backed by Lihe Financial

Healthcare

· funding · RobotGym · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Proceeds support core technology iteration and product engineering.
  • The company also plans scaled pilots in elderly-care settings and initial market development.
  • RobotGym had begun preparing a subsequent Pre-A financing.
Date
Company RobotGym
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
AwardDreame

Dreame X50 Ultra robot vacuum is named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2025

Consumer

· award · Dreame · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Dreame announced that the X50 Ultra robot vacuum was selected for TIME's Best Inventions of 2025 list.
  • The company tied the recognition to the robot's ProLeap system and obstacle-handling capabilities.
  • This is a strong non-duplicate recognition event for Dreame's consumer robotics lineup.
Date
Company Dreame
Event type Award
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgri Automation

Agri Automation joins Marlborough UV-C powdery-mildew project

Agriculture

· partnership · Agri Automation · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Bragato Research Institute partnered with A Lighter Touch, Whitehaven Wines, and Agri Automation on a Marlborough vineyard project evaluating UV-C control of powdery mildew.
  • Agri Automation supplied the Burro robotic platform as part of the autonomous treatment workflow.
  • The project extended Agri Automation's vineyard disease-management use case into a named commercial winegrower setting.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFigure AI

Figure AI Unveils Figure 03 Humanoid Robot for Home and Commercial Use

Humanoid

· product launch · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Figure 03 features a redesigned sensory suite and hand system optimized for Helix, Figure's proprietary vision-language-action AI.
  • The robot incorporates safety-focused design elements, including soft materials and multi-density foam coverings, making it suitable for home environments.
  • Engineered for mass manufacturing, Figure 03 is produced at BotQ, Figure's dedicated facility with an initial capacity of 12,000 units per year.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeep Robotics

DEEP Robotics Unveils DR02, the World's First All-Weather Humanoid Robot

Industrial

· product launch · Deep Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • DR02 features an IP66 protection rating, enabling operation in temperatures from -20°C to 55°C.
  • The robot stands 175 cm tall, walks at speeds up to 1.5 m/s, and can carry a payload of 20 kg.
  • Equipped with a 275 TOPS computing unit and multi-sensor system, DR02 offers real-time perception and intelligent decision-making.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchApplanix

Trimble introduces POS LVX+ and POS AVX RTX mobile-mapping systems

Localization

· product launch · Applanix · Localization

Evidence notes
  • POS LVX+ targets land mobile-mapping workflows with tightly integrated positioning and orientation.
  • POS AVX RTX extends the direct-georeferencing portfolio for airborne mapping.
  • Trimble said both portfolios would become available in the first quarter of 2026.
Date
Company Applanix
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMGM COMPRO

MGM COMPRO displays 3-400 kW propulsion systems at Selangor Aerospace Summit

Propulsion Components

· demonstration · MGM COMPRO · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The display covered electric propulsion systems rated from 3 to 400 kW.
  • MGM COMPRO presented fully electric powertrains combining propulsion and energy-storage systems.
  • Target applications included eVTOL, UAV, light-sport and commuter aircraft.
Date
Company MGM COMPRO
Event type Demonstration
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryMedtronic

Medtronic starts U.S. Hugo RAS gynecology IDE study

Surgical

· regulatory · Medtronic · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The Embrace Gynecology study became Medtronic’s third U.S. IDE clinical study for Hugo RAS.
  • Medtronic said the study supported its strategy to pursue multiple U.S. indications for Hugo RAS.
  • The approval supports Medtronic starts U.S. Hugo RAS gynecology IDE study's path toward fielded use in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Company Medtronic
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBedrock Ocean Exploration

Bedrock and PlanBlue partner on seafloor intelligence

Inspection

· partnership · Bedrock Ocean Exploration · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Bedrock and PlanBlue partnered on seafloor intelligence for offshore infrastructure and maritime security.
  • PlanBlue contributes subsea-imaging analytics to complement Bedrock’s autonomous survey workflow.
  • The collaboration links autonomous data collection with habitat and asset-condition interpretation.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingCyberwave

Cyberwave raises EUR 7M round for Physical AI infrastructure

Development Platform

· funding · Cyberwave · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Cyberwave raised EUR 7 million in a round led by United Ventures, with participation from The Techshop SGR, Vento, Pi Campus and operators from AI-native manufacturing.
  • The company said the funding would support deeper integrations with robotics, industrial automation and sensing platforms.
  • The round supports Cyberwave's expansion across Milan, Zurich and San Francisco as it builds a universal infrastructure layer for intelligent automation.
Date
Company Cyberwave
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBrighter Signals

Brighter Signals and CAIP partner to manufacture tactile sensing technology

Sensors

· partnership · Brighter Signals · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Brighter Signals announced a strategic partnership with Jiangsu Changshu Automotive Trim Group.
  • Under the agreement, CAIP will manufacture Brighter Signals’ sensors at facilities in China, with production expanding to a new European plant in 2026.
  • The partnership is aimed at scaling tactile sensing technology for automotive and robotics applications.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchROBOTIS

ROBOTIS introduces OMX manipulation platform for Physical AI workflows

Actuation

· product launch · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Introduced OMX as a starting-line manipulation platform for Physical AI development and robot learning workflows.
  • Framed the system around perception, reasoning, and action in real-world settings rather than fixed programmed routines.
  • Extended the company's hardware stack toward embodied AI and learning-based manipulation.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionSoftBank

SoftBank signs definitive agreement to acquire ABB Robotics

Investment

· acquisition · SoftBank · Investment

Evidence notes
  • The definitive agreement values ABB Robotics at USD 5.375 billion.
  • SoftBank expects to acquire all shares of a new holding company created through ABB's carve-out of the Robotics business.
  • ABB's Q2 2026 filing says closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, customary closing conditions and legal-entity reorganizations.
Date
Company SoftBank
Event type Acquisition
Segment Investment
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRealSense

RealSense announces strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate physical AI and robotics

Vision

· partnership · RealSense · Vision

Evidence notes
  • RealSense announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA after its Intel spinout
  • The collaboration covered integration with Jetson Thor, Isaac Sim, and Holoscan Sensor Bridge
  • It targeted humanoids and autonomous mobile robots with tighter perception-compute integration
Date
Company RealSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
CapabilitySYNAOS

SYNAOS integrates ROKIT-powered A-MATE Lite

Warehouse Logistics

· capability · SYNAOS · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The productive integration uses VDA 5050 interfaces.
  • Bosch Rexroth ROKIT provides localisation and navigation on the vehicle.
  • SYNAOS allocates tasks and optimises routes at the fleet and material-flow layer.
Date
Company SYNAOS
Event type Capability
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product Launchifm

ifm launches O3M camera with human classification

Perception

· product launch · ifm · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The O3M combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional sensing with an onboard classification algorithm.
  • Its output can support automatic braking or speed reduction to help mobile machines avoid collisions.
  • ifm introduced the system for harsh outdoor conditions at Utility Expo 2025.
Date
Company ifm
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingLuna Robotics

Luna Robotics raises €1.08 million pre-seed round

Vision

· funding · Luna Robotics · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Pre-seed: EUR 1,080,000.
  • The cited source confirms the completed financing.
  • Luna Robotics raised €1.08 million in pre-seed financing to develop autonomous and remotely operated systems for dangerous industrial and defence environments.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBBS Automation

BBS Automation introduces HEKUdish Next Gen

Manufacturing

· product launch · BBS Automation · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • The system changes between Petri-dish and contact-dish production from the same platform.
  • Its redesigned handling supports different dish diameters and adjustable stacking heights.
  • BBS focused the new design on shorter cycle times, higher technical availability and simpler changeover and maintenance.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
FundingHyperSpectral Corp

HyperSpectral raises $7 million Series A-2

Perception

· funding · HyperSpectral Corp · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The round was co-led by RRE Ventures and Kibo Ventures, with support from existing investors and new investor Avalanche Thinking.
  • HyperSpectral said the capital would accelerate development, expand partnerships and prepare the company for a Series B.
  • Former Coherent chairman and chief executive Chuck Mattera joined HyperSpectral's board as chairman.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchChestnut Robotics

TetherIA publishes Aero Hand Open robotic-hand repository

End Effectors

· product launch · Chestnut Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The initial public repository commit landed on October 7, 2025.
  • The repository began with README, Git LFS, and ignore-rule files.
  • Aero Hand Open is a public robotic-hand hardware project from TetherIA.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionHelsing

Helsing acquires Blue Ocean to accelerate autonomous underwater vehicle programme

Defense

· acquisition · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Helsing acquired Blue Ocean, a specialist in autonomous underwater vehicles.
  • The acquisition followed Helsing's launch of SG-1 Fathom and its testing at the BUTEC underwater military test range.
  • The deal accelerates Helsing's maritime defence programme around AI-powered autonomous underwater systems.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingTycho.AI

Tycho.AI raises $10 million Series A to scale resilient UAV autonomy

Defense

· funding · Tycho.AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • FirstMark led the round, with additional investment from seed investor Pillar VC.
  • The funding supports product development, engineering and capture team expansion, flight testing, integration, and government deployment growth.
  • The announcement also named retired General Rich Clarke, former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to Tycho.AI's board of directors.
Date
Company Tycho.AI
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalKorial

Energy Robotics reports more than one million autonomous inspections

Inspection

· market signal · Korial · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Energy Robotics said its platform had completed more than one million inspections across five continents.
  • The company reported more than 32,000 hours of hazardous human labor saved across customers including Shell, BP, Repsol, BASF, Merck and E.ON.
Date
Company Korial
Event type Market Signal
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionQualcomm

Qualcomm announces acquisition of Arduino

AI Compute

· acquisition · Qualcomm · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • Qualcomm announced an agreement to acquire Arduino.
  • Arduino introduced UNO Q, a dual-brain board powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing platform.
  • The acquisition gives Qualcomm a developer ecosystem channel for embedded AI, IoT and robotics prototyping.
Date
Company Qualcomm
Event type Acquisition
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
PartnershipComau

Comau strengthens cooperation with Intecells to commercialize next-generation battery electrode manufacturing

Industrial

· partnership · Comau · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The collaboration with Intecells expanded around cold-plasma battery-electrode manufacturing.
  • Comau acquired an equity stake in Intecells during the associated investment round.
  • The partners plan to validate and integrate the process into existing cell-manufacturing lines to reduce cycle time and energy use.
Date
Company Comau
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardSeasats

Seasats awarded $89M U.S. Navy SBIR Phase 3 IDIQ contract

Defense

· contract award · Seasats · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The $89 million SBIR Phase III IDIQ supports Marine Corps uncrewed-surface-vessel efforts through Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic.
  • Multiple Lightfish vessels had operated in NATO’s BALTOPS 2025 exercise before the award.
  • The contract announcement also cited Lightfish operations for maritime security in Argentina and scientific work in Australia.
Date
Company Seasats
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingKorial

Energy Robotics raises $13.5 million Series A to scale autonomous inspection

Inspection

· funding · Korial · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Energy Robotics raised a $13.5 million Series A co-led by Blue Bear Capital and Climate Investment.
  • The company said the funding would accelerate commercial deployment of its autonomous inspection software across energy, chemicals, industrial and security sectors.
  • The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform.
Date
Company Korial
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
DeploymentVitirover

Vitirover deploys four mowing robots at Château Barrabaque

Agriculture

· deployment · Vitirover · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The site uses two charging stations, including one solar-powered station, to support continued work across the parcels.
  • The robots maintain grass height without herbicides or heavy-tractor soil compaction while operating around the vineyard's existing rows and obstacles.
Date
Company Vitirover
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
DeploymentServe Robotics

Serve deploys 1,000th Gen 3 delivery robot

Delivery

· deployment · Serve Robotics · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Serve Robotics announced deployment of its 1,000th third-generation robot on October 6, 2025.
  • More than 380 Gen 3 robots entered service during September across communities in multiple U.S. markets.
  • The milestone kept Serve on schedule for its stated target of 2,000 deployed delivery robots by the end of 2025.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
FundingPolysense

Polysense raises EUR 2 million seed round

Vision

· funding · Polysense · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The investor group included Peter Hinssen, Wim Vernaeve, Jeroen De Wit, Matthias Geeroms and the Coformaco family office.
  • Polysense said the capital would fund product development and wider commercial expansion across the European food industry.
  • At the announcement, manufacturers including Agristo, Roger and Roger and Coroos were already using the company technology.
Date
Company Polysense
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchUniversal Robots

Universal Robots launches UR18 cobot with MotionPlus

Industrial

· product launch · Universal Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • UR18 launched with upgraded freedrive, OptiMove and MotionPlus capabilities.
  • The cobot is positioned for picking, assembly and material handling.
  • This is distinct from the UR15 launch and earlier AI Accelerator event.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEmlid

Emlid introduces Reach RS4, RS4 Pro and RX2 RTK receivers

Localization

· product launch · Emlid · Localization

Evidence notes
  • The lineup includes the compact Reach RX2 and the camera-enabled Reach RS4 Pro.
  • The products support drone mapping, construction, GIS and autonomous data-collection workflows.
  • The product gives Emlid a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Company Emlid
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchLeuze

Leuze introduces RSL 200 safety laser scanner

Sensors

· product launch · Leuze · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The RSL 200 has an 80 by 86 millimeter footprint.
  • The scanner offers a 3.0 meter operating range and 275 degree scanning angle.
  • Leuze positions the sensor for AGVs, AMRs and compact-machine safeguarding.
Date
Company Leuze
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningAmkor Technology

Amkor breaks ground on Arizona advanced packaging and test campus

Semiconductors

· facility opening · Amkor Technology · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • Amkor Technology broke ground on a new advanced semiconductor packaging and test campus in Arizona.
  • The company expanded planned investment for the site to $7 billion across two phases.
  • The facility is relevant to robotics and physical AI through advanced packaging capacity for AI, high-performance computing, mobile and automotive silicon.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGremsy

Gremsy launches camera gimbal platform using Lantronix edge AI solution

Vision

· partnership · Gremsy · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Gremsy launched a camera gimbal platform powered by Lantronix's TAA- and NDAA-compliant edge AI solution.
  • LYNX ISR payload benefits from onboard compute, real-time video analytics, and precise gimbal control.
  • The integration gives Gremsy a sourced edge-AI layer for payload processing and video analytics.
Date
Company Gremsy
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRemedy Robotics

Remedy Robotics Introduces N1 System, Completes First Fully Remote Neurointerventional Procedures

Surgical

· product launch · Remedy Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Remedy Robotics introduced the N1 System, a remotely operable endovascular robotic platform.
  • Dr. Vitor Mendes Pereira performed the world's first fully remote neurointerventional procedures using the N1 System between St. Michael'
  • These procedures were conducted entirely robotically and remotely, with no bedside interventionist present.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMilrem Robotics

Milrem Robotics delivers over 150 THeMIS UGVs to Ukraine in Dutch-led initiative

Defense

· deployment · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Milrem Robotics said it will deliver more than 150 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles to Ukraine in a Dutch-led defence initiative
  • The new units add to THeMIS vehicles already operating in Ukraine since 2022
  • The deployment reinforced THeMIS as one of the most fielded unmanned ground systems in Europe
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos