Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 65

Browse page 65 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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Product LaunchGremsy

Gremsy unveils LYNX ultra-compact spherical payload

Vision

· product launch · Gremsy · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Gremsy unveiled LYNX as a new ultra-compact payload in its spherical payload ecosystem.
  • The payload targets small UAV integration where size, weight, and flight-time impact are critical constraints.
  • The August unveil preceded the later December launch page for the LYNX ISR payload.
Date
Company Gremsy
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPeraton

Peraton demonstrates Adaptive Control with AI for safe robot operations

Defense

· demonstration · Peraton · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Peraton demonstrated Adaptive Control with AI, a control technology designed to support safe operation of robotic systems in difficult or unexpected conditions.
  • ACAI had been tested on a damaged robotic Army ground vehicle and on a crane simulating ship-to-ship replenishment in heavy seas.
  • The technology is supported by DARPA’s Learning Introspective Control program and targets ground vehicles, ships, drone swarms and other robotic or autonomous systems.
Date
Company Peraton
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipElite Robots

Elite Robots partners with Scanology on automated 3D measurement solution

Industrial

· partnership · Elite Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Elite Robots partnered with Scanology, a Scantech sub-brand, on an automated 3D measurement solution.
  • The solution combines Scanology's AM-DESK 3D measurement station with Elite Robots EC66 and CS66 collaborative robots.
  • The system is positioned for smart-factory inspection and automated 3D measurement workflows.
Date
Company Elite Robots
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNUBURU

NUBURU launches Tekne US joint venture with initial Tekne stake

Defense

· partnership · NUBURU · Defense

Evidence notes
  • NUBURU announced an initial ownership stake in Tekne and the launch of Tekne US as a joint venture tied to defence and security programs.
  • The company said the new structure already had contracts and was part of a wider strategy to expand into defence electronics and non-kinetic systems.
  • This is best treated as a partnership row because the key truth is the JV and operating alignment, not a completed acquisition.
Date
Company NUBURU
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionApeiro Motion

Apeiro Motion definitive agreement to join Ondas (ground robotics)

Defense

· acquisition · Apeiro Motion · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Ondas entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Apeiro Motion for $12 million in cash and/or equity.
  • Apeiro adds quadrupeds, unmanned ground vehicles, robotic arms and fibre-optic communications for radio-denied UAV and UGV operations.
  • Ondas expected the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2025 and said Apeiro was expected to generate more than $12 million of 2025 revenue.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationGalaxea Dynamics

Galaxea Dynamics Demonstrates R1 Robot at 2025 World Robot Conference

Humanoid

· demonstration · Galaxea Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Galaxea Dynamics showcased its R1 Lite robot at the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing.
  • The robot performed tasks such as making a bed in a randomly arranged bedroom using a single natural language command.
  • Visitors controlled the R1 Pro through a VR headset to grab toys, solve puzzles, and practice Tai Chi.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipStandard Robots

Standard Robots and 361° enter strategic partnership for embodied-AI retail deployment

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Standard Robots · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Standard Robots and 361° Group signed the agreement on August 17, 2025, with senior leaders from both companies present.
  • 361° Group said it planned to deploy embodied-AI robots gradually across its global footwear and apparel retail stores.
  • The announced scope included sports-retail guidance, equipment recommendations and flexible-production support; the source did not describe the rollout as complete.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGriffon Aerospace

Griffon Aerospace unveils MQM-172 Arrowhead multi-role UAS

Defense

· product launch · Griffon Aerospace · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Griffon Aerospace unveiled the MQM-172 Arrowhead unmanned aircraft system.
  • The platform is designed as a high-performance aerial target and can also be configured for one-way attack missions.
  • Griffon describes Arrowhead as a delta-wing UAS based on its MQM-172 platform with payload capacity up to 100 lb.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMagicLab

MagicBot Z1 wins bronze at World Humanoid Robot Games

Humanoid

· demonstration · MagicLab · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • MagicLab's MagicBot Z1 won the bronze medal at the World Humanoid Robot Games held in Beijing from August 15 to 17, 2025.
  • The event featured over 500 humanoid robots from 16 countries competing in 26 events, including football, athletics, and boxing.
  • MagicBot Z1's performance in these competitions earned it third place overall.
Date
Company MagicLab
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPNDbotics

PNDbotics Adam completes 100m Obstacle Race

Humanoid

· demonstration · PNDbotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • PNDbotics' humanoid robot, Adam, successfully completed the 100-meter Obstacle Race at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
  • Adam was the only full-size humanoid robot to finish the race.
  • The event took place on August 17, 2025.
Date
Company PNDbotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AwardUnitree

Unitree Robotics Wins Four Golds at Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games

Humanoid

· award · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Unitree Robotics secured gold medals in the 1,500 meters, 400 meters, 100-meter hurdles, and 4x100-meter relay events.
  • The company's H1 humanoid robot achieved a top speed exceeding 5 meters per second during the competition.
  • Independent teams using Unitree's G1 hardware platform won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationAgility Robotics

No More Marching: Learning Humanoid Locomotion for Short-Range SE(2) Targets

Humanoid

· research publication · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Humanoids operating in real-world workspaces must frequently execute task-driven, short-range movements to SE(2) target poses. To be practical, these transitions must be fast, robust, and energy efficient.
  • Experiments use Digit as the physical evaluation platform.
  • The evaluation connects the reported method to Digit hardware in locomotion and planning tasks.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AwardRobotEra

ROBOTERA L7 Wins High Jump Title at World Humanoid Robot Games

Humanoid

· award · RobotEra · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • ROBOTERA's L7 robot achieved a standing high jump of 95.641 cm, setting a new world record for bipedal humanoid robots.
  • The competition took place during the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
  • ROBOTERA, a Beijing-based company spun off from Tsinghua University in 2023, has secured over $125 million in funding as of 2025.
Date
Company RobotEra
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeRobo.ai Group

NWTN changes company name to Robo.ai

Automotive

· org change · Robo.ai Group · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • NWTN Inc. changed its name to Robo.ai Inc.; the Nasdaq trading name and ticker AIIO followed later in August.
  • The corporate rename became effective on 15 August 2025.
  • The change preserves the operating-company history rather than creating a new 2025 startup.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
AwardRISE Robotics

Rise Robotics receives $3M AFWERX TACFI award

Actuation

· award · RISE Robotics · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The $3M award was made through AFWERX's TACFI programme.
  • Rise Robotics disclosed the award on 2025-08-15.
  • Develops electromechanical linear actuation systems using a belt-and-pulley architecture as an alternative to traditional hydraulic cylinders.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ wins USD 9M Marine Corps Bayonet robot order

Maritime

· contract award · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The order covered nine robots, refurbishment of six earlier robots and spares for the LEON Family of Systems.
  • Bayonet vehicles support littoral mine countermeasure and subsea threat mitigation operations.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchADVANCED Motion Controls

ADVANCED Motion Controls releases FE060-25-IPM FlexPro Ethernet/IP servo drive datasheet

Actuation

· product launch · ADVANCED Motion Controls · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The FE060-25-IPM is a 10-55 VDC FlexPro servo drive with 25 A continuous and 50 A peak current ratings.
  • The drive supports Ethernet/IP communication and Safe Torque Off.
  • AMC lists the model for distributed or centralized servo systems.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipABS

ABS and Saronic sign MOU for autonomous surface vessel certification

Maritime

· partnership · ABS · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • ABS and Saronic Technologies signed an MOU to explore autonomous maritime technologies.
  • The partnership targeted technical requirements and classification services for Saronic autonomous surface vessels.
  • ABS and Saronic planned to work toward certification of Saronic's autonomous capabilities.
Date
Company ABS
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingDaimon Robotics

Daimon Robotics closes over RMB 100M in Angel funding round

Sensors

· funding · Daimon Robotics · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Funding round exceeds RMB 100M, contributing to total angel funding in hundreds of millions.
  • Enables scaled rollout of vision-based tactile sensing and dexterous manipulation technologies.
  • Sets a record in tactile-sensing capabilities, indicating significant advancements in robotics.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
DeploymentZhejiang Humanoid

NAVIAI humanoid robot begins factory deployment at Beko's Turkish production base

Humanoid

· deployment · Zhejiang Humanoid · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • A customized NAVIAI robot arrived at Beko's Turkish production base in mid-August 2025 with a Zhejiang Humanoid technical team.
  • The robot was deployed on factory tasks including touchscreen tapping, refrigerator-door opening and quality-inspection routines.
  • China Daily reported in December 2025 that the robot had operated on site for four months.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSaronic

Saronic and ABS announce strategic MOU

Defense

· partnership · Saronic · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The memorandum of understanding established a framework for ABS and Saronic to work toward certification of Saronic''s autonomous capabilities and classification of its autonomous ships.
  • ABS said it would review larger Saronic ASVs against safety, reliability, and performance standards while the companies collaborate on autonomy requirements.
  • The agreement was framed around supporting safer adoption of maritime autonomy across defense and commercial missions.
Date
Company Saronic
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AwardPNDbotics

PNDbotics wins Martial Arts Championship at World Humanoid Robot Games

Humanoid

· award · PNDbotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • PNDbotics AI Co., Ltd. won the Martial Arts Championship at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
  • Their robot performed various Kung Fu movements, including Tai Chi and Hung Kuen styles.
  • The competition concluded on August 15 at the National Speed Skating Oval.
Date
Company PNDbotics
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMaXon Systems

MaXon begins combat trials of air-to-air anti-Shahed defence system

Defense

· deployment · MaXon Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Ukrainian reporting said MaXon's new air-to-air anti-Shahed defence system had begun combat trials
  • The company said the system was designed to protect large areas using interceptor drones and aerostat-supported architecture
  • The programme was framed as a practical alternative to expensive traditional air-defence missiles
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMaXon Systems

MaXon Systems raises $300,000 pre-seed round for smart air-defence R&D

Defense

· funding · MaXon Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • MaXon previously raised a $300,000 pre-seed round to accelerate R&D and scale its system
  • The pre-seed backers included Freedom Fund VC, Defender Ventures, and an angel investor
  • The company said it had moved from founding to combat testing within months
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
CapabilityUnitree

Unitree Robotics wins double gold at World Humanoid Robot Games

Humanoid

· capability · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Unitree Robotics won two gold medals at the World Humanoid Robot Games, demonstrating advanced locomotion and coordination.
  • The competition showcased humanoid robots from multiple companies in athletic and task-based challenges.
  • Unitree's H1 and G1 humanoid platforms competed in mobility and manipulation categories.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMujin, Inc.

Mujin partners with integrators to expand MujinOS adoption

Industrial

· partnership · Mujin, Inc. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Mujin announced a group of certified integration partners to expand deployment of MujinOS.
  • The programme supports palletizing, depalletizing, bin picking and mobile-robot coordination through a common software-defined architecture.
  • Partners can use MujinOS to build and replicate advanced automation applications without re-engineering each robot cell.
Date
Company Mujin, Inc.
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGausium

EUROSPAR Korneuburg adopts Gausium Scrubber 50

Service

· deployment · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • The store selected Scrubber 50 after more than two years of trials with cleaning devices.
  • Gausium Austria deployed one Scrubber 50 with a workstation.
  • The robot begins cleaning before opening and adapts to changing promotional displays, baskets and pallets.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSaga Robotics

Saga reports more than 150 Thorvald 3.0 robots active in 2025

Agriculture

· deployment · Saga Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The active fleet served strawberry and vineyard operations.
  • Saga said Thorvald treated 20% of the UK tabletop-strawberry market and more than 1,300 acres of US vineyards.
  • The company described the system as fully commercially deployed.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardNoveon Magnetics

ABB signs long-term agreement for Noveon magnets in North American motor production

Materials

· contract award · Noveon Magnetics · Materials

Evidence notes
  • Deliveries were scheduled to ramp from August 2025.
  • Noveon will engineer EcoFlux magnets to meet ABB's high-temperature performance requirements.
  • The agreement links Noveon's U.S. magnet capacity to ABB motor manufacturing for industrial and automation markets.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
AwardNormal

Normal joins Y Combinator Summer 2025 batch

Manufacturing

· award · Normal · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Co-founder Anson Yu announced Normal's acceptance into Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch.
  • Yu identified Hudhayfa Nazoordeen as his co-founder in the accelerator announcement.
  • The selection placed Normal inside Y Combinator's hardware-focused startup network.
Date
Company Normal
Event type Award
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeepAware AI

DeepAware launches automation software for AI data centres

Development Platform

· product launch · DeepAware AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • DeepAware launched automation software for AI data centres, including reinforcement-learning scheduling and robotics-enabled operations.
  • The launch claims robotics and scheduling can reduce energy waste while improving uptime.
  • The product targets data-centre operators rather than general-purpose robot OEMs.
Date
Company DeepAware AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchACEWORKS

ACEWORKS launches RoboSense AC1 robot vision platform in Korea

Automotive

· product launch · ACEWORKS · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • ACEWORKS said it officially launched RoboSense Active Camera AC1 in the Korean market.
  • The AC1 combines lidar, camera and IMU sensing with AI processing for robots and autonomous systems.
  • ACEWORKS described itself as RoboSense official domestic distributor and said it would provide supply and technical support in Korea.
Date
Company ACEWORKS
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchInspired Flight Technologies

Inspired Flight launches GS-ONE ground control station

Aerial

· product launch · Inspired Flight Technologies · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Inspired Flight launched GS-ONE, an NDAA-compliant handheld ground control station for commercial, industrial, and government UAS.
  • GS-ONE integrates with IF800 Tomcat and IF1200 with a 7-inch 2000-nit touchscreen, hot-swappable batteries, and 6 miles of range.
  • The controller uses a Qualcomm QCS6490 processor, Android 14, 8 GB RAM, and an IP55-rated enclosure.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgileX Robotics

AgileX Robotics' PiPER Arm and Chius Hand Demonstrate Human-Like Lab Precision

Development Platform

· demonstration · AgileX Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • AgileX Robotics showcased a robotic system combining the PiPER arm and Chius hand, performing intricate laboratory tasks with human-like
  • The demonstration included pipetting, handling test tubes, and opening and closing flasks, all executed with fluid, human-like movements.
  • The PiPER arm, weighing 4.2 kg, achieved an accuracy of ±0.1 mm during these tasks.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGalbot

Galbot's humanoid robots operate 24-hour unmanned pharmacies in Beijing

Humanoid

· deployment · Galbot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Galbot Robotics deployed its G1 humanoid robots in over 10 pharmacies across Beijing, enabling 24-hour unmanned operations.
  • The G1 robots autonomously retrieve medications from shelves and deliver them directly to patients.
  • Each robot is priced at 680,000 yuan, with a 50,000 yuan discount offered during the E-Town Robot Consumption Festival.
Date
Company Galbot
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardJoby Aviation

Joby selects Aspen Avionics NexNav Mini for its eVTOL aircraft

Avionics

· contract award · Joby Aviation · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • NexNav Mini will provide position, velocity and precise-time data to Joby's vehicle navigation computer.
  • The receiver is authorized to FAA TSO-C204 Class Beta 1 for high-integrity GPS-SBAS positioning.
  • The integration extends NexNav Mini from established general and business aviation use into an eVTOL urban-air-mobility platform.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryFlytrex

Flytrex receives FAA BVLOS approval for U.S. drone delivery expansion

Aerial

· regulatory · Flytrex · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Flytrex said the FAA approved its system for beyond visual line of sight operations.
  • The approval lets Flytrex monitor multiple drones remotely from a single operations center.
  • The company framed the approval as a step toward expansion into major U.S. metro areas.
Date
Company Flytrex
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalHumanoid Global

Humanoid Global uplists to OTCQB market

Investment

· market signal · Humanoid Global · Investment

Evidence notes
  • Humanoid Global announced approval to uplist its shares from OTC Pink to the OTCQB market.
  • The company positioned itself as an investment issuer focused on humanoid robotics and embodied AI companies.
  • The event anchors Humanoid Global as a public-market robotics investment vehicle rather than a hardware or software developer.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Investment
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDreame

Dreame launches the L40s robot vacuum series

Consumer

· product launch · Dreame · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Dreame announced the L40s robot vacuum series as part of its 2025 smart-home launch cycle.
  • The release extended the company consumer robotics lineup with a named robot-vacuum family.
  • The launch added a consumer home-robotics product milestone for Dreame.
Date
Company Dreame
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDEEPX

DEEPX and Wind River collaborate on mission-critical edge AI for robotics and industrial systems

Semiconductors

· partnership · DEEPX · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • DEEPX announced a collaboration with Wind River that combines DEEPX on-device AI semiconductors with Wind River''s VxWorks RTOS and Helix virtualization platform.
  • The companies positioned the stack for mission-critical edge deployments across aerospace, defense, industrial systems, and robotics.
  • The announcement marked a concrete software-plus-silicon partnership aimed at speeding deployment of reliable physical-AI systems rather than a generic ecosystem mention.
Date
Company DEEPX
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipVita Dynamics

Vita Dynamics and EVE Energy partner on high-performance robot batteries

Consumer

· partnership · Vita Dynamics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Gasgoo reported that Vita Dynamics entered a deep collaboration with EVE Energy around robotics battery development.
  • The collaboration was framed around higher-performance battery packs for embodied-intelligence products and around aligning robot battery technology with future user requirements.
  • The report said the companies were jointly developing a higher-density pack intended to improve runtime for Vita''s robot platform.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneFigure AI

Figure AI Produces 100th F.03 Battery Pack at BotQ Facility

Humanoid

· production milestone · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Figure AI has manufactured its 100th F.03 battery pack at the BotQ facility.
  • The F.03 battery features a 2.3 kWh capacity, enabling 5 hours of runtime at peak performance.
  • The battery includes a custom Battery Management System (BMS) to maintain health and optimize performance.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalGreyOrange

GreyOrange and Google Cloud began developing GreyMatter DeepNav, using Vertex AI reinforcement learning to optimize

Warehouse Logistics

· market signal · GreyOrange · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • DeepNav is built on Google Cloud Vertex AI and extends GreyMatter’s multi-agent orchestration layer.
  • The companies targeted navigation-policy training in weeks rather than months for dynamic, high-density warehouses.
  • GreyOrange said the approach could reduce new AMR deployment time by up to 80%.
Date
Company GreyOrange
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSwisslog

Swisslog introduces the IntraMove AMR series

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Swisslog · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The launch covered 600 kg, 1,500 kg and 3,000 kg payload classes.
  • IntraMove AMR 1500 was positioned for medium-to-heavy horizontal pallet transport.
  • Swisslog described standalone fleet use and integration into broader warehouse-automation systems.
Date
Company Swisslog
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGroundControl

GroundControl launches cloud FAIR automation platform

Manufacturing

· product launch · GroundControl · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • GroundControl launched cloud software for automating AS9102C First Article Inspection Reports.
  • Quality teams can balloon drawings, import measurements and generate compliant reports in minutes.
  • The company reported adoption across more than seventy United States manufacturing facilities.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardPliant Energy Systems

Self-charging C-Ray program receives USD 3.04 million Navy contract

Maritime

· contract award · Pliant Energy Systems · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Contract N00014-25-C-2409 covers a vehicle able to recharge its batteries from environmental flow.
  • The program also addresses mine-related missions and advanced manufacturing for the C-Ray platform.
  • The award date was August 12, 2025 and the ceiling including options was USD 3,043,464.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSightline Intelligence

SightLine Applications relaunches as Sightline Intelligence and releases AiTR

Perception

· product launch · Sightline Intelligence · Perception

Evidence notes
  • AiTR adds onboard detection, classification and tracking for low-SWaP edge systems.
  • The launch followed SightLine's acquisition of Australian defense AI company Athena AI.
  • Sightline said the capability targets ISR, loitering-munition and counter-UAS operations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingMecka AI

Mecka AI launches with $8 million seed round for robotics data infrastructure

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Mecka AI · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Mecka AI launched publicly with $8 million in funding led by Neo.
  • The company collects and analyzes videos and other human-task data to train robotics and embodied-AI systems.
  • Early customer and investor coverage positioned Mecka as a robotics data-infrastructure company for real-world human activity capture.
Date
Company Mecka AI
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneSANY Heavy Industry

SANY and Pony.ai announce mass-production readiness for autonomous heavy-duty truck

Construction

· production milestone · SANY Heavy Industry · Construction

Evidence notes
  • SANY and Pony.ai announced mass-production readiness for their fourth-generation autonomous heavy-duty truck.
  • The announcement positioned the autonomous truck platform for deployment in logistics and heavy-duty transport scenarios.
  • The event anchors SANY's robotics exposure in autonomous heavy equipment and vehicle automation rather than only conventional construction machinery.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryModalAI

ModalAI Stinger and Seeker FPV drones added to Blue UAS Cleared List

Avionics

· regulatory · ModalAI · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • ModalAI announced that Stinger Vision FPV, Seeker Vision FPV 5 inch and Seeker Vision FPV 7 inch Max were added to the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List.
  • The designation covers complete government-approved unmanned aircraft systems, not only individual autonomy components.
  • ModalAI also said additional VOXL-based framework components had been cleared for trusted small-UAS use.
Date
Company ModalAI
Event type Regulatory
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationFigure AI

Figure AI shows Helix folding laundry as a deformable-object manipulation benchmark

Humanoid

· research publication · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Figure showed the same Helix model extending from logistics package reorientation into autonomous laundry folding, a notably harder deformable-manipulation task.
  • The company frames laundry as a difficult benchmark because towels constantly change shape and require robust grasp selection and two-handed coordination.
  • The release broadens Helix's first-party research footprint beyond warehouse handling into home-oriented dexterous manipulation.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderSuzhou TZTEK Technology

TZTEK wins first humanoid robot controller orders

Electronics

· commercial order · Suzhou TZTEK Technology · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • TZTEK humanoid robot controller business grew significantly during the first half of 2025.
  • Orders had been obtained from multiple known customers by the report date.
  • One leading humanoid robot customer placed an initial CNY 14 million order after continuing deep cooperation.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgiBot

Chinese automotive supplier orders 100 AgiBot humanoids

Humanoid

· partnership · AgiBot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • SHANGHAI—Chinese robotics start-up AgiBot has secured a landmark deal with automotive and EV parts maker Fulin Precision to supply 100 A2-W wheeled humanoid robots for use at its manufacturing facilities.
  • The deal follows a July demonstration in which the A2-W met Fulin’s output targets while freeing workers from repetitive, injury-prone tasks.
Date
Company AgiBot
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAdvanced Navigation

BHP trial records sub-0.1% drift with Boreas and Chimera Land

Sensors

· demonstration · Advanced Navigation · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The trial took place at Callio Mine in Pyhäjärvi, Finland.
  • The hybrid navigation system operated through a GNSS-denied underground environment.
  • Measured inertial-navigation drift remained below 0.1 percent over the route.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionSubCtech

Gabler Maschinenbau acquires SubCtech

Sensors

· acquisition · SubCtech · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • SubCtech joined the Gabler Ocean group alongside Develogic and north.io while continuing operations in Kiel.
  • The buyer highlighted SubCtech’s battery systems for underwater vehicles and offshore applications alongside ocean-monitoring systems.
  • Founder Stefan Marx remained managing director after the acquisition.
Date
Company SubCtech
Event type Acquisition
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSodick

Sodick and fruitcore robotics form precision-machine automation partnership

Industrial

· partnership · Sodick · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Initial systems paired the AD35L and ALC600G EDM machines with six-axis robot cells.
  • The partners moved from first enquiry to a series-ready automation design within months.
  • The combined systems were scheduled for a public debut at EMO 2025.
Date
Company Sodick
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationReSim

ReSim integrates NVIDIA Isaac Sim for scalable robotics testing

Simulation

· demonstration · ReSim · Simulation

Evidence notes
  • ReSim described Isaac Sim running through its evaluation platform for automated, scalable robotics testing.
  • The workflow supported standard Isaac Sim containers, multi-container builds, asset caching and metrics from simulated robot runs.
  • ReSim positioned the integration for CI, scheduled regression tests and parameter sweeps across robotics development workflows.
Date
Company ReSim
Event type Demonstration
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDronetag

Wellesley Police use Dronetag RIDER for Boston Marathon airspace monitoring

Avionics

· deployment · Dronetag · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The deployment supported local drone detection during the 2025 Boston Marathon.
  • RIDER provided real-time drone detection and pilot-location awareness for public safety operations.
  • The deployment places The company's technology into unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Dronetag
Event type Deployment
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentFulin Precision

AGIBOT and Fulin Precision announce large-scale A2-W factory deployment

Actuation

· deployment · Fulin Precision · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • AGIBOT announced a project cooperation with Fulin Precision valued at tens of millions of RMB.
  • Nearly 100 A2-W robots were set to be deployed across Fulin Precision factories.
  • AGIBOT said the deployment expanded from earlier single-factory validation to broader factory coverage.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgiBot

AgiBot partners with Fulin Precision to deploy nearly 100 humanoid robots

Humanoid

· partnership · AgiBot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • AgiBot and Fulin Precision announced a large embodied-robot deployment plan.
  • The agreement references nearly 100 humanoid robots for industrial use.
  • The partnership indicates expanding demand for humanoids in factory workflows.
Date
Company AgiBot
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingVbot

Vbot secured 300 million yuan in angel funding

Consumer

· funding · Vbot · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Vbot, developed by Vita Power, secured 300 million yuan in angel round financing.
  • The funding was announced during the week of August 4 to August 10, 2025.
  • The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform.
Date
Company Vbot
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
PartnershipCorenetic AI

Corenetic AI and MGI enter strategic collaboration for life-science and robotics applications

Humanoid

· partnership · Corenetic AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Corenetic announced a strategic collaboration with MGI, part of the BGI Group, spanning life-science automation and broader multi-scenario robotics.
  • The partners demonstrated embodied-robot automation for wastewater pathogen testing, spanning front-end sampling through back-end analysis.
  • Corenetic cast the work as validation that its general-purpose platform can handle dynamic environments and generalized task execution in lab-adjacent settings.
Date
Company Corenetic AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFlywheel AI

Flywheel AI launches excavator teleoperation retrofit

Construction

· product launch · Flywheel AI · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Y Combinator launched Flywheel AI's remote-operation system for existing excavators.
  • The retrofit lets operators control construction equipment without remaining physically onsite.
  • Flywheel said one operator could manage machines across multiple construction sites.
Date
Company Flywheel AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAB Dynamics

AB Dynamics launches ClearTrack for driverless vehicle testing

Automotive

· product launch · AB Dynamics · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • ClearTrack integrates with AB Dynamics automated driverless testing systems.
  • The system detects obstacles and can trigger vehicle stops during durability, misuse and mileage accumulation testing.
  • The product gives AB Dynamics a concrete offering for autonomous-vehicle and driverless mobility systems.
Date
Company AB Dynamics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingSaga Robotics

Saga Robotics raises $11.2 million for Thorvald expansion

Agriculture

· funding · Saga Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Praesidium, Aker, Nysnø and other existing and new investors participated in the $11.2 million financing.
  • At the time of the round, Thorvald served 13 UK strawberry growers and more than 1,300 vineyard acres in California.
  • Saga planned to expand a fleet that treats powdery mildew with UV-C light, reducing fungicide use and manual crop-protection work.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCopley Controls

Copley Controls releases Nano servo drives for mobile robots

Actuation

· product launch · Copley Controls · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The Nano drive release targeted space-constrained mobile robots and other embedded motion systems.
  • The product family extended Copley Controls servo-drive coverage for AMR, AGV and robotic motion-control designs.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
CapabilityZen Intelligence

Zen Intelligence selected for METI and NEDO GENIAC Phase 3

Robotics

· capability · Zen Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • Zen Intelligence was selected for GENIAC Phase 3, a domestic generative AI foundation-model development project led by METI and NEDO.
  • The selected project focuses on developing an AI foundation model for automating construction-site management.
  • The selection supports Zen Intelligence’s Physical AI strategy for construction.
Date
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationENGINEAI

EngineAI showcases T800 and JS01 at World Robot Conference 2025

Humanoid

· demonstration · ENGINEAI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • At World Robot Conference 2025 in Beijing on August 8, EngineAI exhibited a multi-product booth spanning its humanoid and quadruped lines.
  • The company staged the global public debut of the T800 humanoid and introduced the JS01 quadruped alongside other announced platforms.
  • PRNewswire copy frames the appearance as a major industry showcase rather than a named customer deployment.
Date
Company ENGINEAI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCorenetic AI

Corenetic AI debuts Monte02 at the 2025 World Robot Conference

Humanoid

· product launch · Corenetic AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Corenetic used the 2025 World Robot Conference to unveil Monte02, a wheeled embodied-intelligence robot aimed at multi-industry deployment.
  • The demo emphasized multimodal perception, autonomous navigation, task understanding, and dual-arm dexterity for long-horizon manipulation.
  • The company led with life-science workflows while also pointing Monte02 at warehousing, manufacturing, agriculture, and service settings.
Date
Company Corenetic AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVita Dynamics

Vita Dynamics unveils China's first intelligent companion robot at WRC 2025

Consumer

· product launch · Vita Dynamics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Vita Dynamics formally unveiled its intelligent companion robot at the 2025 World Robot Conference.
  • The company described the product as a consumer embodied-AI robot with VLA autonomous mobility and Agent visual-language interaction, built for family and personal use without remote control.
  • The launch also marked the company''s transition from financing and development into public product reveal, with manufacturing planned for September and early-bird mass-production testing planned for October.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAmprius Technologies

Amprius reports the introduction of SiCore SA102

Power Systems

· product launch · Amprius Technologies · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Amprius said the product introduction occurred in April 2025; its shareholder letter was published on 7 August 2025.
  • Amprius said SA102 was produced on its Fremont, California pilot line for mission-critical unmanned-aircraft applications.
  • The exact cell combines a silicon-anode pouch format with 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L headline energy-density figures.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPronto AI

Pronto and Komatsu launch Smart Quarry Autonomous

Construction

· product launch · Pronto AI · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous combines Pronto autonomy with Komatsu fleet-management and analytics tools.
  • Operators can retrofit existing Komatsu trucks or buy new vehicles equipped with the system.
  • The product is available through Komatsu's dealer network.
Date
Company Pronto AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationClearpath Robotics

Clearpath demonstrates Hovermap integration on Jackal UGV

Industrial

· demonstration · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Clearpath mounted Emesent's self-contained Hovermap LiDAR mapping unit on a Jackal UGV and operated it at an outdoor industrial facility.
  • The integration combined Jackal's ground mobility with Hovermap's SLAM-based 3D capture for mapping areas that are difficult to survey manually.
  • The demonstration showed how the sensor package can extend a research UGV into repeatable industrial reality-capture workflows.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingVita Dynamics

Vita Dynamics completes angel round

Consumer

· funding · Vita Dynamics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • At a technology communication meeting, founder Yu Yinan said Vita Dynamics had completed its angel round.
  • 36Kr reported the investors as Fortune Capital, Lenovo Capital and Incubator Group, and Yingce Capital.
  • The same update said Vita Dynamics had already completed CNY 200 million in seed financing earlier in the year and planned to launch its first intelligent companion robot by year end.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGalbot Robotics [MERGED into id 167]

Galbot Launches Fully Autonomous Humanoid-Operated Retail Pod in Beijing

Robotics

· product launch · Galbot Robotics [MERGED into id 167]

Evidence notes
  • Galbot introduced the Galaxy Space Pod, the world's first fully autonomous humanoid robot-operated retail pod, at Zhongguancun Dairong City in Beijing.
  • The Galaxy Space Pod operates 24 hours a day without human intervention, serving up to 2,000 customers daily.
  • Galbot plans to deploy the Galaxy Space Pods across multiple cities, including residential neighborhoods, tourist destinations, commercial areas, and transport hubs, as part of its 'Ten Cities, Hundred Stores' initiative.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos
FundingFORT Robotics

FORT Robotics closes $18.9M Series B extension

Electronics

· funding · FORT Robotics · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Tiger Global led the extension, with returning and new investors participating.
  • FORT allocated the capital to product expansion, next-generation machine-safety development and commercial growth.
  • The company explicitly reported $60.5 million in cumulative funding after the close.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWauseon Machine

Wauseon Machine and Kawasaki Robotics demonstrate tube-forming automation

Industrial

· partnership · Wauseon Machine · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The integrated cell combined robotic material handling with Wauseon’s tube-forming and finishing equipment.
  • The partners scheduled demonstrations at AME and FABTECH to show the workflow to automotive and industrial manufacturers.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardNoveon Magnetics

General Motors begins receiving Noveon rare-earth magnets under multi-year agreement

Materials

· contract award · Noveon Magnetics · Materials

Evidence notes
  • The magnets support components used in GM full-size SUVs and trucks.
  • Noveon said production started immediately and deliveries began before the August announcement.
  • The agreement establishes a live automotive shipment programme from Noveon's domestic manufacturing base.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
Market SignalNauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics completes $2.94M preferred-stock offering

Maritime

· market signal · Nauticus Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The $2.94M transaction was a preferred-stock securities offering.
  • The offering was completed on 2025-08-06.
  • Nauticus Robotics develops autonomous subsea robots, ocean-data services, and software for offshore industries.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionSilvus Technologies

Motorola Solutions completes $4.4B Silvus acquisition

Communications

· acquisition · Silvus Technologies · Communications

Evidence notes
  • Motorola Solutions paid approximately $4.4 billion upfront, including about $4.38 billion in cash and $20 million in restricted stock.
  • The agreement also provides for up to $600 million of earnout consideration tied to business performance through 2028.
  • Motorola Solutions said it plans to extend Silvus MANET technology through its government and public-safety customer network.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRMH Systems

RMH Systems acquires Complete Solution Robotics

Industrial

· acquisition · RMH Systems · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The transaction adds Complete Solution Robotics’ integration and engineering capabilities to RMH’s material-handling and automation portfolio.
  • RMH said the combination expands its operating footprint into the Mountain West and improves regional customer support.
  • The deal was RMH’s first add-on acquisition following its partnership with Rotunda Capital Partners.
Date
Company RMH Systems
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneJoby Aviation

Joby moves first FAA-conforming aircraft into final assembly

Avionics

· production milestone · Joby Aviation · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The aircraft is intended for Type Inspection Authorization flight tests with FAA pilots.
  • Moving it into final assembly advanced the conforming-aircraft build required for FAA for-credit testing.
  • Electric aircraft and air-taxi company with piloted commercial and autonomous defence programmes.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFourier Intelligence

Fourier unveils GR-3 care-centric humanoid robot

Humanoid

· product launch · Fourier Intelligence · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The company described GR-3 as a 165 cm, 71 kg humanoid with 55 degrees of freedom.
  • Fourier highlighted 31 tactile sensors, whole-body coordination, and open developer interfaces.
  • The product gives Fourier a concrete offering for robot manipulation, haptics or human-assistive robotics workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentShield AI

Shield AI completes successful V-BAT deployment supporting border and emergency operations with Frontex in eastern Europe

Defense

· deployment · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • V-BAT operated for Frontex from early June 2025 across thousands of miles of European land and maritime borders.
  • The aircraft supported surveillance, border security and emergency response, including a July wildfire mission in eastern Bulgaria.
  • During the fire response, V-BAT detected the blaze from 30 kilometres away and supplied real-time fire, hotspot and personnel-location data.
Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingPaXini

PaXini raises Series A funding led by JD.com

Humanoid

· funding · PaXini · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • PaXini said it had raised CNY 1 billion across multiple financings during the preceding four months.
  • The company develops multidimensional tactile sensors, the Tora-One humanoid robot and the DexH1 dexterous hand.
  • BYD was already a major PaXini shareholder with a reported 13.4% stake.
Date
Company PaXini
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalGEODNET

GEODNET RTK drones operate daily worldwide

Localization

· market signal · GEODNET · Localization

Evidence notes
  • GEODNET's RTK network, comprising over 19,000 active Satellite Miners across 145 countries, provided precise positioning data to thousands of robots daily, including autonomous trucks, construction vehicles, agricultural equipment, drones, robotic lawn mowers, and robotic marine vehicles.
  • The network's revenue increased 19% quarter-over-quarter, reaching over $963,000 in Q2 2025.
  • The company also partnered with projects across enterprise drone mapping, IoT hardware, and RTK integration to advance real-world usability.
Date
Company GEODNET
Event type Market Signal
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSlamcore

Slamcore and LocaXion combine spatial and location intelligence

Spatial Intelligence

· partnership · Slamcore · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • The integration provides indoor positioning where satellite navigation is unavailable or unreliable.
  • Target workflows include industrial mobile robots and mixed fleets operating across complex facilities.
Date
Company Slamcore
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
FundingMech-Mind Robotics

Mech-Mind completes Pre-IPO at CNY6.367B post-money valuation

Perception

· funding · Mech-Mind Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Pre-IPO closed with CNY317M of primary consideration at a CNY6.367B post-money valuation.
  • The final financing payment settled on 2025-08-05.
  • Named round investors: Nanjing Lvyong, Broad-Ocean Motor, CICC Porsche, Jiaxing Shanghe, Tianjin Yongtai, Tianjin Tianchuang
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGrayMatter Robotics

GrayMatter Robotics deployed an AI-guided FANUC M-710 grinding system at Lawrence Brothers for…

Manufacturing

· deployment · GrayMatter Robotics · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • GrayMatter Robotics deployed an AI-guided FANUC M-710 grinding system at Lawrence Brothers for variable steel material-handling trays, increasing production 38%, reducing rework from 8–10 trays per day to 8–10 per month or less, and saving about US$2,000 weekly in grinding media.
  • The operating scope and metrics apply to the named installation or programme rather than every product, site or customer.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRealBotics

Aria deployed as customer-service robot at Tix4 kiosk

Human Machine Interface

· deployment · RealBotics · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • Realbotix announced the Aria deployment on August 5, 2025, with customer interactions beginning August 7.
  • Aria provided show and attraction recommendations, ticketing help and real-time answers at the Tix4 kiosk.
  • Realbotix described the limited engagement as its first public-facing robot deployment in an intended business use case.
Date
Company RealBotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMythos AI

Mythos AI installs APAS on Southern Devall tow vessel

Maritime

· deployment · Mythos AI · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The deployment brought APAS navigation assistance to Southern Devall’s 12,000-mile service area and marked its first use on the Mississippi River.
  • APAS tracks debris, displaced navigation aids, nearby vessels and lock or dam approaches while calculating dynamic stopping-distance alerts.
  • Southern Devall planned to expand APAS to sister vessels after a successful initial deployment.
Date
Company Mythos AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationBlackSea Technologies

BlackSea GARC joins Navy Operation Southern Spear experiments

Defense

· demonstration · BlackSea Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The activity tested small uncrewed craft in a Navy experimentation context.
  • This is typed as demonstration because the source describes experimental use rather than sustained deployment.
  • The milestone strengthens BlackSea GARC's position in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos