Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 77

Browse page 77 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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CapabilityGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems

General Dynamics highlights next-generation Bluefin UUV capabilities

Maritime

· capability · General Dynamics Mission Systems · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The update covers small and medium-class UUVs built to extend undersea reach.
  • The systems are framed for deployment from submarines, surface vessels or two-person teams.
  • The capability strengthens The company's role in maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
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DemonstrationAgility Robotics

Agility Robotics demonstrates Digit v2's shared autonomy capabilities

Humanoid

· demonstration · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The demo showcases Digit v2's ability to autonomously pick and place objects while navigating under local teleoperation.
  • A video of the real-time demonstration highlights the advanced footstep placement technology.
  • US robotics company focused on humanoid systems for logistics and warehouse automation.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ introduces commercially available EverClean Inspection Robot

Maritime

· product launch · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The hybrid platform can crawl on a hull or detach for free-flight inspection.
  • Integrated cameras, ultrasonic thickness sensors and forward-looking sonar support visual, structural and compliance workflows.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRobotics Plus

Yamaha Motor completes acquisition of Robotics Plus

Agriculture

· acquisition · Robotics Plus · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Yamaha acquired the remaining 86.8% of voting rights after previously holding 13.2%.
  • The acquisition closed on 1 April 2025.
  • Robotics Plus became part of Yamaha Agriculture alongside other precision-agriculture assets.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Market SignalKübler Group

Kübler Group marks 65 years in industrial measurement technology

Motion Components

· market signal · Kübler Group · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The anniversary was celebrated on April 1, 2025 at the company headquarters.
  • Kübler reported 600 employees, 12 international subsidiaries and production in Germany, India and the United States.
  • The second generation, Lothar and Gebhard Kübler, continues to manage the independent family company.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
DeploymentC2RO

C2RO deploys ENTERA FUSION in SAP autonomous smart store

Vision

· deployment · C2RO · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The autonomous store went live at SAP headquarters in Walldorf, Germany.
  • ENTERA FUSION combines AI video analytics with RFID signals for theft deterrence and real-time retail operations.
  • The installation was presented at the SAP Experience Center Partner Marketplace.
Date
Company C2RO
Event type Deployment
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneJL MAG Rare-Earth

JL MAG reaches initial mass-production capability for humanoid robot magnets

Robotics

· production milestone · JL MAG Rare-Earth

Evidence notes
  • JL MAG established initial mass-production capability for humanoid-robot magnetic components after small-batch deliveries and dedicated capacity investments.
  • The company had small-batch deliveries for humanoid robot magnetic components.
  • Dedicated workshops, equipment and teams supported the humanoid robot magnetic-component business unit.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Added to Korthos
CapabilityToolSense

ToolSense adds PUDU Robotics API integration for service robot fleet management

Mission Software

· capability · ToolSense · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • ToolSense added API integration for monitoring and managing PUDU cleaning robots.
  • The connection brings robot status and fleet-management data into the ToolSense operations platform.
Date
Company ToolSense
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
FundingRhoda AI

Rhoda AI raises $162.6M Series A to develop humanoid robots

Foundation Models

· funding · Rhoda AI · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Forbes reported that Rhoda AI raised a $162.6M Series A in April 2025, bringing total funding to $230M.
  • The company is developing humanoid robotics systems in stealth, with public detail centered on bimanual manipulation.
Date
Company Rhoda AI
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.

JAKA unveils the JAKA S 5 intelligent collaborative robot at Hannover Messe 2025

Industrial

· product launch · JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Hannover Messe 2025 coverage on JAKA's site introduces the JAKA S 5 collaborative robot with sub-newton force feedback and millimeter-class motion precision.
  • Six application vignettes span automotive, electronics, 3C, and new-energy production contexts.
  • A live demo also paired the arm with Siemens' RobIn e-Box, underscoring interoperability with major automation stacks.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipChengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd.

Chengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd. launches Qualcomm IoT edge AI ecosystem portal with Qualcomm

Development Platform

· partnership · Chengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd. · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • APLUX and Qualcomm launched an edge-AI ecosystem portal aimed at Qualcomm IoT platforms, described by APLUX as a first-of-its-kind hub.
  • The portal bundles a solutions center spanning robotics, industrial inspection, transport, security, and retail, plus a model hub listing nearly 300 models.
  • APLUX said the goal is to compress the distance from model tuning and deployment to scenario-ready implementations on Qualcomm-based edge hardware.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAccenture plc

Accenture and Schaeffler Pave the Way for Industrial Humanoid Robots with NVIDIA and Microsoft Technologies

Industrial

· partnership · Accenture plc · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Accenture and Schaeffler presented a Hannover Messe 2025 proof-of-concept for industrial automation scenarios spanning manual work, AMR-supported transport, adaptive manipulators, and general-purpose humanoid robots.
  • The work uses NVIDIA Omniverse-based digital twins to simulate factory and warehouse layouts and test different automation mixes before deployment, with Microsoft Fabric used to compare operational scenarios and KPIs.
  • The showcase included Schaeffler's EMMA mobile manipulator, Agility Robotics' Digit, and Sanctuary AI's Phoenix in factory and spare-parts workflows tied to Schaeffler facilities and distribution operations.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchORCA Dexterity

ETH Zurich launches open-source ORCA Hand v1

End Effectors

· product launch · ORCA Dexterity · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • ETH Zurich introduced the ORCA Hand v1, a 17-degree-of-freedom, tendon-driven robotic hand with integrated tactile sensors.
  • The hand can be fully assembled in less than eight hours at a material cost below 2,000 CHF.
  • It successfully performed over 10,000 continuous operation cycles, equivalent to approximately 20 hours, without hardware failure.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchXynova

Xynova launches rotary actuator family for humanoid robots

End Effectors

· product launch · Xynova · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Xynova released its planetary and harmonic series rotary actuators for humanoid robots
  • The company states the series improved torque density by more than 20%
  • Xynova develops dexterous hands and actuator hardware for humanoid robotics.
Date
Company Xynova
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchChengtian Technology (程天科技)

Chengtian Technology (程天科技) launches EasyGo consumer exoskeleton and sells out first batch

Exoskeleton

· product launch · Chengtian Technology (程天科技) · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • Chengtian launched the EasyGo consumer exoskeleton product at a price of around RMB 2,500
  • Coverage says the first batch of several hundred units sold out in 15 seconds
  • The launch marked a move from medical and institutional exoskeleton applications toward consumer mobility scenarios
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
FundingNODA AI

NODA AI raises $3M in pre-seed funding

Mission Software

· funding · NODA AI · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Pre-seed round.
  • Investors: Crosslink Capital, Draper Associates, Outlander VC.
  • The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform.
Date
Company NODA AI
Event type Funding
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI Demonstrates Phoenix Robot at Hannover Messe 2025

Industrial

· demonstration · Sanctuary AI · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Sanctuary AI showcased its general-purpose robot, Phoenix, at Hannover Messe 2025.
  • The demonstration highlighted Phoenix's capabilities in autonomous labor powered by Physical AI.
  • Sanctuary AI collaborated with Microsoft to present solutions addressing global labor challenges.
Date
Company Sanctuary AI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSICK AG

Filics and SICK integrate safety sensing into Unit AMRs

Sensors

· partnership · SICK AG · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Das Robotik-Start-up Filics hat ein Doppelkufensystem für intralogistische Anwendungen entwickelt und setzt damit neue Standards.
  • Entscheidend f r den Erfolg der Entwicklung ist die enge Kooperation mit SICK beim Einsatz des ultrakompakten Sicherheitslaserscanners nanoScan3 .
Date
Company SICK AG
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Hesai Lidar Exclusively Powers Baidu Apollo Go's Deployment of Over 1,000 L4 Autonomous Vehicles in Dubai

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes lidar.
  • The work is scoped to announced Dubai fleet of over 1,000 L4 vehicles.
  • The programme remained forward-looking at announcement.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAVerMedia

AVerMedia supports Serve Robotics next-generation delivery robots

Electronics

· partnership · AVerMedia · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • AVerMedia said its custom hardware and ODM engineering would support Serve Robotics next-generation autonomous delivery robots.
  • The design uses NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin compute to process perception and autonomy workloads on the mobile platform.
  • The collaboration linked AVerMedia edge-computing capability with Serve plan to deploy 2,000 delivery robots across the United States by the end of 2025.
Date
Company AVerMedia
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAva Ocean

Ava Ocean selects Fiskerstrand for second scallop-vessel rebuild

Maritime

· partnership · Ava Ocean · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The former Artemis Arctic will receive Ava Ocean's patented harvesting gear and a frozen-at-sea processing factory.
  • Fiskerstrand also handled the rebuild of Ava Ocean's first harvesting vessel.
  • Innovation Norway, Eksfin and Sparebanken Møre are financing the vessel conversion.
Date
Company Ava Ocean
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchATDev

ATDev delivers first commercial Reflex robotic rehab units

Healthcare

· product launch · ATDev · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • ATDev delivered its first commercial Reflex units to distribution partner Apex HG on 31 March 2025.
  • First commercial patients were fitted the next day, moving Reflex from development into U.S. market use.
  • Reflex is a lightweight robotic knee-rehabilitation device with guided at-home therapy and remote clinical data collection.
Date
Company ATDev
Event type Product Launch
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMurrplastik Systemtechnik

Murrplastik launches R-Tec Liner 2.0 robot retraction system

Subsystems

· product launch · Murrplastik Systemtechnik · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • The system routes and protects cables and hoses while maintaining length compensation across robot movement.
  • Its modular base profile accepts different spring strengths and conduit sizes, and supports linear or deflected routing.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMantis Robotics

MR-1 runs fenceless tray-handling demo at Hannover Messe

Industrial

· demonstration · Mantis Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The MR-1 demonstration began with Hannover Messe on March 31, 2025.
  • The robot performed ultra-fast tray pick-and-place without external safety sensors or perimeter fencing.
  • Mantis used the exhibit to show real-time barrier-free interaction between people and a high-speed industrial arm.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardDanu Robotics

Danu Robotics shortlisted for Let's Recycle Awards newcomer category

Industrial

· award · Danu Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Danu Robotics said it was shortlisted in the Best Newcomer category for the 2025 Let's Recycle Awards of Excellence.
  • The company framed the recognition around its robotic sorting and recycling work, with the awards event scheduled for 1 May 2025 in London.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchARK Electronics

ARK Electronics releases M.2 LTE module for Jetson robotics platforms

Avionics

· product launch · ARK Electronics · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The module uses an M.2 Key E 2230 form factor for embedded systems.
  • ARK designed regional variants for North America, EMEA and APAC LTE networks.
  • The module integrates with ARK Jetson PAB Carrier and Just a Jetson platform workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDelta Electronics, Inc.

Delta introduces Cognibot Kit for D-Bot cobots at Hannover Messe 2025

Industrial

· product launch · Delta Electronics, Inc. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The kit adds voice command, 3D machine vision, multimodal AI interaction, and other cognitive functions.
  • Delta designed the add-on for installation on the robot flange and operation with its Power AI Box.
  • The company positioned the kit for safer and more adaptive human-robot collaboration in industrial environments.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingChef Robotics

Chef Robotics raises $43.1 million Series A financing round

Industrial

· funding · Chef Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Chef Robotics announced a $43.1 million financing round made up of equity and debt.
  • The company said the equity round was led by Avataar Venture Partners, while the debt facility would finance robotic systems for its Robotics-as-a-Service offering.
  • Chef said the new capital would be used to scale customer deployments and build out go-to-market functions.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardChannel Robotics

Channel Robotics named finalist for UC San Diego Faculty Startup of the Year

Surgical

· award · Channel Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • UC San Diego listed Channel Robotics and co-founder Philip Weissbrod among the finalists for Faculty Startup of the Year in the 2025 Chancellor's Innovation Awards.
  • The awards program recognized university innovators shaping commercialization outcomes across healthcare and technology, with more than 50 applications submitted that year.
  • The finalist recognition highlighted Channel's flexible endoscopic surgical robotics platform inside UC San Diego's innovation ecosystem.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCarbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics launches Carbon AutoTractor

Agriculture

· product launch · Carbon Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Carbon introduced Carbon AutoTractor as a tractor autonomy solution installed on existing tractors and remotely monitored by Carbon operators for real-time intervention.
  • The company said the system was built to address the main barriers to agricultural autonomy adoption, including stoppages, supervision complexity, and unreliable 24/7 operation.
  • Carbon said the initial compatibility set covered John Deere 6R and 8R tractors with installation completed in less than 24 hours.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSchaeffler AG

Schaeffler announces full motion component portfolio for humanoid robots

Actuation

· product launch · Schaeffler AG · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Schaeffler presented a portfolio of motion components designed for humanoid robots.
  • The lineup includes linear and rotary drive systems, sensors, and control technologies.
  • The company positioned itself as a technology supplier across the humanoid robotics stack.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Market SignalHexagon

Hexagon launches new Robotics division

Humanoid

· market signal · Hexagon · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Hexagon launched a dedicated Robotics division to focus on industrial applications.
  • The division will address demand in sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, aviation, energy, warehousing, and logistics.
  • Arnaud Robert was appointed President of the new Robotics division.
Date
Company Hexagon
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKeenon Robotics

KEENON Robotics Unveils XMAN-R1 Humanoid Robot and New KLEENBOT Models

Service

· product launch · Keenon Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • KEENON Robotics introduced the XMAN-R1 humanoid robot designed to interact with people and collaborate with other KEENON robots.
  • The company also launched new KLEENBOT models—C40, C55, and C20—expanding its cleaning robotics lineup.
  • These developments aim to enhance service capabilities across industries by offering multi-form service robotics solutions.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationUnitree

Unitree G1 side flips to run in new footage

Humanoid

· demonstration · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • New footage shows the Unitree G1 performing side flips and transitioning into running locomotion.
  • The demonstration highlights advances in whole-body dynamic control for bipedal humanoid robots.
  • The G1's agility capabilities continue to push boundaries in humanoid robot athletics.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchIsar Aerospace

Isar Aerospace flies Spectrum on first integrated test

Space

· product launch · Isar Aerospace · Space

Evidence notes
  • Spectrum lifted off at 12:30 CEST and was terminated at T+30 seconds before descending into the sea in a controlled manner.
  • The launch pad remained intact and the company said the test met its data-collection objectives.
  • Vehicles two and three were already in production, allowing Isar to feed flight results into subsequent missions.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryEHang Holdings Limited

EHang EH216-S operators receive CAAC air operator certificates

Aerial

· regulatory · EHang Holdings Limited · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • EH216-S operators received air operator certificates from the CAAC for commercial operation of pilotless passenger eVTOL aircraft.
  • The certificates authorize operators to conduct paid human-carrying services under approved operating conditions.
  • The milestone followed EH216-S type, production, and standard airworthiness approvals.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics unveils FlashBot Arm service robot

Service

· product launch · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Pudu Robotics unveiled FlashBot Arm on March 30, 2025, as an embodied-AI extension of its commercial FlashBot platform.
  • Two seven-degree-of-freedom arms and PUDU DH11 dexterous hands give the robot a reach of up to two metres for pressing buttons, grasping objects and handling deliveries.
  • The system can perform item pickup, elevator operation and precision delivery without building IoT modifications, using perception and whole-body control across its chassis, arms and hands.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAugust Robotics

August Robotics launches Lionel PX marking system

Construction

· product launch · August Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Lionel PX became available to new customers and to existing Lionel operators through a parts swap during scheduled maintenance.
  • August Robotics said testing across multiple venues and conditions produced consistently improved drying, paint use, marking speed and line resolution.
  • The company reported 80% faster drying, 50% more marks per bottle, 20% faster marking and 50% more line resolution than its fielded paint-spray mechanism.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
DeploymentArtery Technology

Artery Technology discloses mass-production robot adoption

Semiconductors

· deployment · Artery Technology · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • The AT32F415 serves as the joint-control chip inside the customer's motor-drive unit.
  • The 150 MHz Cortex-M4 MCU provides PWM, encoder-feedback and communication resources for multi-axis servo control.
  • Artery positions the MCU as the real-time control layer between higher-level planning and the robot's sensing and drive modules.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryAVSS

AVSS completes ASTM F3322-24a testing for DJI M30 parachute

Subsystems

· regulatory · AVSS · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • The PRS-M30 is designed for DJI M30 and M30T drones.
  • Testing completion enables commercial drone flight over people in markets that recognize ASTM F3322 compliance.
  • AVSS shipped the first batch to end users and dealers in North America and Europe after testing.
Date
Company AVSS
Event type Regulatory
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeHuayan Robotics

Han’s Robot rebrands as Huayan Robotics

Industrial

· org change · Huayan Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Guangdong Huayan Robotics published the rebrand announcement for the former Han's Robot business.
  • The change moved the public company identity from Han's Robot to Huayan Robotics.
  • Han's Robot remains relevant as an alias for older product, customer and company-history references.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBaowu Magnesium

Baowu Magnesium and Great Wall Motor open magnesium-products joint lab

Materials

· partnership · Baowu Magnesium · Materials

Evidence notes
  • The companies signed the framework and unveiled the laboratory at Great Wall's Haval Technology Center on March 28, 2025.
  • Work covers magnesium-alloy body structures, battery-box covers and chassis systems, spanning material R&D, process optimization and industrialization.
  • The program targets higher magnesium content per vehicle to support lower weight, longer range and improved safety performance.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRoboSense

RoboSense launches AC1, an AI-powered robotic vision platform

Perception

· product launch · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense launched the AC1, the first product in its Active Camera series, on March 28, 2025.
  • The AC1 integrates LiDAR, camera, and IMU sensors to provide spatiotemporal fusion of depth information, visual semantics, and motion pose.
  • The device offers a 120° x 60° field of view, a detection range up to 70 meters, and a ranging accuracy of 3 cm at 1 sigma.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneShield AI

Shield AI delivers first ViDAR payloads to NAVAIR PMA-263

Defense

· production milestone · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Shield AI delivered its first ViDAR payloads to NAVAIR PMA-263 for use in U.S. Marine Corps operations.
  • This is a real customer delivery milestone for the ViDAR line, not just a launch or demo announcement.
  • The milestone shows the surveillance payload moving from product story into actual military use.
Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningX-Humanoid

3,000㎡! Beijing's First Humanoid Robot Data Training Center Inaugurated in Shijingshan

Humanoid

· facility opening · X-Humanoid · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Beijing’s first humanoid-robot data training centre was inaugurated in Shijingshan District on March 28, 2025.
  • The initial facility covered about 3,000 square metres and was built to collect physical-AI training data.
  • The centre formed the first phase of a larger Shijingshan humanoid training operation.
Date
Company X-Humanoid
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPrimech AI

Primech AI launches HYTRON Lite autonomous bathroom cleaning robot

Service

· product launch · Primech AI · Service

Evidence notes
  • Primech AI introduced HYTRON Lite as a smaller autonomous bathroom-cleaning robot designed for space-constrained environments.
  • The company said the new model was 30% smaller than the original HYTRON.
  • Primech AI positioned the product around compact urban facilities while retaining the broader platform’s autonomous cleaning approach.
Date
Company Primech AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationX-Humanoid

Beijing Humanoid Robotics' Tianyi robot autonomously packs, scans, labels boxes.

Humanoid

· demonstration · X-Humanoid · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • A humanoid robot innovation center was established in Beijing to accelerate humanoid robot industrialization.
  • Tianyi robot demonstrated autonomous packing, scanning, and labeling at the Shougang Park center.
  • Beijing-based humanoid robotics innovation center developing the Tiangong humanoid platforms, embodied-intelligence systems and open developer infrastructure for humanoid manipulation, locomotion and industrial pilots.
Date
Company X-Humanoid
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderTelerob

Telerob wins order for 41 telemax HT300 EOD robots

Defense

· commercial order · Telerob · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The telemax HT300 was selected after a competitive procurement, with initial deliveries scheduled for summer 2025 and further orders extending through 2027.
  • Telerob said the systems would be built at its Ostfildern facility in Germany.
  • Managing director Florian Gruener described the award as one of Telerob’s most significant contracts in 15 years and tied it to a longstanding German Armed Forces relationship.
Date
Company Telerob
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchInertial Labs

Inertial Labs launches M-AJ-QUATRO anti-jamming antenna

Sensors

· product launch · Inertial Labs · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The APNT product is relevant to UAV and autonomous-system operations in GNSS-contested environments.
  • The launch followed Inertial Labs becoming a VIAVI Solutions company.
  • The product gives Inertial Labs a concrete offering for unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
AwardAvea Robotics

Avea Robotics wins $15,000 College New Venture Challenge funding

Development Platform

· award · Avea Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The University of Illinois article said Avea Robotics was developing autonomous collaborative floor-cleaning robots.
  • The team was led by Aryan Indarapu with Ethan Winnike and Vikram Vadrevu.
  • The funding came through the 13th annual College New Venture Challenge finals.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
FundingManna Air Delivery

Manna raises $30M at a reported valuation over $150M

Aerial

· funding · Manna Air Delivery · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Manna completed a $30 million financing led by Molten Ventures and Tapestry VC.
  • Forbes reported a valuation of more than $150 million, without specifying pre- or post-money basis.
  • The valuation is stored as a lower bound; the round amount remains exactly $30 million.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipEpson Robots

Epson signs Bertelkamp Automation as an AutomateFirst Gold Partner

Industrial

· partnership · Epson Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Bertelkamp Automation joined Epson's AutomateFirst partner program as a Gold Partner focused on the Southeast United States.
  • Bertelkamp was positioned to offer Epson's robot lineup alongside application design, controls engineering, installation support, frame construction, and system assembly services.
  • This extended Epson's regional channel and implementation footprint through a distributor-integrator relationship rather than a bilateral product integration announcement.
Date
Company Epson Robots
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoboSense

RoboSense and LionsBot announce strategic partnership

Perception

· partnership · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense and LionsBot announced a strategic partnership focused on cleaning-robot perception.
  • RoboSense LiDAR was identified for LionsBot’s R12 Rex,R3 series and next-generation cleaning robots.
  • The collaboration targets navigation and obstacle avoidance across commercial cleaning environments.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationOverland AI

Overland AI showcases its fully autonomous tactical vehicle at an Army Applications Lab demo

Defense

· demonstration · Overland AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Overland AI demonstrated its autonomous tactical vehicle through an Army Applications Laboratory event.
  • The vehicle executed off-road ground-mobility tasks using the company’s autonomy stack.
Date
Company Overland AI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingChengtian Technology (程天科技)

Chengtian Technology (程天科技) completes near-RMB 100M Series B financing

Exoskeleton

· funding · Chengtian Technology (程天科技) · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • Chengtian Technology announced completion of a near-RMB 100M Series B financing round
  • Wuxi Venture Capital was reported as lead investor, with Houyue Capital serving as exclusive financial advisor
  • Proceeds were earmarked for embodied-intelligence exoskeleton R&D, product iteration, and market expansion
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
FundingALSO

ALSO raises $105M in outside funding

Delivery

· funding · ALSO · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • ALSO originated in a Rivian incubation programme before becoming a separate company.
  • Eclipse led the outside financing, with participation from Rivian and Greenoaks.
  • The capital supports a vertically integrated platform for small electric vehicles.
Date
Company ALSO
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGausium

Da Nang airport deploys five Gausium cleaning robots

Service

· deployment · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • The fleet includes one Vacuum 40, two Scrubber 50 and two Scrubber 75 robots.
  • Hoan My deployed the system from September 2024 across the first and second floors.
  • The case study reports that the robotic fleet doubled cleaning frequency.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Hesai Selected as Exclusive Lidar Provider for Chery's iCAR Targeting the Mass Market

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes lidar.
  • The work is scoped to iCAR mass-market vehicle programme.
  • The milestone records a selection or design win rather than completed deliveries.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAnduril Industries

Anduril wins USSOCOM mission-autonomy integration contract

Defense

· contract award · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The contract period is three years.
  • The disclosed value is a ceiling of up to $86 million.
  • Anduril’s role covers mission-autonomy systems integration for special-operations forces.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationFigure AI

Figure unveils Figure 01 robot demonstrating dynamic bipedal walking

Humanoid

· demonstration · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The milestone was achieved within 12 months of the company's inception, showcasing rapid development.
  • This demonstration highlights advancements in robotics, particularly in bipedal locomotion technology.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRaytheon

Raytheon launches Coyote LE SR from helicopter

Defense

· product launch · Raytheon · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Raytheon announced the first helicopter launch of Coyote LE SR on March 26, 2025.
  • The new variant was designed for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, precision strike and communications missions.
  • Its collaborative-autonomy architecture lets multiple launched effects coordinate beyond a crewed aircraft sensor horizon.
Date
Company Raytheon
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationARC Aerosystems

ARC Aerosystems supports full-scale FFLIP charging demonstration

Aerial

· demonstration · ARC Aerosystems · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The consortium demonstrated a 600 kW charging system intended to support electric ground vehicles, drones and eVTOL aircraft.
  • ARC provided eVTOL prototypes so the project could validate high-power charging under representative conditions.
  • The concluding test simultaneously charged an electric vehicle and a drone using Petalite's prototype DC charge post and power hub.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingAllen Control Systems

Allen Control Systems raises $30 million Series A for Bullfrog autonomous weapon systems

Defense

· funding · Allen Control Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The Series A was led by Craft Ventures, with participation from Inspired Capital and Rally Ventures.
  • ACS said the capital would support engineering growth and deployment of Bullfrog.
  • The funding anchors Bullfrog as a counter-drone robotic weapon-station program moving beyond early demonstration.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationRaion Robotics

RAIBO2 efficiency preprint and marathon dataset are published

Inspection

· research publication · Raion Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The RAIBO2 preprint reports a holistic efficiency design spanning mechanical hardware, low-loss motor driving circuits and reinforcement-learning locomotion.
  • The paper reports a 42.195 km marathon completion in 4:19:52, a total cost of transport of 0.25 and an estimated 67 km range with 2016 Wh battery capacity.
  • A companion Zenodo dataset provides logging files for the RAIBO2 marathon and policy-ablation experiments.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingTARS Robotics (China)

TARS Robotics raises $120M angel round for embodied AI and humanoid robotics platform

Humanoid

· funding · TARS Robotics (China) · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Angel round of $120M led by Lanchi Ventures and Qiming Venture Partners with participation from Linear Capital, Hengxu Capital, Hongtai Fund, Lenovo Capital, Xianghe Capital, and Hillhouse Ventures.
  • Capital was earmarked for product and technology R&D, model training, and scenario expansion.
  • The round was described in coverage as a record-setting angel financing for embodied AI in China.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationAurora Innovation

Aurora releases 2025 Driverless Safety Report

Logistics

· research publication · Aurora Innovation · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The report explains when, where, why and how Aurora says the Aurora Driver functions safely.
  • Its scope includes safety engineering, cybersecurity, risk management and organization-wide safety processes.
  • Aurora released the report while preparing driverless freight operations on the Dallas-to-Houston route.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgility Robotics

RealSense depth cameras support Agility Robotics Digit perception

Humanoid

· partnership · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • RealSense cameras support object detection and collision avoidance as Digit moves through human work environments.
  • Depth data also contributes to terrain mapping, helping the biped plan foot placement and navigate warehouse floors.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeva Technologies

Aeva lidar selected for Australian speed-verification system

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The newest version of the portable solution in Australia incorporates Aeva Atlas ™ 4D LiDAR as a secondary speed verification function to complement its core radar detection technology.
  • Sensys Gatso’s industry-leading products include portable speed enforcement solutions that help address speeding problems to improve road safety at high-risk locations.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationBoeing

MQ-28 fleet completes 100th flight

Defense

· demonstration · Boeing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The milestone followed the exact MQ-28 aircraft’s first flight in March 2021.
  • The 100-flight campaign supported subsequent operational-effectiveness and multi-aircraft teaming demonstrations.
  • MQ-28 remained a test and demonstration programme at the milestone date.
Date
Company Boeing
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipJinglianwen Technology

Jinglianwen and Huawei launch a joint AI data-lake engineering solution

Data Infrastructure

· partnership · Jinglianwen Technology · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • The solution targets conversion of large multimodal data stores into AI-ready training material.
  • Jinglianwen said the Solar Data workflow supported more than 30 formats and combined AI pre-annotation with specialist review.
  • The partners presented the solution at the 2025 Huawei China Partner Conference.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWolong Electric

AgiBot agrees strategic capital injection into Wolong subsidiary SIR Robotics

Actuation

· partnership · Wolong Electric · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Zhejiang SIR Robotics, a Wolong Electric subsidiary, signed an equity investment agreement with AgiBot for a strategic capital injection by capital increase and share expansion.
  • SIR Robotics brought industrial-robot system-integration work across automotive and renewable-energy manufacturing, with more than 4,000 disclosed landing cases.
  • The companies planned demonstration projects in flexible manufacturing, industrial automation and AI cleaning, so the fact is a subsidiary ecosystem partnership rather than a direct Wolong capital raise.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
FundingContoro Robotics

Contoro Robotics raises $12 million Series A

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Contoro Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • New investors included Doosan Investment, Coupang, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and IMM.
  • SV Investment, KB Investment, Kakao Ventures and Future Play continued their backing.
  • Contoro said the capital would expand its robot fleet and logistics-market coverage.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingDyna Robotics

Dyna Robotics raises $23.5M seed round for embodied AI

Industrial

· funding · Dyna Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • CRV and First Round Capital co-led the seed round.
  • Dyna said its first target tasks included folding and food preparation using stationary robotic arms.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Dyna Robotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBridge Appliances

Bridge Appliances deploys OMM egg-making robot at Beantrust Coffeebar

Robotics

· deployment · Bridge Appliances

Evidence notes
  • Bridge Appliances deployed its OMM countertop egg-making robot with first commercial customer Beantrust Coffeebar.
  • The deployment put OMM into service at Beantrust Coffeebar in Beverly, Massachusetts.
  • The system cooks two eggs in roughly two minutes and supported about 60 eggs per hour.
Date
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAcumino

Acumino signs Japan investment and exclusive distribution agreement with MegaChips

Industrial

· partnership · Acumino · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • MegaChips became Acumino’s exclusive distribution partner for the Japanese market.
  • The agreement included investment from MegaChips and collaboration on AI-powered robotic workers.
  • The partnership targets industrial automation opportunities in Japan.
Date
Company Acumino
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRobotLAB

RobotLAB becomes approved LG robot integrator for Marriott hotels

Infrastructure

· partnership · RobotLAB · Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • RobotLAB was named the approved system integrator for LG robots in Marriott properties.
  • The deployment scope includes cleaning, room-service, delivery and elevator-integrated robots.
  • LG Electronics is the robot OEM partner, while Marriott is the named hotel deployment channel.
Date
Company RobotLAB
Event type Partnership
Segment Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRapid Fusion

Rapid Fusion debuts Medusa hybrid 3D printing system

Manufacturing

· product launch · Rapid Fusion · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • The system combines high-speed polymer deposition with subtractive finishing for industrial parts.
  • The product gives Rapid Fusion debuts Medusa hybrid 3D printing system a concrete offering for industrial automation, construction or production workflows.
Date
Company Rapid Fusion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
AwardPudu Robotics

PUDU SH1 wins iF Design Award 2025

Service

· award · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The award row is tied to Pudu’s SH1 cleaning robot rather than its broader service-robot portfolio.
  • Pudu published the award announcement on March 25, 2025.
  • The recognition validates PUDU SH1 cleaning robot's work in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBlue Robotics

Blue Robotics launches Subsea RGB LED Indicator

Subsystems

· product launch · Blue Robotics · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • The product adds RGB status indication for underwater vehicles and subsea systems.
  • Blue Robotics introduced it through its product-news channel.
  • The launch extends Blue Robotics' subsea electronics and accessory catalog.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKollmorgen

Kollmorgen introduces SFD-M multi-turn absolute encoder

Actuation

· product launch · Kollmorgen · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Kollmorgen introduced the SFD-M smart feedback device for multi-turn absolute positioning.
  • The encoder provides four times greater positioning accuracy than earlier SFD models and maintains position data when powered off.
  • The device is designed for Kollmorgen servo motors paired with AKD and AKD2G drives.
Date
Company Kollmorgen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardBlueHalo

BlueHalo is selected by NGA for Luno B IDIQ providing global activity data

Defense

· contract award · BlueHalo · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BlueHalo announced selection by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for the Luno B IDIQ vehicle with a stated ceiling of $200 million.
  • The company framed the award around worldwide economic, environmental, and geopolitical activity data for government users.
  • While not a robot-platform event on its own, it is a meaningful company award tied to BlueHalo's broader defense-intelligence stack.
Date
Company BlueHalo
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics and Siemens launch research collaboration on the production of the future

Industrial

· partnership · DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The partners signed a cooperation agreement covering research into future production systems.
  • The programme connects DLR robotics and AI research with Siemens manufacturing and automation expertise.
  • Both organizations framed technology transfer into industrial production as a central objective.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalZhejiang Wanma Co., Ltd.

Wanma discloses orders for industrial-robot, humanoid-robot, and robot-dog cable products

Electronics

· market signal · Zhejiang Wanma Co., Ltd. · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Orders disclosed across industrial robots, humanoid robots, and robot dogs
  • Robot-related cable products remained a small share of total revenue
  • The company described itself as an early entrant in the domestic robot-cable market
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWolong Electric

Wolong Electric becomes strategic shareholder in AGIBOT

Actuation

· partnership · Wolong Electric · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Wolong Electric became a strategic AgiBot shareholder through an equity investment agreement announced on March 25, 2025.
  • The cooperation targets embodied-intelligence robot core technology, industrialized applications and ecosystem construction.
  • Wolong said it had development and production capacity for frameless torque motors, reducers, servo drives and solid joint modules to support AgiBot robot iteration and application work.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationFigure AI

Figure Demonstrates Humanoid Robot Walking Naturally Using Reinforcement Learning

Humanoid

· demonstration · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Figure introduced an end-to-end neural network trained with reinforcement learning for humanoid locomotion.
  • The training involved thousands of virtual robots in a high-fidelity physics simulator, compressing years of data into hours.
  • The learned walking model transferred directly to real-world Figure 02 robots without additional tuning.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMidea Group

Midea Group unveils MIRO U, a six-armed humanoid robot for factory operations

Industrial

· product launch · Midea Group · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Signals a shift towards multi-limbed robotics in industrial applications.
  • Starts factory operations this month, indicating readiness for real-world testing.
  • Challenges existing dual-arm efficiency benchmarks with six-armed design.
Date
Company Midea Group
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAutoStore

Zajadacz automates overnight electrical-parts fulfilment

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · AutoStore · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The workflow links robot retrieval with pick-and-pack stations to support accurate late-order processing and overnight delivery.
  • The system is designed for up to 1,300 bin deliveries per hour while using high-density storage within the existing site.
Date
Company AutoStore
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneHorizon Robotics

Journey 6 automotive compute enters production deployment

AI Compute

· production milestone · Horizon Robotics · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • Journey 6 uses Horizon’s Nash BPU architecture.
  • The family covers entry active-safety through urban assisted-driving workloads.
  • The milestone marked the transition from the 2024 launch to customer production programs.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchUnicore Communications

Unicore launches UM981 high-precision RTK/INS module series

Sensors

· product launch · Unicore Communications · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The modules combine GNSS and inertial navigation for precision agriculture, surveying and mapping.
  • The series supports major satellite-navigation constellations and open precise-point-positioning services.
  • UM981 variants provide high-rate positioning, integrated-navigation and raw IMU data outputs.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
CapabilityNeya Systems

Neya integrates MPMS mission planning with VISE simulation

Mission Software

· capability · Neya Systems · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The integration links mission planning and high-fidelity simulation so autonomous-system behavior can be tested before field work.
  • Neya framed the work around complex off-road autonomy rather than a standalone software demo.
Date
Company Neya Systems
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos