Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 8

Browse page 8 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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RegulatoryAngel Robotics

Angel Robotics gains Korean insurance coverage for M20 cerebral-palsy rehabilitation

Exoskeleton

· regulatory · Angel Robotics · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • The reimbursement decision changes clinical access and purchasing economics rather than the device's underlying approval status.
  • Angel Legs M20 is the company's clinician-led lower-limb rehabilitation platform for patients with incomplete paralysis and gait impairment.
  • Angel Robotics disclosed the coverage change through its dated newsroom on 3 August 2026.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
PartnershipCaoCao Mobility

CaoCao and Dazhong sign Yangtze Delta Robotaxi agreement

Automotive

· partnership · CaoCao Mobility · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The initial stage covers Robotaxi demonstration operations, operating qualifications, vehicle management, platform integration, ground support and safety services.
  • If policy and operating conditions mature, the parties plan to progress to jointly operated large-scale Robotaxi fleets and refine the operating model.
  • CaoCao will lead the full-stack Robotaxi and onboard systems work, while Dazhong contributes local mobility operations, vehicle management and service support.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingFangshi Robotics

Fangshi Robotics raises tens-of-millions RMB A+

Construction

· funding · Fangshi Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Jinan Quehua Sci-Tech Investment invested in the round.
  • Proceeds will fund a new production base and manufacturing-capacity expansion.
  • The company also tied the financing to overseas market expansion and delivery support.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationXiaomi

Xiaomi open-sources Xiaomi-Robotics-1 code and model checkpoints

Consumer

· research publication · Xiaomi · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • The release covers real-robot post-training, inference and deployment, plus evaluation code for RoboCasa, RoboCasa365, VLABench and RoboDojo.
  • Xiaomi-Robotics-1 was pre-trained on more than 100,000 hours of embodiment-free UMI trajectories and post-trained on more than 10,000 hours of cross-embodiment data.
  • The Apache-2.0 repository links the 5B base model and benchmark-specific checkpoints distributed through Xiaomi Robotics on Hugging Face.
Date
Company Xiaomi
Event type Research Publication
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
AwardResilienX

ResilienX receives AFWERX award for explainable UAS model-health monitoring

Aerial

· award · ResilienX · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The programme focuses on detecting when deployed AI models degrade or behave outside expected operating conditions.
  • ResilienX will examine explainable monitoring that can support real-time assurance across multi-vendor UAS ecosystems.
  • The Phase I award was made on 30 June 2026 and first publicly disclosed by the company on 3 August.
Date
Company ResilienX
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAdvanced Acoustic Concepts

Advanced Acoustic Concepts receives $53.94m U.S. Navy minehunting contract

Defense

· contract award · Advanced Acoustic Concepts · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The base award covers two remote minehunting modules for the Navy’s mine-countermeasure mission package.
  • Engineering and technical support are included alongside module production and delivery.
  • Exercising all options would increase the potential contract value from $53.94 million to $196.21 million.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderLeidos

Leidos selected for 18 Sierra Space missile-tracking satellites

Defense

· commercial order · Leidos · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The spacecraft support the Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 Tracking Layer programme.
  • Leidos is responsible for flight-proven infrared payloads and onboard processing rather than the satellite bus.
  • The selection also includes mission support across the 18-satellite deployment.
Date
Company Leidos
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPerennial Autonomy

Perennial trains U.S. Marines with Bumblebee counter-drone system

Defense

· demonstration · Perennial Autonomy · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The activity took place during Service Level Training Exercise 4-26 and marked the first Marine unit to work directly with Perennial.
  • Marines flew Bumblebee V1 and Hornet aircraft while AS-3 Merops demonstrated autonomous interception against a Hornet target.
  • The official Marine Corps report said the Department of War was expected to receive Perennial systems within weeks.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingSol.One

Sol.One closes €2M mixed financing at a stated €750M valuation

Aerial

· funding · Sol.One · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The completed €2 million package combines equity and debt; the source does not disclose the split, so it is excluded from all-equity funding totals.
  • Leviora Capital led the financing.
  • Sol.One stated a €750 million valuation without identifying a pre-money or post-money basis; the value remains native-currency and comparison-ineligible.
Date
Company Sol.One
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalAinos

Ainos reports 613M AI Nose records as robotics pilots continue

Sensors

· market signal · Ainos · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The 613 million industrial smell records accumulated since December 2025 and were generated primarily in semiconductor-manufacturing environments.
  • Ainos said robotics-related pilots and deployment activities continued alongside industrial, semiconductor and healthcare programmes.
  • Second-quarter revenue was $152 and net loss was $4.59 million, showing that commercial activity remains early despite the expanding deployed-data base.
Date
Company Ainos
Event type Market Signal
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVadzo Imaging

Vadzo Imaging launches Falcon-235MGS global-shutter camera

Vision

· product launch · Vadzo Imaging · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Falcon-235MGS uses onsemi's AR0235 HyperLux SG global-shutter sensor and captures 1920 × 1200 images at up to 60 frames per second.
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 and UVC compliance provide plug-and-play operation on Windows, Linux and Android, with GPIO trigger and strobe support.
  • The stated operating range is -30°C to +85°C, targeting reverse-vending machines, deposit-return kiosks and automated bottle and can sorting.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAlta Ares

Alta Ares and General Cherry integrate AI guidance into Bullet

Defense

· partnership · Alta Ares · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Pixel Lock detects, identifies and tracks airborne targets before autonomously guiding the interceptor during the terminal phase.
  • Cyclop C2 provides mid-course guidance, with the combined stack intended to improve operation in GNSS-denied and electronically contested conditions.
  • The signed MoU covers software integration and subsequent platform testing; it is not presented as a completed production deployment.
Date
Company Alta Ares
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchF-Drones

F-Drones launches $4,200 F-CAPTAIN mid-strike UAV

Defense

· product launch · F-Drones · Defense

Evidence notes
  • F-CAPTAIN has a stated range of up to 100 kilometres and carries a warhead of up to 10 kilograms.
  • The $4,200 system includes the aircraft, a catapult and a ground station; the base configuration uses Starlink and can be fitted with an analogue link.
  • Codification is in progress and mass production is planned afterward; F-Drones disclosed overall capacity of roughly 1,000 drones per month but not current F-CAPTAIN volume.
Date
Company F-Drones
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBoston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics expands Createc reseller and technology partnership

Humanoid

· partnership · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Createc became an authorised Boston Dynamics reseller and technology provider after more than six years of collaboration.
  • The agreement grants Createc global nuclear-sector authorisation, UK industrial-market representation and enterprise asset-management coverage across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
  • Createc uses Spot for autonomous inspections in nuclear and power environments, including hazardous or difficult-to-access areas.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalStabilus

Stabilus reports EUR 42.3m Q3 Industrial Automation revenue

Actuation

· market signal · Stabilus · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Industrial Automation revenue increased 3.2% to EUR 42.3 million, or 5.0% organically; the business unit includes Destaco.
  • Group revenue declined 5.2% to EUR 299.5 million, while adjusted EBIT remained near the prior-year level at EUR 32.2 million.
  • The adjusted EBIT margin increased 30 basis points to 10.8%, and management highlighted the Synapticon humanoid-actuator partnership as a growth initiative.
Date
Company Stabilus
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
CapabilitySkydio

Skydio connects DFR Command with CentralSquare CAD workflows

Aerial

· capability · Skydio · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Incident location and call information automatically populate the pilot workflow, allowing the pilot to review the incident and initiate a drone response.
  • Live Skydio video and telemetry are embedded within the CAD incident, while flight activity is automatically added to the incident record.
  • The native connection removes the need for separate applications, middleware or manual coordination between dispatch and drone operations.
Date
Company Skydio
Event type Capability
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingDISCOVER Robotics

DISCOVER Robotics raises USD 100M Angel+ at post-money valuation of at least USD 1B

Development Platform

· funding · DISCOVER Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The completed Angel+ totaled USD 100 million and produced an explicitly post-money valuation of at least USD 1 billion.
  • IDG Capital, LinkX Capital, SummitView Capital, Fortune Capital, Meridian Capital, Joyoung and a local state-owned industrial investor participated, with existing shareholders re-investing.
  • The prior July angel round of more than USD 100 million is a separate event and is not combined with or duplicated in this Angel+ amount.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
CapabilitySwarmer

Swarmer validates autonomy software aboard Oak Grove Chimera UAV

Mission Software

· capability · Swarmer · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Integration, testing and operational fielding were completed in late 2025 across varied weather conditions and mission profiles.
  • Approximately 100 flights tested autonomous capabilities intended for U.S. special-operations training, experimentation and evaluation.
  • The test aircraft remained overseas for continued evaluation before returning to Oak Grove's U.S. headquarters in early 2026 for further development.
Date
Company Swarmer
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAgile Robots

Agile Robots acquires majority stake in XNG Automation

Industrial

· acquisition · Agile Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Bengaluru-based XNG Automation employed 200 people and specialised in factory automation, intralogistics, machine vision and special-purpose machinery.
  • The investment combines Agile Robots' hardware and AI software with XNG's local integration capability.
  • Agile Robots had already opened a Chennai production facility and a Bengaluru regional headquarters in 2024.
Date
Company Agile Robots
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
CapabilityBlue Ops

Blue Ops integrates Volvo Penta propulsion as Variant 7 enters full-rate production

Defense

· capability · Blue Ops · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The propulsion configuration is connected to Variant 7’s autonomous navigation, remote-operation, mission-planning and payload-management architecture.
  • Blue Ops positions the 24-foot craft for high-speed littoral operations, with diesel propulsion adding a commercially supported option for endurance and serviceability.
  • The production disclosure is distinct from the propulsion test itself and marks a transition from development-stage integration to serial manufacturing.
Date
Company Blue Ops
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipJingxing Storage Equipment Engineering

Jingxing signs global warehouse-automation agreement with Cainiao

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Jingxing Storage Equipment Engineering · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Joint teams will cover solution planning, design integration, installation and delivery across the project lifecycle.
  • Jingxing holds preferential collaboration rights for Cainiao projects in Europe, with Spain and Netherlands engagements expected to begin first.
  • The companies also plan compatibility research covering European racking standards, automated equipment and high-bay AS/RS engineering.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMercury Systems

Mercury Systems adopts Palantir Foundry workflows for factory planning and automation

AI Compute

· partnership · Mercury Systems · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The first workflows are intended to streamline material planning, reduce manual work and improve production predictability across Mercury factories.
  • Palantir will help build an enterprise ontology representing Mercury's operations and business practices as a digital twin.
  • The effort is sponsored under the U.S. Government's Tradewind Prototype Agreement and targets faster delivery of processing technologies for military programmes.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchXpanner

Xpanner launches Shake-Out GNSS-guided pile-distribution retrofit

Construction

· product launch · Xpanner · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The brand-agnostic retrofit mounts a rugged tablet and guidance system on skid loaders without requiring a dedicated survey-marking team.
  • Operators receive visual and audio guidance to target points, with configurable distance and angle tolerances for site requirements.
  • Pile placements synchronise to Xpanner Connect as an as-built record with progress by block, row and pile type.
Date
Company Xpanner
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationX Square Robot

X Square Robot open-sources HOST one-shot skill-acquisition framework

Humanoid

· research publication · X Square Robot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • HOST was evaluated across 50 novel manipulation tasks and achieved 62% average success on the eight-task baseline-comparison set.
  • Average skill-acquisition time was 29 seconds, with a 43-point advantage over the strongest compared method without parameter updates.
  • The project page, implementation code and paper are publicly available; the work was developed with researchers from Tsinghua University and Beijing Institute of Technology.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDestro AI

Yusen Logistics begins deploying Destro orchestration platform in U.S. transload operations

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Destro AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The initial phase coordinates human and robot cart movements dynamically rather than routing them through separate workflows.
  • Planned follow-on capabilities include pallet movement and AI-based verification of completed warehouse work.
  • The deployment provides Destro with a disclosed production customer for its robot-agnostic warehouse orchestration layer.
Date
Company Destro AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationWayve

Wayve introduces GAIA-4 for closed-loop autonomous-driving simulation

Automotive

· research publication · Wayve · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • GAIA-4 reconstructs logged road scenes directly from recorded sensor data without HD maps, hand-built scene graphs or a separate annotation stack.
  • Its world-on-rails mode changes the ego vehicle trajectory while holding other road users to their logged behaviour, providing a deterministic comparison baseline.
  • The model generates coherent camera and radar observations and also supports reactive-agent scenarios for interactive safety evaluation.
Date
Company Wayve
Event type Research Publication
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationThales

Thales Australia completes live-fire test of Guardian Angel UGV prototype

Aerial

· demonstration · Thales · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Chaos 1 supported rapid autonomy prototyping, while W & E Platt supplied remote-weapon-system integration expertise.
  • The containerised mission system supports medevac, scout, troop-support, fire-support and transport configurations.
  • Thales says the prototype can operate alongside its Bushmaster, StrikeMaster and Hawkei protected-mobility vehicles.
Date
Company Thales
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneXTEND

XTEND produces seven robotic platforms across five facilities in one week

Defense

· production milestone · XTEND · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The one-week run covered XTENDER, STRIKER, M6F, X100, Scorpio Lite, AtlasPRO and RACER systems or components.
  • The XFAB network now supports more than 20 robotic product families through a shared XOS software foundation.
  • More than 12,500 systems have been produced and deployed across over 30 countries.
Date
Company XTEND
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardSafe Pro Group

Safe Pro wins approximately $730,000 U.S. government subcontract

Vision

· contract award · Safe Pro Group · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The approximately $730,000 base value excludes additional contract options.
  • This is the fourth recent U.S. government contract for the patented AI technology.
  • The deployment expands the installed base and visibility into recurring software-subscription revenue.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPlus Automation

Plus Automation puts AirRob and t-Sort system into full operation at andST logistics centre

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Plus Automation · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • +Hub coordinates AirRob PickingWall, t-Sort OPS and peripheral equipment while monitoring the operation in real time.
  • The deployment increased storage efficiency to 155% and shipping efficiency to 196% of the previous operation.
  • T5 handled equipment layout, mechanical design, procurement, construction and PLC integration.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeArtificial Intelligence Technology Solutions

AITX commits to $2.4m annualized cost-reduction plan

Service

· org change · Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions · Service

Evidence notes
  • The plan includes eliminating approximately seven positions, equal to about 5% of AITX's global workforce; those reductions account for roughly 40% of the expected savings.
  • The remaining savings are expected from lower spending on consultants, contractors, professional services and other third parties, alongside salary deferrals.
  • AITX expects the savings to be fully effective by December 2026 and moved its positive monthly operating-cash-flow objective to 31 December 2026 after missing its earlier May target.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingPaXini

PaXini raises RMB1bn strategic round, taking cumulative financing to RMB3.5bn

Humanoid

· funding · PaXini · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The round was co-led by an unnamed global consumer-electronics and semiconductor company, BOCI Investment, Kunpeng Fund and Hexin Fangce.
  • CDH Baifu and Chengdu Jiaozi participated, while existing investor Zhilai Capital continued investing; PaXini said cumulative financing has reached RMB3.5 billion.
  • PaXini reported that consumption of its internally developed tactile chips approached one million units over the past year and said the capital will support deeper integration into Physical AI applications.
Date
Company PaXini
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSES AI

SES AI signs staged H1-X battery-development framework with Doroni Aerospace

Power Systems

· partnership · SES AI · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • The framework runs through staged purchase orders during 2026 and 2027; only an initial $65,000 tranche is committed, so the $1.09 million figure is a maximum rather than a firm order.
  • SES AI will provide battery systems for Doroni's ground- and flight-test campaign, with a path to testing as early as 2027 and options for additional test systems and serial production.
  • The development work combines high-energy cells approaching 400 Wh/kg with battery-health monitoring and abuse testing for the H1-X programme.
Date
Company SES AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
Market SignalFuji Corporation

Fuji Robotic Solutions orders double to record JPY 82.8bn

Industrial

· market signal · Fuji Corporation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Q1 Robotic Solutions orders rose 104.0% year on year to JPY 82.841 billion, while net sales increased 52.5% to JPY 58.624 billion.
  • Segment operating profit increased 167.2% to JPY 16.508 billion and order backlog reached JPY 85.877 billion, up 142.5%.
  • Fuji raised its FY3/27 Robotic Solutions forecasts to JPY 245 billion of orders and JPY 233 billion of net sales, from JPY 200 billion for each measure.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentWoowa Brothers

Woowa Brothers deploys upgraded Dilly robot at Baemin B Mart

Delivery

· deployment · Woowa Brothers · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • The new vehicle uses a recyclable EPP body, is about 8% lighter and adds upgraded compute, cameras, sensors and a rear-facing camera.
  • Baemin has piloted robot delivery around its Gangnam Nonhyeon B Mart site since February 2025 and reports more than 99% of distance travelled without human intervention.
  • Woowa plans to improve autonomy and fleet control and expand Dilly service to additional sites during the second half of 2026.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Market SignalNeuromeka

Neuromeka completes subscriptions for ₩78.15bn rights offering

Industrial

· market signal · Neuromeka · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Shareholder and public subscriptions produced an aggregate subscription rate of 84.62%.
  • Korea Investment & Securities, NH Investment & Securities and Samsung Securities will acquire the residual shares under the underwriting agreement.
  • Payment was scheduled for 4 August, allowing Neuromeka to secure the full planned proceeds despite the unsubscribed balance.
Date
Company Neuromeka
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderCowintech

Cowintech secures ₩20bn-class AMR order for overseas battery plants

Warehouse Logistics

· commercial order · Cowintech · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The supply programme runs through September 2027 and covers battery and energy-storage-system production sites in Europe and North America.
  • The AMRs will move material across production stages from electrode processing through assembly and shipping.
  • Cowintech said its disclosed 2026 battery and ESS robot-automation orders now total roughly ₩90bn.
Date
Company Cowintech
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWeRide

WeRide agrees Denmark robotaxi launch with GreenMobility

Automotive

· partnership · WeRide · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The planned public service will use WeRide's EU-compliant GXR robotaxi through GreenMobility's mobility platform.
  • The launch is targeted for the first half of 2027 and remains conditional on Danish regulatory approval.
  • The agreement would make Denmark WeRide's first Nordic market and its sixth European market.
Date
Company WeRide
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchReimagine Robotics

Reimagine Robotics emerges from stealth with worker-teachable robotics platform

Industrial

· product launch · Reimagine Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The company was founded in April 2025 by Jonathan Scholz, Oleg Sushkov, Akhil Raju and Misha Denil, all former members of Google DeepMind's Applied Robotics team.
  • Live deployments include overnight 3D-printer tending extended to washing, curing and drying, plus a three-robot hard-drive disassembly cell.
  • Reimagine says the disassembly project reduced the time to prototype and test a new robot behaviour from roughly one day to about ten minutes.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationLight Origins (亮源新创)

Light Origins publishes Light-Loco-Parkour for whole-body humanoid locomotion

Foundation Models

· research publication · Light Origins (亮源新创) · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • The policy uses only onboard depth sensing and a velocity command to select walking, balancing, climbing, stepping down or vaulting without a runtime skill label, state machine or motion graph.
  • A Real2Sim2Real pipeline expands sparse human-motion seeds across terrain variations, unifies multiple experts and distils privileged geometry into a recurrent depth policy.
  • The same policy transferred without real-world fine-tuning to indoor and outdoor tests on Lightbot 0, including unseen obstacle variations.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationCubeMars

Rough Robotics tests CubeMars AK45 V3.0 actuators in bilateral control rig

Actuation

· demonstration · CubeMars · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The evaluation compared the 10:1 and 36:1 reduction configurations under hands-on control.
  • The rig transmitted motion and force feedback across three coupled axes.
  • The test examined dual-encoder behaviour, backdrivability and compliant teleoperation response.
Date
Company CubeMars
Event type Demonstration
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAutoStore

Footshop brings 24 AutoStore R5+ robots online in Czech warehouse

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · AutoStore · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The brownfield installation provides 52,600 bins, four workstations and machine-vision-assisted shoe-box picking.
  • Commissioning proceeded without interrupting daily operations, making it Footshop's first major warehouse-automation project.
Date
Company AutoStore
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKodiak AI

Atlas expands Kodiak driverless operations to two depots

Logistics

· deployment · Kodiak AI · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • As of March 31, Atlas operated 28 driverless trucks across 15 routes, with about 7,000 loads and 23,500 driverless hours.
  • The target to reach 100 trucks by mid-2027 remains conditional on delivery, regulatory and operational milestones.
Date
Company Kodiak AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderAmerican Rheinmetall

American Rheinmetall won an 18-month U.S. Army Project Sustainment contract for hybrid…

Robotics

· commercial order · American Rheinmetall

Evidence notes
  • American Rheinmetall leads a team that includes Harbinger, Forterra and Primordial Labs.
  • The 18-month project focuses on hybrid autonomous logistics UGV development for U.S. Army sustainment.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAIM Intelligent Machines

Komatsu and AIM partner on autonomous bulldozers and excavators

Construction

· partnership · AIM Intelligent Machines · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The collaboration covers autonomous operation of bulldozers and hydraulic excavators.
  • The companies plan to integrate AIM physical AI with Komatsu construction equipment and digital jobsite systems.
  • The programme targets scalable autonomy across construction workflows and machine fleets.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAPT

Ryobi Systems acquires warehouse-automation integrator APT

Warehouse Logistics

· acquisition · APT · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The acquisition completed on 31 July 2026 and made APT a wholly owned Ryobi Systems subsidiary.
  • APT integrates automated storage, conveying and sorting systems alongside WMS, WCS and WES software.
  • Ryobi Systems said the combination is intended to support warehouse projects from planning and construction through operation.
Date
Company APT
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalPDW

OSC signs up to $820m conditional loan commitment with PDW

Defense

· market signal · PDW · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The commitment is for up to $820 million and remains subject to financial, legal, technical and other due-diligence requirements before financial close.
  • OSC said the project will establish high-volume domestic manufacturing capacity for critical drone components used across Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aircraft.
Date
Company PDW
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalMitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric FA revenue rises 30.1% and forecast increases

Industrial

· market signal · Mitsubishi Electric · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Factory Automation Systems adjusted operating profit increased from JPY 16.2 billion to JPY 37.4 billion.
  • Orders and revenue increased on stronger industrial-machinery, AI and semiconductor capital expenditure demand.
  • Mitsubishi Electric raised the division's full-year revenue forecast from JPY 865 billion to JPY 900 billion and its adjusted operating-profit forecast from JPY 102 billion to JPY 120 billion.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalFANUC

FANUC Q1 robot sales rise 18.7% as orders reach JPY 97.9bn

Industrial

· market signal · FANUC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Robot sales increased in the Americas and China, offsetting sluggish automobile-related demand in Japan.
  • The Americas recorded brisk sales to automotive and general industries, while Chinese demand was firm across EV-related and general industries.
  • Group net sales increased 17.7% to JPY 231.0 billion and FANUC raised its full-year consolidated forecast.
Date
Company FANUC
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalHENSOLDT

HENSOLDT H1 order intake doubles as backlog passes EUR 10bn

Perception

· market signal · HENSOLDT · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Group revenue increased 23.6% to EUR 1.167 billion and adjusted EBITDA rose 28.5% to EUR 137 million.
  • Sensors-segment order intake rose 57.6% to EUR 1.979 billion, driven by Eurofighter Mk1 radar extensions, Knifefish electronic-attack orders and further TRML-4D radar orders.
  • HENSOLDT confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, including approximately EUR 2.75 billion of revenue and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.5% to 19.0%.
Date
Company HENSOLDT
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipProdrone

Prodrone and Toshiba begin indigenous interceptor-drone development

Aerial

· partnership · Prodrone · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Prodrone will contribute airframe design, autonomous flight control, vehicle control and UAV production experience.
  • Toshiba will contribute radar, air-defence, command-and-control, quality-assurance, regulatory and systems-integration expertise.
Date
Company Prodrone
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingProdrone

Prodrone completes undisclosed DBJ equity placement

Aerial

· funding · Prodrone · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The Development Bank of Japan subscribed through a third-party allotment; Prodrone did not disclose the amount or a named financing round.
  • Prodrone will use the capital to improve its drone technology and accelerate a domestic mass-production system built around the Chubu regional ecosystem.
  • The financing is separate from Prodrone's June 2026 JIC Venture Growth Investments raise and its April 2026 Central Japan Innovation Capital placement.
Date
Company Prodrone
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationRoboTruck

RoboTruck completes supervised 260km autonomous highway run

Logistics

· demonstration · RoboTruck · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The test took place on an unspecified day in May 2026 and was disclosed on 31 July.
  • The truck handled motorway entry, lane keeping, overtaking, junction routing, merging and cut-in traffic across the approximately 260km route.
  • A safety driver remained in the vehicle and could intervene if required; the result is a supervised testing milestone, not a driverless commercial deployment.
Date
Company RoboTruck
Event type Demonstration
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingRoboTruck

RoboTruck raises approximately JPY 5.2bn in Series A first close

Logistics

· funding · RoboTruck · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • JIC Venture Growth Investments led the first close, with SPARX Asset Management and Mitsubishi UFJ Capital joining as new investors.
  • Existing investors Globis Capital Partners, Archetype Ventures, Mizuho Leaguer Investment and SMBC Venture Capital also participated.
  • RoboTruck plans to use the capital for additional test vehicles, system redundancy, safety assessment and certification work, physical-AI development, simulation and driving-data infrastructure; a second close is planned but is not included in the disclosed amount.
Date
Company RoboTruck
Event type Funding
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneForwardX Robotics

ForwardX opened a European office in Düsseldorf to support regional AMR customers and partners

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · ForwardX Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The office is located in Düsseldorf, Germany
  • The site supports European customers and integration partners
  • The opening expands ForwardX’s regional service and commercial footprint
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRoboSense

Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max launches with RoboSense rear lidar

Perception

· product launch · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The installation is the first mass-production application of RoboSense E Platform lidar in an L2+ passenger vehicle.
  • The lidar provides two-centimetre ranging accuracy with a 140-degree horizontal and 105-degree vertical field of view.
  • Rear perception covers overhead, suspended and low-height obstacles that can be difficult for cameras to detect.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneHorizon Robotics

Volkswagen begins Journey 6M vehicle deliveries in China

AI Compute

· production milestone · Horizon Robotics · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The two vehicles launched and entered customer delivery on 23 May 2026.
  • Journey 6M powers the delivered vision-only configuration as standard equipment.
  • A Journey 6H lidar configuration remained planned for later in 2026 and is excluded from the completed milestone.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMANUS

Beko Europe participated in a RoboCom/CIM/ARTES 4.0 humanoid evaluation demonstration in which…

Data Infrastructure

· demonstration · MANUS · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • A human operator used MANUS gloves and a motion-capture suit in the humanoid evaluation.
  • The demonstration was conducted through the RoboCom, CIM and ARTES 4.0 programme.
Date
Company MANUS
Event type Demonstration
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationFabmatics

Fabmatics validates HERO Scout in Infineon Dresden cleanroom trial

Industrial

· demonstration · Fabmatics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The trial used dummy reticle SMIF pods and 200 mm wafer carriers across transport, handling and narrow-aisle navigation scenarios.
  • A vision-guided gripper handled load-port position deviations without reteaching, while obstacle and personnel-interaction tests confirmed safe operation.
  • The prototype combined a six-axis collaborative arm with SLAM-based route learning, AI-enabled local control and inductive on-the-fly charging.
Date
Company Fabmatics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardCACI

CACI wins first JIATF-401 SkyValor task order

Defense

· contract award · CACI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • SkyValor is the first task order issued under a three-year counter-UAS IDIQ with a ceiling of $500 million.
  • CACI will deliver SkyValor systems to critical mission locations for the Domestic Shield effort.
  • Testing at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma covered small-drone detection and defeat beyond line of sight, with CACI reporting minutes of warning rather than seconds before approval for full-rate production.
Date
Company CACI
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAxal

Axal launches US-based custom PCB design and build service

Electronics

· product launch · Axal · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • Axal said the service covers custom PCB design, assembly and testing for hardware startups.
  • The company positioned the service as a US-based alternative to coordinating overseas PCB design and manufacturing.
  • Axal reported delivering a working board in as little as two weeks for an early customer.
Date
Company Axal
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardBlue Water Autonomy

Blue Water Autonomy joins $40m NAVOCEANO ocean-survey IDIQ

Defense

· contract award · Blue Water Autonomy · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The contract has a $40 million combined ceiling; Blue Water's minimum guarantee is $10,000, and additional revenue depends on competed task orders.
  • NAVOCEANO can issue work for international waters across the Indian Ocean and Pacific basins during the August 2026–July 2028 ordering period.
  • The small-business competition received nine offers and produced six awardees; no survey task order was disclosed with Blue Water's selection.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTianhe Magnetics

Tianhe Magnetics establishes Guangdong precision-magnet subsidiary

Materials

· market signal · Tianhe Magnetics · Materials

Evidence notes
  • Tianhe subscribed RMB10.8 million of the subsidiary's RMB12 million registered capital, giving it a 90% stake; Shenzhen Liantuo Intelligent Machinery Partnership holds the remaining 10%.
  • The unit is intended to develop precision micro-magnet processing and customised magnetic-assembly capabilities closer to Greater Bay Area customers.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos
FundingSUIND

SUIND raises INR 205 million seed round

Aerial

· funding · SUIND · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The company links the capital to Bumblebee manufacturing capacity and commercial deployment.
  • Funding will also support development of the WASP monitoring and inspection platform and expansion of SUIND's autonomy engineering.
  • The financing is the company's first disclosed institutional round of this scale.
Date
Company SUIND
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderNEO Battery Materials

NEO Battery secures Korean strike-drone battery order

Power Systems

· commercial order · NEO Battery Materials · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • The custom 6Ah pack is designed to reduce battery weight and extend strike-drone flight duration and range.
  • The Korean customer will run initial field validation before NEO iterates the design using test feedback.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSimbe

HomeBase expands Simbe Tally across every store

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Simbe · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The chainwide deployment was completed in less than three months across HomeBase locations in Texas, Wyoming, Kansas and Missouri.
  • Pricing errors fell 92% and controllable out-of-stocks fell 58% during the rollout.
  • The retailer also reduced physical-inventory work from three days to less than one day.
Date
Company Simbe
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryZoox

Zoox receives first Part 555 commercial robotaxi exemption

Automotive

· regulatory · Zoox · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The exemption permits up to 2,500 Zoox vehicles per year for two years.
  • It removes the federal barrier to charging passengers for rides in the purpose-built vehicle.
  • Paid service remains subject to applicable state and local approvals and to NHTSA reporting and operating conditions.
Date
Company Zoox
Event type Regulatory
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Market SignalROKAE Robotics

ROKAE expects H1 revenue to more than double and adjusted profit

Industrial

· market signal · ROKAE Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Expected H1 revenue is at least RMB400 million, up at least 127.4% from RMB175.9 million a year earlier.
  • ROKAE expects an adjusted net profit versus an adjusted net loss of RMB35.2 million in H1 2025, while statutory net loss remains no more than RMB86 million.
  • Embodied-intelligence robots are expected to contribute more than 30% of revenue for the reporting period.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardHidden Level

Hidden Level secures $100m Pentagon-wide drone-detection OTA

Sensors

· contract award · Hidden Level · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering sponsored the OTA through Army Contracting Command.
  • The agreement provides a Pentagon-wide ordering vehicle for Breaker, Surge, BYOTx and Airspace Monitoring Service capabilities.
  • Hidden Level said initial task orders worth several million dollars had already been placed.
Date
Company Hidden Level
Event type Contract Award
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Market SignalUnitree

Unitree Robotics launches STAR Market share issuance

Humanoid

· market signal · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The offering comprises 40.4464 million new shares, representing 10% of Unitree's enlarged equity.
  • Investor price inquiry is scheduled for 5 August and online subscription for 10 August.
  • The registered prospectus sought RMB4.202 billion for robot-model, robot-body, product-development and manufacturing-base projects.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryMMI

MMI receives FDA approval to expand REMIND microsurgery study

Surgical

· regulatory · MMI · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The supplement followed FDA review of 30-day safety data from the first patient cohort.
  • REMIND evaluates Symani-enabled microsurgical techniques intended to re-establish deep-cervical lymphatic drainage in patients with Alzheimer's disease and confirmed lymphatic abnormalities.
  • The study remains an early-feasibility investigation; Symani is not FDA-cleared for lymphatic reconstruction for brain disease.
Date
Company MMI
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardInzpire

Inzpire wins three-year NATO MQ-9B crew-training contract

Defense

· contract award · Inzpire · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The initial award covers two instructor crews and can expand to as many as 37 crews.
  • Training covers pilots, sensor operators and mission intelligence coordinators for the MQ-9B and RAF Protector RG Mk.1.
  • Inzpire instructors are embedded with 54 Squadron at RAF Waddington under the MQ-9B International Cooperative Partnership.
Date
Company Inzpire
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLantronix

Lantronix and Swarmer develop Group 1 UAS autonomy compute module

AI Compute

· partnership · Lantronix · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The custom module combines Lantronix Open-Q 6490CS hardware with preloaded Swarmer OS.
  • The companies say the design provides more than four times the onboard processing of current platforms for navigation, targeting and collaborative autonomy.
  • The programme targets a production-ready, NDAA-compliant module for small military uncrewed aircraft.
Date
Company Lantronix
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
DeploymentExyn

Exyn Nexys cuts Tüprag mine survey capture time from 40 minutes to five

Aerial

· deployment · Exyn · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Tüprag reduced capture time per underground scan from approximately 40 minutes to approximately five minutes and now routinely completes five scans per shift.
  • Deployment increased survey coverage by approximately 300% and reduced the measurement errors that had forced repeat scans.
  • Tüprag is expanding Nexys use across its operations after the system mapped previously inaccessible areas and supported identification of additional recoverable ore.
Date
Company Exyn
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderMobilicom

Mobilicom wins autonomous-weapon systems design and initial order

Communications

· commercial order · Mobilicom · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The customer is developing AI-enabled autonomous weapon systems for drones and UGVs.
  • The delivered package combines cybersecurity software, EW-resistance software, secure datalinks and ground-control stations.
  • Mobilicom did not disclose the order value or customer identity.
Date
Company Mobilicom
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderArtificial Intelligence Technology Solutions

AITX subsidiary RAD books 24-unit data-centre construction order

Service

· commercial order · Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions · Service

Evidence notes
  • The order covers 12 RIO Mini trailers and 12 ROSA security units, all equipped with SARA licences.
  • RAD described it as its largest single data-centre construction order to date.
  • Full deployment is expected by 1 September 2026; the agreement has a minimum two-year term and a third-year option.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderInnoviz Technologies

Innoviz secures approximately $3.5m of defence LiDAR orders

Perception

· commercial order · Innoviz Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The initial orders cover several hundred LiDAR units and total approximately $3.5 million.
  • The customer plans to use the sensors in counter-drone and perimeter-intrusion applications.
  • Any larger follow-on order remains conditional on successful completion of the first deployment.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalLG Electronics

LG Electronics plans full-scale robot-actuator operations in Q3

Consumer

· market signal · LG Electronics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Full-scale robot-actuator business operations are scheduled to begin in Q3 2026.
  • Robotics was among the new businesses identified as growing at an accelerated pace.
  • No actuator model, committed production capacity or named customer was disclosed.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneSamsung Electro-Mechanics

Samsung Electro-Mechanics moves humanoid sensing modules into pilot production

Vision

· production milestone · Samsung Electro-Mechanics · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Samsung Electro-Mechanics said the pilot programme covers high-pixel sensing modules for humanoid robots.
  • Camera-module pilot production is underway at the company's Vietnam manufacturing base for an unnamed major US customer, with quality stabilisation and mass-production validation in progress.
  • The company is also developing autofocus and long-range 3D-sensing products; customer identity, unit volumes, validated mass-production timing and expected revenue remain undisclosed.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSamsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics commits KRW 792bn to venture investment funds

Service

· market signal · Samsung Electronics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The commitments cover two Samsung Venture Investment funds with KRW 800 billion of combined capital.
  • A KRW 300 billion DX vehicle will target future technologies including robotics, AI and smart devices.
  • The disclosure did not identify portfolio companies or direct robotics-company investments.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSchneider Electric

Schneider Electric Industrial Automation revenue reaches €3.585bn in H1 2026

Industrial

· market signal · Schneider Electric · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Industrial Automation H1 revenue increased 7.7% organically.
  • The business generated €501m of adjusted EBITA in the first half.
  • The result provides a current demand signal for Schneider Electric’s industrial automation and control stack.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardRed Cat

Red Cat receives $2.49m U.S. Air Force order for Black Widow systems

Defense

· contract award · Red Cat · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Red Cat’s Teal Drones subsidiary received a $2.49m firm-fixed-price U.S. Air Force contract for Black Widow small UAS, training, batteries, spares and support.
  • The order includes train-the-trainer support, batteries, spares and shipping.
  • Contract delivery is due by 24 August 2026.
Date
Company Red Cat
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalKION Group

KION Intelligent Automation revenue rises 17.6% in H1 2026

Warehouse Logistics

· market signal · KION Group · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • H1 segment revenue rose 17.6% to €1,629.2 million.
  • Adjusted EBIT increased 35.3% to €106.0 million, lifting the adjusted EBIT margin to 6.5%.
  • Project-business growth benefited from improved orders on hand, while service revenue fell from the prior-year level.
Date
Company KION Group
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityTesollo

Stanford adopts Tesollo DG-5F-M hands for robot-learning research

End Effectors

· capability · Tesollo · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • HandelBot used two 20-DoF DG-5F-M hands with Franka arms for bimanual piano playing from real-world interaction data.
  • DexDrummer used the hand for repeated contact, in-hand manipulation and long-horizon motion-control research.
  • Tesollo also presented the hand technology and applications in an invited MIT seminar on 27 May 2026.
Date
Company Tesollo
Event type Capability
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJIECANG

JIECANG introduces robot lifting columns and frameless torque motors at WAIC

Actuation

· product launch · JIECANG · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The JCLCTM lifting column uses a 150 by 150 millimetre aluminium profile, integrated servo drive and DC48V supply, with full-load lifting speed up to 200 millimetres per second.
  • The frameless torque-motor range spans 25 to 115 millimetres, approximately 58 to 733 watts and peak torque up to 12.68 newton-metres.
  • JIECANG also showed coreless motor assemblies, rotary modules and linear actuators for robot hands, joints and limbs.
Date
Company JIECANG
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLeju Robotics

Hutchinson and Leju Robotics signed a strategic framework to explore humanoid industrial…

Humanoid

· partnership · Leju Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Hutchinson and Leju Robotics signed a strategic framework to explore humanoid industrial applications and relevant thermal-management, sealing, vibration-control, materials and sensing technologies.
  • The framework is exploratory and technology-focused; it does not prove that Hutchinson components are already standard on Leju humanoids.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipKronomy

KeepZone becomes Kronomy's exclusive Latin America distributor

Aerial

· partnership · Kronomy · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The appointment covers Kronomy hardware, software, AI platforms and related managed-service technology from Mexico through Argentina.
  • More than 12,000 autonomous operational flights have been completed across Israeli critical-infrastructure and healthcare environments.
  • KeepZone contributes regional sales channels while Kronomy provides field-operated drone systems and round-the-clock command-centre expertise.
Date
Company Kronomy
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAngel Robotics

Angel Robotics unveils phact actuator module

Exoskeleton

· product launch · Angel Robotics · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • phact packages model-based torque estimation, dynamic compensation, active friction cancellation and impedance compensation in a reusable actuator module.
  • A built-in six-axis inertial sensor estimates joint and body motion state.
  • Angel Robotics said the first 100 units would be supplied to research institutions and robot developers through a Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement-supported programme.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDreame

Dreame receives Euromonitor recognition for multi-level robotic arms

Consumer

· market signal · Dreame · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • The recognized multi-stage arm uses multiple powered joints for multi-axis extension rather than a single extending linkage.
  • Dreame said the mop mechanism can extend up to 18 centimetres to reach narrow spaces and corners.
  • Euromonitor said its research compared commercial launch timing across 180 countries and the top 25 robot-vacuum brands.
Date
Company Dreame
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
CapabilityAeroVironment

AeroVironment and Applied Intuition validate Mayhem 10 swarm autonomy

Defense

· capability · AeroVironment · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The companies signed a strategic teaming agreement to integrate Applied Intuition Acuity ISR/Strike into AeroVironment Mayhem 10.
  • A recent demonstration validated multiple Mayhem 10 systems synchronising, swarming and adapting to different threats after months of multi-site integration.
  • The combined system is intended for the U.S. Army Launched Effects programme and supports collaborative hunter-killer missions with operator oversight.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneAurora Innovation

Aurora begins second-generation driverless-truck production with Roush

Logistics

· production milestone · Aurora Innovation · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Roush has begun manufacturing the second-generation Aurora Driver-equipped truck fleet.
  • Aurora expects the manufacturing line to reach a 1,000-truck annual run-rate in October 2026.
  • The company said capacity for its planned fleet of more than 200 driverless trucks by year-end is fully allocated to customers.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryPowerus

Powerus business combination advances to SEC Form S-4 review

Defense

· regulatory · Powerus · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The Form S-4 covers the proposed combination between Aureus Greenway Holdings and Autonomous Power Corporation, which operates as Powerus.
  • Completion remains subject to SEC effectiveness, stockholder approval and other closing conditions.
  • The filing advances the proposed transaction into formal shareholder-disclosure review without completing the combination.
Date
Company Powerus
Event type Regulatory
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneGKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace delivers flight-ready Brontanax aerostructures to BAE Systems

Subsystems

· production milestone · GKN Aerospace · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • GKN Aerospace engineered and manufactured the Brontanax wings, fins and control surfaces and completed their integration into the flight-ready prototype.
  • The composite structures were produced at GKN Aerospace’s Cowes design and assembly facility on the Isle of Wight.
  • The delivery identifies GKN Aerospace as an aerostructures supplier to BAE Systems’ Brontanax autonomous-aircraft programme.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
DeploymentWing Aviation

Wing and Walmart launch drone delivery from two Greater Orlando stores

Delivery

· deployment · Wing Aviation · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • The live service launched from Walmart stores in Apopka and Clermont on 29 July 2026.
  • The initial coverage area includes more than 50,000 homes, businesses and apartment buildings.
  • Three additional Walmart locations in Ocoee, Clermont and Haines City are planned to join the network.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos