Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 81

Browse page 81 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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Production MilestoneRoboSense

RoboSense delivers 1 millionth LiDAR unit to Humanoid Robot Co.

Perception

· production milestone · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense produced its one millionth LiDAR unit, an E1R model, on February 21, 2025, at its Beta Manufacturing Base in Shenzhen.
  • The unit was delivered on February 24, 2025, to Humanoid Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., for integration into the 'Qinglong' humanoid robot.
  • This milestone marks RoboSense as the first company globally to achieve the production of one million high-beam LiDAR units.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalYinlun Co.

Yinlun Co. says robot-components work remains in R&D and has not yet generated revenue

Actuation

· market signal · Yinlun Co. · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Yinlun disclosed in a stock-abnormal-movement notice that its robot-components business was still at the research-and-development stage.
  • The company said the business had not yet generated revenue and would not materially affect current performance.
  • The disclosure is kept as a direct company statement on commercialization stage rather than a speculative media interpretation.
Date
Company Yinlun Co.
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationENGINEAI

EngineAI's PM01 Humanoid Robot Performs Front Flip in Shenzhen

Humanoid

· demonstration · ENGINEAI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • EngineAI's PM01 humanoid robot successfully performed a front flip in Shenzhen, China.
  • The demonstration showcased the robot's advanced dynamic balance and instantaneous acceleration capabilities.
  • This event highlighted EngineAI's progress in developing humanoid robots with high-speed dynamic abilities.
Date
Company ENGINEAI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOptifye.ai

Optifye.ai launches factory-performance monitoring platform

Vision

· product launch · Optifye.ai · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Optifye.ai launched computer-vision monitoring for manufacturing-line performance and shop-floor inefficiencies.
  • Cameras count each workspace's output and stream real-time metrics to supervisors.
  • Dashboards expose line and workstation bottlenecks for faster operational intervention.
Date
Company Optifye.ai
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationFlexiv Robotics Ltd.

A strictly predefined-time convergent and anti-noise fractional-order zeroing neural network for solving time-variant quadratic programming in kinematic robot control

Industrial

· research publication · Flexiv Robotics Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The paper evaluates a noise-resilient neural-network solver for time-variant quadratic programming with experiments on a Flexiv Rizon robot.
  • The evaluation uses a physical Rizon Adaptive Robot Series platform supplied by Flexiv Robotics Ltd..
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBaykar

Baykar flies turbo-engine Bayraktar TB2T-AI UCAV

Defense

· product launch · Baykar · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Baykar announced the first flight of Bayraktar TB2T-AI, a turbo-engine and AI-enabled variant of the TB2 UCAV.
  • The aircraft introduces improved speed, altitude performance, and AI-supported flight capability.
  • Baykar said it had signed export agreements with 34 countries for TB2 and 11 for AKINCI.
Date
Company Baykar
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingOver the Reality

Over the Reality Announces Investment Round Led by EV3 Ventures

Spatial Intelligence

· funding · Over the Reality · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • Over the Reality secured an investment round led by EV3 Ventures.
  • Additional participation from Modular Capital and Lattice Fund.
  • The investment signifies strong confidence from significant VCs in the DePIN space.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilrem Robotics

Milrem and SteerAI launch UAE THeMIS autonomy trial programme

Defense

· partnership · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The agreement was signed during IDEX 2025.
  • SteerAI will equip 20 THeMIS UGVs with its CoreX autonomy kit.
  • The wider trial programme will combine ground, aerial and manned platforms through Milrem's command suite.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Company FormationRoboParty

RoboParty founded in Shanghai as open-source humanoid robotics company

Humanoid

· company formation · RoboParty · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The founding team began formal humanoid development in April 2025.
  • RoboParty completed its first ROBOTO_ORIGIN prototype after four months of development.
  • The company open-sourced mechanical, electrical, training and deployment work for the prototype.
Date
Company RoboParty
Event type Company Formation
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSMC Corporation

SMC Singapore announces collaboration with Universal Robots

End Effectors

· partnership · SMC Corporation · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • SMC Singapore announced a collaboration with Universal Robots through its local news channel.
  • The collaboration reinforces SMC's position as a motion, gripping, and automation-component supplier for collaborative robot deployments.
  • This is a direct robotics-relevant partnership signal rather than a generic automation marketing item.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilrem Robotics

Milrem and Vegvisir sign XR situational-awareness MoU

Defense

· partnership · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The MoU was signed at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
  • It covers testing, experimentation and new use cases linking Vegvisir vision systems to Milrem UGVs.
  • The announcement does not identify a completed exact-product installation.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingIntermap Technologies

Intermap closes C$11.26m equity financing

Localization

· funding · Intermap Technologies · Localization

Evidence notes
  • The LIFE offering issued 2,957,000 common shares at C$2.25 for C$6,653,250 in gross proceeds.
  • A concurrent placement issued 2,047,225 shares at the same price for C$4,606,256.25 in gross proceeds.
  • The combined proceeds were designated for operations, government-program execution and near-term working capital.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAAEON

AAEON launches BOXER-6647-MTH for advanced robotics

AI Compute

· product launch · AAEON · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The system uses Intel Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 processors with an integrated NPU for AI workloads.
  • Three LAN ports, six USB ports, serial communications and digital I/O connect cameras, lidar, IMUs and actuators.
  • AAEON positioned the rugged computer for AGVs, AMRs and other advanced industrial-robotics applications.
Date
Company AAEON
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSplash

Splash introduces autonomous patrol boats for national-security missions

Maritime

· product launch · Splash · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The platform combines vessel hardware, autonomy software, sensors and onboard computing developed as an integrated system.
  • Early testing covered more than 100 autonomous miles in San Francisco Bay without human input.
  • The modular vessels support payloads including survey sonar and deployable aerial systems.
Date
Company Splash
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Market SignalHoverfly Technologies

Hoverfly Spectre added to DIU Blue UAS list

Defense

· market signal · Hoverfly Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Hoverfly said its Spectre tethered drone was officially added to the DIU Blue UAS list.
  • The designation reinforces Spectre's NDAA compliance posture for U.S. defense and government procurement.
  • The milestone followed Spectre's earlier Green UAS certification.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationFigure AI

Figure AI introduces Helix VLA model for generalist humanoid control

Humanoid

· research publication · Figure AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Figure introduced Helix as a Vision-Language-Action model that unifies perception, language understanding, and learned control for humanoid manipulation.
  • The company says Helix outputs continuous control across the upper body, enables multi-robot collaboration, and runs on low-power embedded GPUs for commercial deployment.
  • The release is a first-party AI-system release that anchors Figure's research timeline to a concrete model rather than only hardware launches.
Date
Company Figure AI
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFreefly Systems

Esri adds Freefly Astro Max to secure ArcGIS drone workflow

Aerial

· partnership · Freefly Systems · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Esri announced secure drone workflows using Freefly Systems' Astro Max with ArcGIS Flight.
  • Esri described Astro Max as an American-made drone meeting NDAA and DIU Blue UAS security and performance standards.
  • The integration supports government and enterprise users for ArcGIS-based mapping and inspection workflows.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLocus Robotics

BITO Lagertechnik and Locus Robotics announce strategic warehouse automation partnership

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Locus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Locus and BITO said they would combine storage and order-picking systems with Locus warehouse robotics to deliver integrated fulfillment solutions.
  • The announcement positioned the collaboration around end-to-end automated order-fulfillment deployments with faster ROI and short deployment timelines.
  • Locus highlighted the combination of BITO storage systems with the LocusONE orchestration platform and LocusBot fleet.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityInversion Semiconductor

Inversion Semiconductor develops initial LWFA light-source prototypes

Semiconductors

· capability · Inversion Semiconductor · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • Inversion Semiconductor developed initial LWFA prototypes for generating short-wavelength light.
  • The team established a laser laboratory to test novel stability algorithms.
  • BELLA-LUX work focuses on laser stability and prototype light-generation testing.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationWeCobot

King Willem-Alexander operates WeCobot welding solution at Gilde Vakcollege

Industrial

· demonstration · WeCobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The demonstration formed part of the technical school opening in Gorinchem on February 19.
  • WeCobot equipment supports practical welding instruction inside the school technical classrooms.
  • The royal visit highlighted automated welding alongside other modern manufacturing skills and technologies.
Date
Company WeCobot
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEVERYWHERE Communications

EVERYWHERE launches Mission Connect

Communications

· product launch · EVERYWHERE Communications · Communications

Evidence notes
  • EVERYWHERE launched Mission Connect on February 19, 2025.
  • The platform bridges satellite and terrestrial transport with multiple common operating pictures, including TAK and ArcGIS environments.
  • A message gateway, encrypted tracking and centralized network controls support beyond-line-of-sight operations and self-hosted deployments.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
AwardMantis Robotics

Robotics Award 2025 recognizes Mantis Physical AI

Industrial

· award · Mantis Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The award was presented at the Hannover Messe Press Preview on February 19, 2025.
  • Judges recognized Mantis technology for barrier-free human-robot collaboration in manufacturing and logistics.
  • The company planned to demonstrate its fenceless high-speed industrial robot at Hannover Messe.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product Launche-con Systems

e-con Systems launches See3CAM_37CUGM for robotic vision

Vision

· product launch · e-con Systems · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The camera performs on-device quad-HDR processing with a stated dynamic range of 120 dB.
  • Fast auto-exposure and gain control adapt frame capture as lighting conditions change.
  • Target applications include pick-and-place robots, autonomous mobile robots and industrial object detection.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWEISS Robotics

WEISS Robotics brings GRIPKIT EASY to Kassow Robots ecosystem

End Effectors

· partnership · WEISS Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The announcement covered GRIPKIT EASY support for Kassow Robots cobots.
  • WEISS positioned the integration around simplified gripper deployment on seven-axis cobot arms.
  • The partnership added another robot-brand ecosystem route for WEISS end-effector hardware.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTopXGun Robotics

TopXGun introduces FP700 agricultural drone

Agriculture

· product launch · TopXGun Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The FP700 page describes a large agricultural drone for spraying, spreading and mapping.
  • TopXGun positions the aircraft for large-field and orchard management.
  • The announcement expands TopXGun's FP agricultural drone line.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeneral Robotics

General Robotics integrates NVIDIA Isaac Sim into Open GRID

Development Platform

· partnership · General Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • General Robotics integrated NVIDIA Isaac Sim into its Open GRID platform.
  • The integration added browser-based access to robot simulation, synthetic data generation, and model evaluation workflows across multiple robot form factors.
  • General Robotics said the Isaac Sim integration would lower technical debt for robot AI development and accelerate deployment workflows.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipZimmer Systems

Zimmer Group and VMECA announce an official partnership

End Effectors

· partnership · Zimmer Systems · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Zimmer Group announced an official partnership with VMECA, a specialist in vacuum technology.
  • The partnership extends Zimmer''s handling and end-of-arm tooling stack with complementary vacuum automation capabilities relevant to robotic gripping and pick-and-place systems.
  • This is a discrete robotics-adjacent component partnership rather than general corporate expansion news.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
FundingZhongke Fifth Era

Zhongke Fifth Era completes seed financing from Zhuoyuan Asia

Robotics

· funding · Zhongke Fifth Era

Evidence notes
  • Zhongke Fifth Era completed a seed round financed by Zhuoyuan Asia.
  • Public reporting described the company as building an embodied-world physical foundation and multimodal end-to-end embodied models.
  • This is the earliest clean financing event I found tied to the company.
Date
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRobros

Robros unveils IGRIS humanoid at Korea Robotics Conference

Humanoid

· product launch · Robros · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • IGRIS combines human-like hands with reinforcement-learning locomotion and imitation-learning object manipulation.
  • Robros designed the humanoid for service environments including hotels, restaurants and cafés.
  • IGRIS won an excellence award at the KORS Red Show, while Robros separately demonstrated imitation-learning block sorting.
Date
Company Robros
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Executive HireAlva Industries

Alva Industries appoints Reinhard Mauerschitz as Global Sales Director

Motion Components

· executive hire · Alva Industries · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Mauerschitz brought more than two decades of experience in direct-drive motion systems, torque motors and linear motors.
  • The role covers global commercial expansion and OEM, integrator and channel relationships.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationClone Robotics

Clone Robotics unveils Protoclone, the world's first bipedal musculoskeletal android

Humanoid

· demonstration · Clone Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Protoclone features over 1,000 artificial muscles and 500 sensors, enabling lifelike movements.
  • The robot's design includes a full polymer skeleton replicating 206 human bones.
  • Clone Robotics plans to produce 279 units of the Clone Alpha, with preorders opening later in 2025.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDZYNE Technologies

DZYNE unveils wearable Dronebuster DTIM counter-UAS kit

Defense

· product launch · DZYNE Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The kit combined one DTI detection, tracking and identification system with a Dronebuster 4 or 4-EU mitigation unit.
  • DZYNE specified a total system weight below 4 kg and drone detection at ranges up to 7 km.
  • The product supports Remote ID, AeroScope, RF direction finding, TAK displays and optional PNT disruption.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRealBotics

Realbotix launches robotic AI vision system

Human Machine Interface

· product launch · RealBotics · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • The company announced the Realbotix Robotic AI Vision System on February 18, 2025.
  • The system added face and object recognition, face tracking and real-time scene detection to Realbotix robots.
  • Realbotix said the system uses cameras embedded in the robots eyes to support more context-aware human interaction.
Date
Company RealBotics
Event type Product Launch
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationHuman in Motion Robotics

XoMotion demonstrated at Invictus Games closing ceremony

Exoskeleton

· demonstration · Human in Motion Robotics · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • Human in Motion product ambassador Chloë Angus demonstrated XoMotion during the Invictus Games official flag handover.
  • The public demonstration showed the exoskeleton supporting hands-free, self-balancing movement for a user living with paralysis.
  • The company also reported Health Canada clearance for clinical use and availability to Canadian rehabilitation and research facilities.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionLMI Technologies

LMI Technologies acquires FringeAI

Vision

· acquisition · LMI Technologies · Vision

Evidence notes
  • FringeAI developed AI software for industrial 3D vision applications.
  • The acquisition expanded LMI machine-vision software for inspection and automation workflows.
  • The transaction connected FringeAI AI tooling with LMI 3D sensor and vision systems.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardTrillium Engineering

Trillium wins Raytheon Phase One production contract for HD25-LV gimbals

Perception

· contract award · Trillium Engineering · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The Phase One production contract covers HD25-LV drone camera gimbal systems.
  • The gimbals are slated for integration with a Raytheon loitering munition.
  • The award highlights HD25-LV durability for launched systems and Trillium production capacity.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalMAD Components

MAD Components presented UAV propulsion products at XPONENTIAL Europe

Propulsion Components

· market signal · MAD Components · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • MAD used the event to highlight UAV propulsion components.
  • The page describes industrial-grade brushless motor work for UAV applications.
  • The milestone is a product-market signal for the drone propulsion component layer.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingSaronic

Saronic raises $600M Series C at $4B valuation

Defense

· funding · Saronic · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The company said the round would fund Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard intended to build autonomous ships for the hybrid fleet.
  • Saronic said the capital would expand its ASV portfolio into medium and large autonomous ships for defense applications.
  • The round brought in General Catalyst as a new investor while reaffirming participation from existing backers.
Date
Company Saronic
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilrem Robotics

Pearson Engineering and Milrem sign MENA robotics MoU

Defense

· partnership · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The MoU was signed at IDEX 2025.
  • The parties will explore Pearson's RCV-Pioneer minefield-breaching payload on Milrem tracked robotic combat vehicles.
  • The source describes further development work, not a completed exact-product integration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGreenroom Robotics

EGS Survey selects GAMA autonomy for Fremantle 01 USV

Maritime

· partnership · Greenroom Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • By bringing together EGS Survey’s operational expertise and Greenroom Robotics’ autonomy capabilities, the vessel demonstrates the potential of local innovation to address national and international survey challenges.
  • At the heart of the vessel’s capabilities is Greenroom Robotics’ GAMA Remote and Autonomous Control Software, chosen as the autonomy provider for its ability to deliver precision, reliability, and operational flexibility tailored to the survey industry.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingReshape Biotech

Reshape Biotech raises $20 million Series A

Lab Automation

· funding · Reshape Biotech · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • Astanor Ventures led the round, with R7, ACME, Y Combinator, Nicholas Francis and Per Falholt also participating.
  • Reshape said the financing would support U.S. expansion and global hiring as it scaled robotic imaging and AI analysis for biological research.
  • The company reported deployments with institutions including Syngenta and the University of Oxford and said its platform was saving more than 500,000 hours of manual work annually.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
FundingX Square Robot

X Square Robot raises several hundred million RMB in Pre-A++ financing

Humanoid

· funding · X Square Robot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Investors named in coverage included Lightspeed China Partners, Legend Capital, Beijing Robot Industry Fund and Shenqi Capital.
  • The round was tied to next-generation unified embodied-intelligence model training and application rollout.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDaedong Robotics

Daedong launches RT100 agricultural transport robot

Agriculture

· product launch · Daedong Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • RT100 comes in wire-guided and autonomous models.
  • The robot targets fruit-orchard transport workflows.
  • Daedong planned the wire-guided model for February 2025 and the autonomous model for April 2025.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBlueBird Aero Systems

BlueBird unveils hydrogen fuel-cell VTOL UAV based on WanderB platform

Defense

· product launch · BlueBird Aero Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BlueBird unveiled a field-proven operational VTOL UAV powered by PEM fuel-cell technology developed with H3 Dynamics.
  • The hydrogen-powered UAV is based on the WanderB platform and is designed to deliver more than six hours of endurance.
  • The system targets longer ISR, surveillance and field missions where electric VTOL endurance is normally constrained by battery limits.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDexory

Dexory and Al Masarat Holding sign robotics MoU

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Dexory · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The partners planned to evaluate AI-powered robotics and digital-twin applications for Saudi logistics and manufacturing.
  • The MoU included discussion of a possible robotics facility at Masarat Mobility Park.
Date
Company Dexory
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHanwha Robotics

Hanwha Robotics expands HCR-5A robot chefs across Korean service areas

Industrial

· deployment · Hanwha Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The Nongong systems prepare more than five dishes, including noodles, pork cutlets and stews, for round-the-clock food-court service.
  • Earlier Assistant Chef systems had entered service at five other motorway sites, including Sudong, Yesan, Jinyeong and Geoncheon.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeANSCER Robotics

ANSCER Robotics enters U.S. market with Austin headquarters

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · ANSCER Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • ANSCER Robotics opened U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas.
  • The company appointed Mark Messina as Managing Director and CEO for the Americas region.
  • ANSCER said the expansion targets manufacturing, logistics, retail, and supply-chain automation customers.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAeroVironment

AeroVironment unveils JUMP 20-X maritime VTOL UAS

Defense

· product launch · AeroVironment · Defense

Evidence notes
  • AeroVironment announced the launch of JUMP 20-X as a next-generation modular Group 3 uncrewed aircraft system.
  • The release positioned JUMP 20-X for autonomous maritime and expeditionary operations with 13-hour endurance, BLOS connectivity, and modular payload support.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMech-Mind Robotics

Mech-Mind completes Series D at CNY6.041B post-money valuation

Perception

· funding · Mech-Mind Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Series D closed with CNY505M of primary consideration at a CNY6.041B post-money valuation.
  • The final financing payment settled on 2025-02-14.
  • Named round investors: Gliff Investment, Zhuhai Jinguang, Dawo Xingguo, Dawo Tongde, Zibo Jiacheng, Qingdao Gaozhi, Mingzhe Huihua, Xiong'an Fund, Shanghai Nanxiang, Hebei Structural
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPipein

Pipein completes 750m DDS3 tunnel inspection with Enel Green Power

Inspection

· deployment · Pipein · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Pipein lowered DDS3 into the water-filled structure and remotely controlled the robot across challenging uneven terrain.
  • The 360-degree camera suite streamed live video so Enel operators could request closer views during the inspection.
  • DDS3 returned high-definition internal-wall images tagged to their position relative to the tunnel entrance across a passage about 1 to 1.2 metres wide.
Date
Company Pipein
Event type Deployment
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationParrot

A Multi-Simulation Approach with Model Predictive Control for Anafi Drones

Aerial

· research publication · Parrot · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Simulation frameworks are essential for the safe development of robotic applications. However, different components of a robotic system are often best simulated in different environments, making full integration challenging.
  • Experiments use ANAFI Ai as the physical evaluation platform.
  • The evaluation connects the reported method to ANAFI Ai hardware in whole_body_control and teleoperation tasks.
Date
Company Parrot
Event type Research Publication
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationUnifly

Unifly completes Certiflight port-surveillance UTM demonstration at Antwerp-Bruges

Aerial

· demonstration · Unifly · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Unifly said it completed a validation campaign and real-time demonstration for the Certiflight project at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
  • The demonstration used blockchain-backed UTM capabilities with Sky Vision in a port-surveillance scenario.
  • The event supports Unifly’s UTM positioning in complex infrastructure environments rather than airframe manufacturing.
Date
Company Unifly
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationLimX Dynamics

LimX Dynamics demonstrates VGM embodied manipulation from human videos

Humanoid

· research publication · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • LimX Dynamics published VGM as an embodied manipulation algorithm that learns robot manipulation behavior from human video demonstrations.
  • The official release frames VGM as part of LimX's embodied intelligence stack for translating visual human behavior into robot manipulation capability.
  • Human-video training is a core path for scaling robot learning beyond hand-coded behaviors and narrow teleoperation sets.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryFreefly Systems

Freefly Astro selected in DIU Blue UAS Refresh

Aerial

· regulatory · Freefly Systems · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The Defense Innovation Unit selected Freefly Astro in the 2025 Blue UAS Refresh list.
  • DIU described Blue UAS as a pathway for DoD-approved drones that meet NDAA, American Security Drone Act, and cyber-security requirements.
  • The selection supports Astro's role in government and public-sector drone procurement.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Company FormationIntercognitive Foundation

Intercognitive Foundation launches with Auki Labs, peaq, Mawari, and GEODNET as founding members

Development Platform

· company formation · Intercognitive Foundation · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Intercognitive Foundation launches to promote infrastructure and protocols that make the physical world accessible to artificial intelligence
  • Launch establishes the initial member coalition across spatial computing, machine networks, edge rendering, and positioning infrastructure
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTesollo

TESOLLO launches DG-5F humanoid robotic hand line

End Effectors

· product launch · Tesollo · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The DG-5F family uses independently actuated joints for dexterous grasping and manipulation.
  • Tesollo positioned the line for humanoid research, industrial automation and service-robotics integration.
  • The company said sales would begin in March 2025.
Date
Company Tesollo
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAuki Labs

Auki Network and GEODNET collaborate on AI accessibility

Spatial Intelligence

· partnership · Auki Labs · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • Auki Network and GEODNET co-founded the Intercognitive Foundation with peaq and Mawari.
  • The foundation was established to develop open standards for AI accessibility and interoperability.
  • Each member contributed expertise in areas like spatial computing and satellite-based geolocation.
Date
Company Auki Labs
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics Deploys Tri-Robot Team in Chinese Lithium Battery Facility

Service

· deployment · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Pudu Robotics deployed 32 PuduBot 2 robots, PUDU CC1 cleaning robots, and PUDU T300 delivery robots at a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in China.
  • The PuduBot 2 robots managed tasks such as sampling delivery, material replenishment, inbound logistics, and waste collection, processing over 3,000 material batches daily.
  • The PUDU CC1 robots addressed challenges like oil spills and dust control, achieving a 99.7% oil removal rate on the manufacturing floor.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingANSCER Robotics

ANSCER Robotics raises $2M seed round

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · ANSCER Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Info Edge Ventures led the financing round.
  • ANSCER said the funding will support U.S. expansion and manufacturing scale-up.
  • The company also said it plans to hire more than 50 robotics engineers and specialists.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneHelsing

Helsing announces production of 6,000 additional HX-2 strike drones for Ukraine

Defense

· production milestone · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Helsing announced production of 6,000 additional HX-2 strike drones for delivery to Ukraine.
  • The company said this followed a previous order of 4,000 HF-1 strike drones being delivered in partnership with Ukrainian industry.
  • Helsing also announced that its first Resilience Factory in Southern Germany was operational with initial monthly production capacity of more than 1,000 HX-2 units.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingApptronik

Apptronik raises $350M Series A to scale Apollo humanoid production

Humanoid

· funding · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • B Capital and Capital Factory co-led the round, with Google participating.
  • Apptronik allocated the capital to Apollo production, deployment and next-generation humanoid development.
  • The company said it had raised $28 million before the Series A, providing separate cumulative context for earlier financing.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAddverb

Addverb unveils Trakr 2.0 at LogiMAT India 2025

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Addverb · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Addverb launched Trakr 2.0 at LogiMAT India 2025
  • The company said Trakr 2.0 could carry payloads up to 20 kg
  • Addverb positioned the robot for inspection, surveillance, data collection, and operation in hazardous environments
Date
Company Addverb
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingBitRobot

FrodoBots Lab raises $8M and launches BitRobot for embodied AI research

Development Platform

· funding · BitRobot · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • FrodoBots Lab announced an $8M raise tied to the launch of BitRobot, a subnet-based network for embodied AI research
  • BitRobot was presented as a crypto-incentivized platform coordinating compute, robot fleets, datasets, and models
  • The launch framed BitRobot as an open research infrastructure layer rather than a single robotics lab
Date
Company BitRobot
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPolymath Robotics

Polymath Robotics and ConGlobal develop collision avoidance for terminal hostlers

Development Platform

· partnership · Polymath Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The system integrates on-vehicle radar with the vehicle controller.
  • Testing met target braking distances around static and dynamic obstacles.
  • The parties designed the safety architecture for third-party certification and eventual driver-out operation.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPOSITAL FRABA

POSITAL launches ultra-heavy-duty IXARC rotary encoders

Motion Components

· product launch · POSITAL FRABA · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Reinforced housings and bearings support radial shaft loads up to 350 N and axial loads up to 250 N.
  • Aluminium and corrosion-resistant stainless-steel housings target marine, offshore, construction, mining and forestry equipment.
  • The series combines IP67 sealing with absolute and incremental variants for demanding industrial motion-control systems.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
PartnershipKINEXON

KINEXON joins Zebra PartnerConnect as independent software vendor

Localization

· partnership · KINEXON · Localization

Evidence notes
  • KINEXON OS was validated and Zebra-certified to integrate passive RFID reader data.
  • The collaboration pairs Zebra RFID hardware with KINEXON real-time positioning data for industrial asset tracking.
  • The integration targets shop-floor and warehouse operations that need live material movement, bottleneck and asset visibility.
Date
Company KINEXON
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
FundingSOMATIC

Somatic reports $13.7M financing for bathroom-cleaning robots

Service

· funding · SOMATIC · Service

Evidence notes
  • The SEC Form D records $13,708,487 sold to nine investors from a $15 million offering.
  • The filing gives January 31, 2025 as the date of first sale.
  • The notice identifies co-founders Michael Levy and Ievgenii Zasoba as executive officers and directors.
Date
Company SOMATIC
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentCOSGRA

COSGRA deploys Hai Robotics ACR goods-to-person system

Actuation

· deployment · COSGRA · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The deployment uses three HAIPICK A42TD-G-E1 telescopic, double-deep robots.
  • The project involved Hai Robotics, ULMA Handling Systems and Instalux Soniger.
  • Hai Robotics said the COSGRA system had been operational since Q3 2024.
Date
Company COSGRA
Event type Deployment
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUnitree

HoST paper deploys diverse-posture standing-up control on Unitree G1

Humanoid

· research publication · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • HoST learns humanoid standing-up control from scratch using multi-critic reinforcement learning and curriculum training.
  • The authors report direct deployment of the trained controllers on the Unitree G1 humanoid robot.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalFulin Precision

Fulin Precision signs investment agreement for robot intelligent electric joint module R&D and production base

Actuation

· market signal · Fulin Precision · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Fulin Precision signed an investment agreement with the Fucheng District Government of Mianyang for a robot intelligent electric joint module R&D and production base project.
  • The disclosed total project investment amount was RMB 110 million.
  • The project was intended to accelerate development and industrialization of robot intelligent electric joints.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGausium

Heathrow adds 34 Gausium scrubbers to airport cleaning

Service

· deployment · Gausium · Service

Evidence notes
  • The fleet comprised 25 Scrubber 50 and nine Scrubber 75 units in check-in and airside areas.
  • The deployment began in October 2022 and supported autonomous cleaning in high-traffic terminal operations.
  • The case study reports £124,174.99 in savings and a 64% return on investment.
Date
Company Gausium
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHesai Technology

Hesai and BYD Supercharge Partnership: 10+ Lidar-Equipped Models to Enter Mass Production in 2025

Perception

· partnership · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes automotive lidar.
  • The work is scoped to 10+ models planned for 2025 mass production.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationUBTECH Robotics

UBTECH Robotics unveils Walker S2, world's first autonomous battery swapping humanoid robot

Humanoid

· demonstration · UBTECH Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Achieves autonomous battery swapping in 3 minutes, enabling continuous operation.
  • Demonstrates capability for 24/7 deployment in industrial environments.
  • Signals advancement in humanoid robotics with self-sustaining power management.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipInnoseis Sensor Technologies

InnoSeis and Nikhef begin low-power sensing ASIC project

Sensors

· partnership · Innoseis Sensor Technologies · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The project combines InnoSeis patented MEMS sensor with a custom ASIC intended to reduce size, power consumption and cost.
  • The consortium received a EUR 700,000 Holland High Tech grant for the development work.
  • Target applications include geothermal imaging, carbon-storage monitoring, precision navigation, satellites and autonomous vehicles.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLumotive

E-Photonics launches LiDAR-based 3D sensing solutions powered by Lumotive

Perception

· partnership · Lumotive · Perception

Evidence notes
  • E-Photonics launched LiDAR-based 3D sensing solutions powered by Lumotive technology.
  • The launch supports Lumotive's role as a programmable-optics supplier for 3D sensing systems.
  • The integration targets 3D sensing applications across robotics, automation and spatial perception.
Date
Company Lumotive
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AwardRoboSense

RoboSense named to Morgan Stanley's Global Humanoid Robot Industry Chain Top 100

Perception

· award · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense said it was included in Morgan Stanley's Global Humanoid Robot Industry Chain Top 100 report.
  • The company was positioned in the sensor layer of the humanoid value chain, with Morgan Stanley identifying it as a key player in LiDAR and vision sensors.
  • RoboSense used the inclusion to highlight its role as a supplier of incremental components and solutions for intelligent robots.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAnduril Industries

Anduril and Microsoft partner to advance IVAS program

Defense

· partnership · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Anduril and Microsoft announced an expanded partnership to advance the IVAS program for the U.S. Army.
  • The arrangement shifted Anduril into a central role in the next phase of delivery and systems integration.
  • The move elevated Anduril from collaborator to lead industrial partner in a major Army XR program.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSanctuary AI

Morgan Stanley ranks Sanctuary AI #3 on humanoid-related patent filings

Industrial

· market signal · Sanctuary AI · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Sanctuary AI was recognized by Morgan Stanley's Research division as a leader in humanoid robotics intellectual property, ranking third i
  • The report, 'The Humanoid 100: Mapping the Humanoid Robot Value Chain,' was based on published patents and applications filed within the
  • Sanctuary AI has been building a patent portfolio through direct filings and strategic acquisitions.
Date
Company Sanctuary AI
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPrimech AI

Primech AI signs three pilot program agreements for HYTRON with Singapore cleaning companies

Service

· partnership · Primech AI · Service

Evidence notes
  • Primech AI signed three two-year pilot program agreements with Singapore-based cleaning companies for HYTRON deployments.
  • The agreements expanded the company’s local market presence across multiple facilities and use cases.
  • Primech AI framed the pilots as an operational step toward broader adoption of autonomous cleaning robots in facility services.
Date
Company Primech AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingKen Robotec

Ken Robotec closes JPY 180 million Series B extension first close

Construction

· funding · Ken Robotec · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Awagin Future Creation Fund, JR East Startup, NSK and other investors participated.
  • The extension brought the total Series B financing to JPY 330 million and cumulative financing to about JPY 780 million.
  • Ken Robotec reported more than 179 construction-site deployments of its rebar-tying robot service by January 2025.
Date
Company Ken Robotec
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSoftGripping

SoftGripping introduces BagGripper for flexible bag handling

End Effectors

· product launch · SoftGripping · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The BagGripper uses SoftGripping GorillaFingers that wrap around non-uniform bags to stabilise them during motion.
  • The company specified a maximum bag weight of five kilograms and a stated picking rate of up to 30 picks per second.
  • Operators can adapt the gripper to different bag sizes and shapes by adjusting screws without special tooling.
Date
Company SoftGripping
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardA-techSYN

A-techSYN wins €2.5M flight-services contract in Spain

Aerial

· contract award · A-techSYN · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • A-techSYN bid in a consortium with Spanish UAS operator and training specialist Aerial Works.
  • The programme targets operational deployment from the ISSEC centre after Spanish flight approvals are secured.
  • The plan combines Irish flight teams with selection and training of local personnel in Fuerteventura.
Date
Company A-techSYN
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardANRA Technologies

ANRA wins VTT tender for Finland U-space services

Avionics

· contract award · ANRA Technologies · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • ANRA Technologies won a VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tender to deliver U-space services using its Noon UTM platform.
  • ANRA said it would provide flight authorization, geo-awareness, network ID and traffic-information services for Finnish U-space work.
  • The award connects ANRA Noon to research, commercial and public-safety drone operations in Finland.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSTARK

STARK unveils OWL miniature AI payload

Defense

· product launch · STARK · Defense

Evidence notes
  • OWL was presented as a smart miniature payload for unmanned systems.
  • The product sits alongside STARK’s wider software-defined defence autonomy stack.
  • The launch broadened STARK’s profile beyond airframes into payload and sensing components.
Date
Company STARK
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSora-iina

Sora-iina supports Kyushu Level 4 prescription-drug drone delivery demo

Delivery

· demonstration · Sora-iina · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • A PF2-CAT3 multicopter carried prescription drugs from a clinic to the doorstep of a mobile clinic immediately after treatment.
  • Sora-iina prepared the site and assisted delivery operations, while ACSL supplied the aircraft and conducted the Level 4 flight.
  • The trial examined technical and operating issues for area-based route approvals and was designed to inform future regulatory proposals.
Date
Company Sora-iina
Event type Demonstration
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAeroVironment

AeroVironment wins up to $181M Danish JUMP 20 programme

Defense

· contract award · AeroVironment · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The programme establishes JUMP 20 as Denmark's Group 3 tactical UAS of record.
  • The aircraft combines vertical take-off and landing with more than 13 hours of endurance and a 185 km operational range.
  • Its modular design provides 30 lb of payload capacity for Danish intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHelsing

Helsing and Mistral AI partner on defence Vision-Language-Action models

Defense

· partnership · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Helsing and Mistral AI announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation defence AI systems.
  • The companies said the work would focus on Vision-Language-Action models for battlefield understanding, communication and decision support.
  • Treat this as AI infrastructure/capability partnership, not a robot product event.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
CapabilityChengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd.

Chengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd. achieves on-device deployment of DeepSeek-R1 on Qualcomm platforms

Development Platform

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

Evidence notes
  • APLUX announced on-device DeepSeek-R1 execution on Qualcomm platforms with inference it described as strong on performance and cost.
  • On QCS8550-class hardware, APLUX cited throughput near 40–45 tokens per second for the 1.5B model and about 10–13 tokens per second for the 7B model.
  • APLUX positioned on-device inference as reducing reliance on flaky cloud connectivity for robotics, inspection, and edge deployments.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCarbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics launches LaserWeeder G2 product line

Agriculture

· product launch · Carbon Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Carbon debuted LaserWeeder G2 as a faster, lighter, and modular product line with new sizes, configurations, and pricing.
  • The company positioned the new generation around broader farm fit, more crop and field compatibility, and wider budget access.
  • Carbon also tied the launch to Carbon AI as the plant-detection and identification system underpinning the platform.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos