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2024-11-18 · award · Sòphia High Tech Manufacturing
Evidence notes WURAM applies the POWMIX process to a custom steel and copper material blend. The project targets combustors, heat exchangers and propulsion components made by additive manufacturing. A chemical-propellant satellite thruster is planned as the process demonstrator. Date 2024-11-18
Event type Award
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-26
2024-11-18 · funding · Swap Robotics Service
Evidence notes Swap Robotics completed a Strategic investment financing of $3M. The financing was announced on 2024-11-18 in USD. Swap Robotics builds electric autonomous robots for utility-scale solar services. Date 2024-11-18
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-18 Research Publication Molex Electronics 2024-11-18 · research publication · Molex Electronics
Evidence notes The report examines how AI, machine learning and sensor fusion are expanding robotics across factories, healthcare, homes, classrooms and military use. It identifies low-latency connectivity, edge computing, redundancy and fail-safe procedures as core enabling technologies. The report also considers natural-language and emotional-AI interfaces for more adaptive human-machine collaboration. Date 2024-11-18
Event type Research Publication
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2024-11-18 · research publication · Universal Robots Industrial
Evidence notes Researchers published TrojanRobot, a study of physical-world backdoor attacks evaluated on a Universal Robots UR3e. TrojanRobot studies physical-world backdoor attacks against robotic manipulation policies. The experimental setup includes a Universal Robots UR3e arm carrying a Robotiq Hand-E gripper. Date 2024-11-18
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2024-11-18 · partnership · Bear Robotics Service
Evidence notes LG Energy Solution and Bear Robotics signed an MoU making LG the exclusive supplier of 2170 cylindrical batteries for Bear robots. The agreement covers battery supply for flagship service platforms including Servi Plus to secure long-term power-cell availability. Date 2024-11-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2024-11-18
2024-11-17 · demonstration · Raion Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes Raion Robotics records RAIBO2 as completing a full marathon without recharging in 4 hours, 19 minutes and 52 seconds. The demonstration is a hard field-mobility signal for long-duration quadruped operation rather than a short lab demo. Research data later reported the 42.195 km run used 1280 Wh from a 2016 Wh battery pack. Date 2024-11-17
Event type Demonstration
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2024-11-15 · partnership · Moying Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The memorandum named Moying Robotics as a preferred partner in the Shenzhen embodied-intelligence centre. The agreement connected Moying's mobile collaborative robotics work with a wider industrial innovation programme. Moying announced the signing on the same date as the memorandum, 15 November 2024. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-15 · deployment · ULC Technologies Industrial
Evidence notes ULC Technologies successfully deployed its new 12-inch CISBOT for internal joint repair in a live cast-iron gas main. The robot sealed the original 60-joint scope and the customer expanded the work by another 29 joints. The 12-inch CISBOT extended ULC robotic cast-iron joint remediation into medium-diameter gas mains. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-15 · partnership · Ubotica Space
Evidence notes Ubotica announced a strategic partnership with Kongsberg NanoAvionics to deploy SPACE:AI processing solutions across NanoAvionics satellite platforms. The collaboration includes CogniSAT-CRC cloud-removal and compression technology for Earth-observation missions. The event adds flight-platform distribution context for onboard AI inference and autonomous satellite operations. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2024-11-15 · capability · Ocado Group Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Ocado detailed On Grid Robotic Pick, its robotic arm technology for picking, packing and organizing stock directly from the grid. The system is designed to work alongside Ocado's bot fleets inside automated fulfillment centers. The update reinforces Ocado's move from grid-based storage automation toward robotic item picking at fulfillment scale. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Capability
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2024-11-15 · partnership · Hechuan Technology Industrial
Evidence notes HCBOT signed a cooperation memorandum with Huawei's Global Embodied Intelligence Industry Innovation Center on November 15, 2024. The cooperation is part of Hechuan Technology's humanoid robotics push, focused on embodied-intelligence robot research and development. The same report says Hechuan's humanoid robotics business includes complete robot bodies and core components such as rotary joint modules, linear actuators, dexterous hands, motors, and encoders. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-06
2024-11-15 · funding · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes The extension added more than $170 million to the $230 million Series E, taking the full round above $400 million without treating the cumulative total as a new round. Linse Capital said the extension priced at the same valuation as the prior Series E; reporting described that mark as about $2.2 billion. KDDI and Axon joined as strategic co-leads tied to connected-drone deployment and public-safety workflows. Date 2024-11-15
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2024-11-14 · product launch · Flexiv Robotics Ltd. Industrial
Evidence notes The release adds 3D simulation and support for external axes, enabling programs with seven-plus-N degrees of freedom. A redesigned Motion Bar adds status feedback and dedicated Freedrive and Jogging controls for pendant-based setup. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2024-11-14 · partnership · ANYbotics Inspection
Evidence notes Equans selected ANYbotics as preferred ground-robot supplier. Equans plans to offer ANYmal by direct purchase or Robotics-as-a-Service. The scope is offshore substations and platforms; site-level deployments are not individually asserted. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2024-11-14 Deployment Asilla Perception 2024-11-14 · deployment · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes The airport had tested the system in live security operations from March 2024. The evaluation found that AI monitoring supported stronger security, improved operating quality and more efficient on-site work. Full operation extended behaviour-recognition monitoring to an active airport environment. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-14 · funding · Sniffer Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes The company said substantially all capital came from existing investors, without naming a lead investor. Proceeds support expansion beyond municipal landfills into agriculture, biogas and renewable-natural-gas applications. Sniffer Robotics also planned to advance a second generation of its methane-detection drone system. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2024-11-14 · regulatory · EndoQuest Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes The IDE submission covered a prospective clinical study for robotic colorectal procedures using EndoQuest's flexible platform. The event precedes FDA IDE grant and first-human-study execution. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2024-11-14 Award AgXeed Agriculture 2024-11-14 · award · AgXeed Agriculture
Evidence notes AgXeed won the first TOTYBot award at the Tractor of the Year 2025 ceremony. The award recognized the AgXeed AgBot as a dedicated autonomous agricultural robot category winner. CLAAS noted that AgXeed machines were already in use around the world. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-14 · funding · Airbound Delivery
Evidence notes Lightspeed led the seed round, with backing from gradCapital. The capital supported development of Airbound TRT drones for low-cost medical and logistics deliveries. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-14 Partnership CAPTRON Perception 2024-11-14 · partnership · CAPTRON Perception
Evidence notes The partnership centered on TCP Calibration Sensors and CAPTRON URCap software for Universal Robots. CAPTRON positioned the offering around easier optical tool-center-point setup for robot users. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2024-11-14 Product Launch Terradepth Data Infrastructure 2024-11-14 · product launch · Terradepth Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The platform supports rapid access to marine maps and subsea survey data. The launch connects Terradepth's autonomous survey work to a data-product layer. The product gives Terradepth a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-14 Contract Award Createc Inspection 2024-11-14 · contract award · Createc Inspection
Evidence notes The framework covers provision, integration, and maintenance of a quadruped robotic inspection platform. The contract runs from July 2024 to July 2026. The work targets robotic inspection at Sellafield nuclear facilities. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Contract Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2024-11-14 Market Signal Levtek Logistics 2024-11-14 · market signal · Levtek Logistics
Evidence notes Levtek was added to Sweden’s AI startup landscape as a company building software-defined ultralight vehicles and collaborative robots. The company focused on transportation of personnel, equipment and small goods. The listing placed Levtek in Sweden’s AI and robotics startup ecosystem around human-robot transport workflows. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Market Signal
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2024-11-14 Partnership 1HMX Human Machine Interface 2024-11-14 · partnership · 1HMX Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes The agreement covered HaptX Gloves G1, Airpacks and related accessories. HaptX founder Jake Rubin and other key staff joined AIS Global to continue product development and commercialisation. HaptX customers moved to AIS Global for new orders and product support. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-05-06
2024-11-14 · award · WIRobotics Humanoid
Evidence notes WIRobotics said WIM won a CES 2025 Innovation Award in Robotics, giving the company a second consecutive CES innovation win. The company highlighted WIM's ultra-lightweight 1.6 kilogram design, single-motor walking assistance, and app-linked gait analytics as key product attributes. WIRobotics also said it had opened Korea's first robot gait exercise center and expanded both B2B and B2C sales around the product. Date 2024-11-14
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2024-11-14 · capability · Diligent Robotics Healthcare
Evidence notes Diligent Robotics marked more than 100000 autonomous elevator trips completed by Moxi The milestone reflected continued autonomous hospital delivery operations The company stated Moxi was conducting deliveries in hospital environments at the time Date 2024-11-14
Event type Capability
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-03-23
2024-11-13 · partnership · Remora Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Frøy supports rollout, distribution and service for the robots along the Norwegian coast. The system cleans fish-farm nets autonomously while reducing reliance on conventional vessel-based cleaning work. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2024-11-13 · funding · CHAOS Industries Perception
Evidence notes CHAOS Industries raised $145 million in Series B funding to develop defense sensing, monitoring and communications systems. Accel led the round, with participation from 8VC, Overmatch Ventures, Lerner Enterprises and existing insiders. CHAOS said the proceeds would support product development, hiring and high-volume manufacturing. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-13 · funding · Vecna Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Existing investors participated in the financing. The capital supported autonomous pallet movers and warehouse automation software for manufacturing and logistics. The capital supports warehouse automation and material-handling workflows as Vecna Robotics moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-13 · deployment · ARA Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes ARA deployed ODAS at ArcelorMittal Mont-Wright mine. The deployment delivered high-precision 2D and 3D models in under 72 hours. ODAS created a concrete mining-inspection deployment at a named industrial site. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Deployment
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2024-11-13 · regulatory · Johnson & Johnson Surgical
Evidence notes Johnson & Johnson MedTech received FDA investigational device exemption approval for OTTAVA. The approval allowed the company to begin a U.S. clinical trial of the robotic surgical system. The milestone preceded the first completed OTTAVA cases and later FDA submission. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2024-11-13 Funding MindOn Foundation Models 2024-11-13 · funding · MindOn Foundation Models
Evidence notes MindOn announced completion of its angel round, led by Hillhouse and Lanchi, before later disclosing the larger combined angel and Pre-A total in 2026. The company framed the round around reinforcement-learning-first embodied intelligence and long-horizon manipulation rather than chassis manufacturing. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2024-11-13 · funding · Fortem Technologies Defense
Evidence notes The investment was positioned to support growing demand for counter-drone systems Fortem said the capital would help expand airspace defense and C-UAS capabilities Date 2024-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2024-11-13 Funding GITAI Space 2024-11-13 · funding · GITAI Space
Evidence notes GITAI raised an additional US$15.5 million in October 2024 as part of its Series B Extension round. This funding followed US$30 million raised in May 2023 and US$15 million in August 2023, bringing the total Series B Extension to US$60.5 million. The lead investor in this round was Maezawa Fund Inc., established by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2024-11-13 · partnership · Fieldwork Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Fieldwork Robotics signed a collaboration agreement with Burro to pair its harvesting system with Burro's autonomous mobile robot base. The combined system completed field trials at Place UK and was planned for further trials with Costa Group in Australia. The agreement created a platform relationship between Fieldwork's crop-handling system and Burro's field AMR base. Date 2024-11-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2024-11-13
2024-11-12 · demonstration · Greensea IQ Maritime
Evidence notes IQNS combined an NVIDIA compute platform, navigation sensors and a fibre-optic gyro in a compact package for smaller ocean robots. Trials under U.S. Navy and Defense Innovation Unit contracts improved long-distance navigation, target search and underwater mapping on the Defender ROV. The integrated system supported automatic target recognition and added auto-calibration and gyro-only operating modes. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-28
2024-11-12 · deployment · GrayMatter Robotics Manufacturing
Evidence notes The sanding cell uses a rail-mounted FANUC M-710-series arm at Life Line Emergency Vehicles. Finishing time per vehicle fell by 30–40%. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-08-23
2024-11-12 · award · Shuanghuan Driveline Motion Components
Evidence notes Shuanghuan was one of ten companies selected and the only recipient from Taizhou. Its cited project demonstrated robot use across the full gear-production and machining process. The production lines increased equipment utilization while reducing operating costs and material waste. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Award
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2024-11-12 · product launch · WITTENSTEIN Actuation
Evidence notes The actuator combines a cyber kit line small frameless motor with a zero-backlash Galaxie gearbox. Its configurable architecture includes a hollow shaft up to 35 mm, dual encoders and integrated safety reserves. WITTENSTEIN debuted the compact actuator at SPS 2024 for surgical and high-precision robotics. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2024-11-12 Product Launch Ascento Service 2024-11-12 · product launch · Ascento Service
Evidence notes Guard 2.0 provides eight hours of battery life and improved front, side and rear vision for large-perimeter monitoring. Customer deployments span data centres, pharmaceutical campuses, manufacturing sites and logistics facilities. Ascento introduced Guard 2.0 with longer battery life, expanded camera coverage and upgraded lighting for outdoor security and inspection. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2024-11-12 · funding · VATN Systems Maritime
Evidence notes VATN Systems raised a $13 million seed round to advance autonomous underwater vehicles for U.S. defense. The round brought total funding to $16.5 million. The company positioned the capital around affordable autonomous underwater vehicles for the U.S. military and allies. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-12 · research publication · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes The work releases OC-VLN, a dataset of landmark-referenced navigation instructions, and compares LIFGIF with two zero-shot baselines. LIFGIF outperformed both baselines across Success Rate, SPL, Oracle Success Rate and normalized Dynamic-Time Warping. The real-world demonstration used Spot's SDK for waypoint navigation, RTAB-Map for localization and YOLOv7 in an office environment. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2024-11-12 · partnership · Sensobright Industries Sensors
Evidence notes The partnership covers Sensobright Tactile Sensor Lab Sets for universities. The lab sets support research in robotic gripping, manipulation, safety sensing, and AI object identification. Detay Elektronik provides the academic distribution channel. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2024-11-12 Production Milestone Brain Corp Development Platform 2024-11-12 · production milestone · Brain Corp Development Platform
Evidence notes The milestone covered a fleet of more than 37,000 autonomous mobile robots. The fleet exceeded 19 million autonomous operating hours. Usage grew across warehouse, education, airport, retail and mall environments. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2024-11-12 Deployment Avride Delivery 2024-11-12 · deployment · Avride Delivery
Evidence notes Avride launched autonomous delivery robots for Uber Eats orders in downtown Austin. The initial operating area covered downtown blocks between Cesar Chavez Street, 15th Street, I-35, and West Avenue. Customers could track the robot in the Uber Eats app and unlock the robot hatch through the app at delivery. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-05-28
2024-11-12 · product launch · Novanta Inc. Actuation
Evidence notes Novanta launched Denali and Everest servo drives for precision motion applications. The products sit in the motion-control layer used by robotics, medical devices and industrial automation OEMs. The launch strengthens Novanta''s profile as a motion and vision subsystem supplier rather than a robot builder. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2024-11-12 · product launch · CubePilot Subsystems
Evidence notes CubePilot published documentation for Cube Red, a dual flight-management-unit autopilot module for unmanned exploration vehicle operations. Cube Red adds dual-core double-precision FPU processors, Ethernet, external flash memory and redundancy across key components. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2024-11-12 · product launch · Kollmorgen Actuation
Evidence notes Kollmorgen introduced the TBM2G frameless motor series targeting collaborative robots, medical devices and industrial robotics. The company positioned the motors for higher torque density and improved thermal performance compared to prior generations. The product extends Kollmorgen's frameless motor lineup for compact robotic joint applications. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2024-11-12 · funding · Brightpick Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The financing combined equity and debt and brought Brightpick’s disclosed total funding to $47 million. EBRD Venture Capital invested alongside existing backers including Earlybird, AI Capital, IPM Group, Venture to Future Fund and Credo Ventures. Brightpick said the capital would support additional U.S. deployments; it reported more than 200 employees and over 300 robots deployed at the time. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2024-11-12 · partnership · Lixing Steel Ball Motion Components
Evidence notes Lixing Group and the Institute of Metals of the Chinese Academy of Sciences signed a cooperation agreement focused on silicon-nitride and ceramic-ball application technology. The arrangement spans materials research through manufacturing and solution delivery for precision equipment and high-end bearing applications. The announcement also references exploration of future collaboration in industrial screws, humanoid robots, low-altitude drones, and spindle-bearing use cases. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2024-11-12 · partnership · Rockwell Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Rockwell Automation announced work with NVIDIA Omniverse to support AI-powered digital twins and autonomous industrial operations at scale. The release positioned the collaboration around factory-scale simulation, design, and operational validation for advanced manufacturing environments. Rockwell framed the effort as part of a broader autonomous operations stack linking industrial software, AI, and production-system modeling. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-04
2024-11-12 · partnership · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes JSW Defence and Shield AI formed a strategic partnership to bring military aircraft technology to India. The arrangement covers local capability development around Shield AI autonomous aircraft technology. The partnership supports production, deployment and sustainment activity in the Indian defence market. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2024-11-12 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2024-11-12 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Open source dataset promotes collaboration in the embodied AI industry. Includes G1 dexterity and gripper manipulation datasets, enhancing research capabilities. Signals ongoing commitment to adapt and update resources for diverse open source solutions. Date 2024-11-12
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2024-11-11 Award AAEON AI Compute 2024-11-11 · award · AAEON AI Compute
Evidence notes Taiwan's Bureau of Foreign Trade and an expert judging panel selected the UP Xtreme 7100 Edge for the award. The system was designed for autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles and industrial automation control. AAEON highlighted prevalidated CANopen, EtherCAT and OPC UA support intended to shorten deployment cycles. Date 2024-11-11
Event type Award
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2024-11-11 · capability · Orpheus Ocean Maritime
Evidence notes The company described a mission to illuminate and measure the deep ocean. Its approach combines autonomous technology with mass manufacturing. Target environments include the abyssal and hadal ocean. Date 2024-11-11
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2024-11-11 · demonstration · Allen Control Systems Defense
Evidence notes The system used an M240 machine gun on a rotating turret with electro-optical sensing, proprietary AI and computer-vision software. The test showed Bullfrog as a low-cost kinetic counter-drone approach for defeating small unmanned aircraft. Date 2024-11-11
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-05
2024-11-11 · award · Pudu Robotics Service
Evidence notes Pudu Robotics was honored in Forbes China's Go-International Brands Top 30 Selection for the second consecutive year. The company announced this recognition on November 11, 2024. This accolade highlights Pudu Robotics' ongoing success in expanding its global presence. Date 2024-11-11
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2024-11-09 · funding · Dronus Aerial
Evidence notes The investment builds on prior collaboration and supports development of Dronus autonomous aerial systems and infrastructure. The deal adds strategic energy-sector backing alongside the company's broader financing and commercialization progress. Date 2024-11-09
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-06
2024-11-09 · org change · Sanctuary AI Industrial
Evidence notes Geordie Rose stepped down as CEO of Sanctuary AI on November 9, 2024. James Wells, previously Chief Commercial Officer, was appointed as interim CEO. The board and executive team are committed to managing a smooth leadership transition. Date 2024-11-09
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2024-11-08 Partnership Zivid Vision 2024-11-08 · partnership · Zivid Vision
Evidence notes With the Zivid 2+ 3D camera as the "eyes" and Siemens Pick AI as the "brain", the system is capable of picking any object, even transparent and reflective objects. Siemens Simatic Pick AI optimizes Put Wall solutions for efficient order fulfillment in logistics, utilizing advanced AI and 3D vision technology. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-08-31
2024-11-08 · partnership · ANYbotics Inspection
Evidence notes Gresco offers ANYmal through direct purchase and subscription models. The scope is U.S. power and utility inspection. Gresco provides local support, training and technical services. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2024-11-08 Partnership Arcsky Aerial 2024-11-08 · partnership · Arcsky Aerial
Evidence notes The ready-to-fly package combines stabilized visible and thermal imaging with the X55’s hybrid or battery power modules. Arcsky positions the configuration for infrastructure inspection, public safety and other long-endurance industrial missions. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2024-11-08 Demonstration Dobot Industrial 2024-11-08 · demonstration · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes The demonstration features DOBOT MG400 and CR5 collaborative robots enhancing smart manufacturing capabilities. This event highlights the practical application of robotics in advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2024-11-08 Deployment Asilla Perception 2024-11-08 · deployment · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes The production deployment followed the security demonstration announced at the commercial complex in November 2023. AI monitoring was used to detect falls, violence and other incidents or warning signs in camera footage. The transition from trial to operation established Asilla's system in a major station-connected shopping facility. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-08 · funding · ChangingTek Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes At its Zhihuigu new-site relocation ceremony, ZhiXing Robotics announced completion of a B1 financing round worth tens of millions of RMB. The event also marked the company's move into a new site as part of its scale-up trajectory since its 2018 founding. Publicly surfaced snippets do not identify the B1 investors, so the round remains grounded without named investor rows here. Date 2024-11-08
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2024-11-07 Commercial Order Exail Maritime 2024-11-07 · commercial order · Exail Maritime
Evidence notes The order covers eight autonomous underwater vehicles plus eight additional units as an option. The extended A18-M configuration integrates Thales SAMDIS 600 multi-view sonar for mine detection and classification. The programme binds an exact A18-M derivative to a named naval customer and procurement programme. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2024-11-07 Product Launch MemryX AI Compute 2024-11-07 · product launch · MemryX AI Compute
Evidence notes The hub became freely accessible to developers building prototypes or production systems. Automated tools supported source models without requiring a fixed model zoo. Examples and tutorials covered users with different levels of deployment experience. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2024-11-07 · product launch · Bishop-Wisecarver Motion Components
Evidence notes The RTU-V provides up to four metres of vertical travel for large work areas and oversized workpieces. It can be fixed to a factory floor or mounted on Bishop-Wisecarver's DualVee RTU-H for two-dimensional motion. The company identified painting, sandblasting and pressure washing among the intended large-surface applications. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2024-11-07 · partnership · D-Fend Solutions Defense
Evidence notes The program is set to collect data and evaluate EnforceAir's C-UAS capabilities around airport operations. The named counterparty is NSWC Panama City Division, making this more specific than a generic defense-market signal. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2024-11-07 · funding · HARIBIT Humanoid
Evidence notes HARIBIT completed an angel financing round led by Shenzhen Capital Group. FG Venture and other investment institutions participated, with iSoftStone joining as a corporate venture investor. Zhong Lun described HARIBIT as a Beijing Institute of Technology discipline-based company focused on humanoid robots, core components, motion-control solutions and robotics system services. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2024-11-07 · funding · Algorized Perception
Evidence notes Algorized announced a $4.3 million seed round to expand its people-sensing and positioning software for safer human-machine interaction. The company said the round was led by Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund with participation from Acrobator Ventures, Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, CoreNest Capital, Shucker Ventures, and other strategic investors. Algorized said the capital would support scaling its sensor-agnostic software platform across industrial, robotics, and automotive markets. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2024-11-07 Org Change Seegrid Warehouse Logistics 2024-11-07 · org change · Seegrid Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Seegrid terminated its product and distribution agreements with Raymond Corporation as part of a go-to-market shift toward direct sales. The company said the change would support direct delivery of full automation solutions across the broader market. The event matters as a commercial-channel restructuring step tied to how Seegrid brings autonomous lift truck systems to market. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-03
2024-11-07 · partnership · Agile Robots Industrial
Evidence notes Agile Robots joined the ARENA2036 research campus as a member focused on industrial robotics and AI collaboration. The company said the membership would let it test technologies on site, participate in research activities with other members, and gather feedback from potential customers and institutes. Agile also linked the collaboration to its earlier majority acquisition of BÄR Automation and its broader role in industrial automation research and transfer. Date 2024-11-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2024-11-06 · partnership · DARTdrones Aerial
Evidence notes DEPCO became a distribution and education partner for DARTdrones as the company expanded licensing of its drone curriculum to high schools. The joint offering combines DARTdrones course content with DEPCO's career-technical education sales, training-equipment and curriculum network. Schools receive a year-long program with online lessons, quizzes, worksheets, flight activities, lesson plans and teacher-and-student training materials. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-06 Partnership ifm Perception 2024-11-06 · partnership · ifm Perception
Evidence notes The collaboration combines ifm SmartStamp with Schuler digital solutions for press-shop monitoring. SmartStamp detects ram tilting and eccentricity and runs within ifm's moneo IIoT platform. The agreement provides for joint sales and interoperability so customers can expand either starting system. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2024-11-06 · deployment · Mars Auto Logistics
Evidence notes The company entered the Texas freight market with vertically integrated trucking services powered by its self-driving stack. Mars Auto positioned the expansion around a cost-effective autonomy system for Class 8 trucks. The deployment places Mars Auto's technology into autonomous-vehicle and driverless mobility systems beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-06 · product launch · Portescap Actuation
Evidence notes The controller is compatible with Portescap BLDC motors and includes software, autotuning and command-set support. Portescap highlighted robotics uses including bionics, exoskeletons, electric grippers and surgical robots. The event broadens Portescap from motor supply into a more integrated motion-control kit. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-05
2024-11-06 · deployment · Unbox Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes DHL Supply Chain deployed Unbox Robotics' sortation robots at Adidas' B2C warehouse in India. Each robot handled 31 unique sort destinations and 48 bin positions, resulting in over a 25% improvement in operational efficiency. The robots integrated with Warehouse Management and Carrier Management Systems for precise, high-speed sorting. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2024-11-06 · demonstration · Fourier Intelligence Humanoid
Evidence notes The training process enhances GR-2's decision-making and performance in complex environments. This development showcases Fourier's commitment to advancing humanoid robotics technology. Develops robotics systems across rehabilitation, exoskeletons, and humanoid platforms, with a focus on human-centered applications and physical assistance technologies. Date 2024-11-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2024-11-05 Deployment Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2024-11-05 · deployment · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The PopPick system serves Med24.dk. The project was the first PopPick deployment in the Nordic region. System Teknik integrated the warehouse system. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2024-11-05 Product Launch Geek+ Warehouse Logistics 2024-11-05 · product launch · Geek+ Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The solution uses depth vision for robot perception. Geek+ developed the named solution with Intel. The collaboration is limited to the launched vision-only system. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-24
2024-11-05 · deployment · Deus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Twelve robots automated a dedicated 666-square-metre area and operated around the clock after a one-month pilot. Deus Robotics integrated its robot-management system with Nova Post warehouse-management software. Nova Post reported higher fulfilment and space efficiency, shorter walking distance and fewer picking errors. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2024-11-05 · funding · MARUT Drones Aerial
Evidence notes Lok Capital supplied the USD 6.2 million Series A financing. Marut planned to expand agricultural-drone development, rural service centres and drone-as-a-service hubs. The company targeted annual manufacturing capacity of 3,000 drones and expansion of its training-academy network. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2024-11-05 · partnership · Skarv Technologies Maritime
Evidence notes CORAX uses the compact 3D sonar for close-range seafloor mapping and obstacle-aware navigation. The sensor provides three-dimensional acoustic perception in murky water where optical visibility is limited. The integration combines Skarv's AUV, optical-sensor and data-processing stack with Water Linked acoustic sensing. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2024-11-05 Product Launch JD.com Development Platform 2024-11-05 · product launch · JD.com Development Platform
Evidence notes The system combines handling AGVs, lifting robots, shelving and automated picking workstations. JD said nearly 100 Zhilang AGVs and lifting robots were already operating at a Beijing intelligent logistics park. The product gives JD Logistics a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-05 · contract award · Greensea IQ Maritime
Evidence notes The award supplies IQNS with the EOD Edge Upgrade for the Navy's MK20 Defender ROV fleet. Delivery was scheduled over four to six months after testing with the Navy during 2024. The upgrade adds navigation and autonomy for explosive-ordnance-disposal missions under the MESR initiative. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-05 · partnership · ARA Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes ARA and Canadian UAVs signed an MOU for BVLOS mining and military operations. The MOU integrates ARA drones with Sparrowhawk Radar and Tasker Fleet Management. The work targets remote and cold-weather RPAS operations. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2024-11-05 Product Launch Ampace Power Systems 2024-11-05 · product launch · Ampace Power Systems
Evidence notes The Kun-Era series was presented as a full-scenario power solution for electric motorcycles. Ampace said the lineup supported 51V, 60V, and 74V platforms in 2kWh, 3kWh, and 4kWh versions. The product line was aimed at scooters, motorcycles, maxi-scooters, and three-wheelers. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2024-11-05 · deployment · Nauticus Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The initial Gulf of Mexico survey scope for Shell was completed safely and within budget. Shell expanded the work scope while the project was under way. The campaign covered subsea inspection services on a Shell field development. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-04-26
2024-11-05 · facility opening · Neptune Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Relocated to Singapore to support shipowners and operators along Singapore-China shipping routes. Entered the market with a proprietary fleet of six underwater robots and said it was the first company to bring robotic hull-cleaning capabilities to Singapore at scale. Neptune said the move would support cleaning of approximately 800 vessels over the following 12 months in Singapore. Date 2024-11-05
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-04-20
2024-11-04 Contract Award PDW Defense 2024-11-04 · contract award · PDW Defense
Evidence notes The selection was part of the Army’s company-level small UAS procurement pathway. Performance Drone Works’ C100 family fits the tactical reconnaissance and company-level UAS requirement. The award strengthened PDW’s defence-drone demand signal. Date 2024-11-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2024-11-04 · contract award · General Dynamics Mission Systems Maritime
Evidence notes General Dynamics Mission Systems received a U.S. Navy contract to design, test and deliver the MEDUSA unmanned submarine asset prototype. The $15.9 million award covers prototype design, testing and delivery work. MEDUSA is an unmanned undersea vehicle program separate from GDMS’s Bluefin product-family capability row. Date 2024-11-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2024-11-04 · funding · Physical Intelligence Foundation Models
Evidence notes Physical Intelligence raised $400 million in early-stage funding for foundational software for robots. Reported participants included Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, Thrive Capital, Lux Capital, and other venture backers. The round made Physical Intelligence one of the best-funded early robotics foundation-model companies shortly after its launch. Date 2024-11-04
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-05-10
2024-11-04 Executive Hire AutoStore Warehouse Logistics 2024-11-04 · executive hire · AutoStore Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes AutoStore appointed Keith White as Chief Commercial Officer The company said the move would support commercial growth and customer engagement across its fulfillment automation business The appointment followed broader leadership expansion around product and solutions Date 2024-11-04
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2024-11-04 · demonstration · Kraken Robotics Subsystems
Evidence notes Kraken demonstrated its Autonomous Launch and Recovery System for the KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar platform The demonstration was conducted in Halifax Harbour for more than 40 navy customers and partners The system was shown with Kraken's mine countermeasures and subsea survey workflow Date 2024-11-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2024-11-03 · demonstration · The Robot Studio Humanoid
Evidence notes The first complete prototype stands two metres tall and can move and balance for up to one hour. Each arm uses four EC-i 40 drives, supplemented by six EC 90 flat motors elsewhere in the platform. EPOS4 positioning controllers manage the motor-control layer. Date 2024-11-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2024-11-03 Demonstration maxon Actuation 2024-11-03 · demonstration · maxon Actuation
Evidence notes maxon announced it would present the first complete prototype of the humanoid robot HOPE at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg. The appearance is a concrete system-level demonstration of actuator technology rather than a component-only datasheet update. Date 2024-11-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2024-11-03 · demonstration · RobotEra Humanoid
Evidence notes Robot Era's general-purpose humanoid robot, STAR1, joined runners at the 2024 Xi'an Marathon in Xi'an, China. The robot participated alongside human athletes in the event. This marked a significant public demonstration of STAR1's capabilities in a real-world setting. Date 2024-11-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2024-11-02 · demonstration · Joby Aviation Avionics
Evidence notes The flight was Joby's first air-taxi demonstration in Japan and took place at Toyota's Higashi-Fuji Technical Center. The demonstration supported Joby's Japan market work with Toyota and local aviation stakeholders. Electric aircraft and air-taxi company with piloted commercial and autonomous defence programmes. Date 2024-11-02
Event type Demonstration
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2024-11-01 · regulatory · Aloft Technologies Aerial
Evidence notes The approval connected Aloft to the FAA-backed consumer drone safety and airspace awareness service. Aloft positioned the milestone as part of its broader UAS traffic, LAANC and compliance software stack. The event is a regulatory signal for a low-altitude airspace platform used by drone operators and enterprises. Date 2024-11-01
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-12