Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 93

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CapabilityNauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics completes Phase I concept validation documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2

Maritime

· capability · Nauticus Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Nauticus Robotics finalized engineering and proof-of-concept documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2.
  • The documentation covered 10 core functionalities for offshore deepwater field inspection and light maintenance tasks.
  • Nauticus said completion of Phase I supported invoicing for the concept validation work.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipVisionNav Robotics

BlueSkye Automation joins VisionNav for autonomous material-handling delivery

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · VisionNav Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • BlueSkye will combine VisionNav vehicles with material-handling automation for customer projects
  • The stated scope covers autonomous movement within industrial operations
  • The announcement establishes a delivery partnership rather than one completed deployment
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningNoTraffic

NoTraffic opens US headquarters in Kansas

Automotive

· facility opening · NoTraffic · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The Overland Park facility became NoTraffic's primary US office for its expanding North American customer base.
  • The site also serves as a central operations hub supporting customers and distribution partners.
  • At the announcement, NoTraffic said its deployments spanned 30 US states and multiple Canadian locations.
Date
Company NoTraffic
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
AwardAROTEC

AROTEC receives Quality - Made in Augsburg award

Industrial

· award · AROTEC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Managing director Norbert Cottone received the certificate at Augsburg City Hall on July 9, 2024.
  • The city assessed innovation, wider market recognition and product or service distinctiveness.
  • The award has recognized locally rooted companies for quality and economic engagement since 2014.
Date
Company AROTEC
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDreame

Dreame Technology reports more than 1 million sales of robotic flex-arm cleaners

Consumer

· market signal · Dreame · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Dreame Technology said cumulative sales of its robotic flex-arm cleaners had exceeded 1 million units worldwide.
  • The company tied the milestone to rapid adoption of its flex-arm robotic vacuum platform and strong high-end share gains across multiple international markets.
  • The announcement is best treated as a market-signal milestone because it reflects installed-base and commercialization momentum rather than a new product launch.
Date
Company Dreame
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
AwardSpiral

Spiral joins Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator

Vision

· award · Spiral · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Entry into the 2024 programme connected Spiral with Northrop Grumman manufacturing and integration mentors.
  • The augmented-reality platform records defect type, size and part context and applies machine learning to quality checks.
  • Programme activities included technology-integration work and a live pitch to Northrop Grumman leadership.
Date
Company Spiral
Event type Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneFarmDroid

FarmDroid reaches 500 autonomous field robots operating worldwide

Agriculture

· production milestone · FarmDroid · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The milestone covered FarmDroid robots operating across 23 countries.
  • FarmDroid tied the milestone to autonomous seeding and weeding use on farms worldwide.
  • The company marked the milestone with a limited-edition FD20 robot in black.
Date
Company FarmDroid
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipXsens Technologies

Xsens MTi sensor portfolio adds NVIDIA Jetson integration for edge AI and robotics

Sensors

· partnership · Xsens Technologies · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Xsens announced that its MTi inertial sensor modules can be integrated with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, including Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.
  • The release positioned the combined stack for autonomous machines and edge AI applications across aerial, land-based, and subsea robotics.
  • Xsens said the integration would help developers bring intelligent systems to market faster by combining real-time motion and GNSS data with accelerated edge compute.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAWL Automation

AWL deploys Ensenso X36 vision in RODE depalletizer

Industrial

· deployment · AWL Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • RODE uses an IDS Ensenso X36 3D stereo camera to capture mixed pallet loads and estimate object pose for robotic gripping.
  • The cell combines vision-guided picking with AWL robot integration for automated depalletising of variable cartons.
  • The deployment illustrates AWL’s system-integration role across perception, gripping, robot control and downstream material flow.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
CapabilityING Robotics Co., Ltd.

ING Robotics integrates Zivid camera into ROBOEYE

Robotics

· capability · ING Robotics Co., Ltd.

Evidence notes
  • ROBOEYE combines a Zivid 2+ L110 camera with ING Robotics software.
  • The robot-mounted camera supports bin picking across industrial manufacturing applications.
  • The supplier case identifies both companies and the installed camera model.
Date
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRGo Robotics

wheel.me adds RGo Perception Engine for mobile-robot navigation

Perception

· partnership · RGo Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • wheel.me added RGo Robotics’ Perception Engine to improve mobile-robot navigation in dynamic indoor environments.
  • The integration combines wheel.me’s Genius 2 autonomous wheel platform with RGo’s perception stack.
  • RGo’s engine supports 6DoF localization, navigation, and object recognition for factories and warehouses.
Date
Company RGo Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalEnchanted Tools

Enchanted Tools Delivers First Mirokaï Robot to ISIR

Humanoid

· market signal · Enchanted Tools · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Enchanted Tools delivered its first Mirokaï robot to the Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique (ISIR) at Sorbonne University.
  • The Mirokaï robot features a unique ball-bot base, enabling enhanced mobility and agility.
  • This delivery marks a significant milestone for Enchanted Tools, demonstrating the maturity of their prototype and the strength of their partnership with ISIR.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingLimX Dynamics

LimX Dynamics closes Series A funding round led by China Merchants VC and Shangqi Capital, acquiring 18.7% stake

Humanoid

· funding · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • LimX Dynamics completed its Series A fundraising round led by China Merchants Venture Capital and auto manufacturer SAIC Motor private equity investment platform Shang Qi Capital
  • Other participants included existing shareholders the Frees Fund, VitalBridge and the Future Capital Discovery Fund
  • E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding already held an 18.7 percent stake in LimX through its investment arm Haoyue Enterprise Management before the latest fundraiser
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationClearpath Robotics

Speech-Guided Sequential Planning for Autonomous Navigation using Large Language Model Meta AI 3 (Llama3)

Industrial

· research publication · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The arXiv paper studies speech-guided sequential planning for autonomous navigation using a Jackal UGV.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is Jackal UGV from Clearpath Robotics.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAddverb

Addverb announces partnership with PekaKroef in the Netherlands for automated pallet warehouse and goods-to-person picking

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Addverb · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Addverb announced a partnership with PekaKroef covering automated pallet storage and goods-to-person picking in the Netherlands.
  • The release described joint work on warehouse automation hardware and workflows suited to European distribution operations.
  • The page framed the deal as expansion of Addverb's partner-led deployment footprint in Europe.
Date
Company Addverb
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeus Robotics

Deus Robotics launches multi-vendor warehouse robot platform

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Deus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The platform provides a shared control layer for robots from different vendors.
  • Deus Robotics designed the system to coordinate robot communication, task allocation and warehouse workflows.
  • The launch combined the orchestration software with the company's own warehouse-robot portfolio.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipArcher Aviation

Southwest and Archer sign California air taxi network MOU

Aerial

· partnership · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Southwest Airlines and Archer signed an MOU to develop operational concepts for California air taxi networks.
  • The collaboration targeted electric air taxi networks around California airports served by Southwest.
  • The work covered operating concepts for Archer eVTOL aircraft and surrounding airport communities.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRGo Robotics

RGo Perception Engine powers Onward Robotics Pyxis robot

Perception

· partnership · RGo Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RGo Robotics announced that its Perception Engine would power Onward Robotics’ Pyxis robot for fulfillment-center automation.
  • The integration supports localization, obstacle detection, and scene understanding in dynamic warehouse environments.
  • Onward Robotics uses Pyxis for fulfillment and distribution-center workflows where humans and robots work in close proximity.
Date
Company RGo Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentQuantum Systems

Quantum Systems deploys Receptor AI upgrade kit in Ukraine

Defense

· deployment · Quantum Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Quantum Systems confirmed the first deployment of Receptor AI in Ukraine as an AI sensor upgrade kit for the Vector reconnaissance drone.
  • The upgrade kit is based on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin chip and several sensors.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDrim Robotics

Drim Robotics commissions UR20 beam-tightening cell at Stellantis

End Effectors

· deployment · Drim Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The UR20 tightened a structural beam during assembly of Fiat 600 and Alfa Romeo Junior vehicles.
  • Drim commissioned the cobot directly on the Stellantis production line in Tychy.
  • The documented application establishes a completed automotive deployment rather than a laboratory demonstration.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAetina

Aetina and Solomon partner on edge AI and 3D vision

AI Compute

· partnership · Aetina · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The partners paired Aetina's NVIDIA Jetson and NVIDIA-Certified systems with Solomon's AI and 3D vision technology.
  • The combined offering targets inspection, training and inference workflows in manufacturing, semiconductors and retail.
  • Aetina and Solomon positioned the integration as a customizable route to automate complex visual tasks at the edge.
Date
Company Aetina
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
FundingHelsing

Helsing raises €450M Series C at €4.95B valuation

Defense

· funding · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Axios reported the €450 million Series C valued Helsing at €4.95 billion.
  • General Catalyst led the round, with Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural and Greenoaks participating.
  • Helsing said the capital would support product development and R&D focused on European sovereignty and NATO eastern-flank protection.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingJacobi Robotics

Jacobi Robotics launches with $5 million seed round and motion planning platform

Industrial

· funding · Jacobi Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Jacobi Robotics announced a $5 million seed round alongside the public launch of its motion planning software platform.
  • The company said its software reduces robot programming time significantly compared with traditional industrial robot workflows.
  • The launch positioned Jacobi as a software-first robotics company focused on faster deployment of robot arm applications.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCanvas

Canvas releases 1200CX for compact-site drywall finishing

Construction

· product launch · Canvas · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The all-wheel-drive machine measures 30 by 34.5 inches, weighs 1,200 pounds and reaches a 12-foot finishing height.
  • It spray-applies joint compound before an interchangeable sanding head completes the finishing workflow after one drying cycle.
  • Canvas said the battery-powered platform runs for a full workday and its vacuum system captures 99.9% of sanding dust.
Date
Company Canvas
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTsubame Industries

Tsubame offers ARCHAX globally through SBX Cars

Consumer

· market signal · Tsubame Industries · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Tsubame listed ARCHAX on SBX Cars for global buyers, with five units planned and delivery about one year after order.
  • ARCHAX was offered worldwide through the SBX Cars platform.
  • Tsubame stated a five-unit production plan and approximately one-year delivery lead time.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
FundingX-Bow Systems

X-Bow raises more than $70 million in Series B financing

Propulsion Components

· funding · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The announced Series B total exceeded $70 million.
  • The company directed the capital toward technology and manufacturing expansion.
  • The financing supported propulsion programmes across defence and space markets.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingGranta Autonomy

Granta Autonomy raises EUR1M seed funding for battlefield surveillance UAVs

Defense

· funding · Granta Autonomy · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The financing supported Granta Autonomy development of UAV autonomy, target detection and battlefield-surveillance capabilities.
  • The company focus is defense-relevant uncrewed aerial systems for surveillance and autonomy missions.
  • The event adds a private financing milestone that predates later product and procurement activity.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCubePilot

NW Blue and CubePilot launch Herelink Blue v1.1 manufactured-in-USA bundle

Subsystems

· product launch · CubePilot · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • NW Blue and CubePilot launched the Herelink Blue v1.1 Bundle, a manufactured-in-USA HD video transmission system for drones.
  • The bundle includes controller and air-unit hardware for HDMI video, telemetry and control links up to 20 km.
  • The launch expanded CubePilot’s compliant U.S.-manufactured control and communications hardware options.
Date
Company CubePilot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Executive HireKraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics appoints Nat Spencer as chief operating officer

Subsystems

· executive hire · Kraken Robotics · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • Kraken appointed Nathaniel Spencer as Chief Operating Officer
  • Spencer had been leading the company's subsea power business
  • The appointment supports operational scaling across Kraken's maritime robotics and power systems business
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRapyuta Robotics

Rapyuta Robotics launches ASRS solution in the U.S. market

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Rapyuta Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Drawing on its extensive expertise in logistics robotics, Rapyuta Robotics has developed the Rapyuta ASRS to address these challenges while ensuring sustainable and adaptable business operations.
  • market Date: 09 Jul 2024 Category: corporate , press release —enabling ‘Warehouse Automation for anyone’ through award-winning distributed intelligence and an innovative modular design SCHAUMBURG, IL / ACCE.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOKSI

OKSI releases the OMNISCIENCE autonomy portfolio

Defense

· product launch · OKSI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The containerised suite separates major autonomy functions into deployable modules.
  • OMNInav supports GPS-denied navigation while OMNIseek and OMNIlocate handle object recognition and target geolocation.
  • OMNItarget provides terminal guidance and OMNImind coordinates mission-level behaviour.
Date
Company OKSI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingSkild AI

Skild AI raises $300 million Series A at $1.5 billion valuation

Foundation Models

· funding · Skild AI · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coatue, SoftBank Group and Bezos Expeditions led the round.
  • Participants also included Felicis Ventures, Sequoia, Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, CRV, SV Angel, Carnegie Mellon University, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and the Alexa Fund.
  • Skild AI said the capital would support continued development of its robotics foundation model and expansion of its team.
Date
Company Skild AI
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchJOUAV

JOUAV launches JoLiDAR-120G long-range mapping payload

Aerial

· product launch · JOUAV · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • JOUAV announced the JoLiDAR-120G launch on 8 July 2024.
  • The payload weighs 2.5 kg including its camera and has a stated maximum range of 1,800 metres.
  • In rigorous CW-15 tests, measured distances exceeded 1,500 metres and the point cloud covered 1,314.517 metres of height difference.
Date
Company JOUAV
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingMand.ro

Mand.ro closes KRW 1.5B pre-Series A financing

End Effectors

· funding · Mand.ro · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Doosan Investment, BA Partners, Capstone Partners and Meliora Partners participated in the round.
  • The capital was earmarked for prosthetic product improvements and expansion into additional robot markets.
  • Mand.ro had previously received seed backing from FuturePlay and support from Korea's TIPS programme in 2017.
Date
Company Mand.ro
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Executive HireRapid Robotics

Rapid Robotics promotes Kimberley Losey to CEO

Industrial

· executive hire · Rapid Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Losey became chief executive after serving as Rapid Robotics chief operating officer and leading operational execution.
  • Co-founder and former CEO Jordan Kretchmer moved into the executive-chairman role to focus on strategy and governance.
  • The July 2024 transition placed an operations leader in charge of the company preconfigured factory-automation platform.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderEvolve Dynamics

Evolve Dynamics secures Sky Mantis 2 UAS deal in Australia and New Zealand

Aerial

· commercial order · Evolve Dynamics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The agreement covered Sky Mantis 2 unmanned aircraft for the Australia and New Zealand market.
  • The deal expanded Evolve Dynamics’ international commercial channel.
  • Sky Mantis 2 is positioned for defence, public-safety and inspection missions.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgXeed

CLAAS and AgXeed test autonomous forage-harvesting workflows

Agriculture

· partnership · AgXeed · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • CLAAS and AgXeed continued field work on autonomous forage-harvesting workflows with AgBots and autonomous tractors.
  • The collaboration built on a joint project with thermal DRONES for wildlife-aware autonomous mowing.
  • CLAAS described ongoing field trials and interface development for autonomous implement combinations.
Date
Company AgXeed
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGremsy

Gremsy unveils Pixy MR for Sony ILX-LR1 and DJI M300/M350 RTK

Vision

· product launch · Gremsy · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Gremsy launched Pixy MR, a gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1 camera integration with DJI M300 and M350 RTK drone platforms.
  • The gimbal uses DJI Skyport for faster setup on compatible DJI enterprise drones.
  • Pixy MR targets aerial industrial applications requiring high-resolution imaging.
Date
Company Gremsy
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAKVA Group

AKVA Group completes acquisition of Observe Technologies

Maritime

· acquisition · AKVA Group · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • AKVA Group completed the acquisition of 100 percent of Observe Technologies.
  • Observe developed and sold AI feeding solutions with AKVA to more than 100 farm sites worldwide.
  • The acquisition strengthens AKVA's digital aquaculture portfolio around precision fish farming and automated feeding.
Date
Company AKVA Group
Event type Acquisition
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHesai Technology

Zelos Z5 launches with four Hesai AT128 lidars

Perception

· deployment · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The Z5 2024 carries four AT128 units, each providing 128 laser channels and 1.53 million points per second.
  • The agreement names Hesai as exclusive lidar supplier for the Z5 configuration rather than for every Zelos vehicle family.
  • The integration supports real-time 3D perception used by the delivery vehicle for path planning and obstacle avoidance.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryNabtesco

TELEGRAPH AGENT and HyperPilot receive DNV type approval

Motion Components

· regulatory · Nabtesco · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Nabtesco and DeepSea received DNV type approval for TELEGRAPH AGENT and HyperPilot.
  • HyperPilot uses route and vessel-speed plans from DeepSea's optimal operation support services and outputs vessel-speed proposals to TELEGRAPH AGENT.
  • Nabtesco framed the approval as support for maritime solutions that enable autonomous vessel navigation at optimized speed.
Date
Company Nabtesco
Event type Regulatory
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTi5 Robot

Ti5 Robot launches second-generation T170A humanoid robots at WAIC 2024

Actuation

· product launch · Ti5 Robot · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Ti5 Robot announced second-generation humanoid robots T170A Yaoguang and Mozhai at WAIC 2024.
  • The release was framed as an embodied-intelligence milestone rather than a components-only refresh.
  • The milestone is the clearest public pivot from joints and hands into full humanoid systems on the company site index.
Date
Company Ti5 Robot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHumanoid Robot (Shanghai)

Qinglong humanoid robot unveiled at WAIC 2024

Humanoid

· product launch · Humanoid Robot (Shanghai) · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Qinglong, China's first full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot, debuted at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference 2024 in Shanghai.
  • Standing 1.82 meters tall and weighing 80 kilograms, it demonstrated tasks like desk cleaning and arranging bread and fruit separately.
  • Developed by the National and Local Co-Built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center, Qinglong features a highly bionic torso, 43 active degrees of freedom, and 400 TOPs of computational power.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchQiongche Intelligence

Qiongche Intelligence launches Noematrix Brain embodied AI system

Foundation Models

· product launch · Qiongche Intelligence · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Introduces "Noematrix Brain" as a general-purpose embodied intelligence system for robotics
  • Provides end-to-end capability from perception to action across multiple robot types
  • Designed for real-world deployment using large-scale interaction data rather than simulation-only training
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
FundingCartken

Cartken raises $10 million financing led by 468 Capital

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Cartken · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • 468 Capital led the $10 million financing, with Incubate Fund, LDV Partners and Vela Partners participating.
  • Strategic participants included Magna International, Mitsubishi Electric, Shell Ventures and Volex.
  • Cartken said the round brought cumulative funding to $22.5 million and would advance its autonomy stack and enterprise partnerships.
Date
Company Cartken
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHawesko

Hawesko deploys Geek+ AMRs with Koerber at Tornesch

Robotics

· deployment · Hawesko

Evidence notes
  • Geek+ and Koerber deployed more than 20 AMRs for Hawesko Group at Tornesch.
  • The system includes 21 order-fulfillment robots operating 330 shelves in an expanded 6,000-square-meter area.
  • Geek+ reported warehouse performance up 50% and pick performance in the expanded area more than doubled.
Date
Company Hawesko
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionEpiroc

Epiroc completes acquisition of remaining share of ASI Mining

Construction

· acquisition · Epiroc · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Epiroc completed the acquisition of the remaining share of ASI Mining, a U.S.-based autonomous mining solutions provider.
  • ASI Mining develops autonomy systems for mining vehicles and fleet automation.
  • The deal deepens Epiroc's control of autonomous mining technology inside its digital and automation portfolio.
Date
Company Epiroc
Event type Acquisition
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
PartnershipiSoftStone

iSoftStone and AGIBOT sign strategic cooperation agreement for humanoid robots

Development Platform

· partnership · iSoftStone · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • iSoftStone and AGIBOT signed a strategic cooperation agreement to collaborate on general-purpose robotic product innovation and scenario demonstrations.
  • The company said the two sides would work together to accelerate humanoid-robot applications across industrial, service, and household scenarios.
  • This is the clearest early robotics event for iSoftStone because it formalizes humanoid strategy with a major robot partner.
Date
Company iSoftStone
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DeploymentUBTECH Robotics

UBTECH deploys Walker S Lite at FAW-Volkswagen Qingdao plant

Humanoid

· deployment · UBTECH Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • UBTECH Robotics deployed its humanoid robot, Walker S Lite, at FAW-Volkswagen's Qingdao plant to perform quality inspection tasks on the production line.
  • The robot was integrated into the factory's 'National Intelligent Manufacturing Demonstration Factory' to enhance manufacturing automation.
  • Walker S Lite utilized advanced technologies to safely navigate the production line and inspect vehicle parts, processing data from its cameras and providing real-time results to the factory's management system.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingSanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI announces strategic financing from BDC Capital and INBC

Industrial

· funding · Sanctuary AI · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund and InBC Investment Corp. made the strategic investment; the round amount was not disclosed.
  • Sanctuary said total investment exceeded C$140 million, a cumulative figure that sits alongside a separate C$30 million government contribution.
  • The company said the new capital would accelerate development of physical AI for general-purpose robots.
Date
Company Sanctuary AI
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionX-Bow Systems

X-Bow acquires Spencer Composites

Propulsion Components

· acquisition · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • Spencer Composites became an X-Bow company.
  • The transaction added composite engineering and production capability.
  • The acquisition broadened X-Bow's in-house motor and vehicle manufacturing stack.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionON Semiconductor

onsemi completes acquisition of SWIR Vision Systems

Electronics

· acquisition · ON Semiconductor · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • SWIR Vision Systems became a wholly owned onsemi subsidiary and joined its Intelligent Sensing Group.
  • The acquired CQD technology extends CMOS imaging into short-wave infrared wavelengths.
  • onsemi plans to combine the technology with its manufacturing capabilities for industrial, automotive and defence imaging applications.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationOrbit Fab

Orbit Fab completes GRIP docking and refueling simulations at AFRL

Space

· demonstration · Orbit Fab · Space

Evidence notes
  • A fuel-shuttle testbed approached, docked with and separated from a RAFTI-equipped satellite model across multiple angles and velocities.
  • Government representatives observed testing at AFRL facilities at Kirtland Air Force Base.
  • GRIP exceeded test requirements, and initial hardware shipped to mission partners after the campaign.
Date
Company Orbit Fab
Event type Demonstration
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
FundingGlidance

Glidance raises $1.5M pre-seed for Glide mobility robot

Healthcare

· funding · Glidance · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Glidance raised $1.5 million to develop Glide, its autonomous mobility aid for blind and low-vision people.
  • The round was led by Investors Capital Group, with participation from KARR Ventures and investors from the blind and low-vision community.
  • Glidance said the capital would support engineering, product development and expansion of its Seattle team.
Date
Company Glidance
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

Real Time Collision Avoidance with GPU-Computed Distance Maps

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • This paper presents reactive obstacle and self-collision avoidance of redundant robotic manipulators within real time kinematic feedback control using GPU-computed distance transform. The proposed framework utilizes discretized representation of the robot and the environment to calculate 3D Euclidean distance transform for task-priority based kinematic control.
  • Experiments use TIAGo as the physical evaluation platform.
  • The reported results provide an independent evaluation on TIAGo hardware.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
CapabilityTokyo Robotics

Tokyo Robotics starts offering remote-control robot solutions for hazardous maintenance work

Humanoid

· capability · Tokyo Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Tokyo Robotics announced the start of a remote-control robot solution business built on its dual-arm robot and mobile manipulator technologies.
  • The company said it would customize robots and teleoperation devices to customer requirements and highlighted applications such as maintenance work on high-voltage power lines.
  • The release framed the offer as a deployable solutions capability, not just an internal research demonstration.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
CapabilityINSTAR Robotics

INSTAR Robotics integrates SICK MRS1000 into Trooper

Agriculture

· capability · INSTAR Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The MRS1000 supplies four-layer 3D LiDAR data for Trooper navigation and environment perception.
  • Trooper handles potted-plant spacing in greenhouses, tunnels and outdoor nursery beds.
  • The platform is rated for a 30 kg payload and 150–200 pots per hour, depending on container size.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchENGINEAI

ENGINEAI unveils S2 service-robot concept

Humanoid

· product launch · ENGINEAI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • ENGINEAI dates the S2 concept unveiling to July 2024.
  • The current official product page does not publish technical specifications, deployment claims or purchase information.
  • Available company materials therefore support concept-stage maturity, not confirmed commercial availability.
Date
Company ENGINEAI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneLiving.AI

Living.AI begins first AIBI Pocket shipments

Consumer

· production milestone · Living.AI · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Living.AI announced first-batch shipping on July 1, 2024.
  • Orders were processed in purchase sequence as AIBI units began moving to customers worldwide.
  • The shipment converted the late-2023 launch and preorder campaign into delivered commercial hardware.
Date
Company Living.AI
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Executive HireCencorp Automation

Cencorp appoints regional leaders in Germany and Americas

Industrial

· executive hire · Cencorp Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dieter Schu became managing director of Cencorp Deutschland effective July 1, 2024.
  • Petri Koivunen was appointed president of Cencorp Americas as part of the same regional leadership expansion.
  • Both executives report to chief executive Mats Lillqvist and support local sales, service and project delivery.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDr. Max Group

Dr. Max opens Telgate warehouse with SSI Schaefer and Geek+

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Dr. Max Group · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • SSI Schaefer said the Telgate warehouse had been supplying the Italian market since February 2024.
  • SSI Schaefer acted as general contractor and Geek+ supplied mobile robot technology for e-commerce fulfillment.
  • The automated site covers more than 14,000 square meters and supports picking, carton handling and shipping preparation.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFreefly Systems

Freefly releases Astro Prime and Blue configuration support through Astro v1.6

Aerial

· product launch · Freefly Systems · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Freefly's Astro v1.6 release added support for Astro Prime, Blue configurations, and the LR1 Payload.
  • The release added integration with Freefly's Doodle radio modules, described as an NDAA and Blue-approved radio module.
  • The update created a clearer compliant Astro configuration path for government and enterprise users.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardShield AI

V-BAT selected for U.S. Coast Guard contract

Defense

· contract award · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Coast Guard selected V-BAT under a contract worth up to about $198 million for maritime unmanned aircraft system services.
  • The award is tied directly to Shield AI's aircraft platform rather than a broader autonomy-software partnership.
  • The award is one of the clearest large-scale customer validations for V-BAT in U.S. government service.
Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingDajie Robot (大界机器人)

Dajie Robot (大界机器人) completes equity financing backed by Hengrui Capital

Industrial

· funding · Dajie Robot (大界机器人) · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dajie Robot completed an equity financing round in July 2024.
  • Hengrui Capital (恒砥资本) was identified as the investor in the round.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgility Robotics

GXO signs industry-first multi-year agreement with Agility Robotics

Humanoid

· partnership · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • We’re delighted to progress our partnership through this critical milestone.” As part of the RaaS agreement, GXO is deploying Digit robots and Agility Arc ™, Agility’s cloud automation platform for deploying and managing Digit fleets.
  • Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) agreement integrates Agility’s Humanoid robots with other cobots at SPANX facility GREENWICH, Conn. , June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, and Agility Robotics, creator of the.
  • Integrates Digit into order fulfillment workflow, marking a shift from lab to field deployment.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationElodin

Elodin demonstrates ROCI flight software on customer satellite hardware

Development Platform

· demonstration · Elodin · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Elodin integrated an attitude-determination system built with ROCI into a customer satellite and tested it against satellite hardware.
  • The demonstration used Elodin as a real-time visualizer, showing the framework moving from simulation into a hardware-in-the-loop workflow.
  • The same update added Basilisk support so existing spacecraft-simulation modules could be packaged into ROCI flight software.
Date
Company Elodin
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DeploymentGenrobotic Innovations

Chennai deploys Genrobotics Bandicoot Mobility+ systems for large-scale manhole cleaning

Service

· deployment · Genrobotic Innovations · Service

Evidence notes
  • Chennai Municipal Corporation deployed Bandicoot Mobility+ for robotic manhole cleaning to keep workers out of hazardous sewer entries.
  • Genrobotics case material cites cleaning of more than five thousand manholes across city zones.
  • The program reads as scaled municipal adoption of a vehicle-integrated sanitation robot rather than a one-off pilot.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingJiiov / 极豪科技

Jiiov prices Series A at CNY1.95B post-money

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Jiiov / 极豪科技 · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Issuer filing states CNY1917000000. pre-money and CNY1950000000. post-money.
  • Settlement date: 2024-06-28. CNY33M primary subscription only; the simultaneous CNY17M secondary transfer is excluded.
  • Investors: Haihe Yunbai
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
DeploymentVersaTile Automation

Wincanton deploys first VersaTile fulfilment system

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · VersaTile Automation · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Wincanton announced the VersaTile deployment on June 28, 2024 and identified itself as the technology first customer.
  • The modular moving-tile system was installed at Wincanton Northampton shared-user facility, with bespoke integration software connecting it to existing systems.
  • Wincanton expected the installation to increase pick and presentation rates fivefold while improving agility for customer fulfilment operations.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
AwardAgilis Robotics

Agilis Robotics receives 2024 Global MedTech Rising Star award

Surgical

· award · Agilis Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The award was presented on 28 June 2024.
  • The programme recognised emerging medical-device companies for technical innovation and development potential.
  • Agilis was recognised for its fully flexible surgical arms and compatibility with existing hospital endoscopes.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchIUNA AI

Assembly Inspector validates wheel valve caps before OEM delivery

Inspection

· product launch · IUNA AI · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The vision workflow compared valve-cap colour and shape with the valve shown in the inspection image.
  • The automated check was intended to prevent incorrect wheel and tyre combinations from reaching vehicle manufacturers.
Date
Company IUNA AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRocketfarm

Rocketfarm and Doosan Robotics partner on palletizing solutions

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Rocketfarm · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Rocketfarm announced a partnership with Doosan Robotics to pair Pally palletizing software with Doosan collaborative robots.
  • The Pally software was positioned to complement Doosan cobots for palletizing across multiple industries.
  • The partnership added Doosan support alongside Rocketfarm’s existing cobot palletizing software ecosystem.
Date
Company Rocketfarm
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityAuterion

Auterion introduces autonomous drone technology for kinetic military use

Mission Software

· capability · Auterion · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Auterion introduced drone autonomy technology for kinetic military use.
  • The company positioned the capability around swarm control, fully autonomous flight, and improved target engagement performance.
  • The release marked Auterion's public shift from enterprise drone software into defence autonomy.
Date
Company Auterion
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionNORBIT

NORBIT acquires Innomar Technologie

Perception

· acquisition · NORBIT · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Innomar entered NORBIT with nearly 30 years of experience in acoustic systems, signal processing, maritime electronics and software.
  • The acquired portfolio provides high-resolution seafloor and subsurface imaging for sediment mapping, geological survey and buried-object detection.
  • NORBIT described the technology as complementary to its sonar portfolio and retained Innomar’s established brand and team.
Date
Company NORBIT
Event type Acquisition
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardMDA Space

MDA Space wins C$1 billion Canadarm3 flight-system contract

Space

· contract award · MDA Space · Space

Evidence notes
  • The system comprises a large robotic arm, a smaller dexterous arm, specialized maintenance and science tools, and a ground command-and-control segment.
  • MDA Space will support commissioning from its Space Robotics Centre of Excellence and mission-control facility in Brampton.
  • The Phase C and D programme is expected to involve more than 200 Canadian companies in MDA Space's supply chain.
Date
Company MDA Space
Event type Contract Award
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDeep Trekker

Water Linked DVL A50 and UGPS documented across Deep Trekker ROV operations

Maritime

· partnership · Deep Trekker · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Deep Trekker described Water Linked as a key technology partner supporting its underwater robots.
  • The DVL A50 supplies velocity and navigation data used to improve the accuracy and reliability of Deep Trekker ROV operations.
  • The companies also documented more than five years of work spanning DVL, UGPS and integration support.
Date
Company Deep Trekker
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingAxelera AI

Axelera AI raises USD 68M Series B for edge AI chips

Semiconductors

· funding · Axelera AI · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • The round supported edge AI compute for inference workloads.
  • Axelera AI targeted commercially deployable AI acceleration for embedded and industrial systems.
  • The capital supports robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems as Axelera AI moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Axelera AI
Event type Funding
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryACSL

ACSL applies for Class 1 UAS Type Certificate for PF4-CAT3 logistics drone

Aerial

· regulatory · ACSL · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • ACSL applied for a Level 4 Class 1 UAS Type Certificate for PF4-CAT3, a new dedicated logistics drone jointly developed with Japan Post.
  • The application was accepted by Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau on June 27, 2024.
  • PF4-CAT3 follows PF2-CAT3 as ACSL's next Level 4 logistics aircraft program.
Date
Company ACSL
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAuterion

Auterion launches Skynode S all-in-one autopilot and mission computer

Mission Software

· product launch · Auterion · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Auterion launched Skynode S, an integrated autopilot and mission computer for small unmanned systems.
  • The system brings the Auterion software stack to smaller UAS platforms, including computer vision applications.
  • The launch strengthened Auterion's role as onboard compute and autonomy infrastructure for drone manufacturers.
Date
Company Auterion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
DeploymentServe Robotics

Serve Robotics expands delivery operations into Koreatown in Los Angeles

Delivery

· deployment · Serve Robotics · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • Serve Robotics expanded its live sidewalk delivery operations into Koreatown in Los Angeles as part of its broader U.S. geographic rollout.
  • The company began onboarding local merchants with Uber Eats, and Koreatown residents could receive orders fulfilled by Serve delivery robots.
  • Serve said the expansion followed collaboration with Los Angeles city government and local stakeholders, extending its operational footprint in a dense urban delivery environment.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGXO

GXO signs multi-year agreement with Agility Robotics for humanoid robots

Logistics

· partnership · GXO · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • GXO signed a multi-year Robots-as-a-Service agreement with Agility Robotics to integrate Digit humanoid robots into warehouse operations.
  • The company said the deployment would begin at a SPANX facility and pair humanoids with existing cobots.
  • This is one of GXO's clearest humanoid-robotics commercialization events from an official source.
Date
Company GXO
Event type Partnership
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAES Corporation

AES partners with AI Fund to co-build AI-driven energy companies

Construction

· partnership · AES Corporation · Construction

Evidence notes
  • AES named AI Fund as its exclusive energy partner for building new AI-focused companies around energy-transition bottlenecks.
  • The initial build areas included renewables and battery management, worksite safety, and community-impact workflows.
  • The collaboration combined AES' energy-sector operating base with AI Fund's venture-building and technical AI support.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAgility Robotics

Agility Robotics' Digit moves over 10,000 orders at SPANX facility

Humanoid

· deployment · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Digit has moved over 10,000 orders at the SPANX facility, indicating successful deployment at scale.
  • Signals a significant operational partnership between Agility Robotics and GXO Logistics.
  • Demonstrates effective integration of robotics in logistics, enhancing order fulfillment efficiency.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAirbot Systems

Airbot Systems announces five-partner reseller network

Electronics

· partnership · Airbot Systems · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The announced network included NW Blue in the United States, Dronivo and Premium-Modellbau in Germany, GadgetDeal in India and 3DXR in the United Kingdom.
  • The partners covered sUAS components, industrial drones, drone-management systems, electronics and multirotor products.
  • Airbot launched an interactive map so customers could locate nearby stores carrying its products.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneINGENERSUN

INGENERSUN validates productivity gains from Betsaide robotisation

Industrial

· production milestone · INGENERSUN · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Two collaborative robotic painting lines improved productivity by 15% to 20%.
  • The first line had operated since November 2022 and supported the decision to automate a third line.
  • The next cell added two cobots, 2D vision, an intermediate extraction station and automated deburring.
Date
Company INGENERSUN
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRENK

RENK and Iveco Defense Vehicles sign tracked-vehicle propulsion cooperation agreement

Motion Components

· partnership · RENK · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The work covered propulsion for armored and tracked land platforms.
  • The agreement strengthened RENK activity in defense mobility systems adjacent to autonomous ground vehicles.
Date
Company RENK
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingQCraft

QCraft raises several hundred million yuan in Series C financing

Automotive

· funding · QCraft · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Chinese media reported QCraft had completed a Series C financing round worth several hundred million yuan.
  • The report said QCraft had raised more than 1 billion yuan across six funding rounds.
  • The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform.
Date
Company QCraft
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMilrem Robotics

Sweden adopts Milrem Robotics THeMIS UGV

Defense

· deployment · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Sweden became a new user of the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle
  • The contract was signed at Eurosatory 2024 with Swedish defence procurement officials present
  • The deployment expanded Milrem's installed base among European defence customers
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSofar Ocean

Spotter matches ADCP current measurements in 24-day field comparison

Maritime

· demonstration · Sofar Ocean · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Across a 24-day field comparison, Spotter observations of current speed and direction were nearly identical to the ADCP reference.
  • The tested system combined a Spotter buoy, Smart Mooring and integrated Aanderaa 4830 ZPulse Doppler Current Sensor.
  • Sofar reported that the lighter system was easier to deploy and recover and provided simpler access to collected data.
Date
Company Sofar Ocean
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
AwardInOrbit.AI

InOrbit selected for Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund

Warehouse Logistics

· award · InOrbit.AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The selection recognized InOrbit's AI-powered robot-operations work and growth potential.
  • InOrbit joined the 2024 fund cohort focused on Latino-led AI companies.
  • The non-dilutive program provided capital and support through Google for Startups.
Date
Company InOrbit.AI
Event type Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSOSLAB

SOSLAB lists on KOSDAQ as public LiDAR company

Perception

· market signal · SOSLAB · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Shares opened their first trading day more than 60% above the KRW 11,500 offering price.
  • The institutional bookbuild drew 2,216 participants and was more than 1,000 times subscribed.
  • SOSLAB entered the public market as a developer of LiDAR sensors for mobility, robotics and infrastructure applications.
Date
Company SOSLAB
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos