Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 94

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PartnershipRobotize

Robotize selects SDI as Mexican distribution and integration partner

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Robotize · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • SDI became a local distribution and integration partner for the Mexican market.
  • The relationship adds local sales, deployment and after-sales support.
  • The companies target manufacturing and logistics material-transport workflows.
Date
Company Robotize
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionBioservo Technologies

Skelex acquires Ironhand rights from Bioservo

Exoskeleton

· acquisition · Bioservo Technologies · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • The agreement was signed on June 17, 2024 and announced June 25.
  • Skelex received global exclusive distribution rights to the existing Ironhand product.
  • The transaction included a license to Bioservo technology for future products based on Ironhand.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationLiquid Robotics

ECC paper models sea-state interaction for the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider platform

Maritime

· research publication · Liquid Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The 2024 European Control Conference paper develops a sea-state-interaction Lagrangian dynamic model for the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider platform.
  • The work models how wave conditions affect the platform dynamics used for control and planning.
  • This is external product research and is bound to the Wave Glider product-family row.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBluewhite

CNH partners with Bluewhite for autonomous orchard and vineyard tractors

Agriculture

· partnership · Bluewhite · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The partnership covers manufacturing, distribution and integration of Bluewhite autonomy into New Holland machines.
  • New Holland tractors will be able to operate autonomously in orchard, vineyard and specialty-crop environments.
  • The collaboration targets an aftermarket autonomy path for specialty-crop growers in North America.
Date
Company Bluewhite
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchEmesent

Emesent launches Hovermap Backpack for walk-through LiDAR mapping

Localization

· product launch · Emesent · Localization

Evidence notes
  • Emesent launched Hovermap Backpack as a wearable mapping configuration for Hovermap.
  • The configuration extends Hovermap from drone and handheld operation into walk-through reality capture.
  • The launch improves deployment flexibility for underground, industrial, and GPS-denied mapping environments.
Date
Company Emesent
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAdvantech

Advantech launches AFE-R770 control system for autonomous mobile robots

AI Compute

· product launch · Advantech · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • Advantech introduced the AFE-R770 as an AMR control system for autonomous mobile robot builders.
  • The system targets robot compute and control workloads for businesses automating material handling and facility workflows.
  • The launch gives Advantech a direct robotics edge-computing marker beyond its broader industrial AIoT business.
Date
Company Advantech
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationAgility Robotics

Multi-biped payload-transport paper demonstrates coordinated Cassie teams

Humanoid

· research publication · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper trains a decentralized controller for payload transport using multiple rigidly attached biped robots.
  • The authors demonstrate real-world transport systems composed of two and three Cassie robots.
  • It adds a distinctive Cassie research result around multi-robot coordination and legged payload transport over terrain.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AwardDuatic

Duatic receives CHF 40K from Venture Kick for mobile manipulation robotics

Humanoid

· award · Duatic · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Duatic received CHF 40,000 from Venture Kick for full-stack robotic mobile manipulation technology.
  • The company said the funds would support marketing material and customer outreach through fairs and exhibitions.
  • Venture Kick described Duatic’s approach as tight integration of an internally developed robotic arm and machine-learning technologies.
Date
Company Duatic
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingFormic

Formic raises $27.4M to scale manufacturing automation RaaS

Manufacturing

· funding · Formic · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Formic announced a $27.4 million financing round to expand Robots-as-a-Service automation for U.S. manufacturers.
  • Proceeds are allocated to additional robot deployments and expanded field service capacity across manufacturing customers.
  • The financing supports robotics development and deployment for manufacturing and industrial automation workflows.
Date
Company Formic
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGraspian

Graspian launches Intelligent Tactile Gripper

End Effectors

· product launch · Graspian · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • A tactile sensor in each finger detects an object's shape, location and orientation.
  • The gripper can identify slippage, dropped items and misplacements during handling.
  • The launch expanded Graspian's proprietary robotic tooling for fragile, soft and uncertain objects.
Date
Company Graspian
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

neuROSym: Deployment and Evaluation of a ROS-based Neuro-Symbolic Model for Human Motion Prediction

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Autonomous mobile robots can rely on several human motion detection and prediction systems for safe and efficient navigation in human environments, but the underline model architectures can have different impacts on the trustworthiness of the robot in the real world. Among existing solutions for context-aware human motion prediction, some approaches have shown the benefit of integrating symbolic knowledge with state-of-the-art neural networks.
  • 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
Product LaunchLG Electronics

LG Electronics introduces AI-powered CLOi ServeBot for hospitality and healthcare

Consumer

· product launch · LG Electronics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • LG Electronics introduced a new AI-powered CLOi ServeBot for hospitality and healthcare environments.
  • The robot uses a four-door design and six-wheel independent suspension for delivery workflows in spaces such as hospitals, hotels and restaurants.
  • LG said the robot can escort customers, provide voice guidance for visually impaired users and be monitored through LG CLOi Station.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Market SignalGEODNET

GEODNET reports new customers across automotive, drones, IoT, farming, and surveying

Localization

· market signal · GEODNET · Localization

Evidence notes
  • GEODNET added customers across automotive, drone, IoT, agriculture and surveying markets.
  • The update showed the RTK correction network expanding beyond a single robotics application.
Date
Company GEODNET
Event type Market Signal
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
FundingBright Machines

Bright Machines raises $126M Series C for software-defined manufacturing

Manufacturing

· funding · Bright Machines · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Funds and accounts managed by BlackRock led $106 million of Series C equity, with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Eclipse, Jabil and Shinhan Securities participating.
  • J.P. Morgan supplied a separate $20 million venture-debt facility, taking the combined financing package to $126 million.
  • Bright Machines said the capital would expand its software-defined manufacturing platform and support AI-era production demand.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Product Launchigus

igus launches ReBeL on Wheels mobile robot line

Motion Components

· product launch · igus · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • ReBeL on Wheels targets education, logistics, service and SME automation use cases.
  • The line includes a ReBeL EduMove learning platform and a transport variant with up to 30 kg payload.
  • The launch extends igus from low-cost cobot arms into mobile robotic systems.
Date
Company igus
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryGlobus Medical

Globus Medical receives FDA clearance for ExcelsiusFlex orthopedic robot

Surgical

· regulatory · Globus Medical · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Globus Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance for the ExcelsiusFlex orthopedic robot.
  • The clearance covers the ExcelsiusFlex robotic navigation platform with a total knee arthroplasty application.
  • The approval extends Globus Medical's Excelsius robotics ecosystem from spine and cranial navigation into orthopedic reconstruction.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHyundai WIA

HYUNDAI WIA deploys autonomous parking robots at Factorial Seongsu

Industrial

· deployment · Hyundai WIA · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Hyundai WIA’s system autonomously parked and retrieved vehicles weighing up to 2.2 tonnes at speeds up to 1.2 metres per second.
  • Two 110-millimetre-high robots moved under each vehicle, lifted it by the wheels and manoeuvred omnidirectionally in constrained parking areas.
  • The Factorial Seongsu deployment was Hyundai WIA’s first commercial parking-robot service in South Korea, following commercialization at HMGICS in Singapore.
Date
Company Hyundai WIA
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingVecna Robotics

Vecna Robotics raises $40M Series C extension

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Vecna Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Vecna Robotics completed a Series C extension financing of $40M.
  • The financing was announced on 2024-06-20 in USD.
  • Autonomous mobile robots and orchestration software for warehouse and logistics material handling.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingTERN

TERN raised $4.4 million in seed funding for GPS-independent positioning

Localization

· funding · TERN · Localization

Evidence notes
  • The round was announced on TERN's site on 20 June 2024.
  • Scout Ventures, Shadow Capital, Bravo Victor VC and Veteran Fund participated.
  • TERN was preparing partner work across mapping, vehicles, emergency services and logistics.
Date
Company TERN
Event type Funding
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneVitirover

Vitirover begins series production of autonomous robot mowers

Agriculture

· production milestone · Vitirover · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The production line north of Bordeaux was described as capable of producing up to 100 robots per month.
  • The company also launched a EUR 2 million fundraising campaign to accelerate commercial development.
Date
Company Vitirover
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingGrayMatter Robotics

GrayMatter Robotics raises $45M Series B, bringing total raised to $70.4M

Manufacturing

· funding · GrayMatter Robotics · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Wellington Management led the Series B, with NGP Capital, Euclidean Capital, Advance Venture Partners, SQN Venture Partners and existing investors participating.
  • GrayMatter said the financing brought its total raised to date to $70.4 million, so the company aggregate is not inferred from the three visible event rows.
  • The company planned to expand its Los Angeles headquarters, hire across the business and accelerate development and deployment of its AI-powered robotic finishing systems.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
PartnershipApptronik

GXO and Apptronik launch multi-phase humanoid robotics pilot program

Humanoid

· partnership · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • GXO announced a multi-phase R&D initiative with Apptronik to test Apollo humanoids in logistics operations.
  • The program targeted labor-intensive warehouse tasks where humanoid robots could improve safety and operational efficiency.
  • The partnership added a major contract-logistics customer signal alongside Apptronik's manufacturing pilots.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAibuild

Aibuild debuts version 2.0 manufacturing platform

Manufacturing

· product launch · Aibuild · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Aibuild scheduled the version 2.0 debut for RAPID + TCT 2024.
  • The release expanded automated toolpath generation and AI assistance across large-format additive systems.
  • Its open architecture connected additional manufacturing hardware and materials through a single cloud workflow.
Date
Company Aibuild
Event type Product Launch
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
FundingFOSSA Systems

FOSSA Systems closes EUR 6.3 million Series A

Communications

· funding · FOSSA Systems · Communications

Evidence notes
  • Nabtesco Technology Ventures and Indico Capital Partners co-led the Series A.
  • Newmind Venture and Sabadell Venture Capital also participated in the completed round.
  • FOSSA planned to use the capital to develop an 80-satellite network for secure remote asset monitoring and tracking.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPelican Robotics

Pelican Pick combines automatic tool changes with barcode verification

Warehouse Logistics

· demonstration · Pelican Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The system selected a gripper tool appropriate to the size of the part being picked from the bin.
  • After the pick, the workflow exposed and scanned the barcode to verify that the robot had selected the correct item.
  • The demonstration combined Pelican software with technology from FANUC, Keyence and Schmalz.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAdvanced Construction Robotics

Advanced Construction Robotics partners with Nucor Rebar Fabrication for TyBOT installation work

Construction

· partnership · Advanced Construction Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Nucor Rebar Fabrication planned to integrate TyBOT into its installation contracts.
  • The first unit was slated for delivery to a Washington State project.
  • The agreement broadened TyBOT commercialization beyond earlier bridge-deck demonstrations.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHyundai Rotem

Hyundai Rotem unveils fourth-generation HR-Sherpa

Defense

· product launch · Hyundai Rotem · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The fourth generation followed initial-development, rapid-acquisition and hardened prototype stages.
  • Hyundai Rotem developed the latest design with Hyundai Motor Group input on autonomy, electrification, durability and vehicle engineering.
  • The family supports surveillance, reconnaissance, combat, casualty evacuation and equipment-transport configurations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingWaabi

Waabi raises $200M Series B

Automotive

· funding · Waabi · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Strategic participants included NVIDIA, Volvo Group Venture Capital, Porsche Automobil Holding, Scania Invest and Ingka Investments.
  • Additional investors included HarbourVest Partners, G2 Venture Partners, BDC Capital, Export Development Canada, Radical Ventures and Incharge Capital.
  • The capital was allocated to driverless-truck deployment in Texas, geographic expansion and growth of commercial operations.
Date
Company Waabi
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardX-Bow Systems

U.S. Navy selects X-Bow for Mk 72 and Mk 104 rocket motors

Propulsion Components

· contract award · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The work covers Mk 72 and Mk 104 rocket motors.
  • X-Bow was selected as a non-traditional propulsion supplier for the programme.
  • The award expands competition in the U.S. tactical missile motor base.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationTM Robotics

Infinifeed makes UK live debut with THE600 SCARA

Industrial

· demonstration · TM Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The feeder used two parallel conveyors moving in opposite directions to recirculate parts.
  • A camera identified component positions so the THE600 could pick and place parts presented in different orientations.
  • The live demonstration ran at Automation UK in Coventry on June 18 and 19.
Date
Company TM Robotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Fundingbitsensing

bitsensing raises $25M Series B to scale radar technology

Perception

· funding · bitsensing · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Korea Development Bank, HL Mando, Industrial Bank of Korea, Aju Capital, Life Asset Management and SCL Investment backed the round.
  • Cumulative funding reached $46 million after the financing.
  • The capital supports radar applications across autonomous driving, smart infrastructure and health technology.
Date
Company bitsensing
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingFreeaim Technologies

Freeaim raises $316.7K pre-seed for VR Shoes

Consumer

· funding · Freeaim Technologies · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • The round was led by Nikolaus Oldendorff through the Oldendorff family office.
  • Freeaim planned a developer version for businesses and a consumer-level release in 2025.
  • The robotic shoes use motorized omnidirectional soles as a smaller alternative to VR treadmills.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFlyingBasket

FlyingBasket partners with Molicel on FB3 battery systems

Aerial

· partnership · FlyingBasket · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The partnership focused on battery systems for FlyingBasket's FB3 cargo drone.
  • The companies exchanged R&D prototypes over the prior two years.
  • The work targets performance improvements for heavy-lift UAS operations.
Date
Company FlyingBasket
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHaptX

HaptX begins North American shipments of HaptX Gloves G1

Human Machine Interface

· product launch · HaptX · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • HaptX began North American shipments of HaptX Gloves G1, its realistic touch-feedback glove system.
  • The company said G1 improves ergonomics and fit, offers multiple glove sizes, expands haptic functionality and adds multiuser collaboration features.
  • The event marks commercial shipment availability for haptic training and robotics-interface hardware.
Date
Company HaptX
Event type Product Launch
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationMilrem Robotics

Milrem demonstrates eight THeMIS vehicles at Eurosatory 2024

Defense

· demonstration · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Eight THeMIS UGVs were shown during Eurosatory 2024 in Paris.
  • Named configurations included KONGSBERG RS4 and RS6, Thales FZ602, Leonardo HITROLE Light and FN Herstal deFNder Light payloads.
  • The event was a public technology showcase and is not treated as evidence of customer deployment.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeva Technologies

Digitale Schiene Deutschland Selects Aeva to Supply LiDAR for the AutomatedTrain Project

Perception

· partnership · Aeva Technologies · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes 4D lidar.
  • The work is scoped to AutomatedTrain project.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDelair

Delair launches DRAKO universal UAV ground station

Aerial

· product launch · Delair · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • DRAKO provided a unified command-and-control interface using open standards including MAVLink and STANAG 4609.
  • Delair said the system was already operational on a dozen UAVs across multicopter, aircraft, VTOL, and loitering munition classes.
Date
Company Delair
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationCONTACT CI

Contact CI to show Maestro EP haptic gloves at AWE 2024

Human Machine Interface

· demonstration · CONTACT CI · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • The AWE preview was published on June 17, 2024.
  • Maestro EP was described as a lightweight wireless haptic glove for VR training.
  • Contact CI highlighted customer interest in replacing controller inputs with hand tracking and haptic feedback.
Date
Company CONTACT CI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardEviden

Eviden selected by French defence agencies to develop and deploy SICS ALAT

Defense

· contract award · Eviden · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Eviden was selected by France's DGA and Defence Digital Agency to develop and deploy SICS ALAT for French Army aviation.
  • The system extends the SICS battlefield information system into helicopters and aircraft used by the French Army.
  • The work connected Eviden's mission-information software to digitised command-and-control for air-land military operations.
Date
Company Eviden
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTeledyne Technologies

Teledyne FLIR Defense launches SUGV 325 portable modular robot

Maritime

· product launch · Teledyne Technologies · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Teledyne FLIR Defense launched the SUGV 325 portable modular unmanned ground robot at Eurosatory.
  • The robot includes a five-degree-of-freedom manipulator arm, visible and thermal cameras, 360-degree stitched vision and multi-robot control.
  • Its lightest operational configuration weighs approximately 20 lb and is designed for single-person carriage and rapid deployment.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningAnduril Industries

Anduril announces Rhode Island autonomous underwater vehicle facility

Defense

· facility opening · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Anduril announced a large-scale Rhode Island facility for autonomous underwater vehicle production.
  • The site was designed to reach 200 AUVs per year and create more than 100 jobs over five years.
  • The move represented a scaling step from prototype maritime autonomy into repeatable industrial output.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMAKIINA

MAKIINA raises $800K pre-seed for robotics hardware and software stack

Actuation

· funding · MAKIINA · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • MAKIINA raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding from investors including FOV Ventures, byFounders, Tiny.vc, The Nordic Web Ventures and angels.
  • The company developed modular robotics hardware and software for physical-intelligence systems.
  • The funding supported work on low-cost robotics components, actuators and robot systems built in Finland.
Date
Company MAKIINA
Event type Funding
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneRomanian Ministry of National Defence

Romanian Land Forces begin reception of first Bayraktar TB2 UAS

Robotics

· production milestone · Romanian Ministry of National Defence

Evidence notes
  • Acceptance procedures covered the first Bayraktar TB2 system delivered to the Romanian Land Forces.
  • Romania linked the new capability to NATO targets, situational awareness and increased firepower.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneDHL Supply Chain

DHL passes 500M Locus AMR picks

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · DHL Supply Chain · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • DHL Supply Chain passed 500 million Locus AMR picks.
  • The milestone covered DHL warehouse operations using Locus autonomous mobile robots.
  • The count gives DHL and Locus a large-scale production metric for AMR-assisted fulfillment.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingAndromeda Robotics

Andromeda Robotics raises $3M seed round to scale Abi across Australian aged care

Healthcare

· funding · Andromeda Robotics · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Andromeda Robotics closed a $3M seed round led by Purpose Ventures.
  • The company said the capital would support national rollout of Abi, its humanoid companion robot for aged care.
  • The funding followed early work building Abi for companionship, social interaction and emotional support in care environments.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMammotion

Mammotion brings YUKA mowers to Europe (June 2024)

Consumer

· product launch · Mammotion · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Mammotion announced the YUKA Series robotic lawn mower for the European market.
  • The launch positioned YUKA around lawn art, autonomous mowing, and leisure-oriented residential lawn care.
  • The event expanded Mammotion's YUKA line into Europe after its CES introduction.
Date
Company Mammotion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
DeploymentLocus Robotics

DHL Supply Chain reaches 500 million picks with LocusBots deployed across 35+ sites

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Locus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • LocusBots were deployed across more than 35 DHL-managed sites worldwide.
  • The fleet passed 500 million picks, with the milestone recorded at DHL's Toledo, Spain facility on May 18, 2024.
  • The latest 100 million picks were completed in 154 days.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationNuro

Nuro researchers publish CIMRL safe autonomous-driving method

Automotive

· research publication · Nuro · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • CIMRL combines imitation and reinforcement learning to train autonomous-driving policies with safety constraints.
  • The evaluation covers simulated and real-world driving benchmarks.
  • The work was released as arXiv preprint 2406.08878 on 13 June 2024.
Date
Company Nuro
Event type Research Publication
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DeploymentVay

Vay expands teledriven service across central Las Vegas

Automotive

· deployment · Vay · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Vay expanded remotely delivered electric-car coverage across central Las Vegas and the Strip.
  • The enlarged delivery area covered roughly one quarter of the metropolitan region, nearly twice San Francisco.
  • Customers had completed more than 1,000 trips since the commercial service launched five months earlier.
Date
Company Vay
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingApricity Robotics

Apricity Robotics closes more than $1.1 million seed round

Healthcare

· funding · Apricity Robotics · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Orlando Health Foundry Seed Fund led the round.
  • The capital supported refinement of Apricity's robotic cardiac-ultrasound system and preparation for hospital testing.
  • The company is developing remote robotic scanning to address shortages of trained cardiac sonographers.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRightHand Robotics

RightHand Robotics expands Apotea automation to Varberg logistics center

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · RightHand Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The Varberg site was a 30,000-square-metre logistics center for Sweden online pharmacy Apotea.
  • RightPick was planned for deployment, installation and full operation by 2025.
  • The project integrated RightPick with SSI Schaefer Cuby shuttle automation for item handling.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalXtalPi

XtalPi lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Lab Automation

· market signal · XtalPi · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • XtalPi listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2024.
  • The company traded under stock code 2228.HK.
  • The listing gave public-market exposure to XtalPi’s AI, quantum-physics and robotic laboratory automation model.
Date
Company XtalPi
Event type Market Signal
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationUnitree

OmniH2O enables whole-body teleoperation and autonomy on Unitree H1

Humanoid

· research publication · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • OmniH2O presents a learning-based system for whole-body humanoid teleoperation and autonomy using kinematic pose as a control interface.
  • The work demonstrates real-world whole-body tasks through teleoperation and autonomy, including sports, object movement, and human interaction.
  • The paper also releases OmniH2O-6, a humanoid whole-body control dataset built around everyday task demonstrations.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Company FormationPrimech AI

Primech Holdings launches Primech AI

Service

· company formation · Primech AI · Service

Evidence notes
  • Primech Holdings announced the launch of Primech AI as an operating subsidiary focused on robotic cleaning solutions.
  • The company said the new unit was created to build autonomous cleaning technology for facility-services workflows.
  • Launch materials identified Charles Ng as co-founder and COO and Richard Zhang as co-founder and CTO.
Date
Company Primech AI
Event type Company Formation
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMilrem Robotics

Milrem unveils Starlink-equipped THeMIS Cargo CASEVAC

Defense

· partnership · Milrem Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The integration was announced on 12 June 2024 ahead of Eurosatory.
  • Starlink and associated equipment were fitted to the THeMIS Cargo CASEVAC configuration.
  • Milrem said the link supports command and data exchange over distances of thousands of kilometres.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingXOCEAN

XOCEAN raises EUR30M for USV ocean data expansion

Maritime

· funding · XOCEAN · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • XOCEAN raised EUR30 million to support international growth and technical development of its USV ocean data services.
  • The round supported expansion of uncrewed surface vessel data services.
  • XOCEAN targeted offshore energy and civil hydrography markets.
Date
Company XOCEAN
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipANYbotics

ANYbotics and Energy Robotics partner on inspection-data integration

Inspection

· partnership · ANYbotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Partnership links ANYmal inspection robots with Energy Robotics software.
  • The collaboration was announced around ACHEMA 2024.
  • Integration targets asset-monitoring and inspection-data workflows for industrial sites.
Date
Company ANYbotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchWEART

WEART introduces TouchDIVER Pro haptic glove

Human Machine Interface

· product launch · WEART · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • WEART introduced TouchDIVER Pro as a wearable haptic glove for XR interaction.
  • TouchDIVER Pro extended WEART wearable-haptics line with a clearer commercial product tier.
  • The launch gives robotics and teleoperation teams a touch-feedback glove reference for XR-based control workflows.
Date
Company WEART
Event type Product Launch
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRoboception

Basler acquires a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception

Vision

· acquisition · Roboception · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Basler acquired 25.1 percent of Roboception as part of a strategic investment and capital increase.
  • The companies said they would expand their 3D solutions business for factory automation, robotics, and logistics.
  • This is the anchor ownership and financing event for Roboception and matches the existing Basler relationship trail.
Date
Company Roboception
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKeyence Corporation

Keyence launches VS Series vision-guided robotics tool suite

Sensors

· product launch · Keyence Corporation · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Keyence's VS Series refresh adds a Vision Guided Robotics tool suite that unifies guidance and inspection inside one vision stack.
  • Feature bullets call out direct robot-brand links, one-click auto-calibration, optical zoom, and AI part classification for pick-and-place and sorting.
  • The drop pushes VS from general machine vision toward an explicit robotics integration and guidance platform.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAnduril Industries

Anduril wins Navy Standard Missile-6 rocket-motor contract

Defense

· contract award · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Anduril won a $19 million contract to design, build, and test second-stage rocket motors for the U.S. Navy's Standard Missile-6.
  • The award moved the company deeper into propulsion and munitions industrial-base work.
  • The program tied Anduril directly to a production-relevant Navy missile system rather than experimental-only work.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionBasler

Basler acquires 25.1% stake in Roboception to expand 3D solutions business for factory automation, robotics, and logistics

Vision

· acquisition · Basler · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Basler acquired a 25.1 percent stake in Roboception to deepen their existing cooperation in 3D vision.
  • The companies said the move was aimed at expanding the 3D solutions business across factory automation, robotics, and logistics.
  • The deal is a meaningful perception-stack consolidation step rather than a generic financial investment.
Date
Company Basler
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMUSE

Belc begins regular Armo operation at two stores

Service

· deployment · MUSE · Service

Evidence notes
  • Belc had been validating in-store operation since December 2023.
  • Regular operation began sequentially at two Saitama stores from June 2024.
  • The disclosed workflows included shelf-stocking transport and broader in-store operations.
Date
Company MUSE
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingMUSE

MUSE raises JPY 570 million to scale Armo

Service

· funding · MUSE · Service

Evidence notes
  • Equity participants included Incubate Fund, XTech Ventures, a Global Brain-managed fund, Spiral Capital, Toshiba Tec and four other investors.
  • Debt financing came from Japan Finance Corporation and Mizuho Bank.
  • The company said the capital would accelerate Armo service deployment.
Date
Company MUSE
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Market SignalMedrobotics

Medrobotics plant assets and intellectual property offered at auction

Surgical

· market signal · Medrobotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The auction closed on 11 June 2024.
  • The offering covered more than 700 assets from the 40,000-square-foot Raynham plant.
  • The sale included intellectual property and 23 Flex or next-generation Flex360 systems.
Date
Company Medrobotics
Event type Market Signal
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNVIDIA

NVIDIA and Siemens expand partnership to bring AI-driven digital twins to manufacturing

AI Compute

· partnership · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA and Siemens expanded their collaboration to integrate NVIDIA Omniverse with Siemens Xcelerator platform for industrial digital twins.
  • The partnership focuses on simulation, factory planning, and robotics system optimization using AI-driven virtual environments.
  • The companies said the integration aims to accelerate industrial automation and robotics deployment through digital-first workflows.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgile Robots

Agile Robots and Franka Robotics present automation solutions at KRoX2024

Industrial

· demonstration · Agile Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Agile Robots and Franka Robotics announced a joint showcase at KRoX2024 focused on industrial and research-oriented robotics applications.
  • Agile presented the Yu 5 Industrial performing camera-guided pick-and-place, machine tending, sorting, and material-handling tasks.
  • Franka's contribution focused on lower-barrier robot use and AI-supported application optimization for research and disruptive applications.
Date
Company Agile Robots
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
RegulatorySS Innovations International

SSi Mantra surgical robotic system approved for telesurgeries in Indonesia

Surgical

· regulatory · SS Innovations International · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • SS Innovations' SSi Mantra Surgical Robotic System received regulatory approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Health for clinical use i
  • SS Innovations has commenced the regulatory approval process in the United States and the European Union.
  • The company anticipates FDA and CE Mark approvals in 2025.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSaphira AI

Saphira AI launches safety-engineering orchestration platform

Development Platform

· product launch · Saphira AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Saphira centralized requirements, architecture, and tests for teams building safety-critical physical products.
  • The platform parsed existing documents and linked engineering artifacts to identify and triage safety risks.
  • Automated traceability reports documented validated requirements and propagated changes across connected engineering data.
Date
Company Saphira AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Executive HireUnikie

Unikie appoints Juha Ala-Laurila chief executive

Industrial

· executive hire · Unikie · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Ala-Laurila moved from the chief operating officer role and brought prior international technology-company management experience.
  • Founder and outgoing chief executive Seppo Kolari shifted his focus to United States sales while remaining on the board.
  • The business generated €65 million of 2023 revenue, grew more than 17% year over year and earned over half of turnover outside Finland.
Date
Company Unikie
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchFernride

FERNRIDE releases Gen 4 autonomous vehicle kit

Logistics

· product launch · Fernride · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The kit uses automotive-grade hardware and supports remote-assistance workflows.
  • FERNRIDE linked the release to series production and scaling existing deployments.
  • The product gives FERNRIDE a concrete offering for autonomous-vehicle and driverless mobility systems.
Date
Company Fernride
Event type Product Launch
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTokyo Robotics

Tokyo Robotics launches new models of Torobo and Torobo Hand

Humanoid

· product launch · Tokyo Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Tokyo Robotics announced new versions of its force-controllable full-body humanoid robot Torobo and its multi-finger Torobo Hand.
  • The company said the new models were aimed at research on robot motion generation linked with AI and at industrial work requiring human-like upper-body manipulation.
  • The launch expanded the company's core humanoid and hand platforms rather than introducing a one-off demo unit.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Executive HireAutoStore

AutoStore strengthens leadership team with new product and solutions chiefs

Warehouse Logistics

· executive hire · AutoStore · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • AutoStore appointed Parth Joshi as Chief Product Officer and Carlos Fernandez as Chief Solutions Officer
  • The company framed the hires around stronger product innovation and solution delivery
  • The move expanded AutoStore's leadership capacity in fulfillment automation and software
Date
Company AutoStore
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAerospace Industrial Development Corporation

AIDC and AEVEX enter unmanned-systems partnership

Defense

· partnership · Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation · Defense

Evidence notes
  • AIDC announced the memorandum of understanding on June 7, 2024.
  • The scope covered uncrewed aerial and surface platforms, manufacturing, systems integration and logistics.
  • AEVEX proposed a Taiwan supply-chain base led by AIDC and supported by domestic software, hardware and aerospace suppliers.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMOVEL AI

MOVEL AI and Vecow partner on integrated robotics systems

Development Platform

· partnership · MOVEL AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The collaboration pairs MOVEL AI navigation and operating software with Vecow industrial-grade computing hardware.
  • The companies plan to demonstrate combined solutions at automation and robotics events in Taiwan and other markets.
  • MOVEL AI positioned the agreement as part of a broader partnership programme for logistics, manufacturing and healthcare deployments.
Date
Company MOVEL AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSeegrid

Seegrid joins the Mobile Automation Group of MHI

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Seegrid · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Seegrid joined the Mobile Automation Group, an MHI industry group focused on advancing mobile automation and robotics in material handling.
  • The company framed the membership as a way to contribute its AMR expertise to wider industry development and standards discussions.
  • This was an ecosystem-level partnership move rather than a customer deployment or product launch.
Date
Company Seegrid
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBeckhoff Automation

Robotic solution for adhesive tape application with PC-based control

Industrial

· partnership · Beckhoff Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The technical configuration includes PC-based control technology.
  • The work is scoped to RoboTape robotic tape-application platform.
  • The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardPliant Energy Systems

Pliant joins 2024 Offshore Wind Innovation Hub cohort

Maritime

· award · Pliant Energy Systems · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Pliant was chosen from a pool of 78 applicants.
  • The six-month program supported customer engagement and commercialization in offshore wind.
  • Pliant used the cohort to refine plans for fielding robots with offshore-wind customers.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipTi5 Robot

Ti5 Robot signs strategic cooperation agreement with the National and Local Co-built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center

Actuation

· partnership · Ti5 Robot · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Ti5 Robot announced strategic cooperation with the National and Local Co-built Humanoid Robotics Innovation Center.
  • The company said it joined the OpenLoong humanoid open-source community alongside Zhangjiang Group, Fourier, SenseTime, and Shanghai Electric Group.
  • The step places Ti5 inside a named humanoid industry collaboration framework rather than a standalone supplier posture.
Date
Company Ti5 Robot
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationRobotEra

Robot Era's humanoid robot demonstrates advanced perceptive reinforcement learning on Great Wall

Humanoid

· demonstration · RobotEra · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • This demonstration showcases the robot's ability to navigate complex environments using advanced learning techniques.
  • The event highlights Robot Era's commitment to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology.
  • RobotEra builds humanoid robots, dexterous hands and embodied-AI systems in China.
Date
Company RobotEra
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipEve Air Mobility

Eve selects KRD, Latecoere, RALLC and Alltec for eVTOL structures

Robotics

· partnership · Eve Air Mobility

Evidence notes
  • KRD will provide custom KASIGLAS polycarbonate cockpit and passenger-door windows designed for low weight, durability and impact resistance.
  • Latecoere will design, produce, certify and support the aircraft doors across development, production and in-service operation.
  • RALLC and Alltec will supply fuselage content, with Alltec contributing thermoplastic and thermoset composite technologies.
Date
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAutomationWare

Pneumax Holding acquires 90% of AutomationWare

Actuation

· acquisition · AutomationWare · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • AutomationWare's official announcement was published on 5 June 2024 and carries a 24 May dateline stating Pneumax completed the 90% acquisition.
  • The companies expected the remaining organizational steps to conclude in the first part of June 2024.
  • AutomationWare continued as an operating brand within the Pneumax Group.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
FundingBotsync

Botsync raises $5.2 million Series A

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Botsync · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Capital 2B and Betatron Venture Group led the $5.2 million round.
  • IvyCap Ventures, AppWorks, Iterative, Wong Fong Engineering, ZB Capital and angel investors participated.
  • The company said the funding would support manufacturing automation deployments and market expansion.
Date
Company Botsync
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryArcher Aviation

Archer receives FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate

Aerial

· regulatory · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Archer Air received its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certificate.
  • The certificate allowed Archer to begin commercial aircraft operations before Midnight type certification.
  • Archer paired the Part 135 certificate with its Part 145 repair-station certificate for future air taxi operations.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationExail

Exail conducts sea trials for DriX O-16 transoceanic USV

Maritime

· demonstration · Exail · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The demonstration validated a larger DriX USV for long-range hydrographic and maritime missions.
  • The demonstration validates Exail conducts sea trials for DriX O-16 transoceanic USV's technology in maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows.
Date
Company Exail
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHelsing

Airbus and Helsing sign AI cooperation agreement for future Wingman system

Defense

· partnership · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Airbus Defence and Space and Helsing signed a framework cooperation agreement for AI technologies in a future Wingman system.
  • Airbus contributes manned-unmanned teaming and combat-aircraft programme experience, while Helsing contributes its AI stack for sensor fusion, algorithms and electronic warfare.
  • The partnership gives Helsing a technology-integration milestone for unmanned military aircraft teaming.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalRealbotix

Realbotix Reports $19M in Cash and Crypto Holdings

Humanoid

· market signal · Realbotix · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Realbotix reported cash and cryptocurrency holdings totaling approximately $19 million (CAD$26 million) as of June 3, 2024.
  • The company's crypto portfolio included 3,183 Ethereum, 179,479 Polkadot, 18,055 Solana, and 1,111,111,111 Blaze tokens.
  • A portion of these assets was held by Genesis Global Trading, which was undergoing restructuring at that time.
Date
Company Realbotix
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFlyability

Flyability and ABS present Elios 3 ultrasonic-thickness payload

Inspection

· partnership · Flyability · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The payload measures material thickness from the Elios 3 inspection drone.
  • ABS participated as the classification-society partner.
  • The collaboration covered testing and class-survey certification, not a standard configuration for every Elios 3.
Date
Company Flyability
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos