Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 98

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Manufacturing1X Technologies

1X outlines vertically integrated manufacturing site in Moss

Humanoid

· manufacturing · 1X Technologies · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The planned site would co-locate actuator manufacturing, robot assembly and testing.
  • 1X positioned the facility next to its Moss campus and engineering team to shorten feedback loops.
  • The company described the programme as supporting vertically integrated EVE and NEO production.
Date
Event type Manufacturing
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentHesai Technology

Xiaomi SU7 adopts Hesai AT128 lidar

Perception

· deployment · Hesai Technology · Perception

Evidence notes
  • AT128 uses 128 independent VCSEL laser channels.
  • The sensor supplies long-range perception data to the vehicle’s driver-assistance stack.
  • The announcement identifies the lidar as equipment on the Pro and Max configurations, not every SU7 variant.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAdvanced Navigation

Two Hydrus AUVs survey a 64-metre shipwreck off Rottnest Island

Sensors

· deployment · Advanced Navigation · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Two Hydrus units completed three survey missions in under five hours.
  • The vehicles captured simultaneous georeferenced 4K imagery and video over a 64-metre historic wreck.
  • Curtin University HIVE created a high-resolution 3D reconstruction, and the resulting dataset was shared with the Western Australian Museum.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
FundingHailo

Hailo extends Series C with $120 million round

Semiconductors

· funding · Hailo · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • The additional $120 million extended Hailo’s Series C and took disclosed funding above $340 million.
  • Hailo-10 was rated at up to 40 TOPS and under 5 W, with cited performance of up to 10 tokens per second for Llama2-7B and under five seconds per Stable Diffusion 2.1 image.
  • Hailo said Hailo-10 uses the software suite shared with Hailo-8 and Hailo-15 and planned sample shipments for the second quarter of 2024.
Date
Company Hailo
Event type Funding
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
FundingMoying Robotics

Moying Robotics completes Series A+ financing

Industrial

· funding · Moying Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The company said the proceeds would support robotics and intelligent-system R&D and new project development.
  • Moying had deployed mobile collaborative robots in CNC machining, semiconductor and biopharmaceutical applications.
  • The financing followed a large CNC automation project that converted hundreds of machine tools within a 30-day delivery window.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCognex Corporation

Cognex launches the world's first 3D vision system with AI

Vision

· product launch · Cognex Corporation · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Cognex launched the In-Sight L38 3D Vision System, combining AI, 2D, and 3D vision in one system for inspection and measurement tasks.
  • The company positioned it as the first 3D vision system with AI in its product portfolio and a way to simplify difficult automation applications.
  • This is a core machine-vision launch that strengthens Cognex's infrastructure-layer role in robotics and automation.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKärcher

Karcher launches KIRA B 50 autonomous scrubber

Service

· product launch · Kärcher · Service

Evidence notes
  • The machine used 3D sensing and integrated laser scanners for autonomous facility navigation.
  • The launch expanded Karcher autonomous cleaning equipment beyond large-format floor scrubbers.
  • The product gives Karcher a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Company Kärcher
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingTerraClear

TerraClear adds $15M to expand robotic rock-management platform

Agriculture

· funding · TerraClear · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Existing investors added $15 million for TerraClear’s rock-management market expansion.
  • Funds support commercial sales growth, distribution partnerships, OEM integrations, and AI robotics technology.
  • Customer renewals were above 95% as farmer demand increased.
Date
Company TerraClear
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBenewake

Benewake launches AD2-S-X3 mass-produced LiDAR

Perception

· product launch · Benewake · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Benewake said its mass-produced AD2-S-X3 LiDAR launched globally after a March 30 release.
  • The sensor is positioned for intelligent-transportation deployments across roads, rail, civil aviation, shipping and mining trucks.
  • The launch adds a concrete product milestone for Benewake’s robotics-adjacent perception hardware profile.
Date
Company Benewake
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionDESTACO

DESTACO becomes part of Stabilus following acquisition

End Effectors

· acquisition · DESTACO · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Stabilus acquired 100 percent of DESTACO from Dover Corporation effective April 1, 2024.
  • DESTACO continued as an industrial-automation specialist headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
  • The companies said their complementary portfolios combine robot end-of-arm tooling and grippers with motion-control products.
Date
Company DESTACO
Event type Acquisition
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Company FormationAGCO

AGCO and Trimble close PTx Trimble precision agriculture joint venture

Agriculture

· company formation · AGCO · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • AGCO and Trimble completed the transaction forming the PTx Trimble precision-agriculture joint venture.
  • The completed structure gives AGCO an 85 percent interest in the venture.
  • PTx Trimble combines guidance, autonomy and mixed-fleet precision-agriculture technologies.
Date
Company AGCO
Event type Company Formation
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSwarmer

Swarmer software enters combat operations with Ukrainian military units

Mission Software

· deployment · Swarmer · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Swarmer said its software entered combat operations in April 2024 with Ukrainian military units
  • The company says battlefield deployment shaped the platform under live electronic-warfare and GPS-denied conditions
  • This marks real operational use rather than a lab-stage autonomy software program
Date
Company Swarmer
Event type Deployment
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
PartnershipUBTECH Robotics

UBTECH partners with Baidu to integrate ERNIE into Walker S

Humanoid

· partnership · UBTECH Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • UBTECH and Baidu partnered to integrate ERNIE model capabilities.
  • The integration targets improved human-robot interaction and command handling.
  • Walker S is positioned to perform more complex multi-step tasks with LLM support.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationANYbotics

Adaptive energy-regularization paper trains efficient gait transitions on ANYmal-C

Inspection

· research publication · ANYbotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The paper proposes an adaptive energy reward for reinforcement-learning locomotion so quadrupeds can choose efficient gaits across different speeds.
  • The authors demonstrate autonomous gait transitions on ANYmal-C and Unitree Go1, including stable four-beat walking at lower speed and trotting at higher speed.
  • It adds meaningful ANYmal research context around energy efficiency and gait selection, not only terrain robustness.
Date
Company ANYbotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPractical Robotic Services

PRS deploys cleanroom SCARA automation for electronics packaging

Industrial

· deployment · Practical Robotic Services · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The cell achieved the customer target of 60 parts per minute.
  • Automation reduced staffing by two operators per shift in the cleanroom workflow.
  • PRS combined its system-integration work with Epson’s ISO cleanroom and ESD-compliant robot.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingOkibo

Okibo closes $7.85 million equity round

Construction

· funding · Okibo · Construction

Evidence notes
  • BitStone Capital and Shadow Ventures led the equity round, with additional participation from Zacua Ventures and other investors.
  • Okibo linked the capital to product development and commercialisation of its autonomous construction-finishing robots.
  • The company builds robots for wall and ceiling finishing tasks including painting, plastering and surface preparation.
Date
Company Okibo
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
CapabilityiMAR Navigation

iMAR adds EtherCAT support

Localization

· capability · iMAR Navigation · Localization

Evidence notes
  • iMAR announced EtherCAT support on March 30, 2024.
  • The interface applies across its high-performance inertial measurement, navigation and motion-control solutions.
  • The company also joined the EtherCAT Technology Group to support industrial interoperability.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Market SignalOrchard Robotics

Orchard Robotics discloses $3.8M raised across pre-seed and seed rounds

Agriculture

· market signal · Orchard Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The $3.8M figure covers more than one early-stage financing.
  • Orchard Robotics disclosed the cumulative capital figure on 2024-03-28.
  • Orchard Robotics develops camera systems and AI software that map crop load, fruit size, colour and plant health across orchards.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipROBOTIS

ROBOTIS and Maxerve sign building-management robot services agreement

Actuation

· partnership · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Signed a business agreement with Maxerve to expand autonomous robot services in building management.
  • ROBOTIS said the agreement would widen its service scope into security and cleaning workflows.
  • The partnership extended the company''s commercial service-robot push beyond delivery use cases.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeek+

Geek+ and Hy-Tek expand e-commerce automation partnership

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The unnamed retailer operates stores in 49 US states.
  • The Goods-to-Person system compressed its e-commerce storage and picking footprint by 45%.
  • Hy-Tek was also demonstrating the solution at its 20,000-square-foot Northern Kentucky innovation lab.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityMooVita

MooVita selects Certus Evo for autonomous-transport positioning

Automotive

· capability · MooVita · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The case study describes integration in MooVita autonomous-driving systems.
  • Evidence includes live pilots and a Ngee Ann Polytechnic trial.
  • The milestone concerns a deployed navigation component, not unrestricted driverless operation.
Date
Company MooVita
Event type Capability
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationKPC Electronics

KPC Electronics demonstrates autonomous forklift at Automation World 2024

Warehouse Logistics

· demonstration · KPC Electronics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • KPC Electronics presented its autonomous forklift during Smart Factory + Automation World 2024 at COEX in Seoul.
  • The demonstrated system used laser-SLAM navigation and could also be controlled manually from a kiosk or tablet.
  • KPC specified payload configurations from 0.5 to 2 tonnes and a maximum operating speed of 2 metres per second.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingElodin

Elodin closes $2M pre-seed round for unified flight infrastructure

Development Platform

· funding · Elodin · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The $2 million pre-seed financing backed Elodin's unified platform for simulation, flight software and aerospace hardware.
  • Named institutional supporters included Y Combinator, Soma Capital, Karman Ventures and Leonis Investissement.
  • The company also disclosed participation from Kulveer Taggar and a group of founders, funds and angel investors.
Date
Company Elodin
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DeploymentWHILL

WHILL and Envoy deploy autonomous mobility service at LAX and MIA

Service

· deployment · WHILL · Service

Evidence notes
  • Autonomous chairs began taking American Airlines customers to gates at LAX and MIA.
  • Envoy and WHILL moved from trials begun in 2022 to the first commercial U.S. airport installations.
  • Passengers select a gate on the touchscreen and the chair autonomously transports them through the terminal.
Date
Company WHILL
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingPicogrid

Picogrid raises $12 million seed round for defense systems integration

Mission Software

· funding · Picogrid · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Picogrid raised a $12 million seed round led by Initialized Capital.
  • The funding supports product development, manufacturing expansion, and partnerships with defense OEMs.
  • The company described Legion as a cloud-based API for connecting and controlling third-party autonomous systems.
Date
Company Picogrid
Event type Funding
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBIRD Aerosystems

BIRD Aerosystems installs SPREOS DIRCM and Aeroshield systems on Airbus A319 aircraft for a European customer

Defense

· deployment · BIRD Aerosystems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BIRD Aerosystems announced the successful installation of its SPREOS DIRCM and Aeroshield missile-protection systems on multiple Airbus A319 aircraft for an undisclosed European customer.
  • The company positioned the project as a milestone for its directed infrared countermeasure technology and broader missile-protection portfolio.
  • This is a real installed-system deployment event rather than a contract-only announcement.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCognex Corporation

Cognex launches 380 Modular Vision Tunnel powered by the DataMan 380 barcode reader

Vision

· product launch · Cognex Corporation · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Cognex introduced the 380 Modular Vision Tunnel as a flexible logistics-tunnel solution built around the DataMan 380 barcode reader.
  • The company positioned the launch around high-throughput item identification and modular deployment in logistics operations.
  • This is a meaningful warehouse-automation event because it shows Cognex shipping a more complete packaged system rather than just individual readers.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
FundingWIRobotics

WIRobotics closes KRW 13 billion Series A financing

Humanoid

· funding · WIRobotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Intervest led the round with participation from GU Investment, JB Investment, Company K Partners, Hana Ventures, and FuturePlay.
  • WIRobotics said the capital would support marketing and sales expansion for consumer activities while also accelerating broader robotics R&D including robot hands and humanoids.
  • The raise followed WIRobotics' introduction of WIBS in 2023 and the February 2024 B2B rollout of its WIM walking-assist wearable robot.
Date
Company WIRobotics
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryAngel Robotics

Angel Robotics begins trading on KOSDAQ

Exoskeleton

· regulatory · Angel Robotics · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • Trading began on 26 March 2024 following approval of the company's KOSDAQ new listing.
  • The Korea Exchange assigned stock code A455900 and ISIN KR7455900001.
  • The exchange notice identifies rehabilitation and assistive wearable robots among Angel Robotics' principal products.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
CapabilityHC Robotics

HC Robotics develops tethered-drone surveillance system

Vision

· capability · HC Robotics · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The company says it developed the tethered-drone system for surveillance and security applications.
  • A ground tether supplies continuous power and carries real-time video and sensor data.
  • The system is positioned for persistent monitoring of infrastructure, crowds and border areas.
Date
Company HC Robotics
Event type Capability
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationYard

Yard Robotics features in MassRobotics AgTech startup showcase

Consumer

· demonstration · Yard · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • MassRobotics listed Yard Robotics founder Divya Thakur among the confirmed startups in its AgTech showcase.
  • The public event took place on March 26, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  • The program combined an autonomy industry briefing, an agriculture panel and startup presentations.
Date
Company Yard
Event type Demonstration
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
CapabilityPAL Robotics

PAL Robotics uses Orientus IMU/AHRS for humanoid balance and locomotion

Humanoid

· capability · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Advanced Navigation documented PAL Robotics use of Orientus IMU/AHRS in TALOS and Kangaroo humanoid locomotion work.. PAL Robotics uses Orientus IMU/AHRS for humanoid balance and locomotion
  • Advanced Navigation documented PAL Robotics use of Orientus IMU/AHRS in TALOS and Kangaroo humanoid locomotion work.. PAL Robotics uses Orientus IMU/AHRS for hu
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipElsight Ltd.

Elsight and Robotican integrate Halo for BVLOS counter-UAS missions

Communications

· partnership · Elsight Ltd. · Communications

Evidence notes
  • The partnership targeted military and defense BVLOS counter-UAS missions.
  • Robotican Goshawk uses autonomous flight capabilities to capture hostile drones in flight.
  • Elsight Halo provided multi-link bonded communications across LTE, 5G, SatCom and RF links.
Date
Company Elsight Ltd.
Event type Partnership
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
FundingViam

Viam raises USD 45M Series B for robotics software

Development Platform

· funding · Viam · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Union Square Ventures and Battery Ventures participated as continuing investors.
  • The financing brought Viam’s total funding to USD 87 million.
  • The capital supports robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems as Viam moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Viam
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
CapabilityWonik Robotics

Allegro Hand featured in pressure-sensitive robotic-finger research

Industrial

· capability · Wonik Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Wonik Robotics media room linked Allegro Hand to coverage of robotic fingers that adjust grip strength based on object characteristics.
  • The item points to pressure-sensitive manipulation as a research context for Allegro Hand.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDeepen AI

Deepen AI calibration suite is deployed across May Mobility's fleet workflows

Data Infrastructure

· deployment · Deepen AI · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • May Mobility uses Deepen AI software and a custom in-house station to calibrate fleet sensors in minutes instead of hours.
  • Calibration time fell by almost 80 percent compared with traditional methods.
Date
Company Deepen AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeepen AI

Deepen AI launches integrated sensor calibration and data annotation solution

Data Infrastructure

· product launch · Deepen AI · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Deepen AI launched an integrated package pairing its calibration workflow with annotation tooling for multi-sensor autonomy datasets.
  • The release stressed fixing sensor bias and alignment before heavy labeling and training to lift end-to-end dataset quality.
  • Deepen pitched the bundle to large organizations that want faster labeling operations with stronger safety-critical reliability.
Date
Company Deepen AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPAL Robotics

PAL Robotics integrates Advanced Navigation Orientus into humanoid robots

Humanoid

· partnership · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • AI applications for boosting interactions between humans and robots Author PAL Robotics Category EU Projects Date July 26, 2022 --> --> AI applications: at the core of our robots and collaborative projects Artificial.
  • At PAL Robotics , AI is used by our robots in a whole range of projects, and is an active part of our research for boosting HRI, read on to find out more about some of our applications and our latest research in the.
  • Here are some examples: Modelling interaction with humans in the PERSEO project Project PERSEO (European Training Network on PErsonalized Robotics as SErvice Oriented applications project), aims to train a new.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipHai Robotics

Hai Robotics and Equipment Depot plan St. Luke's automation

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Hai Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Equipment Depot's EQ SOLUTIONS division will integrate the turnkey warehouse system.
  • The planned workstations include operator interfaces and checking systems for inventory accuracy and order handling.
Date
Company Hai Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationAgility Robotics

Digit social-navigation paper combines MPC with zonotope neural networks

Humanoid

· research publication · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper proposes cascaded zonotope-based neural networks for pedestrian prediction and bipedal social path planning.
  • The learned social planner is integrated with MPC footstep planning for Agility Robotics Digit in simulation.
  • The work gives Digit a benchmark for socially aware bipedal navigation among moving pedestrians.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAuki Labs

Auki highlights real-world Posemesh deployments across retail, events, airport, and industrial environments

Spatial Intelligence

· deployment · Auki Labs · Spatial Intelligence

Evidence notes
  • Auki published a real-world applications update showing Posemesh usage across multiple physical environments rather than a single demo setting.
  • The company said the network had been used for navigation and spatial interactions at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 and at Plaza Premium lounge locations in Hong Kong International Airport through the Gotu app.
  • The post positioned these deployments as evidence of live commercial usage for indoor positioning, spatial search, and AR interaction workflows built on Auki's infrastructure.
Date
Company Auki Labs
Event type Deployment
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgri Automation

Integrape partners with Agri Automation for autonomous vineyard surveys

Agriculture

· partnership · Agri Automation · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Integrape partnered with Agri Automation to supply a self-driving Burro robot for automated vineyard surveying in Hawke's Bay and Marlborough.
  • The robot was to carry cameras along vine-row paths created by Integrape's mapping tools and capture imagery without human driving.
  • The program was part of a broader VinEye disease-detection workflow aimed at scaling grapevine leafroll disease surveying.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

Posture Optimization of the TIAGo Highly-Redundant Robot for Grasping Operation

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The Robotics paper studies posture optimization for grasping with the TIAGo highly redundant robot.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is TIAGo from PAL Robotics.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipUXV Technologies

UXV Technologies and KORT partner on ground-control transmission technology

Subsystems

· partnership · UXV Technologies · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • KORT radio and video communication technology will integrate with UXV ground control stations.
  • The collaboration covers control of UAVs, UGVs and other remotely operated platforms.
  • KORT's TLM-2 transmission technology will become part of UXV's Swappable Radio Module ecosystem.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
PartnershipROBOTIS

ROBOTIS signs Panda Caravan agreement to introduce autonomous robots at campsites

Actuation

· partnership · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Signed a business agreement with Panda Caravan to introduce autonomous robots at campsites.
  • ROBOTIS said the deployment would cover delivery of items such as firewood and food in live campsite operations.
  • The agreement extended GAEMI outdoor service use into hospitality and leisure environments.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Market SignalWeCobot

WeCobot moves into larger Zwolle headquarters

Industrial

· market signal · WeCobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The Zwolle building adds workspaces and dedicated room for developing WeCobot welding products.
  • WeCobot identified collaboration space as the most important benefit of the expanded location.
  • The company began receiving visitors at Ossenkamp 2N on March 25, 2024.
Date
Company WeCobot
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationINGENERSUN

INGENERSUN and Zenialabs test autonomous 5-tonne truck-loading AGV

Industrial

· demonstration · INGENERSUN · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The vehicle completed the truck-loading route without a driver.
  • Guided travel on the dock transitioned to LiDAR mapping for entry into the trailer.
  • The system positioned loads along a 12-metre trailer with five to eight centimetres of side clearance.
Date
Company INGENERSUN
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGaruda Aerospace

Garuda Aerospace launches Trishul surveillance drone

Aerial

· product launch · Garuda Aerospace · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Trishul was launched for monitoring people movement, natural calamities and traffic conditions.
  • Its sensor suite includes high-definition cameras, infrared imaging and radar.
  • The aircraft can provide data about speed and safety threats to support prompt operational decisions.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationBoom

Boom XB-1 completes first flight as supersonic demonstrator

Aerial

· demonstration · Boom · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Boom Supersonic completed the first flight of XB-1, its independently developed supersonic demonstrator aircraft.
  • The flight took place at Mojave Air & Space Port.
  • XB-1 is the test aircraft for technologies feeding Boom’s Overture supersonic airliner program.
Date
Company Boom
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGreensea IQ

Greensea IQ and Ocean Power Technologies Extend Strategic Partnership to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness Solution

Maritime

· partnership · Greensea IQ · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Commenting on the contract extension, OPT praises Greensea IQ’s technology and the contribution it will bring to the development of MDAS.
  • OPT is renowned for its over – the – horizon (OTH) MDAS – equipped PowerBuoy products.
  • This partnership will encompass integration of sensory data, user interface optimization, secure data transfer to the cloud, and integrating edge computing and storage solutions.
Date
Company Greensea IQ
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
FundingFirestorm Labs

Firestorm Labs raises $12.5M seed round led by Lockheed Martin Ventures

Defense

· funding · Firestorm Labs · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Lockheed Martin Ventures led the seed investment, with Decisive Point, Silent Ventures, 645 Ventures, Overmatch VC and other defense investors participating.
  • The capital supports team growth and production scaling for modular unmanned aircraft and xCell additive-manufacturing systems.
  • The round backed a manufacturing model focused on low-cost, open-architecture UAS that can be produced closer to the point of need.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardKULR Technology Group

KULR advances toward final milestone in U.S. Army advanced aviation battery contract

Power Systems

· contract award · KULR Technology Group · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • KULR said it was approaching the final milestone in an upsized U.S. Army contract for advanced battery prototypes.
  • The company planned to deliver two prototypes of battery systems designed for advanced aviation applications.
  • The project used KULR ONE Design Solutions, including battery safety and thermal-management technologies.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationBoston Dynamics

HARPER dataset paper studies human-pose forecasting from Boston Dynamics Spot

Humanoid

· research publication · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • HARPER is a dataset for 3D body pose estimation and forecasting in interactions between users and Boston Dynamics Spot.
  • The dataset includes Spot built-in stereo-camera recordings synchronized with OptiTrack ground truth across 15 user actions.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentCharging Robotics

Installation of Wireless Charging System in Automatic Car Park

Power Systems

· deployment · Charging Robotics · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Charging Robotics announced completion of the installation of its wireless charging system in an automated parking system.
  • The company described it as the first installation of a wireless charging system for automatic car parks, to the best of its knowledge.
  • The installation marked an initial real-world deployment step for the company's automated parking charging solution.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationUnitree

Unitree Robotics showcases H1 humanoid robot performing full-size flips

Humanoid

· demonstration · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Unitree H1 relies on in-house M107 electric joint motors, each producing 360 Nm of peak torque, also used in the B2 quadruped.
  • Unitree used reinforcement learning simulation to train the H1 for in-place full-size flips on the ground.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingAgilis Robotics

Agilis Robotics completes USD 10 million Series A-plus

Surgical

· funding · Agilis Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • A single Singapore family fund supplied the round.
  • Agilis said the capital would advance product development and clinical registration.
  • The round brought the company's reported cumulative financing above USD 17 million.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationFlyability

Robotics meets Fluid Dynamics: A Characterization of the Induced Airflow below a Quadrotor as a Turbulent Jet

Inspection

· research publication · Flyability · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The widespread adoption of quadrotors for diverse applications, from agriculture to public safety, necessitates an understanding of the aerodynamic disturbances they create. This paper introduces a computationally lightweight model for estimating the time-averaged magnitude of the induced flow below quadrotors in hover.
  • Experiments use Elios 3 as the physical evaluation platform.
  • The evaluation connects the reported method to Elios 3 hardware in locomotion and whole_body_control tasks.
Date
Company Flyability
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTennant Company

Tennant launches X4 ROVR autonomous floor scrubber

Service

· product launch · Tennant Company · Service

Evidence notes
  • X4 ROVR used a compact 10-gallon scrubber design.
  • The model expanded Tennant's robotic scrubber lineup for commercial environments.
  • The product gives Tennant a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRobinson Unmanned

Rotor and Robinson collaborate on R550X uncrewed helicopter

Aerial

· partnership · Robinson Unmanned · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The R550X is an uncrewed helicopter based on the Robinson R44 Raven II.
  • The aircraft was displayed at HAI Heli-Expo in Anaheim.
  • Rotor specified a 1,212 lb payload capacity for aerial work, cargo, firefighting, and crop-dusting workflows.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBrightpick

Brightpick launches Brightpick Intuition AI software platform for warehouse orchestration

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Brightpick · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Brightpick introduced Brightpick Intuition, an AI software platform for warehouse orchestration.
  • The platform manages robotic picking, buffering, consolidation, and dispatch workflows.
  • Brightpick positioned Intuition as the control layer for end-to-end robotic fulfillment systems.
Date
Company Brightpick
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipMobileye

Volkswagen ADMT signs agreement with Mobileye for autonomous driving at scale

Automotive

· partnership · Mobileye · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Volkswagen ADMT will use Mobileye Drive in autonomous ID. Buzz vehicles intended for commercial mobility services.
  • The agreement covers development and supply of the self-driving system for a scaled fleet programme.
  • Volkswagen ADMT is responsible for integration and deployment while Mobileye supplies the autonomous-driving technology.
Date
Company Mobileye
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingHarvestX

HarvestX raises 410 million yen in pre-Series A funding

Agriculture

· funding · HarvestX · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • HarvestX announced 410 million yen in pre-Series A funding for its automated strawberry cultivation solution.
  • The company said the round would support further R&D and the buildout of a demonstration facility equipped with HarvestX.
  • HarvestX said the financing brought total funds raised to date to 610 million yen.
Date
Company HarvestX
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
FundingStanhope AI

Stanhope AI raises £2.3 million to advance neuroscience-inspired AI for autonomous machines

Foundation Models

· funding · Stanhope AI · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Stanhope AI previously raised £2.3 million in an earlier funding round
  • The company positioned the round around agentic AI inspired by neuroscience for real-world autonomous decision-making
  • UCL Business highlighted the financing as a milestone for the spinout's commercialization path
Date
Company Stanhope AI
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationUnitree

Unitree H1 Becomes First Full-Sized Humanoid Robot to Perform Backflip

Humanoid

· demonstration · Unitree · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Unitree Robotics' H1 humanoid robot successfully performed a standing backflip, marking the first time a full-sized, electric-powered humanoid robot achieved this feat.
  • The H1 stands 1.8 meters tall, weighs 47 kilograms, and utilizes in-house M107 electric joint motors with a peak torque of 360 Nm.
  • The demonstration video was released on March 20, 2024.
Date
Company Unitree
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNVIDIA

Teradyne Robotics and NVIDIA expand AI integration across industrial robots

AI Compute

· product launch · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The integration covers both Universal Robots collaborative manipulators and Mobile Industrial Robots autonomous material-handling systems.
  • Universal Robots demonstrated an AI-powered autonomous inspection application at NVIDIA GTC in San Jose.
  • Teradyne said the work would also enhance functionality in the MiR1200 Pallet Jack introduced during the same week.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
FundingAura Intelligent Systems

Telechips invests in Aura and starts automotive collaboration

Perception

· funding · Aura Intelligent Systems · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Telechips described the investment as a multi-million-dollar commitment, without publishing an exact amount.
  • The companies plan to combine Aura's digital imaging radar with Telechips automotive processors and AI accelerators.
  • Aura said the investment and collaboration would accelerate commercialization of its radar technology.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipOpteran Technologies

Opteran signs multi-year autonomy integration agreement with SAFELOG

Mission Software

· partnership · Opteran Technologies · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The programme targets warehouses and factories with changing obstacles, dust and variable lighting.
  • Opteran positioned the camera-based stack as an alternative to LiDAR-heavy localisation configurations.
  • The announcement described joint development and integration, not a completed fleet-wide rollout.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchLeopard Imaging

Leopard Imaging launches Nova Orin development kit for autonomous mobile robots

Vision

· product launch · Leopard Imaging · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The kit combines Leopard Imaging Hawk 3D stereo cameras, high-speed Owl cameras and NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin.
  • Leopard said the kit helps developers evaluate NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor for 3D surround vision on AMRs.
  • The company positioned the kit for warehouse, logistics and mobile-robot development.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMobile Industrial Robots (MiR)

MiR launches MiR1200 Pallet Jack

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The robot detects, collects and delivers pallets up to 1,200 kg.
  • Its perception stack uses 3D vision and NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin.
  • MiR designed it for constrained, dynamic indoor pallet workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipGeek+

Geek+ and Ferag form APAC supply and integration partnership

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Geek+ · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Ferag was authorized to supply, install and service Geek+ equipment.
  • The geographic scope was the Asia-Pacific region.
  • The arrangement was a channel and integration partnership rather than a named end-customer deployment.
Date
Company Geek+
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipApptronik

Apptronik announces NVIDIA collaboration for Apollo robot learning

Humanoid

· partnership · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Apollo's main computing system includes onboard Jetson AGX Orin and Jetson Orin NX modules.
  • The integration paired Apollo with Project GR00T for learning from text, video and human demonstrations.
  • Apptronik also planned to use NVIDIA Isaac Lab and OSMO in its humanoid-development workflow.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSegway Robotics

Segway Robotics and NVIDIA introduce Nova Orin Developer Kit

Logistics

· product launch · Segway Robotics · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The kit combines a Jetson AGX Orin module with stereo RGBD and high-speed surround cameras to provide three-dimensional surround perception.
  • NVIDIA Isaac components, sensor drivers, calibration and Isaac Perceptor packages are preinstalled for AMR development in dynamic environments.
  • Segway unveiled the kit at GTC on 18 March 2024 and said orders would open in early April; the platform builds on the existing Nova Carter development robot.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDrim Robotics

Drim Robotics deploys UR10 machine-tending cell at BOS Tychy

End Effectors

· deployment · Drim Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The UR10 e-Series cobot tended a washing machine processing parcel-shelf support tubes.
  • Drim engineered an advanced feeder and coordinated the cobot with several connected machines.
  • The complete cell was simulated and presented for customer acceptance before commissioning.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationCyberGlove Systems

CyberGlove III calibration paper compares and improves hand-motion capture accuracy

Human Machine Interface

· research publication · CyberGlove Systems · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • The paper investigates calibration methods for the CyberGlove III in objective hand-function assessment.
  • The abstract evaluates root-mean-squared angular errors and proposes two calibration improvements for the glove.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNVIDIA

NVIDIA introduces Jetson Thor robotics compute platform

AI Compute

· product launch · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA unveiled Jetson Thor as a high-performance embedded compute platform designed specifically for humanoid robots and advanced autonomous machines.
  • The platform combines GPU acceleration with AI model support for perception, planning, and control tasks.
  • NVIDIA positioned Jetson Thor as a next-generation edge compute layer for physical AI systems.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNVIDIA

NVIDIA launches Omniverse Cloud APIs for industrial digital twin and robotics simulation

AI Compute

· product launch · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA released Omniverse Cloud APIs to enable developers to build and deploy digital twins and robotics simulation workflows in cloud environments.
  • The APIs support simulation, synthetic data generation, and real-time collaboration for robotics development pipelines.
  • NVIDIA positioned Omniverse as a core infrastructure layer for industrial AI and robot training workflows.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNVIDIA

NVIDIA announces Project GR00T generalist humanoid foundation model initiative at GTC

AI Compute

· product launch · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA introduced Project GR00T as a general-purpose foundation model initiative for humanoid robots, focused on enabling robots to understand natural language and imitate human actions.
  • The initiative includes simulation, data generation, and model training tools built on NVIDIA Isaac and Omniverse to accelerate humanoid development.
  • NVIDIA positioned GR00T as a core pillar of its physical AI stack alongside robotics simulation and edge compute platforms.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
DeploymentAddverb

Addverb collaborates with Hindustan Unilever on Chennai warehouse automation

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Addverb · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Addverb described work with Hindustan Unilever to automate the company's Chennai warehouse using its robotics and software stack.
  • The material appeared inside a broader Addverb article about building a robotic workforce rather than as a standalone HUL press release.
  • The page gave concrete deployment context for a named customer site, supporting a customer warehouse automation milestone.
Date
Company Addverb
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentLocus Robotics

Locus Robotics partners with John Lewis following AMR deployment at Milton Keynes distribution centre

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Locus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Locus said John Lewis deployed Locus AMRs at its Milton Keynes distribution centre in what it described as John Lewis's first mobile robotics automation deployment.
  • Locus said the robots improved throughput, accuracy, ergonomics, and safety by reducing walking time and heavy cart handling.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation collaborates with NVIDIA to expand AI in manufacturing and robotics

Industrial

· partnership · Rockwell Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Rockwell Automation announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate a next-generation industrial architecture for manufacturing customers.
  • The release explicitly tied the collaboration to intelligent automation and robotics, including AMRs enabled through Rockwell's OTTO Motors acquisition.
  • NVIDIA also joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork, extending the relationship beyond a one-off demo collaboration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoboSense

RoboSense partners with OxTS on lidar-enabled ADAS development

Perception

· partnership · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense and OxTS were described as working together to improve ADAS and autonomous-vehicle testing through lidar and inertial-navigation integration.
  • The partnership joins RoboSense lidar sensing with OxTS positioning and measurement systems to support sensor-fusion development and validation.
  • This is best treated as an autonomy-stack partnership row rather than a deployment event.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationLimX Dynamics

LimX Dynamics demonstrated its P1 biped robot hiking over natural terrain using reinforcement learning

Humanoid

· demonstration · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The main peak of Tanglang Mountain is 430 meters in elevation, covering an area of 1,000 square kilometers.
  • It is utilized to advance the research and iteration of basic biped locomotion abilities.
  • The conditions in the wild pose scenarios P1 has never encountered before.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AwardSmart Farm Robotix

Smart Farm Robotix takes second at ERF award

Agriculture

· award · Smart Farm Robotix · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Smart Farm Robotix received second prize at the European Robotics Forum 2024, held March 13-15 in Rimini, Italy.
  • The competition evaluated robotics startups through investment pitches presented to a panel of technology and investment experts.
  • The published results placed Smart Farm Robotix between first-prize winner Isochronic and third-prize winner KINETIK Space.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderiMAR Navigation

iMAR supplies COBRA radar navigation upgrade

Localization

· commercial order · iMAR Navigation · Localization

Evidence notes
  • iMAR reported the first-quarter delivery on March 15, 2024.
  • The batch contains more than 25 high-performance INS/GNSS units supplied to ESG in Germany.
  • The systems support true-heading and radar-antenna alignment in the COBRA mid-life upgrade.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
DeploymentROBOTIS

Lotte Global Logistics and ROBOTIS launch autonomous delivery robot demonstration project

Actuation

· deployment · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Launched an on-site demonstration project for an autonomous parcel delivery robot with Lotte Global Logistics.
  • The project tests parcel delivery workflows in a live operating context rather than a controlled showroom setting.
  • Advances ROBOTIS's logistics delivery robot effort with a named logistics operator.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Deployment
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderROBOTIS

ROBOTIS signs Guam resort operating contract for indoor autonomous robot

Actuation

· commercial order · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Signed an official contract to operate its indoor autonomous robot at resort properties in Guam including The Westin Resort Guam.
  • The agreement represents a named overseas commercial supply and operating win for the GAEMI platform.
  • Extends ROBOTIS autonomous robot exports beyond the domestic market.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchROBOTIS

ROBOTIS launches next-generation autonomous robot with arms

Actuation

· product launch · ROBOTIS · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Launched a next-generation autonomous service robot designed to move between floors by operating elevator buttons with an attached robotic arm.
  • Targeted use cases including hotels, hospitals, and building management, with the company stating mass production would begin the following year.
  • Expanded beyond parts and software into a higher-function service robot platform centered on inter-floor autonomy and arm-based interaction.
Date
Company ROBOTIS
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipApptronik

Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz pilot Apollo humanoids in manufacturing facilities

Humanoid

· partnership · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz entered a commercial agreement to pilot Apollo humanoid robots in Mercedes manufacturing facilities.
  • The pilot focused on factory logistics and physically repetitive work such as moving parts to the production line.
  • The agreement became one of Apollo's first major public industrial deployment signals with a global automotive manufacturer.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchPramac

Pramac and BlueBotics launch X-ACT mobile logistics robots

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Pramac · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The initial range included three mobile robots for industrial logistics workflows.
  • BlueBotics ANT navigation is the autonomy layer behind the X-ACT robots.
  • The product gives Pramac and BlueBotics launch X-ACT mobile logistics robots a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows.
Date
Company Pramac
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryIntuitive

FDA clears Intuitive da Vinci 5

Surgical

· regulatory · Intuitive · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The system introduced optional Force Feedback instruments and a redesigned console.
  • Intuitive described more than 150 system enhancements and expanded computing capacity.
  • Initial U.S. availability was limited to selected customers before broader commercial introduction.
Date
Company Intuitive
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
AwardDLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics

DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics researcher Manuel Keppler wins Georges Giralt PhD Award

Industrial

· award · DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Manuel Keppler won the Georges Giralt PhD Award for the best European robotics dissertation based on work in the institute's Analysis and Control Department.
  • The thesis advanced a unified control framework spanning rigid and elastic joint robots.
  • The prize is an institute-affiliated research honor tied directly to robotics control science.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNavier AI

Navier AI and Rescale partner on AI-assisted computational engineering

Simulation

· partnership · Navier AI · Simulation

Evidence notes
  • The integration targets computational engineering and physics simulation.
  • Rescale supplies cloud HPC and engineering-software infrastructure.
  • The announcement describes a partnership and integration path, not a completed customer deployment.
Date
Company Navier AI
Event type Partnership
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRobatech

Robatech announces KUKA cobot integration for adhesive application

End Effectors

· partnership · Robatech · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The collaboration added KUKA LBR iisy support to Robatech’s cobot adhesive-application options.
  • Robatech said the setup gave customers a choice between KUKA, Universal Robots and FANUC cobot models for gluing processes.
  • The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel.
Date
Company Robatech
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos