Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment

Robotiq opens pre-orders for 2FC tactile Physical AI Gripper
- Embedded functions include grasp-quality assessment, incipient-slip detection, object-pose estimation and grip verification.
- Robotiq lists 28 taxels, 1 kHz dynamic sensing and 85 mm or 140 mm stroke configurations.
- Existing 2F-85 and 2F-140 users can add tactile fingertips and an AI Hub while preserving the tool centre point.

beRobox launches arm-mounted 3D Dynamic Safety for PALTZ
- The protective area moves with robot position, combining arm-state information with three-dimensional presence detection.
- The companies say the system can allow a pallet change at one station while palletizing continues at the other, subject to the safety configuration.
- The module is being demonstrated with a Universal Robots UR20 at PACK EXPO International in Chicago.

Waabi discloses recurring autonomous freight operations with Warrior Logistics
- Shipments span food and beverage, consumer goods and other customer freight categories.
- The partners report 100% on-time pickup and delivery and zero safety incidents across completed routes.
- They plan to identify additional strategic lanes across Warrior’s network over the coming year.

Volatus Aerospace agrees to acquire AISPECO for US$10.5M plus contingent consideration
- Base consideration comprises US$3M cash and US$7.5M in Volatus shares, subject to agreement adjustments.
- AISPECO adds HELIUX sensor platforms, FOCUS gimbal technology, CORE electronics and ROBINCOP flight-management software.
- Closing is subject to customary conditions and conditional Toronto Stock Exchange approval.

Promise Robotics signs D.R. Horton agreement for 1,250+ homes
- The platform translates existing house designs into robotic manufacturing, factory operations and onsite-installation workflows.
- D.R. Horton is the first major U.S. homebuilder to use Promise’s production platform as Promise expands its U.S. manufacturing network.
- Builders can access automated production capacity without developing and operating their own factories.

Dominion Dynamics and TENCORE sign Canadian TerMIT manufacturing MoU
- A TENCORE team will lead technology transfer and train Canadian technicians; the companies are working toward definitive agreements.
- The planned programme supports Ukraine’s front lines and includes development of an Arctic-hardened TerMIT for Canadian use and NATO exports.
- TENCORE reports delivering more than 5,000 UGVs to Ukrainian military units since 2024.

Draganfly establishes U.S. defence subsidiary chaired by Thomas Modly
- Thomas Modly will leave the parent board to chair the subsidiary; Cameron Chell will also serve as a director.
- AJ Pasagian, appointed president in August 2026, will lead the U.S. defence operations.
- The subsidiary will establish defence-specific governance, cybersecurity, export-control and sensitive-data procedures.

AIM Robotics qualifies for Canada Defence Drone Initiative Stream 5
- The Marketplace allows qualified suppliers to compete for trials, prototype development, limited acquisitions and production; qualification itself confers no contract.
- AIM’s portfolio connects airspace detections, drones, maps, video and personnel through SafeAirspace, MANTIS, Secure Flight and RPAS WILCO.

International Datacasting qualifies for all five Canadian Defence Drone Initiative streams
- The five streams cover UxS and counter-UxS systems, communications and cyber systems, integration and engineering, test and training, and innovation and experimentation.
- Potential work includes research, prototyping, demonstrations and production-related services for the Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces.
- Qualification establishes procurement eligibility; it does not award a contract or guarantee future business.

Telescope Innovations reports preliminary FY2026 revenue of C$9.3 million
- Revenue reflects laboratory-platform deliveries, contract R&D and DirectInject-LC technology sales.
- The company installed a second self-driving laboratory at Pfizer and delivered an autonomous crystallisation system for a European pharmaceutical operation.
- The fiscal year ended August 31, 2026; final audited statements are expected by December 29.

OSCP announces New Science Ventures-led Series A closed in August
- New Science Ventures led, with Emerging Ventures and 2050 Capital participating.
- Capital supports production, engineering and sales hiring and the next generation of photonic inertial sensors.
- New Science Ventures managing partner Somu Subramaniam joined the board.

L3Harris WESCAM receives Domestic Shield IDIQ with $500M ceiling
- The contracts support the Domestic Shield programme and JIATF-401 C-UAS Marketplace for risk-prioritized military facilities and assets in the United States.
- The marketplace requires open architecture so new systems can integrate with existing defense networks and compete across multiple vendors.
- The wider procurement covers layered drone detection and defeat, including optical scopes, robotic weapon stations, compact radars and long-range tracking cameras.

First Hydrogen completes physical build of modular drone-launching UGV
- The platform combines morphing wheels, semi-robotic suspension and modular payload interfaces.
- A custom auto-opening module can carry and launch an aerial drone from the ground vehicle.
- Completion activates exclusive worldwide rights for the remaining life of the underlying patent, subject to a 1% royalty on products that use it.

Draganfly agrees $10M strategic investment with Unusual Machines and U.S. asset manager
- Unusual Machines and the unnamed asset manager each committed $5 million to the transaction.
- Pricing is based on Draganfly's $5.35 closing share price on September 25, and the transaction remained subject to closing at announcement.
- Draganfly intends to use the proceeds to accelerate advanced strategic capabilities and provide working capital.