Verified Events
DateTypeCompanyHeadlineSegment
ZaiNar joins Arm Total Design for Physical AI
- ZaiNar announced the participation on 8 September 2026.
- Its role covers shared real-time location awareness for robots and autonomous machines.
- The evidence supports an active technology partnership, not a separately completed customer deployment.
Intermap brings elevation intelligence to Saudi Arabia through NSG UP42
- Saudi users gain marketplace access to Intermap digital terrain and digital surface models across large geographic areas.
- The datasets support infrastructure routing, flood analysis, urban planning, energy-site assessment and environmental work.
- NSG UP42 integrates the elevation services into a sovereign Earth-observation marketplace aligned with national geospatial development.
Emesent Hovermap certified for Teledyne FLIR Defense unmanned platforms
- Hovermap adds GPS-denied 3D mapping through LiDAR SLAM to SkyRanger R70, R80D SkyRaider and SUGV 325 platforms.
- Combined with the SUGV and MUVE R430 radiation-detection payload, it supports real-time spatial awareness and geo-referenced CBRN threat mapping.
- The certification covers mechanical fit, electrical interface, software compatibility and flight performance, with further autonomous-navigation and multi-sensor-fusion work planned.
Topcon and Fixposition agree on integrated positioning technology
- Topcon and Fixposition agreed to collaborate on integrated positioning technology.
- The agreement addresses geomatics, construction and agriculture applications.
- Fixposition xFusion supports positioning across GNSS-challenging and indoor-outdoor environments.
Swift Navigation and Raven Connected launch spatial intelligence partnership
- The 5 January 2026 agreement embeds Swift’s Skylark service into Raven’s AI onboard units, turning service vehicles into high-precision mapping sensors.
- The integrated platform detects and geocodes signage, lane markings and road defects while generating a live digital twin for municipal and fleet maintenance teams.
- The announcement positions the same data stream as a future source of high-definition, self-healing map data for autonomous-vehicle validation, but does not name a specific customer deployment.
GIM Robotics signs Japan distribution partnership with PLiBOT
- The commercial scope covers GIM Robotics positioning and mapping software built around 3D lidar sensing.
- PLiBOT contributes a Japanese sales network and local logistics capacity backed by Obayashi Corporation.
- The arrangement expands local availability and support for GIM Robotics autonomy technology in Japan.
Locus Lock teams with General Dynamics Mission Systems for U.S. Army PNT
- General Dynamics Mission Systems provides mission-critical systems-integration expertise for deployment across Army platforms.
- Locus Lock contributes multi-frequency, multi-constellation software-defined GNSS capabilities for contested radio-frequency environments.
- The collaboration targets more resilient and adaptable positioning, navigation and timing for Army modernization programmes.
Point One Navigation and Auterion integrate RTK positioning for robotic fleets
- Point One's correction network includes thousands of actively monitored base stations worldwide.
- Auterion's Skynode X combines a flight controller, mission computer and LTE connectivity in one unit.
- The partnership targets aerial and ground robots in search and rescue, cargo delivery, defense and surveillance.
Jungheinrich and KINEXON collaborate on mobile robot fleet orchestration
- The first Jungheinrich vehicles are being integrated into KINEXON Fleet Manager in a lab environment.
- The work targets real-time coordination of heterogeneous AGV and AMR fleets in industrial automation.
- KINEXON Fleet Manager serves as the vendor-agnostic orchestration layer for vehicle coordination, task allocation and operational visibility.
NOKOV becomes Bitcraze’s exclusive Crazyflie distributor in China
- The covered range includes Bitcraze indoor drones, positioning systems and modular robotics development tools.
- Chinese researchers and developers can obtain Mandarin-language support, shorter delivery times, training, demonstrations and bundled solutions through NOKOV.
- Pairing NOKOV optical tracking with Bitcraze drones supports low-latency indoor positioning, repeatable flight experiments and synchronized motion data.
Trimble and STMicroelectronics collaborate on precise positioning for autonomous systems
- Trimble announced a collaboration with STMicroelectronics to deliver precise positioning solutions for automotive and IoT applications.
- The announcement cited field robotics and autonomous lawn mowers among applications that benefit from higher-accuracy positioning.
- The event anchors Trimble's robotics relevance in localization and positioning infrastructure rather than finished robot hardware.
DroneDeploy and GEODNET Foundation announce partnership to provide enterprise RTK services for drone-based reality capture
- GEODNET announced a partnership with DroneDeploy focused on enterprise RTK services for drone-based reality capture workflows.
- The announcement positioned GEODNET's RTK network as infrastructure for higher-precision drone mapping and surveying operations.
- The partnership tied GEODNET more directly to enterprise drone data capture rather than only agriculture, surveying, or DePIN-native use cases.
KINEXON joins Zebra PartnerConnect as independent software vendor
- KINEXON OS was validated and Zebra-certified to integrate passive RFID reader data.
- The collaboration pairs Zebra RFID hardware with KINEXON real-time positioning data for industrial asset tracking.
- The integration targets shop-floor and warehouse operations that need live material movement, bottleneck and asset visibility.
Sixdof Space joins MassRobotics healthcare catalyst cohort
- MITRE mentorship focused on identifying healthcare and emergency-response customers and an engagement strategy.
- Mitsubishi robotics integration was a programme milestone for healthcare applications.
- The cohort was scheduled to present its progress at the Robotics Summit and Expo in May 2025.
Burro and GEODNET partner to enhance agricultural robotics with RTK GPS
- Burro and GEODNET announced a partnership to enhance agricultural robotics with advanced RTK GPS technology
- The deal directly linked GEODNET's correction network to a field robotics deployment use case
- The partnership is one of GEODNET's clearest robotics-native validation points
Agri Automation and GEODNET collaborate on RTK services in Australia and New Zealand
- GEODNET and Agri Automation announced a collaboration for RTK services in Australia and New Zealand
- The partnership expanded GEODNET's agricultural robotics and precision-ag footprint in the region
- The deal reinforced GEODNET's role as localization infrastructure for field-deployed autonomous systems
Leica BLK ARC becomes certified reality-capture device for Boston Dynamics Spot
- Leica Geosystems announced the Leica BLK ARC as the first certified reality-capture device for Boston Dynamics Spot.
- The announcement included software integrations for laser scanning workflows on Spot.
- Leica said the workflow lets users initiate Autowalk with laser scanning in the Spot app.
Tersus appoints North American master distributor
- The agreement made the Tersus positioning portfolio available through Desert Creative Group across the North American market.
- Desert Creative Group contributes geospatial-sector and commercial distribution experience to the channel relationship.
- Tersus framed the appointment as an expansion of regional sales coverage and customer support for positioning products.
Applanix POSPac Cloud integrates with DroneDeploy reality capture
- The workflow combines DroneDeploy capture with Applanix post-processing.
- It targets high-accuracy mapping without a separate local base station.
Emesent integrates Hovermap with Freefly Astro drone
- Emesent announced support for Hovermap integration with the American-made Freefly Astro drone.
- The integration responded to U.S. regulatory restrictions on Chinese drones.
Deep Sand Technology and GEODNET collaborate on precision agriculture RTK services in rural North America
- GEODNET says Deep Sand Technology and the GEODNET Foundation joined forces to expand affordable precision agriculture RTK services in rural North America
- Collaboration links GEODNET's decentralized RTK infrastructure to agricultural deployment use cases
Agtonomy selects Fixposition for TeleFarmer tractor localization
- Agtonomy selected Fixposition positioning for its TeleFarmer technology stack.
- TeleFarmer combines software, operator applications and an electric reference tractor.
- The integration supports autonomous operation in high-value crop fields requiring precise positioning.
QYSEA standardises Water Linked DVL A50 on commercial FIFISH ROVs
- The DVL A50 became a standard fit for the FIFISH V6 EXPERT, PRO V6 PLUS and PRO W6.
- QYSEA increased an initial 10-unit order before delivery after evaluating the compact sensor.
- The integration adds station lock and navigation control capabilities to the supported FIFISH vehicles.
Exwayz and Innoviz collaborate on turnkey LiDAR perception
- The companies targeted logistics, construction, security and last-mile delivery applications.
- Exwayz supplied plug-and-play 3D mapping, localization, object-detection and classification software.
- The collaboration included demonstrations using Innoviz LiDAR hardware with Exwayz software at CES 2023.
Accerion and SICK combine Triton with LiDAR-LOC for AMR localization
- The combined solution targeted fast AMR and AGV commissioning in large or dynamic environments.
- The integration paired floor-structure localization from Triton with LiDAR SLAM from SICK LiDAR-LOC.
- The joint approach supported docking accuracy, fast initialization, ramps and long-corridor navigation.
Intermap supplies NEXTView for Skyroads automated airspace management
- Intermap and cloudeo agreed to supply NEXTView terrain data to Skyroads.
- The data supports automated airspace management, urban-air-mobility route planning and vehicle guidance.
- Skyroads uses the geospatial layer as part of its airspace and autonomy infrastructure rather than an aircraft-production programme.
MSubs and Sonardyne advance autonomous naval-platform capabilities
- The MoU covers integration and evaluation of Sonardyne’s navigation, communications and imaging payloads on MSubs’ 9 m extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicle.
- The named equipment includes SPRINT-Nav X for inertial-Doppler navigation, AvTrak 6 for long-range tracking and command and control, and Vigilant forward-looking obstacle-avoidance sonar.
- The partnership builds on a 2021 DASA UUV Testbed demonstration off Plymouth and targets future UK Ministry of Defence opportunities including Project CETUS.
Trimble launches turnkey autonomous robotic scanning solution
- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the release of the Trimble® X7 3D laser scanner and Trimble FieldLink software fully integrated with Boston Dynamics.
- This exclusive turnkey solution from Trimble, jointly developed with Boston Dynamics, facilitates autonomous operation on construction sites and takes advantage of the robot's unique capabilities to navigate challenging, dynamic and potentially unsafe environments.
KUKA adopts Accerion Triton as standard option for omniMove AGVs
- Triton replaced optical line guidance for selected KUKA omniMove positioning applications.
- KUKA cited Triton's maturity, robustness and ease of integration for AGV localization.
- The partnership positioned Accerion as a mobile-robot positioning supplier to an established industrial-robot manufacturer.
Allvision collaborates with TomTom on infrastructure maps
- The collaboration targeted transportation asset information for urban mobility, rail and road owners.
- Allvision said the offering used its geospatial analytics with TomTom location technology.
- The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel.
Applanix POS LVX becomes ROBORACE positioning technology
- POS LVX combined GNSS and inertial measurements for position and orientation.
- The system supported high-dynamic autonomous racing environments.
- The alliance linked Applanix localization technology with ROBORACE vehicles.
Ocean Infinity selects Sonardyne systems for Armada fleet
- The package covers underwater navigation, tracking, control and acoustic communications across Ocean Infinity’s multi-role robotic vessels.
- Surface-navigation components are designed to preserve positioning when global-navigation satellite signals are degraded or unavailable.
Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics partner on precision GNSS for robotics
- Swift Navigation and Carnegie Robotics partnered on combined precision GNSS and inertial technology.
- The collaboration targeted autonomous vehicles, outdoor robotics and machine-control systems.
- The companies planned to unveil their first joint product line at AUVSI Xponential 2017.