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2026-07-10 Product Launch HyperLeap Warehouse Logistics 2026-07-10 · product launch · HyperLeap Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes HyperLeap launched HyperWall Node for multidimensional warehouse sorting and HyperPick for robotic-arm picking and feeding in logistics workflows. HyperPick combines AI vision, path planning and robotic-arm control for mixed-SKU grasping; HyperLeap lists it with 1.5-second single picks and 1,200 pph standard throughput. The release expands HyperLeap beyond modular sorting into an integrated flow spanning mobile delivery, robotic-arm picking and automated sorting. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-10 · acquisition · T3 Defense Defense
Evidence notes The consideration includes T3 Defense shares plus a $1.25 million note, with another $2.5 million planned investment in Project35. Project35 supplies Israeli defense customers and develops cargo drones, fixed-wing VTOL aircraft, tactical FPV systems and counter-UAV platforms. The acquired portfolio includes an autonomous AI-guided aerial interceptor that T3 says completed successful initial live-fire field trials. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-10 · research publication · X-Humanoid Tiangong Humanoid
Evidence notes Robo-ValueRL links value estimation, quality-conditioned policy learning and online residual adaptation for humanoid manipulation workflows. The project page reports 240 hours of offline data, more than 3,000 online rollouts and 86% final success on millimeter-level chip insertion. The release adds open-source code, model and dataset access for robot-learning developers working on precision-critical humanoid tasks. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-10 Funding Xspark AI Data Infrastructure 2026-07-10 · funding · Xspark AI Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes CDH VGC, Chuxin Capital and SEE Fund jointly led the round, with Shenzhen Angel FOF, Shuimu Tsinghua Alumni Seed Fund, Beiyang Haitang Fund and Xtep family office among the participants. The capital is for core technology R&D, product iteration and scaled Physical AI deployment. Xspark AI is building embodied-AI data infrastructure and training pipelines around its X-Ego work for robot model development. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-10 · funding · Westlake Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The financing was completed in June and dated July 10 for the public financing update. Henan Investment Group Huirong Fund was described as the exclusive investor in the round. The capital is directed toward full-body embodied model iteration and scaling the Westlake o1 humanoid across applications. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-10 · funding · Tashan Technology Sensors
Evidence notes Named investors include Joyson Electronics, Taiping Innovation, AUX, Pengling Group, Lavender Hill Capital Partners and Hongshan Capital. Existing investors Dow Technology and Binfu Capital also increased their investment in the round. The capital is for tactile sensor and chip iteration, scenario solutions and a tactile training platform for embodied-intelligence applications. Date 2026-07-10
Event type Funding
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-09 · contract award · Rheinmetall Defense
Evidence notes The contract covers the chain from reconnaissance and target tracking through engagement for a naval high-energy laser system. Rheinmetall and MBDA frame the system as protection for naval vessels, especially against drones and highly agile targets. The contract value is described publicly as being in the mid-three-digit-million-euro range. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-09 · contract award · AeroDefense Defense
Evidence notes The selection lets AeroDefense compete for task orders under the SHIELD vehicle, including Golden Dome-related drone-detection work. SHIELD is a long-term IDIQ framework with a stated $151 billion ceiling; AeroDefense has not announced a task-order award under it. AeroDefense is positioning its AirWarden drone-detection systems for real-time alerts and historical airspace intelligence at sensitive sites. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-09 · funding · Hippo Harvest Agriculture
Evidence notes Cox Farms led the round, with participation from Congruent Ventures, Hawthorne Food Ventures, Collaborative Fund and Fresh Investment Club. The funding supports a 30-acre Hollister, California facility and the next generation of Hippo Harvest's AMR tractor growing system. The company says its autonomous mobile robots monitor, tend, harvest and automatically respace crop modules through the growth cycle. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-10
2026-07-09 · contract award · Quantum Systems Defense
Evidence notes The contract covers 10 Daimler Truck Zetros vehicles equipped with Quantum?s MOSAIC Ground Autonomy Kit and 10 MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicles. Daimler Truck is the platform partner for the autonomous Zetros integration, while the systems will support National Guard of Ukraine frontline validation. Quantum lists MANDRILL with up to 750 kg payload, 100 km/h top speed and up to 200 km electric range. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · demonstration · Hanwha Systems Defense
Evidence notes The vessel is operating on routes between Busan and Geoje and is expected to remain in validation through the end of 2027. Hanwha is using the 30-ton USV to validate AI-based autonomous navigation and UMAA-compatible open architecture for unmanned maritime operations. The company has invested about KRW70B across the 30-ton vessel and a planned 140-ton combat-capable USV. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · production milestone · Trinity Robotics Defense
Evidence notes The Ukrainian ground-robot maker lifted its target from an original plan of about 1,100 UGVs this year. Trinity linked the higher production target to military demand for ground robots in Ukrainian Army operations. The company is discussing European joint production, including talks with an unnamed French producer. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · contract award · Lockheed Martin Defense
Evidence notes The initial Joint Laser Weapon System awards are valued at $86 million, with a total programme ceiling of $847 million. The work covers containerised high-energy laser systems for defence against UAS swarms and cruise-missile threats. The awards sit under the SCADE consortium transaction authority and support a next-generation directed-energy architecture for layered air and drone defence. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · funding · Skapion Defense
Evidence notes The round was co-led by UP Partners and Khosla Ventures, with Fusion VC, Stratos Ventures, TBD VC and q Fund also participating. Skapion is developing a mobile system intended to detect, engage and neutralise coordinated drone swarms. The company says the system is designed for contested or communications-limited environments, including protection of manoeuvring forces, fixed installations and critical infrastructure. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · demonstration · ZenaDrone Aerial
Evidence notes The test program includes controlled aquatic environments and open water while evaluating stability, maneuverability, sensors and autonomous navigation. IQ Aqua is aimed at underwater mine detection, ISR, port and harbor threat detection, and maritime infrastructure inspection. ZenaDrone is also preparing a Version 2 build in the UAE with a different propulsion system intended to improve speed and operational range. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · product launch · August Robotics Construction
Evidence notes DALE is now available for commercial order after pilots across 26 data-center construction phases. The pilot program drilled more than 230,000 holes, reduced project timelines by 190 weeks and reported 99.97% location and depth accuracy. The system uses August Robotics? autonomous mobile-robotics platform for high-capacity concrete drilling for server rack stops and MEP supports. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 Contract Award Asylon Aerial 2026-07-09 · contract award · Asylon Aerial
Evidence notes MARIA combines Asylon Guardian sUAS, DroneDog Q-UGV, Range autonomy software and DroneIQ C2/data infrastructure for coordinated autonomous aircraft inspection. The work covers development, integration and on-site demonstration for repeatable general visual inspection of Department of the Air Force airframes. Asylon said the system will deliver imagery, LiDAR/point-cloud data, telemetry and metadata into 2D inspection workflows and 3D/digital-twin views. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 Facility Opening Echodyne Perception 2026-07-09 · facility opening · Echodyne Perception
Evidence notes The 86,350 sq ft site is built to support more than 30,000 radars per year, equivalent to over 2,500 units per month. Echodyne framed the expansion around demand from U.S. and allied customers for C-UAS, force-protection, BVLOS and autonomous-system sensing. The company said the facility represents a $40M investment in advanced radar manufacturing capacity. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · funding · NeoArc Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes FuturePlay led the seed round, with Korean coverage reporting KRW 500 million in new capital. NeoArc is developing robot automation for cutting, welding and AMR workflows in shipbuilding and construction environments. The company says its automation systems build on delivery and validation experience in shipbuilding and steel manufacturing. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 Product Launch DJI Aerial 2026-07-09 · product launch · DJI EV50 Aerial
Evidence notes EV50 supported long-distance, high-altitude deliveries for atmospheric chemistry research on the northern slope of Qomolangma. The aircraft is specified with a 50 kg payload, 270 L cargo bay, 150 km empty range and 160 km/h maximum flight speed. EV50 is a fixed-wing VTOL cargo platform, separate from DJI's multirotor FlyCart delivery drones. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · funding · Kraken Technology Group Maritime
Evidence notes Kraken Technology Group raised a GBP 130 million Series B round, described by its own feed as $175 million at a $1 billion valuation. Digital Transformation Capital Partners led the round, with participation from British Business Bank, Rheinmetall, NATO Innovation Fund, Inocea Group, HICO, Thesiger Capital Group, BOKA Capital, Supernova Invest and Hakluyt Capital. The capital is tied to continued development of Kraken uncrewed surface vessels and payload capabilities, plus expansion of localized manufacturing facilities. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · production milestone · Highlanders Humanoid
Evidence notes Highlanders and Mitsubishi Motors signed a basic agreement on July 9 for humanoid-robot joint development and mass-production planning. The companies are considering production at Mitsubishi Motors Kyoto factory, using Mitsubishi Motors manufacturing know-how in mass-production design, quality assurance, durability and safety design. Mitsubishi Motors will first use Highlanders N humanoid in its own factory, while the production plan targets capacity of 1,000 units per month in late 2027. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · funding · DeepCtrls / 深度智控 Autonomy Software
Evidence notes DeepCtrls completed a Series B round described as several hundred million yuan. Pedaily coverage names Jinko Energy, SDIC-linked capital, CMB International, Source Code-linked funds and other investors. The company is building a PhyAI industrial-control stack spanning DeepSYS, DeepBot, DeepChip and DeepOS for energy and infrastructure automation. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Funding
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-09 · market signal · ROKAE Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes ROKAE Robotics listed on HKEX on July 9 under stock code 03752.HK. The industrial and collaborative robot maker priced its IPO at HK$38 per share, with gross proceeds reported at about HK$875M before any over-allotment option. The listing gives public-market exposure to a Chinese industrial-robot OEM with collaborative robots, industrial arms and embodied-intelligence products. Date 2026-07-09
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · contract award · Greensea IQ Maritime
Evidence notes The order covers four additional Bayonet 250 AUGVs for the Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization family of systems. The delivery order is issued under an existing multi-year IDIQ contract supporting mine countermeasures and subsea-threat mitigation in littoral battlespace. Greensea describes Bayonet 250 as an amphibious AUGV for seabed, surf-zone and coastal missions powered by its IQ Core open-architecture autonomy software. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · regulatory · Drone Amplified Aerial
Evidence notes The approval gives U.S. customers a legal framework to use MONTIS for drone-based avalanche mitigation. MONTIS is designed to let avalanche-management crews initiate controlled avalanches from safer standoff distances. The regulatory step follows Drone Amplified?s work on electronic ignition and aerial avalanche-control payloads. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · demonstration · Kraken Technology Group K3 Scout Maritime
Evidence notes Kraken and Capewell deployed K3 Scout on UMCADS via extracted-load airdrop from an A400M at 1,300 feet. The trial included four successful A400M drops into conditions up to Sea State 4. The demonstration adds a rapid-insertion route for force-projection of uncrewed surface vessels. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · deployment · Manna Air Delivery Aerial
Evidence notes Manna launched its first full-scale metropolitan U.S. operation in Tulsa and named the city as its central U.S. operating base. The company said it has completed almost 380,000 global deliveries and plans to build a U.S. manufacturing base in Tulsa for its American expansion. The rollout moves Manna from international drone-delivery operations into a U.S. city-scale launch market. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · funding · Zhongke Xinsong Industrial
Evidence notes Hongtai Fund and CDH Baifu co-led the round, with China Chengtong Fund, Dazhong Juding, Guangzhou Suyuan and existing investor Dongjun Capital participating. The company focuses on industrial embodied robotics for semiconductor, intelligent welding and intelligent assembly scenarios. The product matrix spans mobile composite robots, teaching-free welding robots and intelligent collaborative robots, with more than 5,000 delivered customer scenarios. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 Product Launch Peridio Development Platform 2026-07-08 · product launch · Peridio Development Platform
Evidence notes Avocado OS 1.0 gives hardware teams a declarative path from prototype to fleet, producing signed immutable images for real hardware from one configuration file. The release targets production embedded Linux workflows for robots, medical devices and autonomous systems that need secure boot, OTA updates and vulnerability management. Peridio said Avocado 1.0 supports more than 20 silicon targets and includes Avocado Desktop plus an agentic toolchain. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · partnership · UBTECH Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The companies will target substations, distribution rooms and other State Grid and China Southern Power Grid operation scenarios. The cooperation combines UBTECH humanoid robotics with Shenhao Technology's power-industry integration and deployment experience. The agreement includes plans for soft-hardware integrated power-scenario solutions and a joint innovation laboratory for embodied-intelligence power applications. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 Product Launch Mistral AI Foundation Models 2026-07-08 · product launch · Mistral AI Foundation Models
Evidence notes Robostral Navigate is an 8B model that uses a single RGB camera and plain-language instruction to guide robots through complex environments. The launch materials list 76.6% success on the R2R-CE validation-unseen benchmark and simulation-only training before real-world transfer. The model is designed to generalize across wheeled, legged and flying robots, with applications cited across manufacturing, delivery, logistics and hospitality. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · partnership · Venti Technologies Logistics
Evidence notes The unnamed Class 1 railroad will deploy trucks using Venti precision-navigation software, sensors and components in operating U.S. rail yards. Initial deployment covers two major intermodal facilities, with driverless trucks loading, moving and unloading containers in full operational production. Venti expects 100-plus autonomous container-moving trucks across eight railroad sites by 2027 and more than 600 by the end of the decade. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-08 · regulatory · Volatus Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes The Letter of Acceptance covers Volatus' proposed means of compliance for the Canary Remotely Piloted Aircraft System under Canada's new PVD process. Volatus said Canary meets Transport Canada BVLOS safety requirements for populated-area operations using onboard detect-and-avoid without an external DAA solution. The acceptance is a prerequisite to completing verification activities and submitting a formal Safety Assurance Declaration under Canada's RPAS Safety Assurance framework. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 Funding Rovigos Autonomy Software 2026-07-08 · funding · Rovigos Autonomy Software
Evidence notes The round was funded through Incheon Innovation Fund and youth startup fund vehicles managed by Vine Ventures. Rovigos develops logistics-control software that integrates logistics data and mobile equipment. Capital is aimed at AI logistics-solution upgrades, R&D capacity and global market expansion. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Funding
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · commercial order · Now Robotics Industrial Automation
Evidence notes Scope covers raw and subsidiary material input, product loading, sealing and packaging automation. The AHC contract follows a recent APR order, expanding Now Robotics references in K-beauty automation. The work uses the company's post-Hanyang Robotics manufacturing and automation capacity. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 Contract Award T-Robotics Industrial Automation 2026-07-08 · contract award · T-Robotics Industrial Automation
Evidence notes The project is run under Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement's 2026 social-problem-solving robot demonstration program. The demonstration site is KORAD's radioactive-waste disposal facility in Gyeongju. T-Robotics supplies unmanned forklifts, AMRs and palletising robots for heavy radioactive-waste logistics. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Industrial Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · funding · Meixin Intelligent Service
Evidence notes Chizi Fund was the exclusive investor in the angel round. Capital is earmarked for Huzhou production-line construction and overseas order delivery. The company develops automated pizza-cooking equipment and intelligent restaurant production lines. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · funding · Dogtooth Technologies Agriculture
Evidence notes The package combines equity from 24Haymarket, EMV Capital and ACF Investors with Innovate UK grants and a Kineo Finance venture leasing facility. Dogtooth will use the capital for international expansion and wider commercial deployment of its autonomous harvesting systems. The company already supplies systems to Dyson Farming and sells fifth-generation strawberry-harvesting robots for tabletop glasshouse and polytunnel crops. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 Production Milestone Samhyun Actuation 2026-07-08 · production milestone · Samhyun Actuation
Evidence notes The planned line targets annual production of 500,000 robot actuators, 1.5 million motors, 1 million controllers and 500,000 reducers. Samhyun is building the line at its Changwon second-factory site with more than 90% automation. The company said it is discussing development or production with 21 global companies, while customer names and timing remain undisclosed. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 Product Launch Samhyun Actuation 2026-07-08 · product launch · Samhyun Actuation
Evidence notes The lineup covers AXLON-I rotary joint actuators, AXLON-O QDD actuation and AXLON-L linear actuation. The product family is backed by 14 patents filed or registered and more than 20,000 hours of durability validation. The product family is positioned for humanoid upper-body and lower-body joint actuation. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · market signal · EACON / 易控智驾 Autonomy Software
Evidence notes HKEX listed EACON as a new security on 8 July 2026 under stock code 07687. EACON operates autonomous mining haulage and open-pit autonomy systems. The listing adds a public-market signal for mining robotics and heavy-equipment autonomy. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Market Signal
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · market signal · Reconova Technologies Sensors
Evidence notes HKEX listed RECONOVA as a new security on 8 July 2026 under stock code 07656. Reconova works across vision AI, VLA models and embodied composite robots. The listing adds a public-market signal for a China-based embodied-AI and robot-vision company. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Market Signal
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 Market Signal Momenta Autonomy Software 2026-07-08 · market signal · Momenta Autonomy Software
Evidence notes HKEX listed MOMENTA-W as a new security on 8 July 2026 under stock code 06880. Momenta develops production autonomous-driving software used across passenger vehicles. The listing follows Momenta's global offering and gives the autonomy software company a public-market signal. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Market Signal
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-08 · contract award · Electro Optic Systems Defense
Evidence notes Australia announced a A$5.7M Mission Syracuse contract with EOS Defence Systems for the R400 SLINGER counter-drone system. The work supports Australian Defence Force counter-UAS capability and brings the total Mission Syracuse investment to A$37.4M. SLINGER combines stabilized sensing and kinetic defeat for drone threats, fitting EOS Defence Systems counter-UAS portfolio. Date 2026-07-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · partnership · Evolution Metals & Technologies Materials
Evidence notes The agreement covers NdPr metal from SRE Vietnam through Senri Trading and is tied to Evolution Metals & Technologies' permanent magnet production operations. NdPr is a key input for rare-earth permanent magnets used in electric motors for robotics, defense, aerospace, EVs and wind systems. The company has been building non-China magnet capacity and has described a target of roughly 10,000 metric tons of annual rare-earth magnet output. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-07-09
2026-07-07 · regulatory · Roboneers Defense
Evidence notes Codification clears Lynx+ for Ukrainian operational use and is expected to make the UGV available through the Brave1 marketplace for ePoints. Roboneers said the approval opens the way to centralised procurement and scaled production of the platform. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Regulatory
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-07 Partnership Embotech Autonomy Software 2026-07-07 · partnership · Embotech Autonomy Software
Evidence notes HTEC will contribute engineering capacity across onboard software, vehicle integration, connectivity and system validation. Embotech retains control of its autonomy platform, certified safety architecture and product roadmap. Embotech says its autonomy solutions operate 24/7 across factories, logistics centres and ports, moving more than 2,500 vehicles autonomously each day. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-07 · funding · Surtr Defense Systems Defense
Evidence notes The round was backed by Allegis Capital, Eniac Ventures, Gaingels, Robinhood Ventures, Streamlined Ventures and angel investors. Surtr plans to use the capital for hiring, Pentagon program work, ITAR licensing and additional hardware integrations. The company tested acoustic and visual FPV-drone tracking with military operators in Ukraine and reported latency under 100 milliseconds. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-07 · contract award · Oceaneering Maritime
Evidence notes Oceaneering's Brazilian subsidiary MPS won a Petrobras ROV services contract after a competitive tender. The systems will support offshore intervention, installation and abandonment scopes from AKOFS Offshore's Aker Wayfarer. The award extends Oceaneering's ROV services work in Brazilian offshore energy operations. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-07 Partnership GeoCue Perception 2026-07-07 · partnership · GeoCue Perception
Evidence notes GeoCue made TrueView LiDAR payloads compatible with Real-Time Robotics aerial drone platforms. The pairing combines TrueView LiDAR and LP360 software with NDAA-compliant HERA and VEGA UAS platforms. The integration targets survey, defense, public-safety and critical-infrastructure mapping workflows. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · product launch · BALOR Laser Defense Defense
Evidence notes AZ IMEX launched BALOR Laser Defense as a directed-energy counter-UAS business line. BALOR is a modular laser-defense platform for short-range counter-UAS protection. A functional prototype has undergone initial validation against drone hulls. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · deployment · Forterra Defense
Evidence notes Forterra disclosed more than 100 Lancer UGVs deployed in Ukraine. The Lancer fleet has logged more than 1,100 missions and 2,500 miles. Reported mission totals include 777,440 lb carried and 52 casualty evacuations. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · partnership · Realbotix Humanoid
Evidence notes Realbotix and Bloom launched a UK pilot using humanoid robots in elderly-care settings. The pilot is designed to address loneliness and wellbeing among older adults. Realbotix also became an accredited supplier on Bloom's public-sector marketplace. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Acquisition Comau Industrial 2026-07-07 · acquisition · Comau Industrial
Evidence notes Comau completed its acquisition of Invent Smart Intralogistics Solutions. Invent focuses on warehouse automation and intralogistics for e-commerce and high-throughput distribution environments. The deal expands Comau's ability to connect production, storage and material flow for industrial customers. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · partnership · Innoviz Technologies Perception
Evidence notes Innoviz and Cogniteam launched a LiDAR-powered Counter-UAS classification module for advanced security platforms. The module uses 3D morphology, motion and flight-behavior signatures to reduce false alarms in complex environments. Target deployments include perimeter protection, critical infrastructure and border surveillance. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · contract award · AeroVironment Defense
Evidence notes The order includes EO/IR laser-designating payloads, SIGINT payloads, MANET relays and Tomahawk Kinesis-enabled ground control stations. Deliveries are required by late 2026 and expand Germany existing Puma AE use into the modernized Puma family. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Funding Blurgs AI Data Infrastructure 2026-07-07 · funding · Blurgs AI Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The round included angel investors Suraj Nalin and Yashwanth Madhusudhan. Blurgs AI was founded by IIT Madras alumni Roshan Raj Mohanty and Avinash Kori. The event adds concrete context for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Deployment OptiTrack Data Infrastructure 2026-07-07 · deployment · OptiTrack Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The deployment covers the indoor Motion Capture Studio and outdoor Drone Cage. The multi-year partnership supports autonomous-robot and drone research at CMU. The event adds concrete context for unmanned aircraft, drone autonomy or counter-drone operations. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Deployment
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · contract award · Palladyne AI Corp. Autonomy Software
Evidence notes The work connects autonomous systems across space, air, maritime and land domains for coordinated ISR operations. The execution follows a previously announced AFRL HANGTIME award and moves the program into contracted delivery. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Funding Luffy AI Autonomy Software 2026-07-07 · funding · Luffy AI Autonomy Software
Evidence notes BGF led the round, with MIG Capital and existing investors including Bow Capital, Chrysalix, Momenta and UKI2S participating. The company develops real-time adaptive control algorithms for industrial electric motors. Luffy AI is testing drone applications and expects broader robotics use. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · funding · Trinity Robotics Defense
Evidence notes Investors named in coverage include Defence Builder Fund I, Front Ventures and Hede Capital. The capital is aimed at scaling Konyk ONE production. Konyk ONE is built for frontline logistics and casualty-evacuation tasks. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Funding Mowito Foundation Models 2026-07-07 · funding · Mowito Foundation Models
Evidence notes Version One Ventures led the round, with All In Capital, Unisol, iSeed and angel investors participating. The company is building foundation models for industrial robot arms and plans U.S. expansion. Mowito reports deployments with automotive and electronics manufacturers. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Production Milestone DEUTZ Manufacturing 2026-07-07 · production milestone · DEUTZ Manufacturing
Evidence notes Production is ramping at the DEUTZ plant in Ulm. First systems from the Ulm facility are scheduled for Ukraine from late summer 2026. The strategic partnership gives ARX access to DEUTZ drive-system, energy-infrastructure and production-network capacity. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · production milestone · ARX Robotics Defense
Evidence notes DEUTZ is ramping production of GEREON at its Ulm plant. First systems from the Ulm facility are scheduled for Ukraine from late summer 2026. The partnership also covers DEUTZ drive systems, energy infrastructure and production/service-network support. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 Funding Kisui Agriculture 2026-07-07 · funding · Kisui Agriculture
Evidence notes Participants include PT Duta Laserindo Metal, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Shinnichi Industry, Tsuyoshi Hosoba and JICN. JICN separately disclosed a ?50M investment slice. Funds support Adam mass production, overseas deployment and automation development for agriculture, construction and infrastructure. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · funding · HIVE Autonomy Autonomy Software
Evidence notes SuperSeed led the round, with Veriten, Skyfall and Nysn? participating. HIVE installs a silicon-brain retrofit into existing industrial machines including wheel loaders, forklifts and excavators. The company cites deployments in harsh industrial environments including Yara Her?ya. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Funding
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · partnership · FieldBots Fleet
Evidence notes The partnership targets large robot fleets across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. FieldBots provides manufacturer-independent fleet-management software for cleaning robots. PHILON brings service-robotics distribution and operations coverage in the region. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Fleet
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · deployment · Hatake Hotoke Agriculture
Evidence notes Mizunigol is a GPS-equipped autonomous paddy-field weeding robot. The remaining five prefectures are Osaka, Kagawa, Kochi, Nagasaki and Miyazaki. The company frames the expansion as growing demand from larger rice farms. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Deployment
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-07 · commercial order · BigWave Robotics Autonomy Software
Evidence notes The contracts cover automotive-parts assembly automation and a research robot platform for a U.S. engineering university. The company said the projects use its SOLlink and Data Manager turnkey robot stack. The wins follow BigWave Robotics' U.S. market entry and Automate 2026 push. Date 2026-07-07
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-06 Partnership NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-07-06 · partnership · NVIDIA Project GR00T AI Compute
Evidence notes The integration gives robotics developers access to NVIDIA Isaac GR00T 1.7, Isaac Teleop and related datasets through LeRobot workflows. NVIDIA says Cosmos 3 support is planned for the same open robotics development path. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-06 · commercial order · ParaZero Technologies Subsystems
Evidence notes ParaZero received a purchase order worth more than $1 million from a U.S.-based customer. Deliveries are scheduled to start in Q4 2026 and run across a 12-to-18-month window. The order is material for ParaZero's drone safety and counter-UAS supplier business. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-08
2026-07-06 Production Milestone LivsMed Surgical 2026-07-06 · production milestone · LivsMed Surgical
Evidence notes LivsMed will manufacture its ArtiSential instruments and STARK surgical robot at the AMF. The company plans phased operations from 2027 to support STARK entry into South Korea, Japan and the United States. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-06 Funding XFEON AI Compute 2026-07-06 · funding · XFEON AI Compute
Evidence notes The funding will support next-generation physical-AI chips, embodied-intelligence data flywheels and embodied-intelligence brain systems. XFEON is a Chengdu company founded in 2021 and is moving from compute services toward physical AGI infrastructure. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-06 · acquisition · DZYNE Technologies Defense
Evidence notes The transaction combines DZYNE autonomous defense systems with Ondas autonomous defense and security portfolio. The acquired portfolio includes ISR aircraft, C-UAS, autonomous effects and AI-enabled mission orchestration systems. The event adds concrete context for unmanned aircraft, drone autonomy or counter-drone operations. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-06 · manufacturing · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes The agreement covers European production of the surface-launched Barracuda-500M precision-strike air vehicle. WZL-2 is the Bydgoszcz production partner within Poland's PGZ defence-industrial group. The event adds concrete context for industrial automation, construction robotics or production workflows. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Manufacturing
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-06 Deployment Doog Warehouse Logistics 2026-07-06 · deployment · Doog Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The deployment includes 16 robots and 300 dedicated docking carts at the Oi yard. The systems support 24-hour automated transport for Shinkansen maintenance workflows. Doog said the deployment is expanding to Mishima and Nagoya depots. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Production Milestone Hikrobot Warehouse Logistics 2026-07-06 · production milestone · Hikrobot Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The company said its mobile robot all-category cumulative output exceeded 200,000 units. The milestone followed earlier reporting that output had passed 180,000 units in April 2026. Hikrobot's mobile robot portfolio includes forklift and other intralogistics robots. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · contract award · HII Unmanned Systems Defense
Evidence notes The Lionfish program can scale to up to 200 vehicles under a five-year structure. HII had completed the 42nd Lionfish vehicle by the end of 2025. The customer-backed award strengthens The company's position in maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · production milestone · HII Unmanned Systems Defense
Evidence notes Halimar will construct complete ROMULUS 151 unmanned surface vessels. The partnership expands HII's Gulf Coast manufacturing footprint. Five ROMULUS 151 vessels were already under construction at Breaux Brothers. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · production milestone · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Defense
Evidence notes The expansion adds manufacturing, assembly, integration and test capacity. Kratos says the campus currently produces about 165 high-performance jet drones annually. The added capacity supports U.S. and allied demand for tactical jet drones. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · acquisition · Ultra Maritime Defense
Evidence notes Ultra Maritime supplies sonar, sonobuoys, torpedo defense and maritime sensing systems. The buyer is Lockheed Martin and the seller is Advent International. The company is expected to become part of Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems after closing. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · acquisition · Lockheed Martin Defense
Evidence notes Ultra Maritime specializes in advanced undersea warfare and ASW systems for allied naval forces. Lockheed said the deal will strengthen its Rotary and Mission Systems business. The acquisition is expected to close after customary regulatory approvals. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · acquisition · DZYNE Technologies Defense
Evidence notes DZYNE develops autonomous aerial systems, ISR platforms and counter-UAS tools. The deal creates a combined autonomous-defense platform spanning persistent intelligence, aerial security and autonomous effects. Ondas says DZYNE brings fielded systems across long-endurance ISR, counter-UAS and autonomous effects. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Acquisition Ondas Defense 2026-07-06 · acquisition · Ondas Defense
Evidence notes The transaction includes $200M in cash and about 85M Ondas shares. DZYNE brings long-endurance ISR aircraft, counter-UAS systems and autonomous effects. Ondas says DZYNE is expected to generate about $191M revenue in 2026 and more than $300M in 2027. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · product launch · DroneShield Defense
Evidence notes The release improves RF detection performance and tracking responsiveness. DroneSentry-C2 adds air-gapped update and offline map support. New integrations include SentryCompass, Robin Radar IRIS On-The-Move and Evica PinPoint Searchlight. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · regulatory · Carbonix Aerial
Evidence notes The certification supports scalable BVLOS operations over a large Surat Basin area. The operating scope covers gas gathering and pipeline network inspection. The milestone materially expands permitted commercial drone operations rather than a demo. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Funding Morphi Foundation Models 2026-07-06 · funding · Morphi Foundation Models
Evidence notes The round is an angel-series financing above RMB 1B. Alibaba and Tencent jointly invested alongside major venture and industrial capital investors. The post-financing valuation is above RMB 7B. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · funding · HarvestX Agriculture
Evidence notes Mitsubishi Corporation became a strategic investor in HarvestX. HarvestX builds AI robotics for plant-factory automation, including automated pollination and precision robot-arm workflows. The agreement follows HarvestX's March 2026 capital and business alliance with Sumitomo Corporation. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · acquisition · Fincantieri Maritime
Evidence notes The package covers Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech and Defcomm. Fincantieri frames the move around marine drone, subsea and defense underwater activities. The initial expenditure is approximately EUR 600M, with several stake structures and follow-on tender/call mechanics. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Product Launch MINIEYE Logistics 2026-07-06 · product launch · MINIEYE Logistics
Evidence notes The launch pairs Xiaozhu unmanned logistics vehicles with a wheeled-legged robot for last-meter delivery. The four-wheel-legged robot debuted alongside the Combo solution on July 6. Published product details include a 30 kg payload, 30 cm stair traversal, 80 cm single-step climbing, 45 degree slope capability and up to two hours of endurance. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · funding · Daedong Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Investors include GS E&C’s corporate venture arm, POSCO Technology Investment and NowIB Capital. The company is advancing indoor-outdoor hybrid autonomous-driving technology for industrial and field environments. Funding will support AI field robots, mass production of new robots and pilot programs in industrial settings. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Funding Turing Autonomy Software 2026-07-06 · funding · Turing Autonomy Software
Evidence notes The extension included ¥6.82 billion in equity from investors including AMD Ventures, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank and Supermicro. Turing also signed a ¥5.8 billion loan agreement with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank. The company is developing end-to-end autonomous-driving AI and a large-scale foundation model for fully autonomous driving. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 Acquisition Thales Aerial 2026-07-06 · acquisition · Thales Aerial
Evidence notes The transaction values Exail at an implied enterprise value of about €3.9 billion. Thales said the acquisition would expand its underwater-warfare scale and inertial-navigation capabilities. Closing of the initial stake purchase is expected by Q3 2027, with the tender offer expected to close by early 2028 at the latest. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-06 · funding · RobotEra L7 Humanoid
Evidence notes Investors named include China Chengtong Fund, Jiangxi State Holding, Guoyuan Equity, Yufu Zhongxin Fund and Hangzhou Capital. Financial investors including CICC Renault, Ubiquant Venture, Hony Capital, Juntai Capital and Shenghe Capital also participated. Date 2026-07-06
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-05 Funding XBOT Service 2026-07-05 · funding · XBOT Service
Evidence notes The financing includes an A round around RMB 200M and a B round around RMB 300M-500M. The company makes commercial food-service robots including coffee, ice-cream, robotic fast-food trucks and humanoid service-robot systems. The financing is a multi-round cluster, so the amount is modeled as a range rather than a single exact raise. Date 2026-07-05
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-04 Contract Award Intelic Mission Software 2026-07-04 · contract award · Intelic Mission Software
Evidence notes NEXUS is intended to connect military aerial and ground uncrewed vehicles across different suppliers. The partnership focuses on interoperable command-and-control software before final drone-platform choices are settled. The event adds concrete context for unmanned aircraft, drone autonomy or counter-drone operations. Date 2026-07-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-04 · funding · FASSTO Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The company framed the capital around scaling its physical-AI logistics robotics business. The financing supports warehouse and fulfilment automation expansion ahead of a planned public-market path. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2026-07-04
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2026-07-04 · funding · Guangxiang Technology Foundation Models
Evidence notes The financing supports industrial-grade embodied-intelligence model R&D and commercial delivery. The company is Tsinghua-linked and focused on physical-native models for industrial scenarios. The amount is modeled as cumulative several-hundred-million RMB angel financing rather than a clean single-round figure. Date 2026-07-04
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-07-03 · acquisition · Estun Automation Industrial
Evidence notes The planned transaction would give Estun indirect 100% ownership of Estun Codroid. Estun Codroid is a collaborative and humanoid-robot company within the Estun ecosystem. The event adds a concrete robotics milestone in human-assistive, manipulation or human-machine interaction workflows. Date 2026-07-03
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07