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2021-08-16 · product launch · LightWare LiDAR Perception
Evidence notes The 59 g sensor was designed for obstacle sensing and navigation on unmanned systems. The announcement framed SF45 as a compact scanning lidar for machines operating around people and obstacles. The product gives LightWare a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2021-08-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-08-16 Funding QCraft Automotive 2021-08-16 · funding · QCraft Automotive
Evidence notes QCraft completed a $100 million Series A+ financing round The round was led by YF Capital and Genesis Capital Meituan Longzhu and international pension-fund investors also participated Date 2021-08-16
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-03-23
2021-08-15 · research publication · UBTECH Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The IROS 2021 paper proposes a force-feedback whole-body stabilizer for position-controlled humanoid robots. The authors demonstrate the stabilizer on the UBTECH Walker robot in MuJoCo simulation, reporting improvements over ZMP-feedback and linear-inverted-pendulum stabilizers. Date 2021-08-15
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2021-08-12 Funding HEO Space 2021-08-12 · funding · HEO Space
Evidence notes David Harding led the seed financing round. HEO said HEO Inspect was already live in beta and used by customers. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as HEO Robotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-08-12
Event type Funding
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-12 · product launch · Deep Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes DEEP Robotics launched Jueying X20 as an industrial waterproof quadruped robot. The launch release positioned X20 for industrial inspection and field robotics work. Date 2021-08-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2021-08-12 Partnership Exyn Aerial 2021-08-12 · partnership · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Announced a strategic partnership to build next-generation autonomous UAV solutions Combined Exyn autonomy software with Ascent's UAV hardware Date 2021-08-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2021-08-11 Funding Miko Consumer 2021-08-11 · funding · Miko Consumer
Evidence notes IIFL invested the largest amount in the financing. Miko built emotionally intelligent child companion robots sold across international markets. The round added private capital for Miko's child companion robot growth. Date 2021-08-11
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-08-10 · partnership · Aeva Technologies Perception
Evidence notes Aeva and Nikon formed a strategic collaboration to apply FMCW 4D LiDAR technology to industrial automation and metrology. The partnership targeted precision manufacturing applications beyond automotive autonomy. Nikon brought laser-radar and industrial precision channels to the collaboration. Date 2021-08-10
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-06 Research Publication 3D s.r.o. Industrial 2021-08-06 · research publication · 3D s.r.o. Industrial
Evidence notes The case study applied object detection to visual inspection of an automotive central-carrier weldment. The system assessed weld geometry, discontinuities, burn-through, porosity, spatter and missing fasteners. Detected object positions and counts supported dimensional measurements and automated weld-quality decisions. Date 2021-08-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-06 Regulatory FIXAR Aerial 2021-08-06 · regulatory · FIXAR Aerial
Evidence notes FIXAR news archive lists an August 6, 2021 item saying FIXAR acquired Canadian approval for BVLOS operations. The item supports BVLOS regulatory relevance for FIXAR professional UAV systems in Canada. Date 2021-08-06
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-08-05 · product launch · iniVation Vision
Evidence notes The camera weighs 21 grams in its engineering-plastic housing. An ultra-fast USB-C interface and interchangeable lenses support compact robotics and machine-vision integrations. DVXplorer Mini is compatible with iniVation's wider DV software ecosystem. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-08-05 · acquisition · Bear Flag Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes John Deere signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bear Flag Robotics for $250 million. Bear Flag developed autonomous driving technology compatible with existing farm machines. The acquisition supported Deere's plan to accelerate autonomous technology on the farm. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Acquisition
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-08-05 · acquisition · American Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Ondas completed its acquisition of American Robotics on 5 August 2021 after receiving support from approximately 99.7% of votes cast by shareholders. American Robotics became an Ondas subsidiary with its Scout autonomous drone-in-a-box system and Robot-as-a-Service model. The combination paired Scout remote data collection with Ondas connectivity for rail, agriculture, utilities and critical-infrastructure customers. Date 2021-08-05
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2021-08-04 · deployment · XACT Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes The milestone covered more than 100 procedures in the human body. Cases were performed at Lahey Hospital, Sarasota Interventional Radiology and Hadassah Medical Center. The company said the system consistently reached small targets in the abdomen and lung. Date 2021-08-04
Event type Deployment
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-08-03 · funding · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes Catapult Ventures, DiamondStream Partners, Side X Side Management, Shield Capital Partners and Precursor Ventures also participated. The company planned to complete pre-production aircraft, advance certification and begin flight validation with U.S. Air Force and Navy partners. The round financed Chaparral integration, test operations and supply-chain development. Date 2021-08-03
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2021-08-03 Company Formation Spright Robotics 2021-08-03 · company formation · Spright
Evidence notes Spright was launched as a newly formed drone solution by Air Methods. The network was designed to improve access to medical supplies for healthcare providers and communities. Air Methods planned to deploy fleets of Wingcopter 198 delivery drones. Date 2021-08-03
Event type Company Formation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-08-02 Acquisition Tecan Lab Automation 2021-08-02 · acquisition · Tecan Lab Automation
Evidence notes Paramit added OEM development and manufacturing capabilities for medical devices and life-science instruments. The transaction expanded Tecan Partnering Business segment. The event is relevant to lab automation through Tecan life-science instrument and automation platform. Date 2021-08-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-08-01 · acquisition · AKEOPLUS Industrial
Evidence notes AKEOPLUS announced that it joined EFI Automotive, a French automotive equipment manufacturer. The announcement positioned AKEOPLUS as contributing IIoT, artificial intelligence, automation, mobile robotics, collaborative robotics and industrial-safety capabilities. EFI Automotive framed the acquisition as part of a broader digital and industrial offering for mobility and factory innovation. Date 2021-08-01
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-07-30 · funding · SP Robotic Works Consumer
Evidence notes Mount Judi India Growth Fund led the Series A round. BCCL, Indian Angel Network and existing angel networks also participated. The company said the round brought total funding across seed, pre-Series A and Series A financings to USD 4 million. Date 2021-07-30
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-27 · funding · InVia Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes M12 and Qualcomm Ventures co-led the round. Hitachi Ventures and existing investors participated. The company planned to use the equity financing for commercial growth and technology expansion. Date 2021-07-27
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-26 Partnership ANT-X Development Platform 2021-07-26 · partnership · ANT-X Development Platform
Evidence notes The partners announced a collaboration to develop and test drone-based services for helicopter rescue missions in critical conditions. The work covered search and rescue operations, advanced air mobility, drone mission management, earth monitoring and cooperation between aerial vehicles. ANT-X was named as the partner contributing custom multirotor drone design, prototyping and flight-testing expertise. Date 2021-07-26
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-25 · demonstration · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Cassie, a bipedal robot developed at Oregon State University and produced by Agility Robotics, completed a 5-kilometer run in just over 53 minutes. The run took place on Oregon State's campus, with Cassie operating untethered and on a single battery charge. During the run, Cassie experienced two falls: one due to an overheated computer and another from executing a turn at too high a speed. Date 2021-07-25
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2021-07-23 Partnership InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics 2021-07-23 · partnership · InOrbit.AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The InOrbit platform became compatible with robots implementing the open AMR interoperability standard. InOrbit contributed to the standard and released an open-source ROS 2 connector. The work enabled cross-vendor fleet visibility without requiring additional software on compliant robots. Date 2021-07-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2021-07-23 Company Formation Intrinsic Industrial 2021-07-23 · company formation · Intrinsic Industrial
Evidence notes Intrinsic launched as an independent Alphabet company after more than five years of development within X. The company positioned itself around software tools to make industrial robots easier to program, deploy, and adapt. This marked the formal spinout of Intrinsic as a standalone robotics software business rather than an internal moonshot effort. Date 2021-07-23
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2021-07-22 · funding · PABLO AIR Aerial
Evidence notes The company described itself as a South Korea-based drone delivery startup. The financing supported drone logistics and related UAS service expansion. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2021-07-22
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-07-21 · market signal · Sherpa Mobile Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes CAPZA Transition invested more than EUR 10 million in equity and convertible bonds within a EUR 12 million Norcan transaction. Bpifrance and Capital Grand Est remained shareholders alongside management and the new investor. Norcan said the capital would accelerate SHERPA robot development and broader international growth; the transaction was at the parent level, not a direct Sherpa funding round. Date 2021-07-21
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-07-21 · deployment · Forssea Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes ARGOS surveyed the Floatgen turbine 12 nautical miles off Le Croisic at the SEM-REV sea test site. The ARGOS subsea inspection covered mooring lines, the dynamic umbilical, anchors, buoys and chain-to-rope connections. Forssea developed a dedicated survey skid while Sulmara Subsea supplied survey and positioning services for the operation. Date 2021-07-21
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-07-20 · deployment · Absolute Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The system automated loading, electrical connection, testing and pass-fail sorting. Testing throughput doubled and the cell supported round-the-clock unattended operation. The deployment created automated traceability while allowing staff to move to higher-value work. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-07-20 Acquisition Lyft Automotive 2021-07-20 · acquisition · Lyft Automotive
Evidence notes Woven Planet announced the acquisition close on July 20, 2021, following regulatory review of the previously agreed transaction. The transfer included more than 300 engineers and specialists, Level 5 offices in Silicon Valley and London, and automated-driving technology assets. Lyft retained commercial agreements covering use of its rideshare system and fleet data while leaving internal self-driving-system development. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-07-20 · acquisition · ASTI Mobile Robotics
Evidence notes ABB announced it would acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, a global autonomous mobile robot manufacturer. ABB said the acquisition would expand its robotics and automation offering into AMRs across major applications. The deal moved ASTI into ABB's robotics portfolio for flexible industrial automation. Date 2021-07-20
Event type Acquisition
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-07-19 Partnership Baraja Perception 2021-07-19 · partnership · Baraja Perception
Evidence notes Veoneer agreed to develop, market and integrate Baraja Spectrum-Scan LiDAR for automotive customers. The partnership targeted L2+ through L4 autonomous vehicle applications. The work followed Veoneer testing across the LiDAR supplier landscape. Date 2021-07-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2021-07-15 · funding · Prairie Robotics Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes Conexus Venture Capital led the round with participation from Max Schmeiser, Kerry Lumbard and Dan Cugnet. The financing followed Prairie Robotics' early municipal pilots and Saskatchewan innovation-program support. The company planned to expand its team and AI-based recycling-contamination service across Canada and the United States. Date 2021-07-15
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-14 · partnership · ON Semiconductor Electronics
Evidence notes AutoX Gen5 uses 28 onsemi AR0820AT image sensors and four onsemi silicon photomultiplier arrays for LiDAR. The sensor configuration provides full-surround perception for AutoX's Level 4 robotaxi platform. AutoX described onsemi as its sensing partner, while onsemi called the work a continued engagement. Date 2021-07-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-07-14 · partnership · Symbotic Inc. Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The program followed Symbotic work at Walmart Brooksville, Florida distribution center. The rollout connected Symbotic robotic case handling to Walmart regional distribution operations. Date 2021-07-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-07-13 · funding · NoTraffic Automotive
Evidence notes Nielsen Ventures and Vektor Partners led the USD 17.5 million Series A. Grove Ventures, Menora Mivtachim, Meitav Dash, lool ventures, Next Gear Ventures and North First Ventures also participated. NoTraffic planned to expand into dozens of US cities, enter European and Asian markets and double its team. Date 2021-07-13
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-07-13 · funding · Heart Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes Breakthrough Energy Ventures, United Airlines Ventures and Mesa Air Group led the $35 million Series A, with EQT Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital participating. United and Mesa placed purchase orders, subject to terms, for 200 ES-19 aircraft with options for another 100 planes. Heart described the ES-19 as a 19-passenger electric regional aircraft built around an electric propulsion system demonstrated in 2020. Date 2021-07-13
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-07-13 · partnership · SkyGrid Aerial
Evidence notes SkyGrid was one of thirteen organizations selected to work with NASA on future advanced-air-mobility systems. The work covered airspace-system capabilities, integrated vehicle and airspace demonstrations, and simulations for National Campaign-1. SkyGrid focused on conflict management, interoperability, community impact and urban airspace infrastructure for passenger and cargo aircraft. Date 2021-07-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-07-13 · product launch · Mujin, Inc. Industrial
Evidence notes Mujin launched the next-generation MujinRobot Depalletizer on July 13, 2021. The cell combines a robot arm, MujinController, 3D vision and a Mujin robot hand in one depalletizing system. The redesign increased processing speed and recognition accuracy for complex and variable pallet loads. Date 2021-07-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2021-07-07 · contract award · Nordic Unmanned Aerial
Evidence notes Nordic Unmanned received a conditional award from EMSA for fixed-wing drone maritime-surveillance services. The contract covered long-range maritime surveillance services under EMSA tender OP46. Textron Systems was part of the winning fixed-wing drone service arrangement. Date 2021-07-07
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-07-06 · product launch · MicroPilot Avionics
Evidence notes MicroPilot announced a next-generation professional UAV autopilot. The product milestone sits in MicroPilot professional UAV autopilot line. The announcement adds a dated product-history point for MicroPilot flight-control systems. Date 2021-07-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-14
2021-07-03 · production milestone · Golytec Automation Actuation
Evidence notes Golytec said the iTS line was formally shipped to Europe on July 3, 2021 after a completed sale. The exported system supports independent synchronous or asynchronous mover control, PLC emergency-stop integration and modular installation. Date 2021-07-03
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-07-01 · funding · Zipline Delivery
Evidence notes The financing valued Zipline at USD 2.75 billion. The capital supported expansion in Africa, Japan and the United States. The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Zipline moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-07-01
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-07-01 · acquisition · Zebra Technologies Perception
Evidence notes Zebra Technologies announced its plan to acquire Fetch Robotics on July 1, 2021. The announcement described Fetch Robotics as an AMR company serving fulfillment, distribution and manufacturing workflows. The event anchors Zebra in warehouse robotics through the Fetch Robotics acquisition. Date 2021-07-01
Event type Acquisition
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2021-06-30 Product Launch Parrot Aerial 2021-06-30 · product launch · Parrot Aerial
Evidence notes Parrot unveiled ANAFI Ai as a professional drone using 4G as the main data link. The drone includes obstacle avoidance, autonomous photogrammetry and a 48 MP imaging payload. Parrot expanded its SDK so developers can execute custom mission code directly on the drone. Date 2021-06-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2021-06-30 · award · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, Spot, was selected for the 2021 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award. The award recognized Spot's innovative capabilities in the robotics field. The RBR50 list celebrates forward-thinking organizations and their impactful creations. Date 2021-06-30
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2021-06-29 Funding Viam Development Platform 2021-06-29 · funding · Viam Development Platform
Evidence notes Union Square Ventures backed the round, extending founder Eliot Horowitz’s prior relationship with USV from MongoDB. Viam said it was developing integrated hardware and software, pure software, cloud services and an open-source core. The company planned to expand engineering, design and developer-advocacy hiring with the financing. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2021-06-29 · deployment · Rohmann Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Two industrial robots simultaneously feed and unload aluminium profiles around an automated drilling and milling machine. The sensing system identifies displaced, rotated or tilted pallets without fixed magazines. Rohmann-Automation supplied the software, integration, commissioning and remote-maintenance layer. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2021-06-29 · deployment · VI-grade Simulation
Evidence notes The turnkey system was installed at CEVT's Uni3 by Geely campus in Gothenburg. Its configuration combined the DiM250 platform, VI-DriveSim software and active belts, seat, brake and shakers. CEVT uses the simulator to expand research and development for future mobility programs. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Deployment
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2021-06-29 · funding · Oxipital AI Vision
Evidence notes Material Impact, Scale Venture Partners and Calibrate Ventures co-led the round. Tyson Ventures joined the syndicate, and ABB Technology Ventures and Tekfen Ventures participated. The financing supported commercial expansion and the launch of SoftAI vision- and AI-powered picking systems. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-29 · partnership · XenomatiX Perception
Evidence notes The integration uses Septentrio’s compact AsteRx SBi3 Pro+ receiver with a dual-antenna configuration. Positioning data supports centimetre-level geotagging and continuous dead reckoning when satellite visibility degrades. XenomatiX combines the GNSS/INS feed with LiDAR, cameras, IMU and vehicle data to build continuous road-surface maps. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2021-06-29 · funding · Sagetech Avionics Avionics
Evidence notes The company announced the investment on June 29, 2021. The financing supported growth for Sagetech products used in UAS situational-awareness and airspace-integration stacks. The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Sagetech Avionics received a $12 million investment moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Funding
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2021-06-29 · partnership · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm collaborated with Boston Dynamics to support AI and compute capabilities for robotics platforms. The work focused on enabling on-device intelligence and autonomy using Qualcomm processors. The collaboration connected Qualcomm's robotics compute roadmap to one of the most visible mobile-robotics platform companies. Date 2021-06-29
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2021-06-28 Funding 10Lines Construction 2021-06-28 · funding · 10Lines Construction
Evidence notes Tera Ventures led the EUR700,000 seed round and U.S. investor Perot Jain co-invested. 10Lines said its robot combined satellite positioning and other sensors for 1-2 cm marking accuracy while eliminating much of the measuring and pre-marking process. The company planned to use the capital for product completion, production, hiring and commercial scale-up after reference projects in Estonia and U.S. customer letters of intent. Date 2021-06-28
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-28 Partnership Exyn Aerial 2021-06-28 · partnership · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Added NSS Canada as a strategic distributor Expanded commercial reach in the Canadian mining market Date 2021-06-28
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2021-06-25 · funding · Skyfish Aerial
Evidence notes Skyfish disclosed Series Seed funding above $20 million; $20 million is a lower bound, not an exact round total. The financing supported autonomous work drones used for infrastructure inspection and engineering analysis. Skyfish also appointed cell-tower industry veteran Steven Bernstein to its board. Date 2021-06-25
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-25 · market signal · Embark Trucks Automotive
Evidence notes DCVC said Embark had driven more than half a million autonomous miles at the time of the announcement. The public-market transaction followed partnerships with Anheuser-Busch, HP and Werner Enterprises. The transaction changes the company capital base, ownership structure or strategic reach for robotics-related markets. Date 2021-06-25
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-25 Partnership Korial Inspection 2021-06-25 · partnership · Korial Inspection
Evidence notes Energy Robotics and ExRobotics advanced their partnership by equipping the ExR-2 inspection robot with Energy Robotics software. ExR-2 is IECEx/ATEX certified for inspection tasks in potentially explosive industrial environments. The integration pairs Energy Robotics fleet software with a hazardous-area robot built for oil, gas and chemical sites. Date 2021-06-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2021-06-25 · partnership · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) integrated its NeBula autonomy and AI system with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot. The combined system autonomously explored Martian-like caves on Earth without prior maps or human guidance. This demonstration showcased the robot's ability to navigate extreme terrains independently. Date 2021-06-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2021-06-24 · deployment · Ambi Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Pitney Bowes planned to deploy AmbiSort robots in U.S. ecommerce hubs over a five-year rollout. The rollout followed an AmbiSort pilot at Pitney Bowes' Bloomington, California ecommerce hub. The systems were intended to speed parcel sortation to last-mile delivery providers while improving accuracy and safety. Date 2021-06-24
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-23 · award · Gausium Service
Evidence notes Auchan Retail International presented Gaussian Robotics with its Strategic Partner Award for innovation. The recognition covered Gaussian supply of ECOBOT autonomous-cleaning solutions. Gaussian worked with Auchan and facilities-services partner Atalian on the deployments. Date 2021-06-23
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-23 Product Launch MANUS Data Infrastructure 2021-06-23 · product launch · MANUS Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The Prime X Series includes Marker Mocap and Haptic VR glove models. The gloves support optical motion tracking workflows and engines including Unreal and Unity through MANUS integrations. MANUS positioned the launch around accurate hand and finger data for professional workflows. Date 2021-06-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-06-21 · award · FormHand End Effectors
Evidence notes FormHand prevailed in the digital final held on 14 June 2021 and was announced as the category winner. The competition began with 16 startups across four preliminary rounds before four companies reached the final. The winning business develops adaptable universal grippers for production and logistics. Date 2021-06-21
Event type Award
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-21 Funding AGILOX Warehouse Logistics 2021-06-21 · funding · AGILOX Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Carlyle agreed to invest substantial growth capital alongside existing shareholder Raiffeisen Invest Private Equity. AGILOX linked the investment to international expansion and development of new autonomous mobile robot products. The founders and Raiffeisen Invest retained substantial stakes after the transaction. Date 2021-06-21
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-21 Facility Opening HarvestX Agriculture 2021-06-21 · facility opening · HarvestX Agriculture
Evidence notes HarvestX established HarvestX Lab at the University of Tokyo Entrepreneur Lab as an R&D facility for fully automated strawberry cultivation robot systems. The company said the lab would let it run year-round testing and speed up verification and evaluation cycles for its robotic systems. HarvestX also said the facility would help reduce the gap between development conditions and real indoor-farm operating environments. Date 2021-06-21
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2021-06-21 · acquisition · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Hyundai Motor Group completed its acquisition of an 80% controlling stake in Boston Dynamics from SoftBank Group. The transaction valued Boston Dynamics at USD 1.1 billion; that figure is a deal value, not a funding round or post-money valuation. SoftBank retained a 20% stake, while Boston Dynamics became part of Hyundai Motor Group following the closing. Date 2021-06-21
Event type Acquisition
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2021-06-21
2021-06-18 Partnership Kudan Spatial Intelligence 2021-06-18 · partnership · Kudan Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes The companies planned to enable autonomous mobile robot operation in dynamic environments. The collaboration targeted office buildings, commercial facilities, logistics warehouses, factories and public facilities. Date 2021-06-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-06-17 · funding · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes Elad Gil led the financing. Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Valor Equity Partners and D1 Capital Partners participated. The round funded development and scaling across Anduril's autonomous defence systems. Date 2021-06-17
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2021-06-17 · deployment · Sherpa Mobile Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes SICK documented six SHERPA AMRs operating at FPT Industrial in Bourbon-Lancy. The fleet moves prepared parts from kitting areas to the engine assembly line among people, forklifts and AGVs. Sherpa reported that the installation developed its fleet-management capability in an existing industrial environment. Date 2021-06-17
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-17 · regulatory · Sherpa Mobile Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes SICK published the Sherpa safety integration on June 17, 2021. SHERPA robots use S300 and nanoScan3 safety laser scanners, DFS60S safety encoders and Flexi Soft Motion Drive control. The modular certified stack supports obstacle detection and faster safety validation across multiple AMR models. Date 2021-06-17
Event type Regulatory
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-17 · funding · DroneUp Aerial
Evidence notes Walmart made a strategic investment in DroneUp after trial drone deliveries from Walmart stores. The companies had completed at-home COVID-19 test-kit delivery trials before the investment. Walmart linked the investment to building a scalable last-mile drone delivery model. Date 2021-06-17
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-16 Funding Waymo Automotive 2021-06-16 · funding · Waymo Automotive
Evidence notes Participants included Alphabet, Andreessen Horowitz, AutoNation, CPP Investments, Fidelity, Magna, Mubadala, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, T. Rowe Price, Temasek and Tiger Global. Waymo said the capital would support continued development and commercialization of the Waymo Driver across ride-hailing, delivery, freight and personal-mobility applications. Date 2021-06-16
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2021-06-15 · funding · Dusty Robotics Construction
Evidence notes Series A: USD 16,500,000. Canaan Partners led or provided the financing. Dusty Robotics raised a $16.5 million Series A to scale its robotic construction-layout platform. Date 2021-06-15
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-15 · deployment · BlueBird Aero Systems Defense
Evidence notes BlueBird completed delivery of 100 WanderB-VTOL UAVs to a European customer. IAI said the delivery was part of a wider transaction involving more than 150 WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL systems. The systems were positioned for tactical VTOL use where fixed-wing endurance and confined-area launch and recovery were both required. Date 2021-06-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2021-06-15 · funding · Telexistence Inc. Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Telexistence raised approximately 2.2 billion yen ($20M) in Series A2, totaling over 4.5 billion yen ($40M) in Series A funding. The startup partnered with Monoful to develop the Augmented Workforce Platform for remote-controlled logistics operations. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2021-06-15
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2021-06-14 · research publication · Ghost Robotics Defense
Evidence notes The paper studies commercial off-the-shelf legged robots inside a heterogeneous robot team. The authors deploy Ghost Robotics Vision 60 and Boston Dynamics Spot as quadruped platforms for comparison and integration work. The work reports integration challenges and terrain-traversal experiments for mixed-platform robot teams. Date 2021-06-14
Event type Research Publication
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2021-06-11 · demonstration · Jianjia Robot Surgical
Evidence notes The seven-axis Arthrobot evaluated knee motion, lower-limb alignment and joint spacing during the procedure. The system adjusted the surgical plan from intraoperative measurements and guided femoral and tibial bone cuts. The team reported cutting error within 1 mm and one degree after nearly 100 robot-assisted hip-replacement clinical procedures. Date 2021-06-11
Event type Demonstration
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-11 · funding · Horizon Robotics AI Compute
Evidence notes Series C final close: USD 600,000,000. The cited source confirms the completed financing. Horizon Robotics completed a final $600 million Series C tranche, taking total Series C proceeds to $1.5 billion for its automotive AI chips and autonomous-driving platform. Date 2021-06-11
Event type Funding
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-11 · partnership · Cobotracks Motion Components
Evidence notes Cobotracks said it became the first recognized track manufacturer for Techman Robots. The product extends Techman cobot reach with a linear seventh axis. The partnership connects the company to a named customer, supplier, platform or go-to-market channel. Date 2021-06-11
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2021-06-11 · partnership · Innvotek Inspection
Evidence notes Innvotek said it was selected to work with GE Renewable Energy and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult on the Stay Ashore R&D programme. The programme focused on a robotic solution to support generator bolt maintenance on GE's Haliade-X offshore wind turbine platform. Innvotek framed the work as part of a broader push to make offshore wind inspection and maintenance safer and more cost-effective through robotics. Date 2021-06-11
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2021-06-10 Product Launch Wyzo Robotics 2021-06-10 · product launch · Wyzo
Evidence notes The sidebot is designed to work beside people without protective barriers in lightweight industrial applications. The launch positioned Wyzo around fast, compact pick-and-place automation for manufacturing lines. Date 2021-06-10
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-06-09 Funding Sentera Agriculture 2021-06-09 · funding · Sentera Agriculture
Evidence notes CDPQ and S2G Ventures led the round. Sentera combines drone sensors, field observations and analytics for agriculture. The financing supported delivery of AI-powered agricultural insights. Date 2021-06-09
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2021-06-09 · funding · Near Earth Autonomy Avionics
Evidence notes The minority investment gave Kaman a board seat at Near Earth Autonomy. The collaboration focused on autonomous solutions for next-generation aviation. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Kaman moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-06-09
Event type Funding
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-06-08 Funding Gideon Warehouse Logistics 2021-06-08 · funding · Gideon Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Koch Disruptive Technologies led the round. DB Schenker, Prologis Ventures and Rite-Hite participated. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Gideon Brothers moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2021-06-08
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-08 · market signal · DB Schenker Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes DB Schenker backed Gideon Brothers through an AMR financing round. The investment linked DB Schenker to autonomous mobile robot technology development. Gideon Brothers built AMRs for warehouse and logistics workflows, matching DB Schenker's operational automation needs. Date 2021-06-08
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-06-08 Deployment JD.com Development Platform 2021-06-08 · deployment · JD.com Development Platform
Evidence notes JD said its autonomous delivery vehicles arrived in Guangzhou on June 4 to support contactless delivery. The first robots were assigned to 14 residential compounds in Guanggang New Town in Liwan District. JD said its autonomous delivery program had developed from campus delivery to open-road scale operation. Date 2021-06-08
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2021-06-07 Research Publication Robotiq End Effectors 2021-06-07 · research publication · Robotiq End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper learns to detect multi-modal grasps for dexterous grasping in dense clutter. The system is evaluated in simulation and on a real robot using a Robotiq 3-Finger Adaptive Gripper. Date 2021-06-07
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2021-06-04 Deployment Zalando Robotics 2021-06-04 · deployment · Zalando
Evidence notes Zalando had used TORU robots since 2018. The Lahr site operated 16 TORU robots and could process up to 6,000 shoeboxes per day. The event captures fleet expansion rather than the first TORU deployment. Date 2021-06-04
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-06-04 · acquisition · Element Logic Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Element Logic specialized in automated warehouse solutions centered on AutoStore. Castik planned to support organic expansion and selective M&A for services and software capabilities. Date 2021-06-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2021-06-04 Demonstration Boeing Defense 2021-06-04 · demonstration · Boeing Defense
Evidence notes The MQ-25 program completed the first aerial refueling operation between a manned receiver aircraft and an unmanned tanker. During the flight, the Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet approached Boeing's MQ-25 T1 test asset, completed formation and wake checks, and plugged into the tanker. The demonstration validated a core mission for moving unmanned aircraft into carrier air wing support roles. Date 2021-06-04
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2021-06-02 Funding AWL Perception 2021-06-02 · funding · AWL Perception
Evidence notes AWL announced the JPY 2 billion Series B on June 2, 2021, bringing disclosed funding to JPY 2.66 billion. Rakuten Capital led the round with participation from i-Lab No. 4, Satsudora Holdings and Chugoku Electric Power. The company allocated capital to video-analysis R&D, business development, deployment support and organizational expansion. Date 2021-06-02
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-01 · capability · Braun Sondermaschinen GmbH Industrial
Evidence notes The mobile system autonomously transfers KLT containers or tray stacks between palletizers. A height-adjustable transfer surface supports hand-offs from 200 to 1,200 millimetres and sequential service across multiple storage positions. SICK nanoScan3 scanners, FlexiSoft safety control and optical and inductive sensors handle safeguarding, tray position and transfer alignment. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2021-06-01 · partnership · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang records a June 2021 cooperation agreement with Ninebot. The relationship brought millimetre-wave sensing into two-wheel smart-mobility applications. It extended Chuhang beyond passenger and commercial vehicles into smaller autonomous and assisted platforms. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-01 · funding · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang completed its Series A++ financing in June 2021. The company described the proceeds as nearly CNY 100 million. The financing followed new product releases and the creation of its Baolong automotive-radar joint venture. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2021-06-01 · product launch · Narwal Robotics Service
Evidence notes Narwal's product-support register records June 1, 2021 as the T10 launch date. The T10 is identified as clean-robot model YJCC007. The launch established a dated commercial milestone for Narwal's integrated vacuuming and mopping platform. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-01 Product Launch Aetina AI Compute 2021-06-01 · product launch · Aetina AI Compute
Evidence notes DeviceEdge Mini supports NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX, Jetson Nano and Jetson TX2 NX modules through a 260-pin SO-DIMM connector. Aetina designed the series to move edge-AI applications from development into mass production across multiple form factors. The company identified robotics, factories, transportation, healthcare and retail among the target deployment areas. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2021-06-01 Funding Antobot Agriculture 2021-06-01 · funding · Antobot Agriculture
Evidence notes Intron Technology Holdings provided the investment. The funding supported supply-chain, manufacturing and quality-assurance development. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2021-06-01 · product launch · Blueye Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes The X3 was Blueye's third ROV model. The platform added three guest ports for external payload integration. The launch source described DVL, GPS, sonar, and app-integrated peripheral support. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2021-06-01 · contract award · Israel Aerospace Industries Defense
Evidence notes IAI signed a $200 million contract to provide unmanned aerial systems services to an unnamed country in Asia. The agreement covers UAS services rather than a disclosed aircraft purchase. This supports IAI's role as a service and sustainment provider for long-endurance UAS operations. Date 2021-06-01
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2021-05-31 · product launch · Milvus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Launched the SEIT500-S and SEIT1500-S as successors to the earlier SEIT500 and SEIT1500 platforms. The new series added upgraded safety and perception hardware including full-circumferential LiDAR scanning and multiple built-in 3D cameras. Milvus positioned the S-series around safer autonomous transport and more reliable navigation in changing industrial environments. Date 2021-05-31
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-20
2021-05-27 · deployment · Effecto Group End Effectors
Evidence notes The OPR gripper with integrated fingers was installed on new automated machines assembling O-rings into valves. IVR reported more consistent cycle times, fewer quality rejects and lower downtime after the installation. The application demonstrated Effecto end-of-arm tooling in a precision assembly process for industrial valve manufacturing. Date 2021-05-27
Event type Deployment
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18