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2020-12-07 · partnership · smartmicro Perception
Evidence notes The agreement covered scalable corner- and front-radar solutions for automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers. The reference designs included a 200-metre forward-looking 4D radar and a 130-metre wide-field corner radar. Volume manufacturing at smartmicro facilities was planned for early 2021 with RED, FCC and other approvals. Date 2020-12-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-12-06 · product launch · Moley Robotics Service
Evidence notes Moley unveiled its first consumer robotic kitchen at Dubai's GITEX exhibition. The market-ready system launched with thirty chef-developed dishes and planned monthly recipe additions. SCHUNK collaborated on two articulated hands that manipulated ingredients, cookware, controls, and utensils. Date 2020-12-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-12-04 · funding · Skygauge Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes The round brought Skygauge's total funding to CAD 3.8 million. The company was developing a contact-capable drone for ultrasonic testing of industrial assets. Skygauge said the capital would support engineering, testing and commercialization. Date 2020-12-04
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-12-04 · contract award · Artimus Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes Artimus Robotics says the U.S. Army awarded it $166,000 through the Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I program to study HASEL actuators as the primary actuation mechanism in human-scale robotic systems. The project focused on integrating HASEL actuators with control and feedback, improving performance metrics, and testing scalability across bio-inspired robotic morphologies. Artimus conducted the work with the Bio-Inspired Perception and Robotics Laboratory at the University of Colorado Boulder, framing the effort as both a defense program and a technical step toward broader commercial robotics applications. Date 2020-12-04
Event type Contract Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-06
2020-12-03 · funding · ANYbotics Inspection
Evidence notes ANYbotics announced the closing of a CHF 20 million Series A financing round to accelerate commercialization of its autonomous inspection robots. The round was led by Swisscom Ventures with participation from co-investors including Ace & Company and EquityPitcher Ventures. The company positioned the funding around scaling deployment of its industrial inspection robotics platform. Date 2020-12-03
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2020-12-02 Funding Stord Logistics 2020-12-02 · funding · Stord Logistics
Evidence notes Stord raised a $31M Series B led by Founders Fund for its cloud supply chain platform. The company framed the platform around end-to-end warehousing, freight and fulfillment infrastructure for shippers. The round supported Stord's expansion before later distribution-network and fulfillment acquisitions. Date 2020-12-02
Event type Funding
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-27
2020-12-01 · demonstration · Vanomation Industrial
Evidence notes Vanomation demonstrated robotic printer applicators during Informa's Virtual Engineering Week showcase. The design combined industrial robots, barcode printers and control data in one path. Examples included fixed product labeling and sensor-guided dynamic placement on moving packages. Date 2020-12-01
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-12-01 · award · Floating Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes The proof-of-concept grant arrived in December 2020. The support extended the project's work at ETH Zurich into 2021. Its objective was to turn the research platform into a field-ready robot. Date 2020-12-01
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-12-01 · funding · Caja Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes New Era Capital led the round with participation from existing investors. Caja Robotics tied the capital to global deployment expansion, manufacturing and faster customer installations. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2020-12-01
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-12-01 Deployment Livox Perception 2020-12-01 · deployment · Livox Perception
Evidence notes JD Logistics equipped its L4 unmanned delivery vehicles with Livox Mid-70 LiDAR for 3D spatial environment sensing. The first batch of about 10 unmanned delivery vehicles entered daily operation in Changshu, Jiangsu. Date 2020-12-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2020-11-30 · deployment · Prodrone Aerial
Evidence notes The route crossed the sea from Kowa Port to Shinojima and was flown under Japan’s Level 3 framework. The scenario followed online medical consultation and prescription guidance, then modelled delivery of medicines and other supplies to the island. KDDI mobile communications supported remote flight monitoring and control for the demonstration. Date 2020-11-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2020-11-30 · product launch · Robot System Products Subsystems
Evidence notes RSP released its Tool Systems add-in for ABB RobotStudio on November 30, 2020. The software configures plug-and-play upper-arm dress packs from compatible RSP components. It gives integrators a digital workflow for matching tool changers, swivels, cables and hose packages to ABB robots. Date 2020-11-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-11-30 · production milestone · SwarmFarm Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes SwarmFarm Robotics planned to increase production from one farm robot per month to one robot per week by June 2021. The company had 12 light autonomous robots operating on farms at the time. The production ramp followed its A$4.5 million raise for business scale-up and faster delivery. Date 2020-11-30
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-11-30 · product launch · Neura Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes NEURA Robotics introduced the LARA collaborative robots, available in two versions: LARA 5 with a 5 kg payload and 800 mm reach, and LARA 10 with a 10 kg payload and 1000 mm reach. Both models feature IP67 protection and integrated force/torque sensors in each of their six axes. The LARA series is designed for applications in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and service industries. Date 2020-11-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2020-11-24 · funding · Percepto Inspection
Evidence notes Koch Disruptive Technologies led the round. The capital supported Percepto autonomous inspection software and robot integration for industrial sites. The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as Percepto moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2020-11-24
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-11-24 Deployment Cainiao Warehouse Logistics 2020-11-24 · deployment · Cainiao Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The vehicle picked up packages hourly from Cainiao's depot and served nearby pickup points. Customers received notifications and retrieved parcels from compartments in the vehicle. The deployment tied Cainiao's logistics data network to last-mile autonomous delivery hardware. Date 2020-11-24
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2020-11-23 · funding · Lunewave Perception
Evidence notes Proeza Ventures, Blue 9 Capital, Tsingyuan Ventures and Intact Ventures participated in the financing. The company planned to expand product-development and sales teams while refining radar systems for driver assistance and higher-level autonomy. The financing also supported work with Tier 1 suppliers on manufacturing and commercialization partnerships. Date 2020-11-23
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2020-11-23 Product Launch XIMEA Vision 2020-11-23 · product launch · XIMEA Vision
Evidence notes The xiSpec2 line kept the 26.4 x 26.4 x 32 mm camera format while improving camera housing and bandpass filters. The series included visible, Red-NIR, NIR, and line-scan model variants. XIMEA said the cameras support applications where traditional push-broom hyperspectral systems are too difficult to integrate. Date 2020-11-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-11-20 · facility opening · Jonas & Redmann Industrial
Evidence notes The site occupies 23,000 square metres and includes 8,000 square metres of production hall space. More than 400 employees moved to the campus, where development and engineering are directly linked with manufacturing areas. The buildings use district heating, renewable electricity and green roofs to meet energy-efficiency targets. Date 2020-11-20
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2020-11-19 · award · Van Robotics Service
Evidence notes ABii was recognised in TIME's education category as a high-tech tutor. The robot adapts math and reading instruction using student performance and attention signals. TIME highlighted school and home editions designed to make personalised tutoring more accessible. Date 2020-11-19
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-11-19 Company Formation Canvas Construction 2020-11-19 · company formation · Canvas Construction
Evidence notes Canvas described its system as a collaborative robot for drywall finishing in commercial construction. The launch disclosed $19 million raised to date from investors including Innovation Endeavors and Obvious Ventures. Canvas was formed as a spinoff of Otherlab, a privately held research lab. Date 2020-11-19
Event type Company Formation
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-12
2020-11-19 · funding · MAB Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes The investment covered MAB Robotics and NK Tech, two technology companies tied to Polish university spinout activity. MAB Robotics planned a walking robot with communication and control systems. The first intended use case was inspection of underground urban infrastructure. Date 2020-11-19
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-11-18 · funding · Rapid Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Greycroft and Bee Partners backed the $5.5 million seed round announced by Rapid Robotics. The Rapid Machine Operator combined vision, deep learning and a preconfigured workcell that the company priced from $25,000 per year. Rapid said manufacturers could install the system in less than a day without programming or conventional systems-integration work. Date 2020-11-18
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-11-18 Product Launch FPT Robotics 2020-11-18 · product launch · FPT
Evidence notes akaBot was selected after FPT.AI and akaChain for the government digital-solution ecosystem. The RPA platform was presented for enterprise productivity, cost reduction, and resource optimization. FPT Software said akaBot had customers and partners across six countries at the time of the announcement. Date 2020-11-18
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-06-30
2020-11-18 · partnership · Reach Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes BeeX integrated Reach Alpha onto an autonomous underwater vehicle. BeeX is a marine robotics builder using Reach hardware on an underwater platform. The integration gives Reach a named underwater-robotics downstream fit beyond generic component supply. Date 2020-11-18
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-14
2020-11-18 Partnership Exyn Aerial 2020-11-18 · partnership · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Selected C.R. Kennedy as distributor in Australia Positioned the partnership around autonomous aerial drones for mining and surveying Date 2020-11-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2020-11-17 · product launch · Toyota Material Handling Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The new AGVs added automation to existing Toyota material-handling vehicle formats. The vehicles support repetitive warehouse transport tasks with autonomous navigation. The product gives Toyota Material Handling a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows. Date 2020-11-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-11-16 · funding · Hacarus Perception
Evidence notes Hacarus announced the Series B close on November 16, 2020. The company reported ¥1.3 billion raised to date rather than disclosing a clean current-round amount. Proceeds support materials-informatics and drug-discovery research plus domestic and global business expansion. Date 2020-11-16
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-11-16 · award · Gausium Service
Evidence notes The recognized deployment paired Gaussian Robotics with Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. RICS Southeast Asia selected the project in its Innovation Award category. The award highlighted autonomous cleaning in an operational healthcare environment. Date 2020-11-16
Event type Award
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-11-16 Market Signal Skydio Aerial 2020-11-16 · market signal · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes NTT DOCOMO selected Skydio as the drone provider for its docomo sky drone management solution. The announcement supported Skydio's entry into Japan's enterprise drone market. NTT DOCOMO had previously invested in Skydio through the company's Series C round. Date 2020-11-16
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2020-11-13 · deployment · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes BP deployed Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot, Spot, on its Mad Dog platform in the Gulf of Mexico to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Spot is programmed to perform tasks such as reading gauges, inspecting for corrosion, mapping the facility, and detecting methane leaks. The deployment aims to reduce human exposure to hazardous environments and free up personnel for more complex tasks. Date 2020-11-13
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2020-11-12 · deployment · XACT Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes Lahey became the first U.S. hospital to offer robotic percutaneous radiology procedures with the system. The XACT ACE system combines image-based planning and navigation with robotic instrument insertion and steering. Lahey had also participated in clinical research that supported the system's FDA approval. Date 2020-11-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-11-11 Production Milestone QinetiQ Defense 2020-11-11 · production milestone · QinetiQ Defense
Evidence notes The first RCV-L reached GVSC at Selfridge Air National Guard Base on November 5, 2020. The hybrid-electric unmanned ground combat vehicle integrated QinetiQ robotic control systems with Pratt Miller EMAV vehicle technology. The vehicle was the first of four systems planned for the Army program. Date 2020-11-11
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-11-10 · contract award · Vantage Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes The awards included a DIU Blue UAS modular payload contract and an Air Force SBIR program for ISR UAS capabilities. An Army extension funded 25 Vision ground control stations and 25 additional Vesper units. Date 2020-11-10
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-11-09 Funding Nuro Automotive 2020-11-09 · funding · Nuro Automotive
Evidence notes The company announced the round on 9 November 2020. The financing supported continued technology development and commercial deployment. The event records the company's official round announcement rather than a third-party estimate. Date 2020-11-09
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-08
2020-11-09 · acquisition · Ocado Group Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Kindred designed, supplied and serviced piece-picking robots. Ocado said the acquisition would accelerate robotic picking development. Current Ocado robotic picking claims should not be attributed to Kindred without specific lineage evidence. Date 2020-11-09
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-11-09 Product Launch BeRex Robotics 2020-11-09 · product launch · BeRex
Evidence notes BeRex released a family of RF front-end modules for IoT applications following an earlier asset acquisition. The modules support range extension for wireless standards including Bluetooth, Zigbee, Sigfox, and LoRaWAN. BeRex positioned the products for sensor nodes, mesh-networked elements, and gateways where wireless range and power efficiency matter. Date 2020-11-09
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2020-11-05 · funding · Provizio Perception
Evidence notes The financing supported a team spanning robotics, artificial intelligence, vision and radar-sensor development. Provizio was developing a five-dimensional sensory-vision system combining beyond-line-of-sight sensing with artificial intelligence. The company planned to put a commercial product into test vehicles on Irish roads. Date 2020-11-05
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-11-05 Demonstration BladeBUG Inspection 2020-11-05 · demonstration · BladeBUG Inspection
Evidence notes The six-legged robot repeatedly scaled blades over two days in mid-October. The demonstration used ORE Catapult?s 7MW Levenmouth offshore turbine. The robot walked 50 metres on a vertically positioned blade. Date 2020-11-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2020-11-03 · partnership · Automatech Robotik Manufacturing
Evidence notes The expanded agreement covers Canada and the United States woodworking markets. Automatech machine-tending solutions combine KUKA robots with its software and integration expertise. The partners planned to promote robotic wood-processing automation through a broader regional commercial channel. Date 2020-11-03
Event type Partnership
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-11-03 Deployment GIGAGER Motion Components 2020-11-03 · deployment · GIGAGER Motion Components
Evidence notes GIGAGER described itself as a stable supplier to Han’s Group on November 3, 2020. The relationship covers compact harmonic and other precision reducers for laser and automation equipment. The case places GIGAGER components inside an established industrial laser and smart-manufacturing equipment portfolio. Date 2020-11-03
Event type Deployment
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-11-02 · funding · MOVIA Robotics Service
Evidence notes Clean Feet Investors provided the USD 500,000 investment through a debt note. MOVIA planned to use the financing to grow its team and increase marketing, public-relations and customer-awareness work. The company reported that its systems were already used in 145 elementary-school classrooms through a U.S. Department of Defense contract. Date 2020-11-02
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-11-02 · research publication · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper proposes periodic reward composition for standing, walking, hopping, running, and skipping without requiring reference motions. The authors demonstrate sim-to-real transfer of learned gaits to Cassie and a generic policy that transitions between all two-beat gaits. It is an important Cassie research entry because it treats the robot as a broad bipedal gait-learning platform rather than a single walking demo. Date 2020-11-02
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2020-10-30 Deployment OpiFlex Industrial 2020-10-30 · deployment · OpiFlex Industrial
Evidence notes AQ M-Tech deployed the OpiFlex system beside a Mazak machine. The customer said the robot could run parts around the clock, seven days a week. AQ M-Tech linked the added capacity to increased orders for equipment used in biopharmaceutical production during the Covid-19 period. Date 2020-10-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-26
2020-10-30 · funding · Sea Machines Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Sea Machines Robotics completed a Series B financing of $20M. The financing was announced on 2020-10-30 in USD. Sea Machines Robotics develops autonomous command, control, and navigation systems for commercial and defense marine vessels, spanning retrofit autonomy products and complete unmanned surface vessel offerings. Date 2020-10-30
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-10-30 Contract Award Xenex Healthcare 2020-10-30 · contract award · Xenex Healthcare
Evidence notes The contract supported Xenex manufacturing scale-up during COVID-19 demand. Astronics was selected to manufacture Xenex LightStrike robots. Xenex was doubling manufacturing capacity in San Antonio. Date 2020-10-30
Event type Contract Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2020-10-29 · partnership · AEye Inc Perception
Evidence notes Continental announced a minority investment in AEye alongside a development partnership focused on long-range lidar systems. The companies said they would jointly develop automotive-grade lidar for advanced driver assistance and automated driving applications. Continental positioned the collaboration around integrating AEye's sensing technology into its broader automotive sensor stack. Date 2020-10-29
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-14
2020-10-28 · product launch · Drim Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes The platform combines a Universal Robots UR5 arm with a MiR100 autonomous mobile base. Cloud software remotely manages disinfectant spraying across large indoor areas without exposing workers. Universal Robots identified Drim as the certified Polish integrator that developed the application. Date 2020-10-28
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-10-28 Partnership Valqari Delivery 2020-10-28 · partnership · Valqari Delivery
Evidence notes The agreement covered manufacturing of Valqari drone delivery stations. Draganfly received an initial order for Valqari stations. The event ties Valqari delivery infrastructure to a named manufacturing partner. Date 2020-10-28
Event type Partnership
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2020-10-28 · funding · Dronehub Aerial
Evidence notes Dronehub disclosed PLN 2 million in pre-seed funding led by private investment groups. The company said the capital would support global scaling of its autonomous drone-in-a-box infrastructure and new offices in Singapore and the United Kingdom. Dronehub also identified software development, future international fundraising and preparation for a Series A round as uses of the investment. Date 2020-10-28
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2020-10-27 Partnership NIOA Defense 2020-10-27 · partnership · NIOA Defense
Evidence notes NIOA supported weapon design, munitions and components. The programme combined a compact unmanned aircraft with an integrated weapon system. Date 2020-10-27
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2020-10-27 · research publication · Hanson Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper presents a neuro-symbolic controller for Sophia’s humanlike robotic arms. The work combines machine perception, convolutional neural networks, symbolic AI, inverse kinematics, and simulated models for grasping and interaction tasks. The authors describe the controller as part of the Hanson Robotics Sophia 2020 alpha platform. Date 2020-10-27
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2020-10-27 Product Launch Exyn Aerial 2020-10-27 · product launch · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Exyn announced ExynAero as a fully autonomous drone product. The same product-line expansion introduced ExynPak for portable autonomous mapping workflows. Develops autonomous aerial robot systems and related mapping, localization, and autonomy software for GPS-denied, complex, and safety-critical environments. Date 2020-10-27
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2020-10-26 · product launch · Ketterer Drives Actuation
Evidence notes The aluminum platform combines two BLDC hub-drive wheels with four freely rotating load-bearing wheels. Customer configurations can carry up to 100 kilograms and travel at speeds reaching seven kilometers per hour. Gearless direct drives reduce wear while allowing variable dimensions, lifting units and control-system integration. Date 2020-10-26
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-10-26 Research Publication SCHUNK End Effectors 2020-10-26 · research publication · SCHUNK End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper uses a spiking neural network to trigger reflexive grasping behavior on an anthropomorphic robotic hand. The abstract reports experiments with a SCHUNK SVH 5-finger hand grasping objects with different shapes, stiffness, and sizes. Date 2020-10-26
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2020-10-22 Deployment JD.com Development Platform 2020-10-22 · deployment · JD.com Development Platform
Evidence notes JD planned to put 100 autonomous delivery robots into operation in Changshu by year-end 2020. The robots drove unsupervised from JD delivery stations and routed themselves by parcel addresses. The deployment places JD's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2020-10-22
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-10-21 Deployment GIGAGER Motion Components 2020-10-21 · deployment · GIGAGER Motion Components
Evidence notes GIGAGER identified itself as a qualified Foxconn supplier in an October 21, 2020 application article. Its precision rotary gearboxes and reducers support industrial robots and automated production equipment in Foxconn factories. The deployment demonstrates the company component-supply role inside a large electronics-manufacturing automation environment. Date 2020-10-21
Event type Deployment
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-10-21 Research Publication ANYbotics Inspection 2020-10-21 · research publication · ANYbotics Inspection
Evidence notes The Science Robotics paper trains a learning-based controller for quadrupedal locomotion over difficult natural terrain. The controller is deployed on two generations of ANYmal robots in outdoor settings beyond the reach of prior published legged-locomotion work. The result is one of the clearest research anchors for ANYmal as a rugged field-locomotion platform. Date 2020-10-21
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2020-10-21 Product Launch Tesla Automotive 2020-10-21 · product launch · Tesla Automotive
Evidence notes Tesla began limited release of the Full Self-Driving beta to selected customers in late 2020. The rollout marked a transition from closed testing toward broader on-road deployment under phased software updates. Tesla is an automotive and AI company developing Optimus, a general-purpose humanoid built on its autonomy, battery, and vertically integrated manufacturing stack. Date 2020-10-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2020-10-20 · contract award · Israel Aerospace Industries Defense
Evidence notes Frontex selected Airbus and IAI to provide maritime aerial surveillance with remotely piloted aircraft systems. The service uses long-endurance unmanned aircraft for border and coast-guard surveillance missions. IAI's role is tied to the Heron platform and RPAS service capability through its partnership with Airbus. Date 2020-10-20
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2020-10-20 · partnership · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Trimble gains exclusivity to sell Spot robots with integrated scanning tech for construction by Q2 2021. Mortenson pilots Spot robots with Trimble's GNSS solutions for real-time site condition documentation in solar farms. Date 2020-10-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-18
2020-10-19 · research publication · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper presents long-range autonomous exploration with Boston Dynamics Spot in extreme environments such as DARPA Subterranean Challenge settings. It integrates the NeBula autonomy architecture with legged mobility, perception, autonomy, and field networking components. The work gives Spot an early high-signal benchmark for complex autonomous missions beyond teleoperated inspection. Date 2020-10-19
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2020-10-15 · funding · Agrointelli Agriculture
Evidence notes The equity round was co-led by Nordic Alpha Partners and Vaekstfonden. The financing was intended to scale Robotti production and accelerate international growth. The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Agrointelli moves from product development toward broader commercial use. Date 2020-10-15
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-10-15 · award · Hydromea Maritime
Evidence notes The funding supported development of underwater autonomous inspection robots. The project targeted submerged infrastructure and asset-integrity inspection. Date 2020-10-15
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2020-10-15 · funding · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Agility Robotics closed a $20 million investment round to build and deploy the Digit humanoid robot for work in human environments DCVC and Playground Global co-led the round, joined by TDK Ventures, MFV Partners, ITIC, Sony Innovation Fund, and Safar Partners Agility Robotics has raised a total of $29 million since its founding in 2015 Date 2020-10-15
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2020-10-15
2020-10-13 · funding · Astroscale Space
Evidence notes aSTART led the $51 million Series E, with Hulic, I-NET, Shimizu and SPARX Space Frontier Fund among the investors. The close brought Astroscale's stated cumulative capital raised to $191 million. Astroscale said the financing would support debris-removal and on-orbit servicing technology, business development and policy work. Date 2020-10-13
Event type Funding
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-10-12 · partnership · Automatech Robotik Manufacturing
Evidence notes The agreement was introduced during the CNC Spotlight Manufacturing Solutions Series on October 12, 2020. The joint systems blend HOMAG CNC machinery with Automatech robotic handling and workflow integration. The partners target woodworking manufacturers seeking greater uptime, workforce leverage and production flexibility. Date 2020-10-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2020-10-12 · capability · Embention Avionics
Evidence notes The integration adds ADS-B IN and OUT capability to Veronte Autopilot. Embention says the Aerobits integration avoids an external transceiver and adds only about 10 grams. The source names Aerobits as the supporting company for the internal ADS-B transceiver. Date 2020-10-12
Event type Capability
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2020-10-08 · funding · SwarmFarm Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Tenacious Ventures and Artesian led the round, with support from the Queensland Business Development Fund. SwarmFarm had delivered autonomous robots to commercial farmers and operated across more than 200,000 acres of farmland. Date 2020-10-08
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-10-07 · acquisition · Lika Electronic Motion Components
Evidence notes Lika announced the acquisition on October 7, 2020. The transaction added magnetic scales, rings and high-precision reading technology to Lika position-sensing capabilities. Bogen expanded the group engineering and commercial presence in Germany while retaining its specialist identity. Date 2020-10-07
Event type Acquisition
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-10-06 · award · Fabheads Manufacturing
Evidence notes Fabheads received the National Startup Award in the 3D Printing category in October 2020. The government profile recognized its FibrBot systems for printing carbon-fiber parts with steel-like strength and lower weight. Startup India also recorded a prior INR600,000 DRDO Dare to Dream award and INR1 million IIT Madras incubation grant. Date 2020-10-06
Event type Award
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-10-06 · capability · Unmanned Solution Automotive
Evidence notes The article covered Unmanned Solution autonomous vehicles for transportation and agricultural applications. The stack used GNSS/INS positioning for autonomous navigation workflows. Date 2020-10-06
Event type Capability
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2020-10-06 Acquisition Seegrid Warehouse Logistics 2020-10-06 · acquisition · Seegrid Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Box Robotics brought mobile robotics perception and mapping technology to Seegrid. The acquisition supported Seegrid development of situational awareness for self-driving industrial vehicles. Date 2020-10-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-10-06 · partnership · KULR Technology Group Power Systems
Evidence notes KULR partnered with Airbus Defense and Space to provide passive propagation resistant battery design solutions for lithium-ion battery testing and safety research. The work targeted battery safety for defense, space, helicopter, and aircraft applications. KULR said its PPR design combines Thermal Runaway Shield, internal short circuit, and NASA calorimeter technologies for battery testing and safety. Date 2020-10-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-02
2020-10-06 · product launch · AutoGuide Mobile Robots Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes AutoGuide introduced an autonomous mobile robot designed to automate racking and picking in high-bay warehouses. The product expanded AutoGuide's line beyond standard tugger and pallet applications into automated forklift and vertical-storage workflows. The launch reinforced the company's focus on heavier-duty industrial logistics automation. Date 2020-10-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2020-10-05 Regulatory Skydio Aerial 2020-10-05 · regulatory · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio and the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked with the FAA to secure a BVLOS waiver for bridge inspections. The waiver permits BVLOS drone operations without the three traditional features required by earlier BVLOS waivers. The program was tied to bridge inspection across North Carolina's large bridge network. Date 2020-10-05
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2020-10-01 Research Publication 3D s.r.o. Industrial 2020-10-01 · research publication · 3D s.r.o. Industrial
Evidence notes The guide compared in-situ and extractive measurement architectures used in automatic emissions monitoring systems. It identified critical maintenance points including probes, filters, pumps, sample coolers, seals and energy supplies. It outlined preventive checks and QAL3 quality procedures intended to support the required monitoring availability. Date 2020-10-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-10-01 · production milestone · Astrobotic Space
Evidence notes Astrobotic sent its first CubeRover hardware to NASA's Kennedy Space Center after three years of engineering work. The delivery completed a $750,000 NASA SBIR Phase 2 contract for a lightweight rover with flight characteristics. The CubeRover was designed as a modular lunar mobility platform for scientific instruments and commercial payloads. Date 2020-10-01
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2020-10-01 · award · Antobot Agriculture
Evidence notes Antobot received more than GBP40,000 from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative for agricultural robot prototypes. The grant supported two mobile agriculture robot prototypes. The award backed Antobot control hardware and software for intelligent mobile robots in agriculture. Date 2020-10-01
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-10-01 · product launch · Tennant Company Service
Evidence notes The T380AMR was powered by Brain Corp's BrainOS platform. The smaller machine targeted narrow aisles and tighter turns. The product gives Tennant debuts T380AMR robotic floor scrubber a concrete offering for warehouse automation and material-handling workflows. Date 2020-10-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-09-30 Deployment Simbe Warehouse Logistics 2020-09-30 · deployment · Simbe Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The expansion covered more than half of Schnuck Markets stores. Tally supports shelf scanning and inventory workflows for the grocer. The deployment places Schnuck Markets's technology into commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2020-09-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-09-30 · commercial order · Bionik Laboratories Healthcare
Evidence notes The VA-funded center purchased its second InMotion ARM/HAND system. The device supports neurorehabilitation research and therapy workflows. Bionik said InMotion systems had been sold in more than 15 countries. Date 2020-09-30
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-09-30 · product launch · CKD Corporation End Effectors
Evidence notes CKD released three gripper models for collaborative robots: RLSH-TM, RHLF-TM and RCKL-TM. The grippers were certified for Techman Robot and Omron TM Series collaborative robots with plug-and-play setup. Major applications included machine tending, pick-and-place parts conveyance and product assembly. Date 2020-09-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2020-09-30 · product launch · Freefly Systems Aerial
Evidence notes Freefly Systems and Auterion announced Astro, an enterprise drone for mapping, inspection, first responders, and infrastructure workflows. Astro combined Freefly's airframe and payload experience with Auterion's enterprise-ready software platform. The launch positioned Astro as a U.S.-made enterprise UAS platform. Date 2020-09-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2020-09-29 · product launch · Trombia Technologies Service
Evidence notes The all-weather navigation stack fuses 3D lidar, GNSS positioning and precision odometry for indoor and outdoor routes. Trombia says the all-electric sweeper uses up to 90% less energy than traditional city sweepers and covers up to 30,000 m² per charge. The complete system adds automated debris emptying and hopper washing, centralized remote monitoring, remote assistance and helpdesk support. Date 2020-09-29
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2020-09-29 · partnership · Enova Robotics Service
Evidence notes The three parties signed the cooperation agreement in Sousse on September 29, 2020. The agreement funded development of Proxym's START-U work-study programme and its expansion into Tunisia's innovation ecosystem. The partnership targeted 33 students in 2020-2021 and planned to expand to 100 students in 2021-2022. Date 2020-09-29
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2020-09-28 · acquisition · Atlas Copco End Effectors
Evidence notes Atlas Copco entered into an agreement to acquire Perceptron, a US supplier of automated metrology solutions, adding another business to its Machine Vision Solutions division. The agreement valued Perceptron at USD 7.00 per share. Atlas Copco said Perceptron would become part of the Machine Vision Solutions division within Industrial Technique. Date 2020-09-28
Event type Acquisition
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2020-09-26 · funding · Donut Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The transaction used a third-party allotment of new shares. Rosetta develops automated-translation AI technology. The capital was equity financing rather than debt or grant support. Date 2020-09-26
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2020-09-25 · award · INGENERSUN Industrial
Evidence notes The award ceremony took place in Madrid on 25 September 2020. The robotics prize recognised INGENERSUN's industrial automation work. The cited capabilities included robot integration, machine vision and Industry 4.0 technologies. Date 2020-09-25
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-09-24 · funding · Omnirobotic Industrial
Evidence notes Fonds de solidarite FTQ and Export Development Canada led the CAD 6.5 million financing. Real Ventures and an employee joint venture also participated. The company planned to extend autonomous robot processes including painting, welding and machining for high-mix factories. Date 2020-09-24
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2020-09-24 · acquisition · BlueBird Aero Systems Defense
Evidence notes Israel Aerospace Industries signed an agreement to acquire 50% of BlueBird Aero Systems. IAI acquired shares from Piramal Technologies, Fiberless Access and Ronen Nadir, while Nadir continued to hold 50% and serve as CEO. The companies framed the transaction around expanding tactical UAS and VTOL capabilities for military, homeland security and commercial applications. Date 2020-09-24
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2020-09-22 · funding · JODELL Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes The Series A round backed the commercial development of JODELL’s integrated electric grippers and servo-driven end-of-arm tooling. JODELL was developing compact drive-and-control products for laboratory automation, industrial assembly and robotic handling. The capital followed the company’s early dexterous-hand work and supported expansion into a broader industrial gripper portfolio. Date 2020-09-22
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2020-09-18 · capability · Vision Online S.L.
Evidence notes CoPicker combines a Zivid One+ camera, HALCON libraries and UR+ components. The camera provides 2D, 3D and color data for robotic bin picking. Vision Online introduced CoPicker as a configurable robot cell. Date 2020-09-18
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2020-09-15 · funding · Volansi Delivery
Evidence notes Icon Ventures led the round. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Harpoon Ventures, Graphene Ventures and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund participated. Date 2020-09-15
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-09-15 Funding Seegrid Warehouse Logistics 2020-09-15 · funding · Seegrid Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The round brought Seegrid total funding to more than USD 150 million. The financing followed a first tranche led by G2VP earlier in 2020. The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as Seegrid moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2020-09-15
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-09-15 · product launch · ElectroCraft Actuation
Evidence notes ElectroCraft introduced the MPW Series wheel drive for mobile robots. The integrated wheel-drive design combined a brushless DC motor, planetary gearbox and wheel assembly. The product targeted compact AGV and AMR powertrains for mobile robot developers. Date 2020-09-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2020-09-14 Deployment Volansi Delivery 2020-09-14 · deployment · Volansi Delivery
Evidence notes The project used the Volansi VOLY C10 VTOL cargo drone. The pilot transported fragile medical cargo in a named healthcare logistics context. Date 2020-09-14
Event type Deployment
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2020-09-14 · product launch · Nilfisk A/S Service
Evidence notes The Liberty SC60 was Nilfisk's first BrainOS-powered machine. The scrubber targeted large indoor spaces including retail, airports, malls, warehouses and light industrial sites. Brain Corp had more than 10,000 robots powered through OEM partners at the time of launch. Date 2020-09-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2020-09-14 Partnership Zipline Delivery 2020-09-14 · partnership · Zipline Delivery
Evidence notes The service was planned for Northwest Arkansas. The partnership brought Zipline autonomous delivery technology into a U.S. retail test lane. Date 2020-09-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2020-09-10 · funding · Quadsat Inspection
Evidence notes Seraphim Capital, Vækstfonden and Helge Munk led the completed investment. The financing followed QuadSAT’s seed round at the start of 2019. QuadSAT planned to expand its United Kingdom research and development activities. Date 2020-09-10
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-08-15