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2019-11-26 · demonstration · Ketterer Drives Actuation
Evidence notes Ketterer designed the motor while halstrup-walcher supplied electronics, controls and software expertise. The 82-millimeter actuator delivers a 40-millimeter stroke in under 100 milliseconds and up to 300 newtons. Its integrated controls position KuLi as an electric alternative to pneumatic cylinders in automation equipment. Date 2019-11-26
Event type Demonstration
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-11-26 · capability · B&R Industrial Automation Industrial
Evidence notes The integration combined robotics and machine control in one architecture. The solution reduced the need for a separate robot controller and control cabinet. The capability strengthens B&R integrates ABB robots into its automation portfolio's role in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows. Date 2019-11-26
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-11-22 Deployment Effidence Warehouse Logistics 2019-11-22 · deployment · Effidence Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Rhenus Logistics deployed EffiBOT as a roll-conveyance system inside its logistics operation. The customer-site use applies the mobile robot to recurring internal material movement. Date 2019-11-22
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-11-20 · demonstration · Hathaway Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes Hathaway Robotics participated in the MassRobotics bi-annual Investor Demo Day held for resident and local robotics startups. The demo-night format introduced startups to partners, investors and the broader robotics community. MassRobotics positioned the event around technology areas including logistics, warehousing, construction and autonomy. Date 2019-11-20
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-11-19 · product launch · SoftBank Robotics Group Service
Evidence notes Whiz launched in North America at ISSA Show North America. Whiz is a commercial-grade autonomous vacuum sweeper. The launch paired SoftBank Robotics America with ICE Robotics as distribution partner. Date 2019-11-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-11-14 · product launch · Cambricon AI Compute
Evidence notes Cambricon released its Siyuan 220 edge AI chip and M.2 accelerator card at the 21st China Hi-Tech Fair. The release extended Cambricon's portfolio from cloud AI accelerators into edge computing hardware. The chip used the MLUv02 architecture and targeted low-power AI inference at the edge. Date 2019-11-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2019-11-14 · acquisition · AutoGuide Mobile Robots Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Teradyne completed the acquisition of AutoGuide Mobile Robots and formally added the company to its automation portfolio. The closing confirmed AutoGuide's role as Teradyne's high-payload AMR business focused on industrial and warehouse material handling. This was the completed ownership transition rather than only the earlier announced agreement. Date 2019-11-14
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2019-11-13 · funding · XPeng Inc. Automotive
Evidence notes Xiaomi joined the financing as a strategic investor. The round supported XPeng's smart-electric-vehicle development and commercialization. The financing preceded XPeng's approximately $500 million Series C+ in 2020. Date 2019-11-13
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2019-11-12 · partnership · Touchence Sensors
Evidence notes The license agreement began on November 12, 2019. The agreement covered tactile-sensor technology from Kagawa University. Touchence began development of third-generation tactile sensors under the agreement. Date 2019-11-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-11-11 · org change · Güdel Group Motion Components
Evidence notes Güdel announced the consolidation on November 11, 2019. The group shifted activity away from Nördlingen as it reorganized its German operating footprint. The decision concentrated resources while preserving sales and service coverage for German customers. Date 2019-11-11
Event type Org Change
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-11-07 Demonstration Sysaxes Industrial 2019-11-07 · demonstration · Sysaxes Industrial
Evidence notes Sysaxes held the session at the Musee de l Aventure Peugeot on November 7, 2019. Companies and methods engineers attended to examine the practical benefits of collaborative robots. Sysaxes framed cobots as tools that preserve industrial work while changing how repetitive tasks are performed. Date 2019-11-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-11-06 · funding · Smart Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Completed an investment round led by Innovation Industries and Mirai Creation Fund. Said the proceeds would accelerate product roll-out for its pick-and-place automation systems. Positioned the financing around scaling commercialization of its warehouse robotics platform. Date 2019-11-06
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-21
2019-11-02 · deployment · Force Dimension Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes The device launched to the ISS on November 2, 2019. ESA later used the system in an ISS teleoperation demonstration with astronaut Luca Parmitano. The mission showed force-feedback control for a robot rover and manipulator on Earth from orbit. Date 2019-11-02
Event type Deployment
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-11-01 Research Publication SCHUNK End Effectors 2019-11-01 · research publication · SCHUNK End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper proposes vision-based control for a five-fingered manipulator in activities-of-daily-living tasks. The abstract identifies the tested five-fingered manipulator as SCHUNK SVH and compares it with a Barrett Hand baseline in simulation. Date 2019-11-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2019-10-31 · demonstration · Marine Technology Maritime
Evidence notes HydroDron participated in unmanned-craft manoeuvres at the Port of Gdynia on October 31, 2019. The trial examined interactions among unmanned vessels operating in the same port environment. The exercise also tested how the autonomous craft behaved around fixed elements of port infrastructure. Date 2019-10-31
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-10-30 Deployment Gideon Warehouse Logistics 2019-10-30 · deployment · Gideon Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes DB Schenker deployed Gideon autonomous mobile robots at its Leipzig logistics facility. The Leipzig site was described as DB Schenker largest supply center worldwide. The deployment used Gideon AMRs for flexible material handling in an existing warehouse. Date 2019-10-30
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-10-29 · acquisition · Siemens Healthineers Healthcare
Evidence notes Siemens Healthineers completed the acquisition of Corindus Vascular Robotics. Corindus brought a precision robotics platform for robotic-assisted vascular interventions. The acquisition created Siemens Healthineers' clearest direct robotics position in image-guided and interventional care. Date 2019-10-29
Event type Acquisition
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2019-10-28 · partnership · 3D Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes The ArcGIS Drone Collection linked flight planning, image capture, cloud processing and analysis. Site Scan integrated with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro and Drone2Map workflows. Esri also offered bundles that combined Site Scan with the government-approved Yuneec H520-G drone. Date 2019-10-28
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-10-23 · company formation · DONAUSTAHL Defense
Evidence notes The company was entered under HRB 10808 on 23 October 2019. Its articles of association were dated 26 September 2019. The original registered purpose covered research, development, manufacture and trade in military, police, government and security equipment. Date 2019-10-23
Event type Company Formation
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2019-10-23 · partnership · LiDARUSA Perception
Evidence notes The Galaxy 950 carries any LiDARUSA sensor while providing flight times beyond thirty minutes. Its automation includes parachute support, automatic takeoff and landing, and extended-visual-line-of-sight capabilities. The aircraft creates a turnkey option for corridor, utility and other remote-sensing projects. Date 2019-10-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-10-23 · partnership · ExRobotics Inspection
Evidence notes The partnership focused on autonomous robotics for plant inspection. Yokogawa connected the work to oil, gas, and chemical plant operations. Date 2019-10-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-10-22 · product launch · Productive Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The package combined the OB7 arm, controls, gripper, rolling stand, work table and machine interfaces. It was designed to connect to existing CNC equipment without complex custom integration. The package supported high-mix, low-volume and unattended lights-out production. Date 2019-10-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2019-10-21 · acquisition · Teradyne Industrial
Evidence notes Teradyne will acquire AutoGuide Mobile Robots for $165 million, with potential additional payments based on performance. AutoGuide's products include high-payload AMRs capable of transporting up to 10,000 pounds, enhancing Teradyne's automation portfolio. Date 2019-10-21
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-17
2019-10-18 · award · Spiral Vision
Evidence notes The winning entry used augmented reality for jet-engine repair and maintenance. The competition invited ten startup finalists to Singapore Airlines KrisLab. The award included a pilot with Singapore Aero Engine Services, a Singapore Airlines and Rolls-Royce joint venture. Date 2019-10-18
Event type Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-10-17 · product launch · Vectis Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Vectis Automation launched its Cobot Welding Tool powered by Universal Robots UR10e for small and midsize welding shops. Universal Robots said the Vectis tool would launch at FABTECH 2019 in Chicago. The system combined a UR10e cobot, Vectis programming interface, welding hardware and mobile fixturing cart. Date 2019-10-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2019-10-15 · deployment · Vnstar Automation JSC Industrial
Evidence notes VMIC’s engineering team completed the integration in 25 to 30 days after three days of classroom training and two days of hands-on instruction. The cobots increased productivity by two to three times while improving consistency in mining-vehicle component production. VMIC reported a 50 to 60 percent increase in orders after the automation was introduced. Date 2019-10-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2019-10-15 · funding · Labrador Systems Healthcare
Evidence notes SOSV, the Amazon Alexa Fund, iRobot Ventures and iD Ventures America participated. The $2 million round funded development of an assistive mobile-robot platform. The company focused the system on moving items around the home for people with mobility limitations. Date 2019-10-15
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2019-10-15 Research Publication OpenAI Foundation Models 2019-10-15 · research publication · OpenAI Foundation Models
Evidence notes OpenAI trained neural networks to solve a Rubik's Cube with a human-like robotic hand using reinforcement learning in simulation. The project introduced Automatic Domain Randomization to create progressively harder simulated environments for sim-to-real transfer. The system solved simpler scrambles 60 percent of the time and maximal-difficulty scrambles 20 percent of the time, making it a durable dexterous-manipulation milestone. Date 2019-10-15
Event type Research Publication
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-05-10
2019-10-14 Partnership Dymon Space 2019-10-14 · partnership · Dymon Space
Evidence notes YAOKI had completed more than 100 tests before the agreement was announced. Dymon joined an 18-contract payload manifest for Astrobotic's Peregrine Mission One. Date 2019-10-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2019-10-14 · demonstration · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The demo showcases Digit v2's ability to autonomously pick and place objects while navigating under local teleoperation. A video of the real-time demonstration highlights the advanced footstep placement technology. US robotics company focused on humanoid systems for logistics and warehouse automation. Date 2019-10-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2019-10-07 · capability · All Oceans Engineering
Evidence notes The MAC-ROV uses eight custom 5.5 kW Gold Twitter servo drives. The drives were pressure-tested to 700 bar for deep-sea operation. Mounting drives in the thrusters freed space for additional controls, cameras and sonar. Date 2019-10-07
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2019-10-03 Product Launch Gausium Service 2019-10-03 · product launch · Gausium Service
Evidence notes The ECOBOT Sweep series was launched at the Cleaning Made Easy event in Singapore. The event brought Gaussian Robotics together with KGS Diamond and StarHub. The launch positioned autonomous sweeping as part of a connected commercial-cleaning workflow. Date 2019-10-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-10-03 · product launch · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes Anduril launched the Interceptor drone as part of its Lattice AI counter-UAS system to detect and interdict unmanned aircraft. The release described a human-verified launch flow where interceptor drones autonomously engage rotary or fixed-wing threats. Date 2019-10-03
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2019-10-02 · acquisition · Aria Insights Aerial
Evidence notes The transaction included intellectual property, multiple patents and selected operating assets from the former CyPhy Works. FLIR said it would integrate the assets into its Unmanned Systems and Integrated Solutions division after Aria ceased operations in March 2019. Date 2019-10-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-10-02 · contract award · Astrobotic Space
Evidence notes CubeRover received a $2 million NASA Tipping Point contract to mature the ultralight planetary rover product line. The rover was described as a shoebox-sized platform that can carry payloads or scout for larger rovers and landers. Astrobotic developed CubeRover with Carnegie Mellon University and NASA Kennedy Space Center input, with a planned Peregrine lunar mission flight. Date 2019-10-02
Event type Contract Award
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2019-10-01 · facility opening · Chuhang Tech Perception
Evidence notes Chuhang established its Anqing manufacturing base in October 2019. The initial facility was designed for annual capacity of 450,000 automotive radar units. The site later added automotive quality systems and supported serial production of forward, corner and in-cabin sensors. Date 2019-10-01
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-10-01 · product launch · Roboworld Materials
Evidence notes Roboworld announced UR e-Series Pendant Armor for Universal Robots’ UR16e launch, offering an energy-absorbing bumper and screen-protection accessories for the teach pendant. A3 coverage says the UR e-Series Pendant Armor and accessories were available for purchase online. Roboworld framed the product as protection for UR teach pendants before UR16e deployment on manufacturing floors. Date 2019-10-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2019-10-01 Product Launch SICK AG Sensors 2019-10-01 · product launch · SICK AG Sensors
Evidence notes SICK said the radar safety system was based on Inxpect LBK technology. The release framed safeRS around hazardous-area monitoring where optical systems are challenged by dust, dirt or weather. The product gives SICK a concrete offering for robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems. Date 2019-10-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2019-09-30 · product launch · Promobot Service
Evidence notes Promobot announced sales and mass production for Robo-C, a human-like service robot designed to mirror a person's appearance and operate in business settings. Materials highlighted patented artificial-skin and facial-expression technology with more than 600 expressions. The step marks expansion from standard service robots into humanoid-style android systems. Date 2019-09-30
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2019-09-27 · funding · Carbon Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Series A: USD 8,000,000. The cited source confirms the completed financing. Carbon Robotics raised an $8 million Series A from investors including Bolt and Ignition Partners during development of its autonomous agricultural robotics platform. Date 2019-09-27
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-09-26 · partnership · Promobot Service
Evidence notes Promobot signed an exclusive contract with Swiss company Advanced Robotics covering robot sales across the European Union through 2024. Disclosure referenced roughly one thousand service robots with a total contract value of about €18.5 million. The arrangement is a concrete regional distribution milestone with a named partner and stated volume. Date 2019-09-26
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2019-09-19 · funding · Built Robotics Construction
Evidence notes Series B: USD 33,000,000. Next47 led or provided the financing. Built Robotics closed a $33 million Series B to scale autonomous construction-equipment deployments and enter additional construction verticals. Date 2019-09-19
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-09-17 · product launch · Double Robotics Service
Evidence notes Double 3 added a redesigned sensor head and navigation assistance for remote users. The launch updated Double Robotics telepresence robot line. The launch publicly debuted the Double 3 telepresence robot. Date 2019-09-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2019-09-12 · capability · Foccus Innovation Industrial
Evidence notes The robot uses more than 12 brushed and brushless drive units to reproduce segmented peristaltic movement. Its controller supplies vibration feedback and high-resolution 4K imagery to the operator. maxon supported drive selection and supplied motors for prototype testing through its Young Engineers Program. Date 2019-09-12
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2019-09-12 Funding Simbe Warehouse Logistics 2019-09-12 · funding · Simbe Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Simbe Robotics completed a Series A financing of $26M. The financing was announced on 2019-09-12 in USD. Simbe develops autonomous retail robots and store-intelligence systems for shelf scanning, inventory visibility, pricing checks and store operations. Date 2019-09-12
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-09-09 Partnership Boozt Robotics 2019-09-09 · partnership · Boozt
Evidence notes The partnership focused on productivity improvements and adoption of newer AutoStore technology. Boozt strengthened ties with its automation technology and service partners. Date 2019-09-09
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-09-07 Product Launch EMAX Aerial 2019-09-07 · product launch · EMAX Aerial
Evidence notes The 115 mm carbon-fibre airframe used 2.5-inch propellers and a two-cell power configuration. An all-in-one board combined an F4 flight controller, four-in-one ESC and FrSky receiver. The package included batteries, a charger, spare propellers and a carrying case for ready-to-fly use. Date 2019-09-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-09-03 · demonstration · ZALA Aero Defense
Evidence notes ZALA said factory tests of the Lancet strike drone had been completed. The company described Lancet as a loitering munition capable of independent reconnaissance and target attack. Date 2019-09-03
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2019-09-02 · acquisition · Dynamic Research Inc. Automotive
Evidence notes AB Dynamics acquired Dynamic Research Incorporated on 2 September 2019, citing ADAS testing and vehicle-dynamics expertise. The acquisition announcement says DRI designs and manufactures Soft Car 360 ADAS targets carried by AB Dynamics GST platforms. Date 2019-09-02
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2019-09-01 Partnership IUNA AI Inspection 2019-09-01 · partnership · IUNA AI Inspection
Evidence notes The project targeted automated image analysis for vehicle quality assurance on the assembly line. Its goal was to establish proof of concept for autonomous defect inspection using AI. The university machine-learning group was initiated and led by future IUNA founder Jan Nabatian. Date 2019-09-01
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2019-08-28 · demonstration · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes The flight took place at Camp Roberts, California. The prototype validated the full-scale VTOL system before later transition and autonomous-flight campaigns. Elroy Air identified autonomy, transition and forward flight as the next test phases. Date 2019-08-28
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2019-08-28 · acquisition · Rheinmetall Provectus Industrial
Evidence notes The acquisition expanded Rheinmetall autonomous vehicle and UGV capabilities. Provectus Robotics became part of Rheinmetall Canada. The takeover moved Provectus Robotics into Rheinmetall Canada. Date 2019-08-28
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2019-08-27 · acquisition · Blue Ocean Robotics
Evidence notes The acquisition added Beam and BeamPro telepresence robots to Blue Ocean Robotics service robot portfolio. Blue Ocean Robotics had been a Beam partner before taking over the product line. Date 2019-08-27
Event type Acquisition
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2019-08-15 Product Launch Diatone Aerial 2019-08-15 · product launch · Diatone Aerial
Evidence notes The Mamba F411 Nano stack was profiled for FPV builders on August 15, 2019. The nano format targeted compact multirotor airframes. The product extended Diatone's Mamba electronics lineup into smaller FPV builds. Date 2019-08-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-08-05 · capability · Saildrone Defense
Evidence notes The 22,000-kilometer mission lasted 196 days. The vehicle collected climate and ocean data in Southern Ocean conditions. The capability strengthens Saildrone's role in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. for named customers, products or deployments. Date 2019-08-05
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-08-01 · regulatory · qbrobotics End Effectors
Evidence notes The company described qb SoftHand Industry as an anthropomorphic robotic hand for industrial tasks. The UR+ certification supported plug-and-play use with Universal Robots cobots. qbrobotics linked the milestone to a collaboration with Universal Robots that began with qb SoftHand Research in the UR+ ecosystem. Date 2019-08-01
Event type Regulatory
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2019-07-31 · funding · MetoMotion Agriculture
Evidence notes The strategic investment totalled $1.5 million. The investor was described as a Netherlands-based strategic partner in greenhouse technology. The capital supported development and commercialisation of robotic greenhouse labour. Date 2019-07-31
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2019-07-30 Partnership GIGAGER Motion Components 2019-07-30 · partnership · GIGAGER Motion Components
Evidence notes Nidec and Saini Intelligent announced their partnership on July 30, 2019. Saini joined Nidec motor, screw and linear-motion partner network. The relationship paired Nidec motors with GIGAGER precision transmission and positioning components for automation applications. Date 2019-07-30
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-07-26 · research publication · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper develops feedback control for Cassie to autonomously ride a pair of Hovershoes while balancing and regulating forward and rotational velocity. Experiments include flat terrain, slopes, stairs, rough outdoor terrain, and autonomous obstacle-course navigation using visual SLAM and planning. The work gives Cassie a distinctive benchmark for multimodal locomotion beyond standard walking. Date 2019-07-26
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2019-07-25 · partnership · Trexo Robotics Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Families could add 30-minute Trexo sessions to NAPA intensive-therapy programmes. The system was also made available for recurring weekly appointments. The partnership expanded access beyond home users into an established paediatric therapy network. Date 2019-07-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2019-07-25 Partnership Antmicro Development Platform 2019-07-25 · partnership · Antmicro Development Platform
Evidence notes The partnership built on a joint integration of Allied Vision Alvium cameras with Antmicro's real-time object-detection system on NVIDIA Jetson Xavier. The companies extended their embedded-software work across the NVIDIA Jetson series and multiple NXP platforms. Their joint offering combined industrial cameras with Antmicro hardware and software for robotics, UAV, automotive and other edge-AI systems. Date 2019-07-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-07-23 · funding · Fetch Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Series C: USD 46,000,000. Fort Ross Ventures led or provided the financing. Fetch Robotics raised $46 million in Series C financing to expand production, sales and support for its autonomous mobile robots and FetchCore platform. Date 2019-07-23
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-07-23 · funding · Freedom Robotics Development Platform
Evidence notes Initialized Capital led the round. Toyota AI Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures and S28 Capital participated. The platform supported monitoring, control and fleet analytics. Date 2019-07-23
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-07-22 Partnership Brightloom Data Infrastructure 2019-07-22 · partnership · Brightloom Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes Brightloom unveiled its new identity and software-platform strategy on July 22, 2019. Starbucks agreed to license selected digital-flywheel technology, take an equity stake and receive a seat on Brightloom's board. The partnership shifted the former automated restaurant operator toward providing digital ordering, loyalty and customer-engagement tools to restaurant brands. Date 2019-07-22
Event type Partnership
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-07-18 Product Launch Diatone Aerial 2019-07-18 · product launch · Diatone Aerial
Evidence notes The Mamba F722 stack was profiled for FPV builders on July 18, 2019. The stack combined flight-control and ESC hardware for multirotor builds. Its F7-class controller positioned the Mamba line for more capable FPV aircraft. Date 2019-07-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-07-12 · commercial order · COAST Autonomous Industrial
Evidence notes Harbor Rail Services selected COAST Autonomous to deploy self-driving vehicles at Union Pacific Railroads Kinney County Railport. The project was described as the first deployment of self-driving vehicles at a U.S. rail yard. The vehicles were intended to support crew movement and fixed-route rail-yard operations. Date 2019-07-12
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-07-11 Funding Exyn Aerial 2019-07-11 · funding · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes The $16 million round took Exyn's total funding above $20 million. Centricus led; Yamaha Motor Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Corecam, Red & Blue participated and IP Group reinvested. Exyn said the proceeds would expand commercial reach and accelerate swarming and ground-robot autonomy. Date 2019-07-11
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-21
2019-07-10 Research Publication ABB Industrial 2019-07-10 · research publication · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes Data-efficiency is crucial for autonomous robots to adapt to new tasks and environments. In this work we focus on robotics problems with a budget of only 10-20 trials. YuMi (IRB 14000 Dual-arm) is the evaluation platform used to test the method and reported findings. Date 2019-07-10
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2019-07-09 · partnership · LiDARUSA Perception
Evidence notes The gas-electric aircraft can power heavy-lift multicopter missions for as long as five hours. A Carrier H6 can carry a three-kilogram A-series scanner for about two and a half hours. Longer endurance lets operators cover large rural survey areas with fewer individual flights. Date 2019-07-09
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-07-04 · acquisition · AB Dynamics Automotive
Evidence notes rFpro supplied engineering-grade driving simulation software used across ADAS, autonomous-system, and vehicle-dynamics programs. AB Dynamics said the deal complemented its driving robots, test rigs, and aVDS simulator product line. rFpro remained an independent brand after the acquisition. Date 2019-07-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-07-04 Acquisition rFpro Simulation 2019-07-04 · acquisition · rFpro Simulation
Evidence notes AB Dynamics acquired rFpro on 4 July 2019. The deal strengthened AB Dynamics' simulation-based verification capabilities for ADAS and autonomous-vehicle testing. rFpro brought a driving-simulation environment used for ADAS, autonomy and vehicle-dynamics validation. Date 2019-07-04
Event type Acquisition
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2019-07-03 · funding · Connected Robotics Service
Evidence notes Global Brain led the round. Sony Innovation Fund, 31VENTURES, UTokyo-IPC and 500 Startups Japan participated. The transaction brought disclosed cumulative investment to JPY 950 million. Date 2019-07-03
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-07-01 · product launch · Deep Ocean Engineering Maritime
Evidence notes The X8 launched with six vectored horizontal thrusters and two vertical thrusters for multidirectional control in strong currents. Its imaging package included front and rear HD cameras, three adjustable LED lights and automated heading, altitude, depth and positioning functions. The 1,000-metre-rated platform targeted pipeline inspection, offshore-wind maintenance, infrastructure repair, surveying and research missions. Date 2019-07-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-06-30 · production milestone · Syrius Technology Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The FlexComet SL50 entered production as Syrius first production AMR. The robots were shipped for warehouse productivity deployments in Japan. Syrius established a Tokyo office and local engineering and service support. Date 2019-06-30
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2019-06-25 · partnership · Kitty Hawk Aerial
Evidence notes The companies announced their strategic partnership on June 25, 2019. The collaboration paired Kitty Hawk's Cora electric-aircraft programme with Boeing's aerospace engineering and scale. Both parties framed the work around safe urban air mobility and the technical and regulatory systems needed to support it. Date 2019-06-25
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2019-06-18 · demonstration · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes The Furphy payload completed water-transfer operations aboard the International Space Station. The work was the first private resupply of water to the station using proprietary refueling equipment. The flight demonstrated propellant-storage and delivery methods intended to support later satellite refueling systems. Date 2019-06-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-06-16 · deployment · Starsky Robotics Logistics
Evidence notes The truck navigated a rest area, merged onto the highway, changed lanes and passed through a toll booth. No person was inside the vehicle during the 55-mile-per-hour public-highway test. A remote driver supervised the vehicle from approximately 140 miles away. Date 2019-06-16
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-06-14 · funding · Ava Robotics Service
Evidence notes Innospark Ventures led the seed financing for the workplace-telepresence robotics company. The capital supported expansion of Ava's autonomous telepresence robot deployments. Date 2019-06-14
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-06-11 · product launch · Dexta Robotics Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes Dexmo Enterprise Edition integrates motion capture and force feedback. The gloves let users feel virtual object size, shape and stiffness. Dexta Robotics moved the product into mass manufacturing after Dexmo DK1 small-batch distribution. Date 2019-06-11
Event type Product Launch
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2019-06-06 · funding · Greenzie Consumer
Evidence notes Atlanta Ventures led the round, with TechSquare Labs and strategic angels participating. The company was building software for commercial autonomous mowing workflows. The capital supports industrial automation, construction or production workflows as Greenzie moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2019-06-06
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-06-01 · funding · EarthSense Agriculture
Evidence notes EarthSense closed a USD 1 million SAFE seed round led by Innova Memphis, with Illinois Ventures, Fox Ventures and The Syndicate Fund participating. TerraSentia was designed to collect under-canopy plant-trait data for crop breeders at lower cost than conventional field-phenotyping systems. The capital supported technical hiring, TerraSentia platform maturation and expansion beyond the agricultural research and development market. Date 2019-06-01
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-05-31 · contract award · Astrobotic Space
Evidence notes NASA selected Astrobotic?s Peregrine lander to deliver 14 science, exploration and technology-demonstration payloads to the Moon. The $79.5 million CLPS award brought Peregrine Mission One?s manifest to 28 payloads from eight nations. Astrobotic framed the award as part of its commercial lunar delivery business, with Peregrine offering payload delivery to the lunar surface. Date 2019-05-31
Event type Contract Award
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2019-05-31 · award · SEA-KIT Maritime
Evidence notes The GEBCO-Nippon Foundation Alumni Team won the Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE using the SEA-KIT uncrewed surface vessel. The winning team paired the SEA-KIT USV with cloud-based seafloor mapping technology. The XPRIZE recognized autonomous ocean exploration and rapid seabed visualization capability. Date 2019-05-31
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-05-30 · funding · Van Robotics Service
Evidence notes The investment followed Van Robotics' acceptance into the SC Launch programme in January 2017. Van Robotics planned to redesign the system for manufacturing and produce its first 700 consumer robots. The company had previously used three SCRA grants to prototype and test its educational-robotics technology. Date 2019-05-30
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2019-05-28 · demonstration · Fieldwork Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Fieldwork completed initial field trials of its raspberry-harvesting robot system. The milestone marked early real-world validation of the company's selective harvesting approach in farm conditions. This is best treated as a demonstration / field-validation row rather than a deployment claim. Date 2019-05-28
Event type Demonstration
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2019-05-28
2019-05-27 · funding · Azur Drones Aerial
Evidence notes The financing supported Skeyetech autonomous surveillance drone commercialization. The round brought Azur Drones cumulative fundraising to nearly $23 million since 2016. Date 2019-05-27
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-05-22 · funding · Percepto Inspection
Evidence notes U.S. Venture Partners led the round. The financing supported Percepto autonomous inspection systems for industrial sites. The capital supports unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations as Percepto moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2019-05-22
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2019-05-22 · partnership · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Agility Robotics and Ford partnered to pair autonomous vehicles with legged robots for last-mile delivery workflows. The work centered on moving packages from a vehicle to a doorstep, where wheeled delivery systems can struggle with stairs, curbs and uneven access. The partnership gave Digit an early automotive-linked logistics use case before Agility shifted toward warehouse and industrial deployments. Date 2019-05-22
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2019-05-21 · partnership · Manhattan Associates Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The partnership connected Manhattan warehouse systems with Locus multi-robot fulfillment workflows. The companies targeted productivity gains for global retail and 3PL customers. Date 2019-05-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2019-05-20 · market signal · Toyota Tsusho Delivery
Evidence notes Toyota Tsusho participated in Zipline's June 2018 Series C and became its first corporate investor. The companies formed a business tie-up covering drone-logistics technology development and operational support. At announcement, Zipline had completed more than 13,000 deliveries and served Rwanda and Ghana. Date 2019-05-20
Event type Market Signal
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2019-05-17 · award · Toyota Motor Corporation Automotive
Evidence notes CUE3 achieved the Guinness World Record for most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot. Toyota history records the assisted free-throw total as 2,020. The record helped turn CUE from an internal engineering project into a public-facing robotics showcase. Date 2019-05-17
Event type Award
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2019-05-10 · contract award · UMS SKELDAR Aerial
Evidence notes QinetiQ announced the Canadian unmanned-aircraft contract on May 10, 2019. The C$51 million program covers V-200 provision and operation for the Royal Canadian Navy and special operations forces. The award established a Canadian maritime operating program for the rotary-wing unmanned aircraft. Date 2019-05-10
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2019-05-07 · product launch · CubePilot Subsystems
Evidence notes CubePilot introduced HerePro as a high-precision GNSS product for the CubePilot ecosystem. The product expanded CubePilot beyond autopilot modules into higher-end navigation hardware. The launch gives CubePilot an early product-line expansion milestone in UAV navigation. Date 2019-05-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2019-05-01 · research publication · Shadow Robot End Effectors
Evidence notes The paper introduces TeachNet for markerless vision-based teleoperation of dexterous robotic hands. The title and abstract identify the target platform as the Shadow Dexterous Hand. Date 2019-05-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2019-04-29 · product launch · Ascent AeroSystems Aerial
Evidence notes The three-pound core was specified to carry more than ten pounds, while a two-battery configuration with a two-pound payload was rated for more than 50 minutes of flight. Quick-connect fittings on the top and bottom support configurable batteries and payloads for public-safety, military and intelligence missions. Dynetics had used Ascent coaxial technology for more than a year and selected Spirit as its launch customer platform. Date 2019-04-29
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2019-04-26 · product launch · Iris Automation Perception
Evidence notes Casia uses onboard computer vision and software to detect, classify and trigger avoidance maneuvers. Iris said the system was immediately available after beta testing with 30 early adopters across five countries. Date 2019-04-26
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2019-04-25 Research Publication ABB Industrial 2019-04-25 · research publication · ABB Industrial
Evidence notes The paper introduces Dexterous Manipulation Graphs for planning in-hand manipulation and regrasping with parallel grippers. The authors execute coordinated pushing and regrasping sequences on an ABB YuMi dual-arm robot. It adds a concrete YuMi research example for dexterous bimanual manipulation rather than simple pick-and-place. Date 2019-04-25
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2019-04-24 · acquisition · JR Automation Industrial
Evidence notes The agreement covered JR Automation Technologies and its industrial automation operations. JR Automation was described as a robotic systems integrator with automation capabilities across multiple industries. The deal moved JR Automation toward Hitachi ownership and broadened Hitachi's industrial automation position. Date 2019-04-24
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-07
2019-04-22 · funding · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Locus Robotics secured $26 million in Series C funding to enhance warehouse automation solutions. The investment will support the deployment of over 1,000 robots in logistics operations by 2025. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2019-04-22
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-17
2019-04-18 · award · Shuanghuan Driveline Motion Components
Evidence notes The fifth Capek Awards recognized Shuanghuan with both the Technology Innovation Award and the Most Popular Award. The recognition cited the company's research, manufacturing capability and market position in robot-joint reducers. Its SHPR precision reducer range covered RV reducer requirements for industrial robots with payloads from 6 to 500 kilograms. Date 2019-04-18
Event type Award
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17