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2026-05-19 Commercial Order Dexory Warehouse Logistics 2026-05-19 · commercial order · Dexory Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The selection covers Romark's Hazleton warehouse. DexoryView combines autonomous scanning with inventory analysis. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · market signal · Hyundai Mobis Actuation
Evidence notes Hyundai Mobis hosted its fifth Mobis Mobility Day in Silicon Valley to identify partners in robotics and Physical AI. The event focused on collaboration with startups, investors and technology companies around next-generation robotics and AI-enabled mobility. The event is a partnership-pipeline signal from an automotive robotics and mobility-supply company. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · market signal · Hesai Technology Perception
Evidence notes Hesai reported 118,282 robotics lidar shipments for Q1 2026. The robotics lidar figure was up 137.8 percent year over year from 49,731 units in Q1 2025. The shipment growth is a supply-side scale signal for robotics perception hardware from an established lidar supplier. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-19 · production milestone · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Hellbender said it is expanding domestic manufacturing capacity for edge AI hardware systems. The expansion includes scaling engineering and production operations in the United States. The company positioned manufacturing scale as important for commercial physical AI deployment. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · product launch · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Hellbender introduced a new family of edge AI camera systems. The systems target robotics, industrial automation, retail, utilities, and assisted-living deployments. The platform is designed for embedded perception and low-latency edge inference workloads. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · funding · Hellbender Vision
Evidence notes Co-led by Magarac Venture Partners and Veredas Partners. Funding will support U.S. manufacturing expansion and hiring. Hellbender introduced a new edge AI camera product line alongside the financing announcement. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Funding
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · market signal · Matrix Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Matrix Robotics revealed the MATRIX-3 humanoid featuring a 30 kg payload capacity, biomimetic skin, and 27-DoF dexterous hands. The company said MATRIX-3 is priced at approximately $99,000. Matrix Robotics said it is targeting factory capacity of up to 10,000 humanoid units. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-19 · acquisition · Locus Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Locus Robotics acquired Vancouver-based Nexera Robotics, adding Nexera patented NeuraGrasp end-effector technology to its mobile manipulation roadmap. NeuraGrasp combines AI-driven grasping intelligence, onboard sensory inputs, computer vision and a soft membrane structure to adapt to item shape, surface texture, material, porosity and weight. Locus said the technology will expand the range of SKU types Locus Array can pick autonomously, including porous textiles, loosely bagged items, perforated polybags, irregular packages, delicate goods and thin packaging features. Nexera Robotics will be wholly owned and operated as part of Locus Robotics, with Nexera team and leadership joining Locus to accelerate integration into Locus Array. Date 2026-05-19
Event type Acquisition
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-18 Market Signal Exyn Aerial 2026-05-18 · market signal · Exyn Aerial
Evidence notes Each $7.75 unit comprised one common share and one warrant, producing approximately $19.4 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses. The common shares and warrants began trading on 15 May 2026; the offering closed on 18 May. Exyn allocated proceeds to growth and working capital, repayment of certain debt and general corporate purposes. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-05-18 Product Launch Qorvo Electronics 2026-05-18 · product launch · Qorvo Electronics
Evidence notes Embedding UWB radios into existing enterprise access points removes the need for a separate dedicated anchor network. The architecture combines FiRa and omlox standards to support interoperable ranging and location workflows. The approach targets enterprise-scale asset tracking, indoor navigation and other location-aware industrial workflows relevant to mobile robots and autonomous equipment. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-05-18 · facility opening · Lixing Steel Ball Motion Components
Evidence notes The line covers rolling elements from 0.400 mm to 6.350 mm. Applications include ball screws and bearings for humanoid robots and drones. The launch included strategic-cooperation signings with precision-component partners. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2026-05-18 Product Launch FANUC Industrial 2026-05-18 · product launch · FANUC Industrial
Evidence notes The robot combines an 8 kg payload with a 1,600 mm operating range. An IP69K stainless exterior supports high-pressure cleaning with acidic and alkaline agents. Battery-free pulse coders and simplified wiring reduce scheduled maintenance work. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-05-18 · acquisition · Robo.ai Group Automotive
Evidence notes The acquisition closed on 18 May 2026. The event is an ownership milestone, not evidence of a mature robotics developer platform. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-18 · company formation · Quantum Cyber Defense
Evidence notes Quantum Drones Corporation is wholly owned by Quantum Cyber. The subsidiary targets U.S. federal and defence drone programmes. Its remit combines unmanned-aircraft work with Quantum Cyber’s secure communications and cybersecurity focus. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Company Formation
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-18 · partnership · PIE Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The collaboration combines PIE Robotics' industrial integration work with Inovance automation technology. The stated scope covers development and commercialisation of physical-AI robot solutions. The agreement expands PIE Robotics' partner stack for industrial automation. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2026-05-18 Capability Asilla Perception 2026-05-18 · capability · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes Vehicle detection covered intrusions and long-duration parking around lots, roads and property boundaries. Bicycle detection identified prohibited parking and long-duration abandonment near entrances and bicycle areas. Both features worked with existing surveillance cameras and sent real-time notifications without requiring separate monitoring hardware. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-18 Deployment Einride Logistics 2026-05-18 · deployment · Einride Logistics
Evidence notes The deployment uses two L4 Einride autonomous electric trucks between EASE Logistics warehouses. The project extends the ODOT and DriveOhio Truck Automation Corridor Project with INDOT. Operations cover EASE property and local public roads, with a remote operator able to intervene. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-18 Facility Opening TEKEVER Aerial 2026-05-18 · facility opening · TEKEVER Aerial
Evidence notes The Fayetteville location will support technical coordination and daily engagement with US-based partners. TEKEVER positioned the hub near US defense innovation and operational user communities. The move marked TEKEVER’s official expansion into the United States. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-18 · deployment · Gatsby / West Egg Labs Service
Evidence notes The cleaning took place on May 14, 2026. The customer booked the service through Gatsby's iOS app. Gatsby operates as a consumer service layer for humanoid robot cleaning rather than as a robot OEM. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-18 Product Launch Grepow Power Systems 2026-05-18 · product launch · Grepow Power Systems
Evidence notes TATTU 5.0 targets agriculture and logistics UAVs. The platform supports 12C continuous discharge and 6C fast charging. The system combines high-current cells, BMS control, thermal management and a dedicated fast-charging ecosystem. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-18 Market Signal Baidu Automotive 2026-05-18 · market signal · Baidu Automotive
Evidence notes Apollo Go delivered 3.2 million fully driverless rides in the first quarter of 2026. Cumulative public rides exceeded 22 million as of April 2026. Apollo Go reached 27 cities as of May 2026. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2026-05-18 · partnership · Ubotica Space
Evidence notes Ubotica announced a partnership agreement with NOVI Space to support real-time AI inference in orbit. The collaboration combines Ubotica's SPACE:AI platform with NOVI's GENIE smart-satellite constellation and onboard compute infrastructure. This is a space-edge autonomy infrastructure event relevant to orbital sensing and decision-grade intelligence, not terrestrial robot hardware. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2026-05-18 Demonstration Picogrid Mission Software 2026-05-18 · demonstration · Picogrid Mission Software
Evidence notes Picogrid integrated a Hoverfly Spectre tethered drone with its Legion platform during the Scarlet Dragon exercise. The Hoverfly Spectre provided continuous aerial sensing from 200 feet while Legion connected the sensor feed into a broader operational picture. The demonstration showed persistent low-altitude sensing for threat detection using a tethered UAS and unmanned-systems command platform. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-18 · commercial order · NextVision Stabilized Systems Ltd. Vision
Evidence notes NextVision disclosed a $14.5 million purchase order for its stabilized camera systems. The order supports the company''s role as a drone and defense payload supplier rather than a finished UAV manufacturer. The event adds a concrete demand signal for aerial sensor payloads. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-24
2026-05-18 · market signal · North Vector Dynamics Defense
Evidence notes Defense Express profiled North Vector Dynamics CM-70 SPEAR as a low-cost anti-drone missile concept. The official product page provides the product specifications, but the dated article is the event source for the market signal. The repair keeps SPEAR on the timeline while separating product evidence from event evidence. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-18 Acquisition Ondas Defense 2026-05-18 · acquisition · Ondas Defense
Evidence notes Ondas entered a definitive agreement to acquire Omnisys, an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization software. The transaction value is about $199 million in Ondas common stock, with additional earn-out potential. The acquisition adds mission-planning and real-time decision software to Ondas' autonomous defense and security systems portfolio. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-18 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-05-18 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper introduces a state-dependent adversarial motion prior framework that lets one policy handle walking, running, and fall recovery on Unitree G1. Hardware experiments validate a single frozen ONNX policy running at 50 Hz, including recovery from prone and supine falls plus smooth walk-to-run transitions. The work gives G1 a fresh benchmark for unified locomotion and recovery control without runtime mode switching. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-18 Production Milestone XPeng Inc. Automotive 2026-05-18 · production milestone · XPeng Inc. Automotive
Evidence notes XPENG said the first mass-produced unit of its robotaxi rolled off the production line at its Guangzhou headquarters. The robotaxi is built on the XPENG GX platform and is described by XPENG as China first production-ready, pre-assembled robotaxi model developed entirely through full-stack in-house technologies. The vehicle is part of XPENG Physical AI roadmap, with pilot operations planned for the second half of 2026 and fully driverless operations targeted for early 2027. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-18 Product Launch Notch Electronics 2026-05-18 · product launch · Notch Electronics
Evidence notes Notch introduced MAGIC as a family of software-defined metamaterial antennas for drones, vehicles, ground stations and other wireless platforms. The systems use electronically reconfigurable metamaterial structures to shape and steer RF energy across 360 degrees without moving parts. MAGIC WIZARD targets ground stations, vehicles and fixed installations, while MAGIC ELF targets smaller unmanned aircraft with tighter size, weight and power constraints. Both configurations are designed to work with existing radios and standard RF interfaces with minimal integration. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-18 · partnership · BlueBird Aero Systems Defense
Evidence notes BlueBird Aero Systems and BlueAero Group launched a strategic collaboration focused on Poland defence and unmanned-systems market. BlueAero Group will serve as BlueBird strategic arm in Poland, providing local market knowledge and regional business support. BlueBird brings tactical UAS experience and mission-ready unmanned systems for defence and security operations. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-18 · partnership · LG Electronics Consumer
Evidence notes LG CNS and Kurly signed an MOU covering humanoid robot proof-of-concept work and logistics automation cooperation. The companies plan to use Kurly's logistics centers to identify warehouse tasks where humanoid robots can reduce worker burden and improve operational safety. The PoC will also evaluate LG CNS's PhysicalWorks platform, including robot task accuracy, execution speed and efficiency improvements against existing logistics workflows. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-18 · product launch · Deep Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes DEEP Robotics launched Lynx M20S as an upgraded wheel-legged robot in the Lynx M20 industrial platform line. The model increases standard-terrain effective payload to 35 kg and maximum payload capacity to 100 kg. The robot is positioned for field robotics work across complex terrain, hazardous environments, inspection, emergency response, logistics and scientific exploration. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-18 Funding Rotaku Humanoid 2026-05-18 · funding · Rotaku Humanoid
Evidence notes The support is directed at accessible Domo humanoid hardware for developers and research teams. Rotaku's current development scope includes whole-body policy training, locomotion, manipulation, teleoperation and embodied-AI workflows. The company framed developer access as a way to widen humanoid experimentation beyond large enterprise laboratories. Date 2026-05-18
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-12
2026-05-16 · product launch · Bear Robotics Service
Evidence notes Bear Robotics unveiled Servi Q on May 16, 2026, during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The compact robot is designed to navigate passages as narrow as 18 inches across dining rooms, kitchens, bars and pickup areas. Peer-to-peer coordination lets Servi Q share work with other Bear robots, including larger Servi Plus units in mixed fleets. Date 2026-05-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-05-15 · contract award · GKN Aerospace Subsystems
Evidence notes The planned platforms are intended to operate alongside Apache helicopters to add combat mass, extend reach and improve survivability in contested environments. GKN’s role covers lightweight aerostructures, advanced manufacturing and production scaling from its Isle of Wight base, which employs around 1,000 people. The programme could add up to 100 skilled Isle of Wight jobs as it progresses, with Archer and other British technology partners also participating. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-05-15 Funding LiberAI Foundation Models 2026-05-15 · funding · LiberAI Foundation Models
Evidence notes Investors included HSG, ZhenFund, Meituan DragonBall and Shunwei. The amount is approximate and retained in native RMB rather than converted to an exact USD figure. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-15 Partnership Accuray Healthcare 2026-05-15 · partnership · Accuray Healthcare
Evidence notes The agreement focuses on the Stellar adaptive radiation therapy platform. The collaboration covers clinical research, education, training and adaptive-therapy development. It extends a relationship rooted in the technology later commercialised as TomoTherapy. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2026-05-15 · product launch · Jinglianwen Technology Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes The service covers household, hotel, retail, office and factory collection environments. Jinglianwen described support for robot arms and wheeled humanoid platforms. The workflow combines SolarSense and QApex with human expert review and hardware-based validation. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-26
2026-05-15 · acquisition · Spinoff Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Nanoveu signed a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire all of Singapore-based Spinoff Robotics. The proposed transaction covered the commercially deployed ALICE tethered aerial platform and METRON inspection system, together with Spinoff's engineering capability. Nanoveu said the acquisition would integrate Spinoff's airframes and sensing systems with its ECS-DoT edge-AI silicon. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-15 Deployment ICEYE Space 2026-05-15 · deployment · ICEYE Space
Evidence notes ICEYE delivered four SAR satellites, with the three-satellite baseline completed within ten months. Polish military operators completed training and began independent constellation operations through ARGUS. The roughly EUR 200 million programme included ICEYE's space segment and a Polish-delivered ground and mobile infrastructure segment. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-15 · demonstration · MetalCraft Marine Maritime
Evidence notes The two 27-foot ROMULUS-25 vessels were delivered in December 2025 under a Defense Innovation Unit prototype contract. Sea trials demonstrated advanced autonomous mission behaviours using HII's Odyssey AI-based autonomy suite. Each vessel is designed for up to 1,000 pounds of payload, a range of up to 1,000 nautical miles and fully autonomous operation. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-15 Contract Award Mesodyne Power Systems 2026-05-15 · contract award · Mesodyne Power Systems
Evidence notes The programme covers development, testing, integration and evaluation of Mesodyne’s thermophotovoltaic power technology. The system targets compact, quiet and multi-fuel power for special-operations missions in austere environments. USSOCOM awarded Mesodyne a $4.25 million prototype contract for a tactical expeditionary silent power generator. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-15 · deployment · HausBots Inspection
Evidence notes Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates deployed HausBots HB3 for infrastructure inspection work after pilot testing. The HB3 was tested on Chicago Skyway piers in June 2024 and purchased by WJE in late 2025. The wider HausBots fleet included 40 to 50 robots operating in the field. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-05-15 · contract award · Kraken Technology Group Maritime
Evidence notes The OTA supports rapid development and prototyping of novel uncrewed surface and subsurface vessel technologies. Kraken says the prototype vessels will use low-observable designs, modular mission payloads and autonomous navigation. The agreement follows Kraken participation in SOCOM innovation cycles with Norwegian and UK government involvement. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-01
2026-05-15 · regulatory · AIR6 SYSTEMS Inspection
Evidence notes FCC approval allowed AIR6 to use specific covered components under exemption conditions. The signal matters because it reduces regulatory friction for U.S. public-sector drone deployments. The approval supports AIR6 Systems's path toward fielded use in unmanned aircraft, air mobility or counter-drone operations. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Regulatory
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-15 Funding ARKEUS Perception 2026-05-15 · funding · ARKEUS Perception
Evidence notes The Series A round was announced on May 15, 2026. Strategic investors included Lockheed Martin Ventures, Main Sequence, and Tensor Ventures. ARKEUS said the funding would scale AI-enabled sensing systems for autonomous platforms operating in contested military environments. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-15 Funding ALCHERA Data Infrastructure 2026-05-15 · funding · ALCHERA Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes ALCHERA said it completed a 4.5 billion won financing to expand its physical-AI data business. The company said proceeds will support a data pipeline for physical-AI model training and accelerate a data factory buildout. ALCHERA framed the expansion around higher-value humanoid and manufacturing datasets, building on its autonomous-driving data work. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-05-15 · production milestone · HII Unmanned Systems Defense
Evidence notes HII said the two ROMULUS-25 autonomous USVs were delivered in December 2025 and supported sea testing. The vessels were awarded under a Defense Innovation Unit contract for smaller form-factor autonomous boat prototypes for the U.S. Marine Corps. HII said ROMULUS-25 is powered by its Odyssey autonomy suite and is designed for up to 1,000 pounds of payload and up to 1,000 nautical miles of range. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-05-15 Partnership FANUC Industrial 2026-05-15 · partnership · FANUC Industrial
Evidence notes FANUC strengthened integration between NVIDIA Isaac Sim and FANUC ROBOGUIDE so robot motion simulations can be reproduced in Isaac Sim with accurate trajectories and cycle times. The collaboration includes NVIDIA PhysX for bin-picking simulation and NVIDIA Isaac Lab for robot training in virtual environments. FANUC also showed a robot demo using NVIDIA Isaac GR00T N for imitation learning and a robot AI system powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-15 · deployment · Primech AI Service
Evidence notes Primech AI signed a three-year leasing agreement to deploy one Hytron autonomous restroom cleaning robot at a high-traffic public-sector facility in Singapore. The company said deployment will commence no later than May 31, 2026, with a three-month onboarding phase covering installation, setup and operator training. Primech described the agreement as Hytron move from product showcase to live, revenue-generating commercial deployment with recurring monthly revenue. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-15 Funding Xpanner Construction 2026-05-15 · funding · Xpanner Construction
Evidence notes Xpanner raised $18M in Series B bridge funding led by Korea Investment Partners, with KB Investment participating. The round brings total funding to $38M and will support expansion of its subscription-based construction automation model in the U.S. Xpanner said its X1 Kit combines retrofit hardware, software-defined machinery and task-specific automation licenses for workflows including piling and material handling. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-15 · funding · Bowintec Industrial
Evidence notes Bowintec announced a nearly RMB 300M Pre-A round led by Oriza Chenkun, with follow-on participation from Boyuan Capital and Bosch Ventures. The company develops industrial embodied-intelligence robots for manufacturing and industrial automation settings. The financing supports product development, commercial scaling, and expansion of Bowintec's industrial robotics platform. Date 2026-05-15
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-14 Facility Opening Nuro Automotive 2026-05-14 · facility opening · Nuro Automotive
Evidence notes The site establishes a permanent European base for Nuro, Inc. The hub supports engineering, testing and regional commercial engagement. The announcement identifies the Munich area but does not claim a production facility. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-08-08
2026-05-14 · funding · Motion Brain Foundation Models
Evidence notes The company described the round as five-times oversubscribed and ultimately upsized. Named investors included Green Technology Bank Capital, Minzhao Fund, Leo Group, Huafu Capital, Yingjue Rongyao and Gengxin Capital. Capital is allocated to model development, tooling and physical-AI deployment in urban service and industrial scenarios. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-27
2026-05-14 Product Launch IMI plc End Effectors 2026-05-14 · product launch · IMI plc End Effectors
Evidence notes The non-Ex pressure and temperature sensor variants retained the sensing, wireless-connectivity and battery-life capabilities of the existing NEON range. IMI combined the sensors with SolidRed analytics and LoRaWAN infrastructure for device management, asset visibility and long-range low-power data transmission. The company reported more than 2,000 non-Ex units ordered for installation and said additional sensor variants were planned. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-05-14 · production milestone · Silvus Technologies Communications
Evidence notes The plan is anchored by a new 165,000-square-foot high-volume manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. Motorola Solutions expects the expansion to create 200 roles. The added capacity is intended to scale production of Silvus StreamCaster MANET radios for defence, law-enforcement and public-safety customers. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-14 · demonstration · Overland AI Defense
Evidence notes The exercise ran April 20 through May 8 at the Cap Draa Training Area during U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual joint exercise. Overland trained soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and 7th Engineer Brigade and Marines from 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion on ULTRA operations. The two AGVs supported counter-attack and defense-lane missions using CROWS, APOBS and XM204 terrain-shaping payloads. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-29
2026-05-14 · product launch · Blueprint Subsea Perception
Evidence notes ArtemisHHC packages underwater navigation and acoustic communication into a handheld system. Blueprint Subsea aimed the product at divers and subsea operators needing portable positioning. The launch extended the Artemis product family beyond fixed or vehicle-mounted systems. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-14 · market signal · Volatus Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes Volatus reported Q1 2026 financial results, including the highest Q1 gross margins in the company's history. The company highlighted its offshore wind heavy-lift drone contract, defense training activity, and Condor XL commercialization roadmap. Management described the merger integration and defense pipeline as part of the company's shift toward higher-value aerial intelligence and cargo programs. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-30
2026-05-14 Production Milestone ZenaDrone Aerial 2026-05-14 · production milestone · ZenaDrone Aerial
Evidence notes ZenaTech said ZenaDrone completed manufacturing of the ZenaDrone 2000 fuselage and began in-house assembly, systems integration and test-bench activities. The release describes the ZenaDrone 2000 as a gas-powered heavy-lift counter-UAS interceptor intended for land, coastal and vessel-deck operation. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-26
2026-05-14 · funding · Shyld AI Healthcare
Evidence notes The company said the funding will support expansion across U.S. health systems and additional clinical and industrial applications. The round supports a company combining AI, sensing and UV-C disinfection actions in physical hospital environments. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-14 Contract Award Skydio Aerial 2026-05-14 · contract award · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio announced a follow-on multi-million-dollar contract expansion with the U.S. Air Force for X10D systems. The award further equips Explosive Ordnance Disposal units and more than doubles the scope of the initial USAF order announced in November 2025. This adds a current product-level defense procurement milestone for Skydio X10D. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-14 Product Launch Natrion Power Systems 2026-05-14 · product launch · Natrion Power Systems
Evidence notes Natrion announced it will begin production of Cirrus and Stratus, new defense-optimized battery cell product lines for uncrewed, battery-powered systems. The cells are designed for drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles and humanoids, with nearly 80% more energy density than available Li-ion alternatives. Natrion said the pouch cells are sized to substitute into battery packs built around 21700-type Li-ion cylindrical cells, with samples shipping for user testing. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-05-14 · funding · Kepler Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Kepler Robot completed a new strategic financing round worth tens of millions of yuan. The investor is Jiangyin Xia Chuang No. 1 Artificial Intelligence Investment Partnership, a vehicle initiated by Jiangyin Xiakewan Equity Investment Fund and Jiangyin High-Tech Venture Capital with backing from Jiangyin Industrial Development Group. The funding is intended to support Kepler industrialization strategy and accelerate industrial-grade humanoid robot deployment in the Yangtze River Delta, with the Jiangyin project initially targeting 10 to 20 industrial application scenarios. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-14 · market signal · Duke Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Duke Robotics priced an underwritten public offering of 1,125,000 units at $8.20 per unit. Each unit includes one common share and one warrant, with warrants exercisable at $8.60 for a five-year term. The company expected its common stock and warrants to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on May 15, 2026 under DUKR and DUKRW. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-14 · funding · WIRobotics Humanoid
Evidence notes WIRobotics completed a KRW 95B Series B about two years after its KRW 13B Series A in March 2024 The funding supports expansion from WIM wearable walking-assist robots into ALLEX, its humanoid platform for human-level manipulation and physical AI research WIRobotics plans to launch a research-focused humanoid platform this year and target initial commercialization with mass-production readiness late next year. Date 2026-05-14
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-15
2026-05-13 · partnership · Quantum Cyber Defense
Evidence notes The arrangement covers licensed autonomous-drone technology. Licensing and supply rights do not by themselves establish deployed products. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-05-13 · acquisition · Alloy Enterprises Components
Evidence notes Johnson Controls said the transaction closed on 13 May 2026. The acquired technology targets high-performance data centres and other mission-critical industrial applications. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Acquisition
Segment Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-27
2026-05-13 · funding · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes The completed round replaced earlier reports that Anduril was seeking about $4 billion at a roughly $60 billion valuation. Returning investors Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz co-led the financing. The raise gives Anduril additional capital for defence-system development and production expansion. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2026-05-13 · demonstration · Tangent Robotics End Effectors
Evidence notes Each policy used 30 to 40 complete teleoperated demonstrations plus a similar number of error-correction examples. The fully autonomous dexterous manipulation demonstrations included container flipping, SD-card pickup, threading, unthreading and gear installation at normal playback speed. Container flipping and SD-card pickup reached 100% test success, while touch input improved harder tasks against vision-only baselines. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-13 · demonstration · Twentyfour Industries Defense
Evidence notes The demonstration introduced the Merops low-cost counter-drone interceptor to German Armed Forces personnel at the Erding Tech Show. Twentyfour described its work with Perennial Autonomy as spanning European manufacturing, system deployment and soldier training. The company positioned the collaboration as a route to combine combat-tested Ukrainian technology with German industrial capacity. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-13 Capability Rerun Data Infrastructure 2026-05-13 · capability · Rerun Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes Rerun SDK 0.32 added lower-level read, write and chunk-processing APIs for robotics datasets. The release added MCAP and ROS 2 support, an open-source catalog server and PyTorch dataloader integration. Rerun Hub entered private preview for teams managing object-storage-backed datasets for robot learning and Physical AI. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Capability
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-13 Demonstration MVTec Perception 2026-05-13 · demonstration · MVTec Perception
Evidence notes HALCON Deep 3D Matching was demonstrated on glass-bottle detection under reflective conditions. MERLIC GCAD was shown on printed-circuit-board inspection for local defects and assembly-level anomalies. A bottle-inspection example covered neck measurement, logo checking and expiration-date reading with Deep OCR. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-13 · award · Innok Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The verdict evaluated INDUROS as an autonomous mobile robot for outdoor industrial logistics. The event is classified as an award signal, not a deployment. The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-05-13 · research publication · Wonik Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes SECOND-Grasp introduces semantic contact-guided dexterous grasping for physically stable and task-aware grasps. The paper reports transfer results on Allegro Hand alongside other robotic-hand embodiments. Allegro Hand serves as an evaluation platform for testing cross-embodiment dexterous-grasp transfer. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-28
2026-05-13 · research publication · Clearpath Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The paper combines CVaR-constrained reinforcement learning with post-training reachability verification for mobile-robot navigation. The authors validate sim-to-real transfer on a physical Clearpath Jackal robot after evaluating tail-risk behavior beyond average cumulative cost. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-05-13 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-05-13 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes The MUJICA paper introduces a multi-skill unified control architecture for wheeled-legged robots balancing driving and legged locomotion. The authors validate the framework in simulation and real-world experiments on a Unitree Go2-W robot. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-05-13 · award · ARA Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes The C$850,000 contribution is non-repayable and comes through Canada's Regional Tariff Response Initiative. ARA Robotics plans to use the support to acquire advanced equipment and develop a marketing strategy. The project is intended to expand Canadian manufacturing capacity and help the company diversify markets. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-13 · product launch · Aseon Labs Automotive
Evidence notes The company described reset pods as in-city autonomous servicing units for fleet operations. The pods are built to handle charging, interior cleaning, data synchronization, automated inspection, and vehicle reset workflows. Aseon said early pilot deployments were being allocated with autonomous-vehicle operators and infrastructure partners. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-05-13 Contract Award AEVEX Defense 2026-05-13 · contract award · AEVEX Defense
Evidence notes AEVEX secured an $18.5 million order to deliver unmanned aircraft systems and engineering services to the U.S. Air Force. The order supports additive-manufactured Group 3 UAS designed for scalable production and rapid fielding. AEVEX positioned the work within its autonomous systems, launched-effects, unmanned-platform, and defense-manufacturing portfolio. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-05-13 · product launch · Intelligent Energy Power Systems
Evidence notes Intelligent Energy introduced the IE-SOAR range of lightweight hydrogen fuel cell modules for fixed-wing, rotary-wing and VTOL UAV applications. The systems are designed to increase UAV endurance and range compared with conventional battery systems. IE-SOAR supports hydrogen-powered drone operations where flight time and payload capacity are limiting factors. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-13 · capability · Hood Tech Perception
Evidence notes Hood Tech Mechanical reported that the newest version of FLARES autonomous flight software completed four live flight tests. The company said all flight-test objectives were met during the campaign. The update strengthens FLARES as an autonomous launch-and-recovery system for UAS operations. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-13 Partnership FANUC Industrial 2026-05-13 · partnership · FANUC Industrial
Evidence notes FANUC announced a strategic collaboration with Google to enhance its Physical AI Robot System. The company said the system uses Google Cloud technologies including Gemini Enterprise and supports Intrinsic Flowstate integration. FANUC said it had already shipped more than 1,000 robots for Physical AI related applications since its iREX reveal. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-05-13 Contract Award Swarmer Mission Software 2026-05-13 · contract award · Swarmer Mission Software
Evidence notes Meta Bureau awarded Swarmer a contract to outfit SkyKnight drones with Swarmer autonomy and swarming software. The contract includes two license allocations for the full Swarmer Platform and one license allocation for Swarmer OS. Swarmer said the integration will cover SkyKnight and other UAVs in Meta Bureau portfolio systems. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-05-14
2026-05-13 · funding · Mind Robotics
Evidence notes Kleiner Perkins was named as lead, with Meritech Capital, Redpoint Ventures, SV Angel, Incharge Capital, A-Star Capital and Garuda Ventures among the new participants. Existing investors included Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Eclipse, Prysm Capital, Bain Capital Ventures and Greenoaks. Mind Robotics said Rivian provides a live, high-volume manufacturing environment for model training and deployment. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos 2026-05-14
2026-05-13 · partnership · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes Humanoid signed a binding phased deployment and supply agreement with Schaeffler to integrate humanoid robots into live manufacturing operations. The first systems are scheduled to go live in Germany before the end of 2026, with the initial phase running across Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt from December 2026 through June 2027. The agreement targets a four-digit number of wheeled units across Schaeffler’s global facilities by 2032 and includes a five-year actuator supply agreement with Schaeffler as preferred supplier. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-05-13 · funding · Fangshi Robotics Construction
Evidence notes Fangshi Robotics raised nearly RMB 100M in Series A financing from Beijing ST Innovation Fund and Aviation Development Fund. The company develops construction-robotics systems for site workflows including measurement, layout, and field execution support. The financing supports product iteration, market expansion, and deployment of Fangshi's construction automation platform. Date 2026-05-13
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-05-12 · deployment · SYPAQ Systems Aerial
Evidence notes The delivery includes a multi-year sustainment programme covering spares, maintenance, training and operational support. Corvo X uses a thrust-vectoring VTOL configuration with encrypted mesh networking, configurable payloads and advanced autonomy. SYPAQ designs, engineers and manufactures the lightweight, man-packable aircraft in Australia. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-05-12 Market Signal Netlist Electronics 2026-05-12 · market signal · Netlist Electronics
Evidence notes Gross profit reached $22.4 million, up 1,622% from the first quarter of 2025. Net income was $8.6 million, or $0.03 per share, versus a $9.5 million loss in the prior-year quarter. Compared with the immediately preceding quarter, sales rose from $75.7 million and gross profit rose from $6.9 million. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Market Signal
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-05-12 · demonstration · Revise Robotics Manufacturing
Evidence notes Armtonio refurbished laptops live for IT asset-management attendees at exhibition booth 49. Revise Robotics assembled the demonstration robot onsite before exhibiting as an event sponsor. IAITAM ACE ran May 12-14 at the M Resort in the Las Vegas area. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-05-12 · product launch · AIRO Group Aerial
Evidence notes The full-scale aircraft was presented publicly at XPONENTIAL 2026. JC250 targets middle-mile cargo and remote resupply while JX250 targets long-endurance ISR missions. The platform uses a common slowed-rotor architecture, modular payloads and a detachable cargo-pod system. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-12 · product launch · Water Linked Localization
Evidence notes Water Tracking estimates velocity relative to the water column when a DVL cannot obtain seabed bottom lock. The mode uses acoustic reflections approximately 1.5 to 4.5 metres below the instrument to support an inertial-navigation system. The free firmware update covers all DVL A50 and A125 units and is also available on the A100 and A250. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-05-12 · product launch · TrellisWare Technologies Communications
Evidence notes The 48-gram software-defined radio delivers up to 8 watts of transmit power and covers 1250–2600 MHz. It supports TSM and Katana wideband and narrowband waveforms, including fast-frequency-hopping anti-jam operation. The module is intended for ISR, command-and-control, video and relay links on UAS and attritable systems. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-05-12 · production milestone · SubSea Craft Maritime
Evidence notes The milestone covers production readiness rather than a concept unveiling. MARS is designed for high-speed maritime operations and autonomous mission integration. Production advances the platform toward operational delivery for defence and security customers. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-05-12 · research publication · PAL Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Mobile manipulation requires coordinated control of high-dimensional, bimanual robots. Imitation learning methods have been broadly used to solve these robotic tasks, yet typically ignore the bilateral morphological symmetry inherent in such systems. TIAGo is the robot platform used in the reported research setup. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2026-05-12 Product Launch Festo Actuation 2026-05-12 · product launch · Festo Actuation
Evidence notes The software runs locally and uses 3D camera input to identify gripping points and select tools. Festo supports industrial robots, cobots and Cartesian handling systems. Target workflows span logistics, packaging and manufacturing environments with changing item mixes. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-12 · regulatory · Siemens Healthineers Healthcare
Evidence notes FDA clearance covered six new Artis interventional imaging systems. The cleared portfolio includes the pheno floor-mounted robotic Artis vision configuration. This is distinct from the existing Siemens Healthineers Corindus acquisition event. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Regulatory
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-12 Deployment Nomagic Warehouse Logistics 2026-05-12 · deployment · Nomagic Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Expansion covers VLA systems in live Brack.Alltron warehouse operations. The rollout builds on Nomagic robotic picking and packing deployments. Brack.Alltron is named as the counterparty while Nomagic is the robotics-side company in the event. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-12 · deployment · Fulfil Solutions Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The automated center housed more than 12,000 Whole Foods Market and Amazon items. Fulfil ShopBots sorted, retrieved and staged products across temperature zones. Orders were prepared within minutes for in-store pickup, curbside pickup or delivery handoff. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-05-12 · funding · Lumos Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The A1 and A2 rounds closed by May 12, 2026. Mitsubishi Electric Smart Manufacturing Technology (China) Group led the rounds. Lumos Robotics said proceeds would support embodied large-model R&D and scenario expansion. Date 2026-05-12
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18