Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 30

Browse page 30 of the Korthos verified robotics events archive, with dated funding, deployment, product, partnership, acquisition, and research records.

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PartnershipAMP

Google signs carbon removal agreement tied to AMP's organic waste processing system

Industrial

· partnership · AMP · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Google signed an agreement with Commonwealth Sortation LLC, an affiliate of AMP Robotics, for removal of 200,000 metric tonnes of CO2e by 2030.
  • The deal is tied to AMP's organic waste processing pathway, which converts recovered organic material into biochar instead of allowing it to emit methane in landfill conditions.
  • The announcement extends AMP's positioning beyond robotic sortation alone into downstream waste-to-carbon infrastructure built on the same mixed-waste processing system.
Date
Company AMP
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipTitan Dynamics

Titan Dynamics partners with SD3IT at Hurlburt Field Innovation Day and Tech Expo

Defense

· partnership · Titan Dynamics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Titan Dynamics announced it would appear alongside SD3IT at Hurlburt Field Innovation Day and Tech Expo hosted by the 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron.
  • The company framed the appearance around additive-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems and mission-adaptable attritable platforms.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSeasats

Seasats Quickfish USV completes continuous eight-day sea trial

Defense

· demonstration · Seasats · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Seasats announced the successful completion of an eight-day continuous sea trial for Quickfish.
  • The test emphasized the platform's mix of 35+ knot sprint speed, multi-week designed endurance, and modular mission configuration.
  • The update strengthened the case that Quickfish is progressing from launch story toward practical defense and security use.
Date
Company Seasats
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationShield AI

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., complete autonomous flight tests in under 60 days

Defense

· demonstration · Shield AI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries completed autonomous flight tests after integrating Hivemind on the ARMD platform in under 60 days.
  • Two aircraft demonstrated reinforcement-learning behaviours and coordinated motion while tracking a virtual vehicle.
  • The programme moved from software-in-the-loop to hardware-in-the-loop testing in under two weeks.
Date
Company Shield AI
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AwardVolatus Aerospace

Volatus Aerospace receives NRC-IRAP funding to support Condor XL development

Aerial

· award · Volatus Aerospace · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Volatus Aerospace received NRC-IRAP support of up to CAD 320,000 for Condor XL heavy-lift UAS development.
  • The funded work covers avionics architecture, autonomy integration, and flight validation.
  • Volatus framed the project around sovereign Canadian autonomous aerospace capability and future government applications.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionINDO Earth Moving

INDO Earth Moving acquired by Ondas (heavy engineering / future robotics)

Defense

· acquisition · INDO Earth Moving · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Ondas acquired INDO Earth Moving, a military heavy-equipment procurement, integration and lifecycle-support business.
  • INDO brought a $140 million tender covering dozens of tracked engineering vehicles plus maintenance, logistics and operational support.
  • Autonomous and robotic upgrades were presented as a future integration plan using Ondas remote-operation, navigation, perception and mission-software capabilities, not as current INDO products.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchADLINK Technology

ADLINK unveils edge AI platforms powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor and IGX Thor

AI Compute

· product launch · ADLINK Technology · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • ADLINK announced the DLAP-IGX Series and DLAP-700 Series powered by NVIDIA IGX Thor and Jetson Thor
  • The company said the platforms are aimed at physical AI workloads, with specific emphasis on industrial robotics and humanoid markets
  • ADLINK positioned the launch around safe, high-performance edge AI deployment for robotics and autonomous systems
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderKraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics announces $24 million in defence orders

Subsystems

· commercial order · Kraken Robotics · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • Kraken announced approximately $24 million in new orders from more than 10 customers across five countries, including three new defence customers
  • The orders cover SeaPower batteries, KATFISH towed synthetic aperture sonar, and Kraken SAS systems
  • The company said its new Nova Scotia battery facility is expected to come online within the next month
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHYFIX

HYFIX launches GEO-SWARM autonomous drone-in-a-box security system on Kickstarter

AI Compute

· product launch · HYFIX · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • HYFIX launched GEO-SWARM as an autonomous drone-in-a-box security system through Kickstarter.
  • The proposed system combines automated launch, return and charging with persistent property monitoring.
Date
Company HYFIX
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardGecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics secures U.S. Navy IDIQ contract for robotic ship inspection and maintenance

Inspection

· contract award · Gecko Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Navy and GSA awarded Gecko Robotics a five-year IDIQ contract with a $71 million ceiling for robotic inspection and asset-health analysis.
  • The initial award covers work on 18 U.S. Pacific Fleet ships and is worth up to $54 million over five years.
  • Gecko said its wall-climbing robots and AI inspection platform can identify repair needs faster than manual inspection and reduce maintenance delays.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBeingBeyond

BeingBeyond introduces U1 dexterous hand data collection system for Real DexUMI workflows

Foundation Models

· product launch · BeingBeyond · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • U1 records manipulation demonstrations for dexterous-policy training and evaluation.
  • The collection system is designed around Real DexUMI workflows for hand-centric manipulation data.
Date
Company BeingBeyond
Event type Product Launch
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
PartnershipLattice Semiconductor

Lattice joins NVIDIA Halos safety ecosystem for physical AI

Semiconductors

· partnership · Lattice Semiconductor · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • Lattice is the first low-power FPGA supplier announced in the Halos inspection-lab ecosystem and will contribute to Halos-certified Holoscan Sensor Bridge designs.
  • The bridge architecture uses programmable logic to move synchronized sensor streams into GPU-accessible memory with deterministic, low-latency data paths.
  • Lattice identifies robotics, industrial automation and autonomous applications as target systems for the safety and sensor-integration work.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
CapabilitySkygauge Robotics

Skygauge integrates MontiPower Bristle Blaster for aerial surface preparation

Inspection

· capability · Skygauge Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The drone automatically maintains contact force while the payload removes spot rust and creates a coating anchor profile.
  • Operators can replace the blasting tool with Skygauge coating payloads to seal the prepared area.
  • Skygauge said the configuration had operated under a Canadian Navy contract and with inspection service providers.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
AwardDrone City

AFRL network recommends Drone City for $100,000 Stage 1 award

Industrial

· award · Drone City · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The selected project covers autonomous drone airdrop and advanced stabilization.
  • Drone City founder Mehdi Salehi is principal investigator, with AFRL researcher Elizabeth Bentley serving as co-principal investigator.
  • The work sits within the network's Quantifying Performance in Extreme Environments programme.
Date
Company Drone City
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchLeopard Imaging

STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging introduce Jetson-ready robotics vision module

Vision

· product launch · Leopard Imaging · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The module combines 2D imaging, 3D depth sensing and motion perception for humanoid and advanced robotics systems.
  • The companies said the module integrates with NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge, Jetson and Isaac.
  • Leopard Imaging said the module helps robot builders standardize sensor data acquisition and bridge sim-to-real workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionOndas

Ondas acquires remaining 30% of 4M Defense parent company

Defense

· acquisition · Ondas · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Ondas acquired the remaining 30% of Chirokka Holding, the parent company of 4M Defense.
  • Consideration included 352,968 Ondas common shares plus up to $1.4 million in additional shares subject to earn-out milestones.
  • The transaction completed Ondas' ownership consolidation of 4M Defense after the earlier controlling-interest acquisition.
Date
Company Ondas
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipKia

Kia, Hyundai Motor and NVIDIA expand autonomous-driving partnership

Automotive

· partnership · Kia · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The collaboration combines Hyundai Motor Group software-defined-vehicle capabilities with NVIDIA autonomous-driving technology.
  • It targets scalable Level 2 and above systems across selected vehicles.
  • The parties also plan to support Motional robotaxi services.
Date
Company Kia
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNEXCOM

NEXCOM launches MARS400 T20 embodied-AI builder on NVIDIA IGX Thor

Electronics

· product launch · NEXCOM · Electronics

Evidence notes
  • The MARS400 T20 combines NVIDIA Blackwell AI compute with NEXCOM real-time motion control and functional-safety technology.
  • NEXCOM configured the builder platform for humanoid development with high-speed sensor connectivity and synchronized robot control.
  • The launch targeted a shorter path from embodied-AI prototyping to safety-oriented robot production.
Date
Company NEXCOM
Event type Product Launch
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSVT Robotics

DHL expands SVT SOFTBOT across warehouse network

Development Platform

· deployment · SVT Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • DHL uses SOFTBOT to standardize and accelerate integrations between automation technologies and warehouse systems.
  • The companies reported robotics integrations up to twelve times faster than traditional approaches.
  • The deployment supports DHL's strategy for scaling automation across a network that already operates more than 8,000 collaborative robots.
Date
Company SVT Robotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchRopedia

Ropedia releases Xperience-10M multimodal physical-AI dataset

Data Infrastructure

· product launch · Ropedia · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • The release synchronizes video, audio, depth, camera pose, motion capture, inertial sensing and language annotations around real-world human activity.
  • Ropedia designed the records to preserve the connection between perception, action, intent and physical consequence rather than isolated frames.
  • The dataset is offered for foundation-model pretraining, task-specific adaptation, evaluation and real-to-simulation transfer workflows.
Date
Company Ropedia
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
CapabilityConBotics

SICK highlights ConBotics Painter Robot safety workflow

Construction

· capability · ConBotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The SICK article describes ConBotics as developing an autonomous mobile painting robot for large-scale airless spraying.
  • The safety workflow uses SICK sensing and control technology to support repeatable operation on construction sites.
Date
Company ConBotics
Event type Capability
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDaifuku Co., Ltd.

Daifuku details SOTR-F forklift AMR for pallet transport

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Daifuku Co., Ltd. · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The SOTR-F uses autonomous SLAM navigation rather than floor-based magnetic guides or barcodes.
  • Daifuku said the AMR can transfer pallets between floors, loading docks, conveyors, and AS/RS-connected workflows.
  • The vehicle was published as available for sale in Japan at the time of the article.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalALCHERA

ALCHERA reports physical-AI revenue reached 12 percent of data business

Data Infrastructure

· market signal · ALCHERA · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • ALCHERA said physical-AI revenue reached 900 million won in 2025, about 12 percent of its data business revenue.
  • The company said it plans to focus on 3D digital assets that include physical properties such as weight and friction.
  • ALCHERA positioned these assets as training inputs for humanoid robots before real-world deployment.
Date
Company ALCHERA
Event type Market Signal
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionEmpirical Systems Aerospace

AeroVironment acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace

Defense

· acquisition · Empirical Systems Aerospace · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The completed transaction brought ESAero into AeroVironment as a subsidiary.
  • AeroVironment described ESAero as a producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air-mobility platforms.
  • ESAero continued operating from its California facilities with its existing leadership.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNVIDIA

NVIDIA launches new Cosmos world models, Isaac simulation frameworks, and Isaac GR00T updates for physical AI

AI Compute

· product launch · NVIDIA · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • NVIDIA unveiled new Cosmos world models, Isaac simulation frameworks, and new Isaac GR00T open models to accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent robots.
  • The company said robotics leaders including ABB Robotics, AGIBOT, Agility, FANUC, Figure, KUKA, Skild AI, Universal Robots, and YASKAWA are building on NVIDIA's robotics platform.
  • NVIDIA positioned the release as a full-stack physical AI update spanning robot training, simulation, and deployment.
Date
Company NVIDIA
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPSYONIC

PSYONIC and NVIDIA announce collaboration at GTC 2026

End Effectors

· partnership · PSYONIC · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • PSYONIC announced the Ability Hand became one of the first commercial dexterous hands integrated as a native asset in NVIDIA Isaac Lab.
  • The companies also introduced a human-to-robot real-to-real transfer workflow built around high-fidelity human dexterous interaction data for robotic manipulation learning.
  • PSYONIC positioned the collaboration around a closed-loop pipeline linking human use, real-world data capture, simulation, and robotic policy training.
Date
Company PSYONIC
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAeroVironment

AV acquires Empirical Systems Aerospace to expand unmanned aviation engineering and manufacturing capability

Defense

· acquisition · AeroVironment · Defense

Evidence notes
  • AV acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace, a producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility platforms.
  • ESAero adds electric and hybrid propulsion work, rapid aerospace prototyping, AS9100-certified UAS manufacturing, and facilities in San Luis Obispo.
  • The deal strengthens AV's ability to move from platform design into deeper aviation engineering and manufacturing execution.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationRealSense

RealSense unveils humanoid autonomous navigation demonstration at NVIDIA GTC

Vision

· demonstration · RealSense · Vision

Evidence notes
  • RealSense showcased autonomous humanoid navigation at NVIDIA GTC using depth cameras, visual SLAM, and NVIDIA CuVSLAM
  • The demo focused on safer humanoid localization, mapping, terrain awareness, and stable motion in human environments
  • This was a concrete robotics demonstration rather than a generic ecosystem narrative
Date
Company RealSense
Event type Demonstration
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSTMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics accelerates global adoption and market growth of Physical AI with NVIDIA

Semiconductors

· partnership · STMicroelectronics · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • ST announced integration of its sensors, microcontrollers, and motor-control solutions with the NVIDIA robotics ecosystem
  • The collaboration targets humanoid and other physical AI systems using Jetson, Holoscan Sensor Bridge, and Isaac Sim workflows
  • It positions ST as a direct component supplier into the humanoid and advanced robotics stack
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSTMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics and Leopard Imaging launch Jetson-ready multi-sensor robotics vision module

Semiconductors

· product launch · STMicroelectronics · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • ST and Leopard Imaging introduced an all-in-one multimodal vision module for humanoid and advanced robotics systems
  • The module combines ST imaging, 3D depth sensing, and motion sensing with NVIDIA Holoscan Sensor Bridge and Isaac compatibility
  • This is a discrete robotics product launch rather than a generic semiconductor announcement
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipNXP Semiconductors

NXP delivers new innovations for advanced physical AI with NVIDIA

Semiconductors

· partnership · NXP Semiconductors · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • NXP announced robotics solutions developed with NVIDIA for physical AI and humanoid robotics
  • The collaboration combines NXP edge processors, motor control, and sensor interfaces with the NVIDIA robotics stack
  • It positions NXP as a component supplier in the humanoid and mobile robotics ecosystem
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipInfineon Technologies

Infineon accelerates deployment of robots with improved safety and security features using digital twins in collaboration with NVIDIA

Semiconductors

· partnership · Infineon Technologies · Semiconductors

Evidence notes
  • Infineon expands its NVIDIA collaboration around digital-twin-based workflows for safer robot deployment
  • The collaboration targets robot system architectures using Infineon components alongside the NVIDIA robotics stack
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVention

Vention launches Rapid Operator AI for autonomous bin picking

Development Platform

· product launch · Vention · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Vention announced the commercial launch of Rapid Operator AI at NVIDIA GTC 2026
  • The system is positioned as a turnkey physical AI solution for autonomous bin picking in unstructured manufacturing environments
  • Vention said the launch combines its automation platform with AI, vision, and robotic workcell tooling for variable picking tasks
Date
Company Vention
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSkild AI

Skild AI model deployed at Foxconn facility for Nvidia Blackwell server assembly

Foundation Models

· deployment · Skild AI · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Skild AI deploys its robot model in robots at a Foxconn facility in Houston
  • The deployment supports Nvidia Blackwell server assembly workflows
  • The move marks early commercial deployment with software tie-ins to industrial robot ecosystems
Date
Company Skild AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
Market SignalNiqo Robotics

Niqo Robotics' AI weeding business nears profitability with platform expansion

Agriculture

· market signal · Niqo Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Niqo Robotics said its AI weeding business was approaching profitability as it expanded the platform.
  • The company linked the improvement to growing commercial use of precision spot spraying.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRobbyant (Ant Lingbo Technology)

Robbyant and Leju Robot form strategic partnership to commercialize embodied AI systems

Foundation Models

· partnership · Robbyant (Ant Lingbo Technology) · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Robbyant, Ant Group's embodied AI company, signed a strategic partnership with Leju Robot
  • The two companies said they will combine Robbyant's embodied AI models with Leju's robotics technologies to build integrated solutions for industrial and commercial scenarios
  • The partnership is focused on embodiment, data, and models, with the stated goal of accelerating embodied AI robots from specific task execution toward more general intelligence
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
FundingRopedia

Ropedia raises $8M first Pre-A tranche for physical-AI data infrastructure

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Ropedia · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • The March financing contributed US$8 million toward Ropedia’s two-tranche Pre-A programme.
  • A later US$22 million tranche brought combined Pre-A funding to US$30 million.
  • The capital supports physical-AI data infrastructure, including real-world multimodal interaction collection for robotics training.
Date
Company Ropedia
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
FundingRoboForce

RoboForce raises $52M funding round to scale Physical AI robo-labor platform

Industrial

· funding · RoboForce · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • RoboForce announced a $52M oversubscribed funding round, bringing total capital raised to $67M.
  • The company said the capital will advance its robot foundation model, Physical AI robots, and manufacturing readiness for commercial deployment.
  • RoboForce targets labor-intensive environments including solar, data centers, mining, shipping, manufacturing, and logistics.
Date
Company RoboForce
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationDJI

Study validates DJI Mavic 3 Pro for field whale photogrammetry

Aerial

· research publication · DJI · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The evaluation directly names Mavic 3 Pro as the aerial imaging platform.
  • Researchers assessed the aircraft for collecting measurements from free-ranging whales.
  • The work provides product-specific evidence for wildlife field measurement and aerial imaging.
Date
Company DJI
Event type Research Publication
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
CapabilityHONOR

Beijing upgrades humanoid robot half marathon with expanded participation and autonomous navigation focus

Humanoid

· capability · HONOR · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • More than 20 teams participated in official trial runs ahead of the 2026 humanoid robot half marathon.
  • The updated event introduced stronger emphasis on autonomous navigation and increased technical requirements for participants.
  • The race format was designed to test real-world locomotion, energy management, and navigation under urban conditions.
Date
Company HONOR
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchORCA Dexterity

ORCA Dexterity launches OrcaHand, OrcaHand Lite, and OrcaHand Touch

End Effectors

· product launch · ORCA Dexterity · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • ORCA Dexterity announced three open-source robotic hands: OrcaHand, OrcaHand Lite, and OrcaHand Touch
  • The company described OrcaHand Lite as a 9-DoF hand for grasping and demos
  • The company described OrcaHand as the redesigned successor to orca v1
  • The company described OrcaHand Touch as a tactile variant with up to 83 taxels per finger and force detection as low as 0.1 N
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAnduril Industries

Army awards Anduril $20 Billion Dollar contract for counter-drone capabilities

Defense

· contract award · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The U.S. Army awarded Anduril a contract for counter-drone capabilities.
  • The transaction is valued at approximately $20 billion.
  • The contract covers Anduril's Lattice platform and integrated hardware.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentMotional

Motional robotaxis return to Uber in Las Vegas

Automotive

· deployment · Motional · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Uber users can be matched with Motional robotaxis along the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown Las Vegas and the Town Square area.
  • The supervised service phase is collecting rider feedback before a planned rider-only transition later in 2026.
  • Motional reported more than 130,000 public rides completed across its programmes before the relaunch.
Date
Company Motional
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationStereolabs

UE5-Forest paper uses ZED Mini data for synthetic-to-real forest traversal

Vision

· research publication · Stereolabs · Vision

Evidence notes
  • UE5-Forest studies synthetic-to-real sim-to-real transfer for forest traversal using Unreal Engine 5 environments.
  • The paper references ZED Mini camera data in the real-world component of the traversal setup.
Date
Company Stereolabs
Event type Research Publication
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneNEO Battery Materials

NEO Battery acquires expansion site to scale Korea-made drone and robotics battery cell manufacturing

Power Systems

· production milestone · NEO Battery Materials · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • The company plans to integrate its silicon products into drone battery applications.
  • The move supports NEO shift from battery materials toward end-to-end battery-cell production.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
Market SignalSwarmer

Swarmer prices Nasdaq initial public offering at $5 per share

Mission Software

· market signal · Swarmer · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Swarmer priced its IPO at $5 per share, offering 3,000,000 shares of common stock.
  • The company said it expected gross proceeds of $15M before underwriting discounts and offering expenses.
  • The shares were approved for listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker SWMR.
Date
Company Swarmer
Event type Market Signal
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
PartnershipReliable Robotics

Reliable Robotics and Albuquerque join FAA regional cargo pilot

Aerial

· partnership · Reliable Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The partners joined the Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, also known as eIPP.
  • The project will connect Albuquerque with communities in the Four Corners region using autonomous commercial cargo aircraft.
  • The pilot supports operational integration and aviation-safety work alongside Reliable Robotics certification program.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAMC Robotics

AMC Robotics and HIVE announce collaboration on AI-driven robotics compute infrastructure

Industrial

· partnership · AMC Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Entered a strategic collaboration with HIVE focused on AI-driven robotics compute infrastructure.
  • Said AMC would use HIVE's GPU AI Cloud to support development, testing, and deployment of Kyro and other robotics workloads.
  • Positioned the collaboration around scalable AI infrastructure for future robotics products.
Date
Company AMC Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderParaZero Technologies

ParaZero Secures a New Order for DefendAir Counter-UAS Systems from Israeli Defense Entity

Defense

· commercial order · ParaZero Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • ParaZero received a new order from an Israeli defense entity for DefendAir.
  • The order included an evaluation kit, net pods, live exercise support, and training.
  • The company framed the order as another sign of operational reliance on DefendAir inside the Israeli defence ecosystem.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AwardWIRobotics

WIRobotics is selected for the Physical AI Fellowship powered by AWS, NVIDIA, and MassRobotics

Humanoid

· award · WIRobotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • WIRobotics said it was selected for the Physical AI Fellowship, a program backed by AWS, NVIDIA, and MassRobotics.
  • The fellowship includes AWS credits, support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, access to NVIDIA's physical AI stack, and ecosystem support from MassRobotics.
  • WIRobotics positioned the program as support for advancing ALLEX and its broader humanoid robotics roadmap for real-world industrial, logistics, and service use cases.
Date
Company WIRobotics
Event type Award
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Market SignalEGIDE

EGIDE uses TechInnov 2026 appearance as market-visibility signal

Defense

· market signal · EGIDE · Defense

Evidence notes
  • EGIDE announced its participation at TechInnov 2026 through its official news page.
  • The event reflects early public visibility-building around the company's defence and counter-drone positioning rather than a product launch or contract award.
Date
Company EGIDE
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationGalbot

LATENT paper presents humanoid tennis skill learning from human motion data

Humanoid

· research publication · Galbot · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • The paper introduces LATENT, a method for learning athletic humanoid tennis skills from imperfect human motion data
  • The official implementation is presented by a Tsinghua University and Galbot team
  • The released codebase uses G1 tracking and evaluation tasks for the humanoid robot setup
Date
Company Galbot
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Company FormationAtoms

Travis Kalanick launches Atoms as specialized robotics venture

Industrial

· company formation · Atoms · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Travis Kalanick publicly launched Atoms as a robotics and physical automation company
  • The company is focused on specialized systems for food, mining, and transport rather than humanoid robots
  • Atoms expands and renames City Storage Systems, with CloudKitchens rolled into the new structure
Date
Company Atoms
Event type Company Formation
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationADLINK Technology

ADLINK previews Jetson Thor platforms and Moby at GTC 2026

AI Compute

· demonstration · ADLINK Technology · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • DLAP-701 uses NVIDIA Jetson Thor T5000 or T4000 modules.
  • ADLINK said Noble Machines Moby would run on a DLAP-series platform at its GTC showcase.
  • The Moby statement is scoped to the disclosed showcase configuration, not a production-wide bill of materials.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSUNCAR

SUNCAR launches MEGAFLOW1500 vehicle-side megawatt charging interface

Industrial

· product launch · SUNCAR · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The interface targets heavy commercial vehicles, construction machinery and other high-performance machines.
  • The product packages vehicle-side DC fast-charging hardware for standards-aligned MCS integration.
  • SUNCAR made the interface commercially available to vehicle manufacturers.
Date
Company SUNCAR
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSix Robotics

Six Robotics and STARK demonstrate integrated recce-strike workflow

Mission Software

· partnership · Six Robotics · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • The first integration phase had already been demonstrated in joint trials when the agreement was announced.
  • The workflow links reconnaissance, target identification, strike and battle-damage assessment in contested environments.
  • The parties described an integration partnership, not a military procurement award.
Date
Company Six Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPony.ai

Pony.ai opens fully driverless Guangzhou rides through Tencent WeChat

Automotive

· deployment · Pony.ai · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Users in designated Guangzhou areas can book fully driverless rides through WeChat.
  • The integration exposes eligible autonomous rides after users enter pickup and destination details.
  • The rollout extends a broader Pony.ai and Tencent Cloud partnership covering cloud, mapping, simulation and AI.
Date
Company Pony.ai
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationStaer

Staer releases synthetic warehouse dataset for physical-AI research

Warehouse Logistics

· research publication · Staer · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The initial release covered 15 warehouse environments, 1,500 sequences and roughly 200,000 object instances.
  • Each frame aligned RGB, depth, semantic-segmentation and instance-segmentation data generated in NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
  • The rolling Hugging Face dataset has since advanced to v0.2 with stereo walkthroughs, IMU data and scene-graph annotations.
Date
Company Staer
Event type Research Publication
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Market SignalFlyGuys

FlyGuys reports 40% year-over-year growth and a network exceeding 20,000 pilots

Inspection

· market signal · FlyGuys · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • FlyGuys recorded 40% year-over-year growth and expanded its drone-pilot network beyond 20,000 members.
  • The company described a seventh consecutive year of double-digit growth.
  • The figures are company-reported operating metrics and are not independently audited financial results.
Date
Company FlyGuys
Event type Market Signal
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAxis Robotics

Axis Robotics opens its browser-based robot-training data platform

Data Infrastructure

· product launch · Axis Robotics · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • The platform combines task generation, simulation, human demonstration collection and data processing.
  • The official surface preserved beta and waitlist maturity rather than implying broad commercial deployment.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
FundingAutonomous A2Z

Autonomous A2Z closes KRW 40.5 billion Pre-IPO round

Automotive

· funding · Autonomous A2Z · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Existing investor DS Investment Partners anchored the round; Nvestor, KB Investment, KB Securities and Hana Securities also returned, alongside Daesung Venture Capital, Suin Investment Capital and E&Venture Partners.
  • Autonomous A2Z’s company materials state that the KRW 40.5 billion round brought cumulative funding to KRW 122.5 billion.
  • The company said the proceeds would fund inventory for domestic and overseas expansion, end-to-end autonomous-driving infrastructure and hiring ahead of a planned Korean listing.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCarmenta

Carmenta releases UAS Mission Kit 2026.0

Mission Software

· product launch · Carmenta · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Carmenta released UAS Mission Kit 2026.0 for geospatial capabilities in uncrewed aerial-system mission applications.
  • The release targeted reduced development time and risk for UAS mission applications.
  • Carmenta said the update included stability and performance improvements based on customer feedback.
Date
Company Carmenta
Event type Product Launch
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSTARK

STARK and Six Robotics partner on recce-strike capability

Defense

· partnership · STARK · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The integration links reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions and autonomy software for shorter sensor-to-shooter loops.
  • STARK said the first phase had already been demonstrated through successful trials.
  • The partnership followed STARK’s establishment of a Nordic presence in Sweden.
Date
Company STARK
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchTopXGun Robotics

TopXGun introduces new UAV lineup for global markets

Agriculture

· product launch · TopXGun Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • TopXGun said it would present agricultural drones and integrated UAV technologies.
  • The event targeted global partners and industry professionals.
  • The source frames the lineup as part of TopXGun's global market push.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipWingtra

ANA Holdings and Wingtra sign MoU for drone surveying and inspection in Japan

Aerial

· partnership · Wingtra · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • ANA Holdings and Wingtra signed an MoU to evaluate wide-area drone surveying and inspection services in Japan.
  • The agreement uses WingtraRAY for infrastructure inspection and disaster damage assessment.
  • The collaboration provides a commercial deployment pathway for Wingtra's survey-grade VTOL drone in Japan.
Date
Company Wingtra
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingC12.ai

C12.ai raises RMB 50M to advance Physical AI Scientists for drug discovery

Lab Automation

· funding · C12.ai · Lab Automation

Evidence notes
  • C12.ai raised RMB 50M in a round led by Yonghua Capital, with participation from Weihao Chuangxin and individual investors.
  • The funding follows deployment of Talos inside BeOne Medicines, where the system reportedly completed more than 3,000 operations over 50 days with zero errors.
  • C12.ai combines molecular AI with robotic execution for drug-discovery and molecular-science workflows.
Date
Company C12.ai
Event type Funding
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos
PartnershipPalantir Technologies

Palantir, Ondas and World View partner on AI-enabled multi-domain ISR platform

Defense

· partnership · Palantir Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Palantir, Ondas and World View announced a strategic partnership for AI-enabled multi-domain ISR missions.
  • The programs apply Palantir AIP to production, mission planning and edge operations for stratospheric, aerial and land-based systems.
  • The collaboration connects Palantir software with Ondas autonomous systems and World View stratospheric sensing platforms.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBlueBird Aero Systems

BlueBird and DSHT sign MOU for advanced UAS manufacturing in Korea

Defense

· partnership · BlueBird Aero Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BlueBird signed an MOU with Daesung Hi-Technology to explore a technology-transfer program for local production of advanced UAS.
  • The collaboration combines BlueBird autonomous UAS technology with DSHT ultra-precision manufacturing capabilities.
  • The planned model targets scalable production and assembly in Korea for evolving defence needs.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchElite Robots

Elite Robots launches RoboBarista autonomous coffee station

Industrial

· product launch · Elite Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Elite Robots introduced RoboBarista, a fully automated robotic coffee station for commercial environments.
  • The system uses one or two cobots to handle grinding, extraction, milk frothing, drink preparation, and latte art.
  • Elite Robots positions the system for hotels, offices, transit hubs, and other high-traffic locations.
Date
Company Elite Robots
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
CapabilityChef Robotics

Chef Robotics introduces robot-to-robot communication for coordinated meal assembly

Industrial

· capability · Chef Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Chef Robotics launched robot-to-robot communication to coordinate multiple robots depositing ingredients on the same conveyor line.
  • The system uses wireless radios to share tray position and deposit-state data between robots in real time.
  • Chef said the feature is designed to increase throughput on high-speed lines while reducing spillage and missed trays.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentEstun Automation

Estun launches fully autonomous automotive parts welding line with over 200 robots at a domestic NEV supplier plant

Industrial

· deployment · Estun Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Estun said it jointly developed a smart automotive-components plant with a well-known domestic intelligent automotive brand, with core-process automation reaching 90%.
  • The line integrates more than 200 Estun robots across spot welding, adhesive dispensing, SPR, FDS, stud welding, handling, and arc welding.
  • Estun said the project was installed, commissioned, and put into trial production within 60 days, with annual capacity sufficient for components for 300,000 vehicles.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationEpson Robots

Epson Robots to showcase scalable retail automation at Shoptalk Spring 2026

Industrial

· demonstration · Epson Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Epson positioned its robotics offering at Shoptalk around retail workflows such as light fulfillment, packaging and kitting, labeling, and automated kiosk concepts.
  • The showcase centered on compact T-Series all-in-one SCARA robots and Epson RC+ software, including vision, force guidance, conveyor tracking, parts feeding, and custom operator dashboard tooling.
  • The event signals Epson's push to extend its factory automation stack into retail and service environments rather than limiting the business to traditional manufacturing lines.
Date
Company Epson Robots
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AwardAnduril Industries

DIU and U.S. Navy select Anduril for XL-AUV program

Defense

· award · Anduril Industries · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Navy selected Anduril for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform project.
  • The company said the win followed the longest XL-AUV demonstration conducted to date.
  • The award advanced Anduril's U.S. extra-large autonomous undersea vehicle work beyond Australian Ghost Shark production.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipBoston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics and FieldAI Partner to Deploy Robots in Dynamic Environments

Humanoid

· partnership · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Boston Dynamics and FieldAI announced a partnership to deploy robots in uncharted and dynamic environments.
  • The collaboration integrates FieldAI's Field Foundation Models with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.
  • This integration enables Spot to autonomously operate in complex, real-world settings without prior maps or predefined routes.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRoboSense

RoboSense secures exclusive design win for Baidu's next-gen Apollo Go Robotaxi

Perception

· partnership · RoboSense · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RoboSense secured an exclusive design win to provide the factory-installed digital LiDAR suite for Baidu's next-generation Apollo Go Robotaxi fleet.
  • The integrated solution includes the EM4, a mass-produced thousand-beam-level digital LiDAR, and the E1, a fully solid-state digital LiDAR.
  • This combination offers 360-degree, zero-blind-spot coverage essential for Level 4 autonomous mobility.
Date
Company RoboSense
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
FundingBlack Forest Systems

Black Forest Systems raises $400,000 to industrialise SHADOX infantry drone platform

Defense

· funding · Black Forest Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The funding came from Front Ventures and Hede Capital Partners AB.
  • The company said the capital will support engineering refinement, production readiness, and structured deployment to infantry and special forces units.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentWandercraft

Renault Group deploys 350 Wandercraft Calvin-40 humanoid robots

Exoskeleton

· deployment · Wandercraft · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • Renault Group deployed 350 Wandercraft Calvin-40 humanoid robots in its factories over an 18-month period.
  • The robots performed physically demanding tasks, such as hauling tires, at the Douai factory's supply line.
  • This deployment followed a strategic partnership and minority investment by Renault Group in Wandercraft.
Date
Company Wandercraft
Event type Deployment
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTesla

Tesla to start production on Optimus Version 3 this summer

Automotive

· market signal · Tesla · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that production of Optimus Version 3 will commence in the summer of 2026.
  • Initial production will begin at the Fremont Factory, with plans to establish a line capable of producing up to 1 million robots per year.
  • Production will also occur at Gigafactory Texas, with a target of up to 10 million robots annually.
Date
Company Tesla
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
FundingMonteris Medical

Monteris Medical secures $28M Series E to accelerate minimally invasive neurosurgery growth

Surgical

· funding · Monteris Medical · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Monteris Medical announced a $28M Series E equity financing.
  • The company said the capital will support technology innovation and broader growth initiatives.
  • Monteris positions NeuroBlate as a robotically controlled MRI-guided laser therapy system for brain intervention.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingXCath

XCath secures $30M Series C to advance neuro-endovascular surgical robotics

Surgical

· funding · XCath · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • XCath announced a $30M Series C to support development and future commercialization of its endovascular surgical robot.
  • The round was co-led by Crescent Enterprises and Dr. Fred Moll, chairman of XCath's board.
  • The financing brought total capital raised since the company's 2017 founding to $92M.
Date
Company XCath
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingSunday Robotics

Sunday raises $165M Series B to deploy Memo household robot

Consumer

· funding · Sunday Robotics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Sunday announced an oversubscribed $165M Series B at a $1.15B valuation led by Coatue.
  • The company said the capital will support deployment of Memo, its household robot, as it moves from demos toward real-world rollout.
  • Thomas Laffont of Coatue is joining the board as part of the round.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationLumenier

Lumenier demonstrates attritable UAS and LokSight at Army competition

Aerial

· demonstration · Lumenier · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The demonstration included AttriX5, AttriX7 and AttriX10 FPV platforms alongside the LithiX10 endurance aircraft.
  • Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division integrated LokSight with their A.B.E. 1.01 drone to test targeting support on an operator-built platform.
  • Competition scenarios covered high-speed FPV racing, hunter-killer missions and soldier-led innovation challenges.
Date
Company Lumenier
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingAutonomics Tech

Kinisis Ventures Fund II invests in Autonomics Tech

Service

· funding · Autonomics Tech · Service

Evidence notes
  • Kinisis joined existing shareholder ASBIS in backing the company.
  • The capital is allocated to product development, hiring and expansion into international markets.
  • Kinisis cited an active Autonomics deployment at Four Seasons Astir Palace in Athens through Manifest Services.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionTeleo

Havoc acquires Teleo to add land-domain supervised autonomy

Construction

· acquisition · Teleo · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Teleo contributes a universal retrofit kit, remote command centre and supervised-autonomy software for heavy equipment.
  • Havoc positioned the acquisition as its move into land-domain collaborative autonomy.
  • Teleo's website and leadership surface remained active after the transaction.
Date
Company Teleo
Event type Acquisition
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeLudo Robotics

KRAFTON CEO Kim Chang-han takes CEO role at Ludo Robotics

Foundation Models

· org change · Ludo Robotics · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • KRAFTON appointed Kim Chang-han as Ludo Robotics CEO while Kangwook Lee led technology and the Korea unit.
  • Kim Chang-han took the CEO role in March 2026.
  • Kangwook Lee continued as technology leader and head of the Korea operation.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAutonomous Solutions

ASI acquires Scythe Robotics

Industrial

· acquisition · Autonomous Solutions · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • ASI announced the completed acquisition on 11 March 2026.
  • Scythe develops commercial-grade autonomous systems for landscaping.
  • ASI said the deal brings Scythe Sight AI vision and the M.52 mower into its portfolio.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryElroy Air

Chaparral selected for U.S. eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

Aerial

· regulatory · Elroy Air · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The planned programme covers cargo operations across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi.
  • Target locations include Gulf Coast and energy-industry sites.
  • Elroy Air was the programme's only purpose-built heavy-payload cargo-drone OEM.
Date
Company Elroy Air
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipEVERYWHERE Communications

EVERYWHERE and KORE expand multi-network field safety

Communications

· partnership · EVERYWHERE Communications · Communications

Evidence notes
  • EVERYWHERE announced the KORE partnership on March 11, 2026.
  • The EVERYWHERE App can route traffic across Wi-Fi, cellular data and T-Satellite while retaining SOS, messaging and team-visibility workflows.
  • KORE, T-Mobile for Business and EVERYWHERE positioned the integration for safer field operations at the network edge.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionScythe Robotics

Autonomous Solutions acquires Scythe Robotics

Service

· acquisition · Scythe Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Scythe and its team continue as an equipment brand within ASI Landscaping, with the Longmont office, customer support and M.52 development retained.
  • The transaction brings Scythe Sight computer vision and M.52 field experience into ASI's Mobius off-road autonomy portfolio.
  • Scythe said M.52 systems mowed nearly 2 billion square feet for customers across 30 states during 2025.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardKraken Technology Group

Royal Navy awards Kraken GBP 12.3 million Project Beehive USV contract

Maritime

· contract award · Kraken Technology Group · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The Royal Navy primary announcement is dated 11 March 2026 and confirms a GBP 12.3 million contract for 20 uncrewed boats.
  • Navy Leaders identifies the contracted platform as Kraken K3 Scout and reports delivery across the following 12 months.
  • The USVs are intended for operations, training and development activities by Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningDaifuku Co., Ltd.

Daifuku opens Tokyo Lab for AI and robotics R&D

Warehouse Logistics

· facility opening · Daifuku Co., Ltd. · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Daifuku described Tokyo Lab as a base for cutting-edge technology research and development.
  • The company tied the lab to AI and robotics integration for material handling systems.
  • The opening added a dedicated Tokyo site for advanced technology collaboration and development.
Date
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipIDS Imaging

IDS and Prophesee expand event-based industrial vision collaboration

Vision

· partnership · IDS Imaging · Vision

Evidence notes
  • IDS and Prophesee expanded their collaboration around event-based industrial vision.
  • The initiative combines conventional imaging with event-based sensing for high-speed machine-vision applications.
  • The collaboration supports robotics, industrial inspection and automation workflows that need fast visual sensing.
Date
Company IDS Imaging
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
PartnershipZoox

Zoox and Uber announce strategic robotaxi partnership

Automotive

· partnership · Zoox · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • A dedicated Zoox fleet is planned for availability through the Uber app.
  • The companies plan to begin in Las Vegas in 2026 and add Los Angeles in 2027.
  • Zoox will continue offering rides through its own app alongside Uber access.
Date
Company Zoox
Event type Partnership
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSCHUNK

SCHUNK and DLR expand cooperation for humanoid robot hand technology transfer

End Effectors

· partnership · SCHUNK · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • SCHUNK and the German Aerospace Center agreed at the German Robotics Conference 2026 to further expand cooperation in humanoid robot hands.
  • The collaboration aims to transfer research results into robust, industry-ready solutions more quickly.
  • The work focuses on fine motor capabilities of humanoid robot hands for new automation applications.
Date
Company SCHUNK
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeGMEX Robotics

Fitell rebrands as GMEX Robotics and changes Nasdaq ticker to GMEX

Service

· org change · GMEX Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Fitell Corporation announced its rebrand to GMEX Robotics.
  • The company said the name change reflects a strategic shift from fitness equipment e-commerce into AI-powered robotics and intelligent consumer technologies.
  • Its Nasdaq ticker changed from FTEL to GMEX.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos