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2026-02-22 · demonstration · Figure AI Humanoid
Evidence notes Figure demonstrated humanoid systems at its new Sunnyvale headquarters. The company framed the activity around headquarters move-in, engineering integration and capability demonstrations. The milestone shows Figure using its own facility as a proving ground for ongoing product development. Date 2026-02-22
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-23
2026-02-22 · product launch · BXI Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Elf 3 is a high-performance humanoid robot designed for embodied AI research. Features include high-torque joints, an open SDK, and a ready-to-deploy architecture. Priced at $19,999, it offers a developer version with a full-stack SDK. Date 2026-02-22
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-02-21 Capability Sereact Foundation Models 2026-02-21 · capability · Sereact Foundation Models
Evidence notes Sereact introduced Cortex 2.0, adding a world model that predicts future outcomes before committing to robot motion. The system generates candidate future trajectories in visual latent space and scores them for progress, stability, and efficiency. Sereact positioned the update for complex manipulation tasks including returns handling, sorting, folding, and packing. Date 2026-02-21
Event type Capability
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-04-27
2026-02-21 · deployment · Muks Robotics AI Pvt. Ltd. Humanoid
Evidence notes Pune Airport began a trial of Muks Robotics' Spaceo M1 for passenger interaction and operational support. Coverage describes natural-language queries, ticket scanning, baggage assistance, and multilingual interaction. The deployment places a named humanoid in a live public venue rather than a showroom-only demo. Date 2026-02-21
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-02-21 Market Signal NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-02-21 · market signal · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes SONIC is a generalist humanoid controller trained on over 100 million frames of diverse motion data. The model features a universal token space and kinematic planner for integrating various inputs, including VR teleoperation and video. SONIC's scalable foundation eliminates the need for manual reward engineering in training humanoid robots. Date 2026-02-21
Event type Market Signal
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-02-20 · acquisition · Revolution Geosystems Aerial
Evidence notes Phoenix customers were promised continued support for existing products and an expanded future roadmap. The combined offering adds mission planning, data processing and analysis to Revolution’s aviation and equipment services. Phoenix CEO Rob Dannenberg said the transaction would scale the company’s technology to a broader professional audience. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Acquisition
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-02-20 · market signal · Skydrone Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes The report described an active fundraising process, not a completed round. Skydrone was targeting defence logistics and electricity-line intervention markets. The company was developing aircraft capable of carrying payloads up to 150 kilograms in GPS-denied areas. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Market Signal
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-20 · demonstration · RTX Corporation Defense
Evidence notes Autonomy mode controlled a four-hour flight while a human operator supervised from the ground. The test integrated Sidekick with the YFQ-42A mission systems and paired the uncrewed aircraft with crewed fighters. The flight supported the U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft Increment 1 programme. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-02-20 Research Publication ANYbotics Inspection 2026-02-20 · research publication · ANYbotics Inspection
Evidence notes The GrandTour paper introduces a large open-access legged-robotics dataset for state estimation, SLAM, perception, and multi-modal learning. The dataset was collected with an ANYbotics ANYmal-D quadruped carrying the Boxi multi-modal sensor payload across indoor and outdoor environments. The dataset gives ANYmal-D a large-scale public benchmark for legged-robot perception, state estimation, SLAM, and multi-modal learning. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-02-20 · funding · MaXon Systems Defense
Evidence notes MaXon secured a new financing round to advance its autonomous counter-UAS platform for large-area defence The disclosed investors included Green Flag Ventures, BRAVE1, Freedom Fund VC, and Big Defence Public reporting did not disclose the round size Date 2026-02-20
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-02-20 · executive hire · Hirebotics Manufacturing
Evidence notes Hirebotics appointed co-founder and chief operating officer Matthew Bush as chief executive officer effective February 20, 2026. Bush succeeded co-founder Rob Goldiez, who retired after more than a decade leading the company. Bush previously oversaw electro-mechanical product development, manufacturing operations, and customer success at Hirebotics. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-02-20 Product Launch Vention Development Platform 2026-02-20 · product launch · Vention Development Platform
Evidence notes Enhances cloud-based platform for designing and deploying automated manufacturing systems Integrates simulation and real-world deployment workflows Enables faster build-out of robotic production cells Date 2026-02-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-02-20 · funding · Critical Point Robotics
Evidence notes Seed round; funding for dexterous manipulation systems. Investors: Eclipse Ventures, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2026-02-20
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-02-19 · capability · Sofar Ocean Maritime
Evidence notes The update improves responsiveness for large fleets and adds clearer charts, maps and historical observation breadcrumbs. New data products include wave spectra and second-resolution spectrograms alongside expanded oxygen, salinity and acoustics streams. Device sampling, logging, transmission formats and APIs remain unchanged for deployed Spotters. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-19 · funding · Shearwater Aerospace Aerial
Evidence notes The seed round supports commercialization of Smart Flight, Shearwater's autonomy platform for uncrewed aircraft. Shearwater said Smart Flight is built for challenging weather and complex terrain conditions. The round gives the company a financing signal tied directly to drone autonomy deployment. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-02-19 · demonstration · Aurora Flight Sciences Aerial
Evidence notes The DARPA LINC program demo used 1.5-meter and 5-meter uncrewed surface vessels to simulate underway replenishment hazards. AI-guided control kept the vessel pair inside the safe zone 94% of the run and reduced recovery time after induced hazards by 61% versus manual control. Aurora worked with MIT aerospace and marine autonomy labs on the learning-based control architecture. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-02-19 · contract award · Air Space Intelligence Mission Software
Evidence notes Air Space Intelligence won a Defense Innovation Unit contract for an AI-enabled Joint Sustainment Decision Tool. The DIU award focused on AI-enabled sustainment decision support for joint operations. The contract extended ASI defense work beyond civil airspace modernization. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-02-19 Product Launch RoboDock Automotive 2026-02-19 · product launch · RoboDock Automotive
Evidence notes The system physically plugs and unplugs vehicles and verifies successful charge initiation. Vision and thermal sensing perform post-trip vehicle inspections before redeployment. RoboDock described the system as a retrofit for existing depots, chargers and vehicle types and was onboarding early pilot partners. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-02-19 Product Launch Milliray Perception 2026-02-19 · product launch · Milliray Perception
Evidence notes We build sensors to detect the most challenging drones. DroneTector: high-resolution radars to detect small drones Its DroneTector launch targets the hard-to-detect small-UAS problem, making the company a C-UAS perception hardware supplier Date 2026-02-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-02-19 Market Signal Neolix Delivery 2026-02-19 · market signal · Neolix Delivery
Evidence notes The fleet included more than 16,000 autonomous vehicles deployed across 15 countries. Deployments covered express delivery, retail distribution, pharmaceuticals and industrial logistics. Neolix had operating permits in more than 300 Chinese cities and regions plus 300 RoboVans delivered to the UAE. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-19 Research Publication NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-02-19 · research publication · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes NVIDIA released GEAR-SONIC through the GR00T Whole-Body Control repository as a generalist humanoid whole-body controller. The official repository describes SONIC as using motion tracking over large-scale human motion data to support natural locomotion, whole-body movement, VR teleoperation, and higher-level humanoid planning. SONIC complements VLA manipulation models with the whole-body control layer needed for humanoid deployment. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Research Publication
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-02-19 Demonstration ACSL Aerial 2026-02-19 · demonstration · ACSL Aerial
Evidence notes ACSL supplied PF2-CAT3 and operational support for a Level 4 medical delivery demonstration conducted by sora-iina in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. The demonstration achieved doorstep pharmaceutical delivery to a hospital rooftop using area-based Level 4 flight permissions. ACSL framed the event as part of real-world deployment work for sustainable drone logistics. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-08
2026-02-19 · partnership · SURVICE Engineering Defense
Evidence notes BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering signed a framework agreement to collaborate on uncrewed air system technologies. The agreement builds on the existing collaboration around Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150 logistics drone and SURVICE’s U.S. defence channel. The companies said the collaboration will support small and tactical UAS development for U.S. and international defence applications. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-05
2026-02-19 · production milestone · Nauticus Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Nauticus Robotics announced leadership additions and commercialization initiatives tied to product growth and manufacturing capacity. The update followed Master Investment Group's commitment to support construction of additional Aquanaut vehicles. Nauticus appointed Dr. Kjerstin Easton as Vice President of Software. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-04-26
2026-02-19 · contract award · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes Anduril announced an additional $43.7 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding to expand domestic solid rocket motor production. The company linked the funding to recently opened Mississippi production capacity. The award reinforced Anduril's role as a scaling domestic propulsion supplier rather than an entrant-only player. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-19 · demonstration · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes Hivemind autonomously flew two Navy BQM-177A aircraft during a December test at Point Mugu Sea Range. The aircraft defended Combat Air Patrol positions in a live-virtual-constructive scenario with a virtual F-18 and constructive adversaries. The capstone followed a multi-month integration campaign and advanced compatibility with the Navy's Autonomy Government Reference Architecture. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-19 Funding ZaiNar Localization 2026-02-19 · funding · ZaiNar Localization
Evidence notes The company described the capital as cumulative investment accumulated during nine years of stealth. ZaiNar said its valuation exceeded $1 billion. Named investors include Steve Jurvetson, Jerry Yang, Tom Gruber, Jaan Tallinn and Nicholas Pritzker. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Funding
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2026-02-19 Market Signal Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-19 · market signal · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Unitree Robotics listed its G1 humanoid robot for sale on Amazon in the United States, priced at $17,990. This 'No Secondary Development' model functions as a closed system without support for custom code. The G1 stands approximately 127 cm tall, weighs about 35 kg, and features 23 degrees of freedom, a depth camera, and 3D LiDAR for navigation. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-03
2026-02-19 Market Signal Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-19 · market signal · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Unitree Robotics CEO Wang Xingxing announced plans to ship up to 20,000 humanoid robots in 2026, a significant increase from the approximately 5,500 units delivered in 2025. The announcement followed the company's robots performing complex martial arts routines at China's Spring Festival Gala, including trampoline somersaults and running at speeds up to 4 meters per second. Wang stated that these innovations are practical and will facilitate large-scale group deployment of robots in the future. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-19 · funding · Freeform Manufacturing
Evidence notes Funding to scale AI-driven metal manufacturing Investors: Threshold Ventures, Founders Fund, Valor Equity Partners Founders Fund participated as existing investor Date 2026-02-19
Event type Funding
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-02-19 · product launch · TerraClear Agriculture
Evidence notes TerraClear introduced TerraScout, an autonomous robot that captures ultra-high-resolution imagery across entire fields and converts it into field prescriptions for existing farm equipment. Reported performance: maps 1,000+ acres/day, operates up to ~15 mph, and can run ~6 hours autonomously without refueling. Field trials started earlier in 2026, with expanded trials planned for spring 2026. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-02-19 · partnership · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada signed a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) agreement with Agility Robotics following a successful pilot of Digit in production environments. The deployment will integrate Digit humanoid robots into manufacturing workflows, targeting material handling and repetitive industrial tasks. Date 2026-02-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-19
2026-02-18 · research publication · Stanford University Development Platform
Evidence notes Introduces an object-centric policy for zero-shot dexterous manipulation of unseen tools and tasks. Trains over procedurally generated tool-like primitives in simulation, then evaluates on real tools across multiple categories and task trajectories. Releases a project page with paper, code, interactive simulation demo, and DexToolBench assets for dexterous tool-use evaluation. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Research Publication
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2026-02-18 · award · Flying Eye Aerial
Evidence notes Bpifrance announced Flying Eye as a member of the fifth Propulseur Export cohort on February 18, 2026. The 24 participating companies entered a 12-month programme combining tailored consulting, collective training and business-network access. The programme gives Flying Eye a structured route to prioritize export markets, adapt its offer and build an international commercial plan. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-02-18 · funding · World Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes World Labs announced the $1 billion financing on February 18, 2026. Investors included AMD, Autodesk, Emerson Collective, Fidelity, NVIDIA and Sea. The company tied the capital to world models for creativity, robotics, scientific discovery and other spatial-intelligence applications. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Funding
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-02-18 · deployment · Brightpick Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Brightpick and NAPA moved from a 2025 pilot into an additional-site agreement in early 2026. The first project under the agreement includes more than 100 Brightpick robots for high-volume processing. The deployment targets NAPA distribution centers and supports warehouse handling, replenishment, throughput, and store-network performance. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-02-18 · award · Fluid Wire Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes The European Innovation Council grant totals €2.5 million. The award supports industrialisation and commercial scaling of the company's transmission technology. The company framed the award as support for robots operating in harsh and hazardous environments. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-02-18 · research publication · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper combines supervised failure classification and anomaly detection for autonomous inspection tasks. It uses inspection feeds from office and industrial sites and demonstrates real-time deployment on Boston Dynamics Spot. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-02-18 · product launch · Vision Aerial Aerial
Evidence notes Vision Aerial debuted its Vulcan industrial drone platform around Geo Week 2026. The platform is positioned for surveying and demanding industrial missions. Reported features include higher lift capacity, improved stability and integrated terrain following and collision avoidance for low-altitude technical missions. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-04
2026-02-18 · partnership · KULR Technology Group Power Systems
Evidence notes KULR and Hylio entered a strategic collaboration to design, prototype, qualify, and domestically manufacture battery systems for U.S.-built unmanned agricultural drones. The collaboration focuses on NDAA-compliant battery systems centered in Texas for Hylio UAS platforms. The work targets mission-critical battery architectures, secure U.S.-based supply chains, and high-performance energy storage for drone operations. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-02
2026-02-18 · executive hire · Trener Robotics Foundation Models
Evidence notes Trener Robotics hired Jacob Pascual Pape as Vice President of Sales after its Series A funding announcement. Pape previously spent 12 years at Universal Robots, most recently as a Regional President. The company said he will lead global go-to-market strategy and help build Trener's integrator ecosystem. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2026-02-18 · demonstration · Scout AI Defense
Evidence notes Scout AI detailed its architecture where a large foundation model coordinates smaller models deployed on vehicles and drones. The system enables dynamic replanning and mission execution based on real-time conditions. The approach positions Scout's stack as a reasoning layer for robotic fleets rather than single-platform autonomy. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-02-18 · demonstration · Scout AI Defense
Evidence notes Scout AI demonstrated an autonomous mission involving a ground vehicle and drones executing a coordinated strike. The system used AI agents to locate and destroy a target with minimal human intervention. The demo showcased multi-agent coordination across robotic systems under a single mission command. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-02-18 · product launch · Scout AI Defense
Evidence notes Scout AI introduced Fury as an autonomous vehicle orchestrator designed to coordinate heterogeneous unmanned systems. The system translates commander intent into coordinated actions across robotic fleets. The launch formalizes Fury as the company's core autonomy product for multi-domain unmanned operations. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-02-18 Funding Kilter Agriculture 2026-02-18 · funding · Kilter Agriculture
Evidence notes Kilter secured €6.5 million in new financing led by a strategic investment from Kubota. The company said the funding would support international scale-up and continued development as it moved toward a Series B round. Kubota also confirmed that AX-1 sales through its European distribution network would begin in 2026. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-04-08
2026-02-18 · market signal · Niqo Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Niqo Robotics secured its first commercial order in the United States from L&R Farms. The agreement was finalized during the Southwest Ag Summit in Yuma, Arizona, on February 18, 2026. This marks the company's initial entry into the U.S. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Market Signal
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-18 · facility opening · Swarm Aero Defense
Evidence notes Swarm Aero announced the opening of its 80,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center at Drake Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company said the site would accelerate development and deployment of its large UAV and eventually support production at the level of thousands of aircraft. The release also said the operation is expected to create hundreds of high-skill aerospace jobs over the next decade. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-02-18 Demonstration PDW Defense 2026-02-18 · demonstration · PDW Defense
Evidence notes PDW demonstrated the C100 at the Crimson Tomahawk 25 joint exercise for U.S. Air Force and Special Forces teams across Joint Fires and Effects, Close Air Support support, and mounted and dismounted maneuver scenarios. The C100 integrated with JTAC teams for ISR, fires support, battle damage assessment, and target marking using the Raptor LP payload's laser pointer, and also delivered an inert munition that disabled a target vehicle. The exercise shows the C100 being used as a multi-mission combat support UAS in realistic joint-force workflows rather than only as a standalone reconnaissance drone. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-18 · funding · Mecademic Industrial Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Mecademic Inc. raised $21 million CAD (approximately $15.3 million USD) in funding led by Investissement Québec, with participation from The company announced plans to establish a new headquarters. Mecademic appointed Dominique Jodoin as Chairman of the Board and David Massé as CFO. Date 2026-02-18
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-02-18 · product launch · Artimus Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes Launched upgraded generation of HASEL artificial muscle actuators with >2× mechanical output New actuators fully encapsulated for safer interaction and easier integration into robotic systems Company publicly seeks select partners to evaluate and integrate technology for dexterous robotic manipulation and automation Date 2026-02-18
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-03-03
2026-02-17 Capability ERKO Industrial 2026-02-17 · capability · ERKO Industrial
Evidence notes The system handles, identifies and orients small terminals across multiple product variants. The cell supports output of up to 200 pieces per hour with faster changeovers. ERKO positioned the design as a customer-facing automation solution rather than only an internal production tool. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2026-02-17 Demonstration AGCO Agriculture 2026-02-17 · demonstration · AGCO Agriculture
Evidence notes AGCO said Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and PTx would showcase autonomous and precision agriculture solutions at the 2026 Commodity Classic. The event highlighted AGCO's autonomous systems, smart-farming tools, and farmer-facing precision technology portfolio. The announcement is a public signal of AGCO's continued push into autonomy and robotic workflows for agricultural equipment. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Demonstration
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2026-02-17 · product launch · Artimus Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes Artimus said the new contracting HASEL actuators deliver more than twice the mechanical output of the prior generation. The actuators are fully encapsulated for safer interaction and easier integration into robotic systems. The company sought partners to evaluate the technology in markets requiring dexterous robotic manipulation. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2026-02-17 Deployment MUSE Service 2026-02-17 · deployment · MUSE Service
Evidence notes Armo autonomously patrols the sales floor and captures high-resolution shelf images with location data. Cyberlinks systems analyze product presence and shelf position. The pilot targets faster detection of stockouts and merchandising disorder. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-02-17 · acquisition · T3 Defense Defense
Evidence notes The transaction gave T3 Defense a 51% controlling stake plus an option to acquire the remainder. ITS designs and manufactures integrated electromechanical machines and production systems for defense and aerospace programs. ITS also owns Positech, which develops precision motion-control and stabilization systems for radar, sensors and mission payloads. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2026-02-17 · award · FORMOVE GmbH Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes FORMOVE was selected among five finalists for RIG's Outstanding Startup Award. The team would pitch its Physical AI data foundation at the German Robotics Conference. Judges evaluated technological originality, feasibility, societal relevance, and founding-team strength. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Award
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-02-17 · product launch · SubC Imaging Perception
Evidence notes The Rayfin Trench is rated to 11,000 metres and supports 4K and HD video capture in hadal environments. The system is designed for autonomous landers, AUVs, winch deployments and specialized deep-sea ROVs. Integrated recording, data logging and scheduled or timelapse capture support unattended scientific and exploration missions. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-17 · product launch · ANT Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Future Farming described Valera Cube as a modular platform for plant protection and crop-care tasks. The platform supports side-mounted tools including tunnel sprayers and UVC lamp modules. The system is available in the EU, UK, Australia, and the United States. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-30
2026-02-17 · production milestone · Guangdong Huilun Technology Humanoid
Evidence notes The roadmap cited small-batch trial production in 2026. The same source described a 2027 move toward full-scale mass production. The source described Huilun as carrying GAC-linked humanoid robotics commercialization work. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-26
2026-02-17 · company formation · Guangdong Huilun Technology Humanoid
Evidence notes The article described bipedal humanoid robot technology innovation and commercialization as Huilun's focus. It identified GoMate Mini as the company's first-generation humanoid robot program. It cited component work across actuators, servo motors, gearboxes, brake clutches and torque sensors. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Company Formation
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-26
2026-02-17 · deployment · Medtronic Surgical
Evidence notes The procedure was performed at Cleveland Clinic by Jihad Kaouk, MD. The patient underwent robotic-assisted prostatectomy and was discharged the next day. The deployment places The company's technology into commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows beyond a lab-only setting. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Deployment
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-17 · partnership · Mach Industries Defense
Evidence notes Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries launched Venom, a prototype flight demonstration aircraft. The companies said they moved Venom from concept to flight-ready prototype in 71 days. Mach established baseline requirements and architecture, while Divergent executed digital design and 3D-printed structural assemblies. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-01
2026-02-17 Market Signal Stöcklin Warehouse Logistics 2026-02-17 · market signal · Stöcklin Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Stoecklin announced that it would present integrated system solutions at LogiMAT 2026 in Hall 3, Stand C30. The showcase connects Stoecklin's automated storage, conveying, software and robotics portfolio for smart intralogistics. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-02-17 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-17 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Perceptive Humanoid Parkour combines motion matching, RL expert policies, and a depth-based multi-skill student policy for dynamic obstacle traversal. The authors validate the framework on a real Unitree G1, including climbing obstacles up to 1.25 m and long-horizon multi-obstacle traversal. The release is one of the more substantial external G1 results for onboard-perception parkour and dynamic locomotion. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-02-17 · partnership · Terra Drone Aerial
Evidence notes Terra Drone entered a distribution agreement with Norwegian industrial drone provider UAS VOSS for Terra Xross 1. The agreement expands Terra Xross 1 distribution across Scandinavia. Terra Drone framed the product around indoor industrial inspections in power, oil and gas settings. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-11
2026-02-17 · award · Cellula Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Cellula was selected for the Canadian Technology Accelerators program focused on U.K. maritime defense and security applications of ocean technologies. The initiative supports Canadian firms working on advanced maritime defense and ocean technology aligned with Canada-U.K. security priorities. Cellula said the program would connect it with U.K. maritime security stakeholders and expand collaboration opportunities in allied defense markets. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-02-17 Acquisition XTEND Defense 2026-02-17 · acquisition · XTEND Defense
Evidence notes JFB and XTEND entered a definitive all-stock business-combination agreement with an implied transaction value of $1.5 billion. The proposed combined company would operate as XTEND AI Robotics and pursue a U.S. public-market listing under the ticker XTND. Closing remained subject to registration effectiveness, shareholder and regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-02-17 Funding Breaker Mission Software 2026-02-17 · funding · Breaker Mission Software
Evidence notes Breaker raised a $6 million seed round led by Bessemer Venture Partners with continued support from Main Sequence Ventures. The funding was directed toward mission-layer orchestration software for autonomous systems across air, land and sea. The round backed software aimed at reducing the one-operator-per-platform bottleneck in multi-robot operations. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Funding
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-17 · funding · Seasats Defense
Evidence notes Konvoy Ventures led a $20 million Series A for Seasats, with Shield Capital, DNS Capital, Techstars, Tanis Venture Management, Crumpton Ventures, and Dorado Group also participating. Seasats said the capital would expand production and product development for its small autonomous surface vessel portfolio. The raise came after major government awards and contracts, signaling that investors viewed the company as entering a scaling phase. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-02-17 · contract award · Liquid Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes On February 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Liquid Robotics Inc. a $25 million contract to supply 20 commercial unmanned surface vehicles to Japan under a Foreign Military Sales program. The contract includes control software, payload integration, and launch and recovery equipment, with work scheduled for completion by February 16, 2028. The Air Force Test Center at Eglin Air Force Base is managing the contract. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-02-17 Funding Gather AI Warehouse Logistics 2026-02-17 · funding · Gather AI Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Gather AI secured $40 million in funding to expand its physical AI platform for warehouse logistics. The investment aims to enhance the company's capabilities in automating inventory management and improving operational efficiency within warehouses. Date 2026-02-17
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-02-16 · facility opening · Patil Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Patil Automation announced the Design Hub inauguration on February 16, 2026 in Pune. The 13,000-square-foot centre provides seating for more than 160 people and supports an existing design team of more than 100 engineers. The expansion concentrates mechanical, electrical and controls design capacity for the company robotic production-line projects. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-02-16 · partnership · Orbit Fab Space
Evidence notes Orbit Fab is working with NASA on a coolant coupling for Gateway's thermal-control architecture. The work addresses reliable fluid transfer in the lunar-orbit environment. The project extends Orbit Fab's interface experience beyond propellant refueling into maintainable spacecraft infrastructure. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Space
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-16 · funding · Sitegeist Construction
Evidence notes UnternehmerTUM Funding for Innovators and a group of industry and technology investors also participated. Sitegeist said the capital would support hiring and deployment on concrete-renovation sites. The company develops a vertically integrated hardware and software platform for bridges, tunnels and buildings. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-02-16 · product launch · Yaskawa Electric Corporation Industrial
Evidence notes Launch brought Yaskawa robotic warehouse solutions to the North American market. Yaskawa America supports deployment, delivery and service for the offering. The solution package includes motion-planning and vision technologies for warehouse automation. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-16 · partnership · Fixposition Localization
Evidence notes The agreement targets geomatics, construction and agriculture applications. Topcon framed xFusion as support for GNSS-challenging and indoor-outdoor positioning environments. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-02-16 Product Launch DOK-ING Defense 2026-02-16 · product launch · DOK-ING Defense
Evidence notes DOK-ING and Pearson Engineering presented the MV-8 Komodo Uncrewed Breaching System at Combat Engineer & Logistics 2026. The system combines DOK-ING's modular UGV platform with Pearson Engineering minefield-breaching and route-clearance technologies. DOK-ING positioned MV-8 Komodo for counter-UAS, vSHORAD, CBRNe, mobility and counter-mobility missions. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-02-16 · product launch · YellowScan Perception
Evidence notes YellowScan unveiled Venturer at Geo Week 2026 in Denver on February 16, 2026. The company positions the LiDAR system for missions that require survey precision, secure sourcing and adaptable UAV integration. Venturer extends YellowScan's aerial-mapping portfolio toward government, infrastructure and other critical-mission workflows. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-02-16 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-16 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes The paper studies a two-stage reinforcement-learning approach for improving quadruped performance on U-shaped stair climbing. The training robot-dog modality is Unitree Go2, first trained in Isaac Lab and then transferred to U-shaped indoor staircase climbing. The work gives Go2 a directly named benchmark for stair-climbing policy transfer from Isaac Lab to real hardware. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-02-16 Demonstration ACSL Aerial 2026-02-16 · demonstration · ACSL Aerial
Evidence notes ACSL provided its PF4 long-range multi-use drone and operational support for Japan Post's dual-drone demonstration in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. The project tested simultaneous operation of two identical aircraft models for logistics and patrol missions. The demonstration targets lower per-aircraft operating costs through multi-aircraft operation. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-08
2026-02-16 Partnership Sereact Foundation Models 2026-02-16 · partnership · Sereact Foundation Models
Evidence notes Kardex AS Solutions and Sereact signed a Letter of Intent to extend their technology partnership. The agreement targets rollout of up to 200 robotic systems over the coming years. The partnership covers advanced Pick & Place solutions, AI-powered vision systems, and mobile dual-arm robotic stations for returns handling and kitting. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-04-27
2026-02-16 Partnership Nomadic Data Infrastructure 2026-02-16 · partnership · Nomadic Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes NATIX announced a partnership with Nomadic to combine its VX360 multi-camera driving dataset with Nomadic''s video intelligence platform. NATIX said Nomadic would use its global driving footage to improve video models, edge-case recognition, and video generation and augmentation workflows. The companies also said Nomadic''s tooling would make NATIX''s dataset searchable and interactive for physical AI, AV, and robotics development. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2026-02-16 · funding · Terra Industries Defense
Evidence notes Terra raised an additional $22M roughly one month after its seed announcement, bringing the total capital in the broader financing cycle to about $34M. The company said the new capital would expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate deployments in Nigeria and other African countries, and grow engineering and software teams. Coverage also says Terra had already won its first federal contract and was generating commercial revenue from infrastructure-protection deployments. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-02-16 · product launch · The Fourth Law Defense
Evidence notes The Fourth Law launched Zerov as an autonomous interceptor drone. The system is designed to use onboard autonomy for target acquisition and terminal interception. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-20
2026-02-16 · funding · The Fourth Law Defense
Evidence notes The Fourth Law announced a new funding round backed by Axon The company said the capital will accelerate AI-powered autonomy for drones and air-defence applications Public sources describing the round did not disclose the financing amount Date 2026-02-16
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-20
2026-02-16 · demonstration · Noetix Robotics (松延动力) Humanoid
Evidence notes Noetix humanoid robots appeared at China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala, one of the most watched television broadcasts globally. The robots performed interactive routines on stage alongside humanoids from other Chinese robotics companies. The appearance highlighted China's push toward commercial humanoid robots and introduced the technology to a mass audience. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-02-16 Demonstration BrainCo Healthcare 2026-02-16 · demonstration · BrainCo Healthcare
Evidence notes BrainCo conducted a series of durability tests on its Revo2 dexterous hand, including multiple 1-meter drops, a 5.3-meter drop onto a marble slab, and a 30-meter throw. The tests culminated with the Revo2 being run over by a Volvo SUV. The Revo2 withstood all tests without sustaining damage. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-16 · demonstration · X-Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes X-Humanoid's Tien Kung 3.0 performed the first Thomas Flare by a full-scale humanoid robot. The maneuver involved continuous, high-speed rotations requiring precise whole-body coordination. The robot utilized X-Humanoid's Wise KaiWu open platform to achieve this feat. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-16 · demonstration · X-Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes X-Humanoid unveiled the Embodied Tien Kung 3.0, a full-size humanoid robot, on February 16, 2026. The robot performed live demonstrations showcasing its high-dynamic whole-body motion control and integrated tactile interaction. It executed complex movements such as clearing one-meter obstacles and performing consecutive high-intensity actions. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-16 · partnership · Dahua Technology Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Dahua Technology will develop its first overseas manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia via a joint venture with Alat. The partnership leverages Dahua's digital manufacturing expertise and Alat's local market support. Dahua's robotics relevance comes through machine vision and mobile-robot businesses inside its broader AIoT and intelligent-perception portfolio. Date 2026-02-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-16
2026-02-15 · product launch · Vision Components Perception
Evidence notes The 65 x 40 mm platform combines image capture and processing on one board and supports onboard, remote-head and dual-camera configurations. Vision Components said volume production would start in the first half of 2026, with Debian Linux, 3.2 TOPS NPU performance and configurable image sensors. Date 2026-02-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-02-14 · capability · ThunderSoft Technology Development Platform
Evidence notes ThunderSoft announced full-stack adaptation and scalable deployment of OpenClaw across RUBIK Pi 3 and AIBOX platforms. The company described a dual architecture spanning edge-cloud collaboration for lightweight scenarios and fully on-device execution for high-performance environments. The update highlights platform and deployment infrastructure for industrial AI agents rather than a single-point vision SKU. Date 2026-02-14
Event type Capability
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-02-14 · partnership · Wujie Power
Evidence notes Wujie Dynamics disclosed strategic cooperation with ZF LIFETEC as part of its industrial embodied-intelligence commercialization push The company said its first-generation robot platform had completed first-stage delivery validation and entered an international customer production line Date 2026-02-14
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos 2026-03-08
2026-02-14 · funding · Wujie Power
Evidence notes Wujie Power announced completion of an Angel+ financing round of more than RMB 200 million. Existing investors Sequoia China, Linear Capital, GL Ventures, Huaye Tiancheng, a CICC Capital fund, and BV Baidu Ventures continued to invest, while Shenzhen Capital Group, Innovation Works, Puhua Capital, Junshan. Funding will support deeper iteration of the company's robot general-brain and hardware platform and broader deployment across global industrial and commercial scenarios. Date 2026-02-14
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-02-14 Demonstration Unitree Humanoid 2026-02-14 · demonstration · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes Unitree Robotics deployed G1 humanoid robots, powered by the UnifoLM-X1-0 AI model, to autonomously assemble other robots on their factory floor. The G1 robots performed tasks such as positioning parts, assembly steps, and precision work without human intervention. This deployment marked the first public demonstration of humanoid robots assembling their own kind in an industrial setting. Date 2026-02-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-14 · product launch · MicroVision Perception
Evidence notes MicroVision announced the development of a solid-state automotive lidar sensor with a target production price below $200. The sensor was designed to provide 180-degree horizontal coverage and detect objects up to approximately 200 meters under favorable conditions. The company stated the potential to further reduce the cost to $100 per unit in the future. Date 2026-02-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-02-14 · demonstration · Agility Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Digit uses two grippers to handle heavy cinder blocks with precision and smoothness. The robot's design allows it to perform various tasks, reducing worker burden in factories. US robotics company focused on humanoid systems for logistics and warehouse automation. Date 2026-02-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2026-02-13 · commercial order · MicroPort MedBot Surgical
Evidence notes Toumai doubled from more than 100 orders in October 2025 to more than 200 by February 2026. Twelve markets had placed more than five orders each, including 14 cumulative orders in India and more than 10 in Brazil. The platform had supported nearly 800 remote procedures across more than 20 countries, and dozens of hospitals had exceeded 100 cases per centre. Date 2026-02-13
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-24
2026-02-13 · funding · Wardstone Defense
Evidence notes The financing supports a space-defense startup developing orbital interceptors rather than conventional ground-based hit-to-kill systems. Wardstone described an interceptor concept that deploys a large particle cloud shortly before impact to increase the probability of neutralizing a maneuvering threat. The company planned a suborbital prototype test on a sounding rocket as an early step toward its proposed satellite constellation. Date 2026-02-13
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-02-13 · demonstration · Autonodyne Mission Software
Evidence notes The February 13, 2026 flight used Bashi as a pilot vehicle interface for F-22 tasking of an MQ-20 unmanned aircraft. The F-22 pilot used the tablet to direct tactical maneuvers, waypoint changes and combat air patrol tasks. Autonodyne said the work was part of ongoing U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft flight demonstrations. Date 2026-02-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14