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2026-01-23 Product Launch SUIND Aerial 2026-01-23 · product launch · SUIND Aerial
Evidence notes The multirotor carries a 10-litre spray tank and supports up to 5 litres per minute of flow. Published autonomy functions include obstacle sensing, terrain following and autonomous canopy navigation. The product launch predates the July seed round and establishes Bumblebee as a commercial scale-up programme rather than a new concept. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-30
2026-01-23 Product Launch Biosero Lab Automation 2026-01-23 · product launch · Biosero Lab Automation
Evidence notes Biosero said on January 23, 2026 that it would introduce GoSimple at SLAS 2026 in Boston. The launch covered standardized, pre-configured workcells that run with Green Button Go Scheduler and target rapid lab deployment. Initial configurations were tied to Sartorius Octet BLI and BD flow cytometry systems, with Biosero saying GoSimple would be demonstrated throughout SLAS. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Product Launch
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-23 · partnership · Keenon Robotics Service
Evidence notes The alliance covers Keenon DinerBot, ButlerBot and KleenBot service-robot lines. The agreement targets initial Israel deployments and later expansion into North America, Latin America and the Middle East. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-23 · funding · Cyclic Materials Materials
Evidence notes T. Rowe Price advised accounts led the oversubscribed round. The new capital supports U.S. and European expansion and rare-earth recycling infrastructure for permanent magnet supply. The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as Cyclic Materials moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Funding
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-23 · partnership · Eastern Gear Motion Components
Evidence notes Eastern Gear and KH Vatec signed an MOU targeting the ultra-small, high-precision robot reducer market. The collaboration uses precision globoid worm reducer technology for compact robotics applications. KH Vatec adds a named partner relationship around reducer components for small robot joints and mechanisms. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-01-23 Capability Picogrid Mission Software 2026-01-23 · capability · Picogrid Mission Software
Evidence notes Picogrid worked with the 1st Cavalry Division to advance integrated counter-drone defense for the U.S. Army. The effort used Legion to connect counter-UAS systems into a more unified operational workflow. The event demonstrates Picogrid's role in integrating sensors and response systems for deployed Army units. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Capability
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-01-23 Partnership Alquist Construction 2026-01-23 · partnership · Alquist Construction
Evidence notes Alquist 3D signed a five-year agreement with Aims Community College. The company became the first industry tenant at the Aims Workforce Innovation Center. The agreement supports Alquist's 3D concrete-printing R&D and workforce-development activity. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Partnership
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-23 · deployment · Kronshtadt Defense
Evidence notes An Orion-E UAV appeared publicly at the Ethiopian Air Force 90th anniversary exhibition. Reporting described it as the first public appearance of an exported Orion model developed by Kronshtadt. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-23 · award · Farsight Vision Aerial
Evidence notes Farsight Vision and CrystalSpace secured a $1.5M grant to develop autonomous navigation systems for operation in GNSS-denied and degraded environments. The project focuses on a hardware-software navigation system for jammed, urban, forested, and otherwise signal-disrupted conditions. The grant extends Farsight's role from mapping and terrain intelligence into more direct navigation support for autonomous systems. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-23 · funding · Simplexity Robotics (至简动力) Service
Evidence notes Tencent Investment led the fourth financing and CAS Star also participated, according to contemporaneous reporting. The report described the round as close to US$100 million rather than disclosing an exact amount. At the time, a fifth financing was still in progress and its expected US$1 billion pre-money valuation was not a completed-round valuation. Date 2026-01-23
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-01-22 · market signal · Shanghai Longcheer Tech Industrial
Evidence notes The final allotment announcement set the offer price at HK$31.00 and the global offering at 52,259,100 H shares. HKEX confirmed dealings in stock code 9611 began on 22 January 2026 with 522,590,644 total issued shares before any over-allotment exercise. The H-share listing added a Hong Kong trading line alongside Longcheer's existing Shanghai A-share listing under code 603341. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-01-22 · demonstration · Dragoon Technology Aerial
Evidence notes A single user interface managed the aircraft in shared airspace over the extended test period. The flight stress-tested Dragoon’s ground-control system alongside its compact hybrid powertrain and vertically integrated technology stack. Dragoon positions the platform for persistent surveillance, communications and offshore weather-research missions. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Demonstration
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-01-22 · acquisition · STXI Motion Actuation
Evidence notes WITTENSTEIN signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in STXI Motion. The companies targeted closing for April 1, 2026, subject to antitrust approval. The deal would add STXI electronics and electric-motor software expertise to WITTENSTEIN's drive portfolio. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Acquisition
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-08-07
2026-01-22 Acquisition MGM COMPRO Propulsion Components 2026-01-22 · acquisition · MGM COMPRO Propulsion Components
Evidence notes Ray Service became the majority owner of both MGM COMPRO companies through the two-thirds acquisition. Michal Gabriel and Jakub Gabriel became managing directors while Martin Dvorsky remained CEO and managing director. The owners set priorities spanning the product portfolio, sales network and growth in domestic and international markets. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Acquisition
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-22 Award Seaber Inspection 2026-01-22 · award · Seaber Inspection
Evidence notes The consortium included Adaptronica, Marctel, Maresco and Seaber, with subcontractors Schiebel, Erdyn and Pythéas. The project targeted a cross-domain autonomous solution for defense and civil missions including ASW and rapid environmental assessment. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-22 Regulatory Gemfan Propulsion Components 2026-01-22 · regulatory · Gemfan Propulsion Components
Evidence notes The certified scope covers R&D, production and service for plastic propellers used on unmanned aerial vehicles. The certified site is at No. 19 Huancheng North Road in Xiangshan County, Ningbo. Xingyuan Certification Centre issued certificate 0352600223R001, which is valid until January 19, 2029. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Regulatory
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-06-12
2026-01-22 · funding · Zhejiang Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes Zhejiang Humanoid completed a RMB 450M Pre-A financing round. Reported investors included SUPCON Technology, Lenovo Capital, Fengyuan Capital, Ningbo Industrial Internet Research Institute, CASUN, Zhichang Technology and multiple government-backed and market funds. Reports said the company planned to use the financing for core technology iteration, talent development, product-scale production and deeper multi-industry scenario expansion. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-14
2026-01-22 · deployment · Terra Drone Aerial
Evidence notes Terra Drone group company Unifly released a major upgrade to its UTM platform deployed at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. Unifly signed a formal deployment agreement with the port in 2020 and has operated the platform at full scale since then. The upgraded system supports low-altitude operations management at one of Europe's largest and most drone-active ports. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Deployment
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-11
2026-01-22 · funding · Sky Hunter
Evidence notes Sky Hunter closed a pre-seed round to expand its engineering team and improve its interceptor-drone guidance application. The company did not disclose the round size; reporting says the startup was valued at $4 million in the round. Investors named in reporting include Front Ventures, Hede Capital Partners, and a third investor under NDA. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Funding
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-01-22 · funding · ABZ Innovation Agriculture
Evidence notes ABZ announced that it closed a €7 million funding round to scale production, accelerate product development, and expand in key global markets. The company said the round was led by Vsquared Ventures, with participation from Day One Capital and Assembly Ventures. The release also ties the capital to expanding ABZ's distributor and service network. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-01-22 · partnership · Shield AI Defense
Evidence notes The event reflects a defense partnership / program relationship Shield AI builds autonomy software and unmanned aircraft systems for defence and allied operations. Date 2026-01-22
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-21 Product Launch World Labs Spatial Intelligence 2026-01-21 · product launch · World Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes World Labs launched the World API on January 21, 2026. Developers can generate navigable environments from text, images, panoramas, multi-view inputs and video. API outputs can render on the web, export into downstream tools or support interactive products and simulations. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-21 · org change · Wauseon Machine Industrial
Evidence notes The reorganization was publicly detailed on January 21, 2026. Integrion carries forward automation, field service and tube-forming systems while Steelcrest handles precision machining and fabrication. Both operating companies sit under Cornerstone Corporation, replacing the former single Wauseon Machine identity. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-21 · product launch · Azalea Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes ARC 1 was designed to load bag carts and ULDs in existing airport bagroom setups. The system was rolling out in airports at launch without requiring additional safety infrastructure. The product gives Azalea Robotics a concrete offering for inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-05
2026-01-21 · regulatory · Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Ekso Bionics announced a private placement expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $5.852 million before fees and expenses. The company said the financing would support working capital and general corporate purposes as it continued commercializing exoskeleton products for medical and industrial use. The event followed a difficult 2025 operating year and served as a balance-sheet support step rather than a product milestone. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Regulatory
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-01-21 · funding · Unbox Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The $28 million Series B combined primary and secondary capital, so the full transaction size is not treated as new cash proceeds to the company. ICICI Venture and Redstart Labs led the round; F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures and other existing investors also participated. Unbox planned to strengthen leadership and engineering, accelerate product development and expand across India and selected international markets. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-01-21 · product launch · Donut Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Donut Robotics announced Cinnamon 1 on January 21, 2026. The company described the robot as a bipedal humanoid using Donut Robotics AI on an overseas OEM body. The launch supports Donut Robotics' shift from service and communication robots toward humanoid systems. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-21 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-01-21 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes HumanoidVLM links visual task understanding to retrieval-based impedance control so a Unitree G1 can select manipulation parameters from an egocentric RGB image. The authors report 93 percent retrieval accuracy across 14 visual scenarios and stable real-world contact behavior with low z-axis tracking error on G1 experiments. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-01-21 · capability · AMC Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Said NovaArm was in advanced research and development. Expected testing and formal acceptance to be completed by the end of March 2026, with commercial launch targeted for the second quarter of 2026. Positioned NovaArm as its warehouse logistics sorting robot for U.S. logistics and distribution-center automation. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-21
2026-01-21 · product launch · ARX Robotics Defense
Evidence notes ARX introduced Hector as an optionally manned platform designed to be crew-driven to the edge of the mission area and then switched to teleoperation or supervised autonomy. The company positioned Hector as a Mithra-powered, software-first UGV intended for scalable production and a broad mission set. ARX said the platform was designed to increase stand-off distance, range, and operational flexibility while reducing logistics burden. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-15
2026-01-21 · partnership · CYBERDYNE Healthcare
Evidence notes CYBERDYNE announced a strategic memorandum of understanding with Carnegie Mellon University to accelerate research, education, and social implementation in the United States. The collaboration was framed around Cybernics, AI, robotics, and medical-healthcare innovation linked to the Pittsburgh ecosystem. The agreement positions CYBERDYNE to deepen its U.S. research and translational footprint beyond product distribution alone. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-04-03
2026-01-21 · partnership · Farsight Vision Aerial
Evidence notes Farsight Vision announced cooperation with Mara Drone and Besomar to equip their photo-drone systems with Farsight Vision software. The partnership ties the company's geospatial and planning software directly to UAV hardware used for mapping and field-data capture. The integrations strengthen Farsight's position as a software and platform layer sitting on top of third-party aerial systems. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-21 Market Signal Zipline Delivery 2026-01-21 · market signal · Zipline Delivery
Evidence notes Zipline announced it has completed over 2 million commercial deliveries as of January 21, 2026. The company also raised more than $600 million in funding, valuing it at $7.6 billion. Additionally, Zipline plans to expand operations to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Market Signal
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-01-21 · market signal · UBTECH Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes UBTECH recorded more than RMB 1.4 billion in humanoid robot orders in 2025. UBTECH expected production capacity to exceed 10,000 units in 2026. Chinese robotics manufacturer known for AI-powered humanoid robots (e.g., Walker series), service robots, educational kits, and smart robotic solutions across industries including logistics, healthcare, and STEM education. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-07
2026-01-21 · funding · Zipline Delivery
Evidence notes Scales aerial logistics platform across healthcare and commercial delivery Expands infrastructure for high-frequency autonomous delivery operations Reinforces position as leading real-world deployed drone delivery system Date 2026-01-21
Event type Funding
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-01-21 · partnership · UBTECH Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes UBTECH and Airbus agreed to collaborate on aviation-manufacturing robot applications. The agreement expands UBTECH's industrial humanoid deployment footprint. The partnership targets manufacturing efficiency and automation in aerospace operations. Date 2026-01-21
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-20 Partnership Certis Service 2026-01-20 · partnership · Certis Service
Evidence notes The programme covers AI models for orchestration, prediction and operational decision support. The partners plan to validate AI-enhanced systems, including robotics, in operational settings. Workforce readiness is included through AI-literacy and ethical-AI knowledge sharing. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-01-20 · funding · Chengdu APLUX Intelligence Technology Ltd. Development Platform
Evidence notes Investors included Luxin Wannan Fund and Chengdu Science and Technology Venture Capital Group. The investor announcement said the financing would accelerate technology research and market expansion. APLUX develops edge-AI infrastructure used across embodied-intelligence, robotics and industrial-terminal applications. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Funding
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2026-01-20 · deployment · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes HMND 01 autonomously moved eight-kilogram totes between workstations. The tested pick-and-place workflow reached 97% reliability and 83 units per hour against a target of 50. The robot also completed one hour of uninterrupted operation, twice the stated test target. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-21
2026-01-20 Deployment RealBotics Human Machine Interface 2026-01-20 · deployment · RealBotics Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes Realbotix announced the Ericsson deployment on January 20, 2026. The robot was assigned to workforce training, stakeholder engagement and interactive visitor experiences. Its vision system supports movement and emotion detection, face memory, colour recognition and reading during interactions. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Deployment
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-20 Research Publication Skydio Aerial 2026-01-20 · research publication · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes The integration of agentic AI, powered by large language models (LLMs) with autonomous reasoning, planning, and execution, into unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms opens new operational possibilities and brings the vision of the Internet of Drones closer to reality. However, infrastructure constraints, dynamic environments, and the computational demands of multi-agent coordination limit real-world deployment in high-risk scenarios such as wildfires and disaster response. Skydio X10 is the evaluation platform used to test the method and reported findings. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Research Publication
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-04
2026-01-20 · capability · EEP Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes System automated depalletizing of varied cardboard boxes and KLT plastic load carriers. EEP Robotics used four Photoneo PhoXi 3D Scanner L units and hybrid software. The solution won first prize at Photoneo’s Technology & Applications Conference 2024. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Capability
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-20 · executive hire · Saga Robotics Agriculture
Evidence notes Thompson was named general manager for US operations effective January 26, 2026, bringing commercial agriculture and viticulture experience. Saga linked the appointment to tenfold growth in California acreage served by Thorvald robots. Founder Pål Johan From moved into the chief growth officer role, while the company also identified Xinomavro as a new investor. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-20 Funding AGILINK End Effectors 2026-01-20 · funding · AGILINK End Effectors
Evidence notes Gasgoo reports AGILINK closed two consecutive funding rounds on January 20, 2026. The rounds were led by GL Ventures and BlueRun Ventures. AGILINK was preparing a strategic financing round after the January closings. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-23
2026-01-20 · partnership · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Defense
Evidence notes GA-ASI and Calidus Aerospace signed an MoU to collaborate on prospective co-production of MQ-9B and Gambit CCA in the UAE. The MoU also covers command-and-control and battle-management systems. The agreement gives GA-ASI a co-production partnership signal for unmanned aircraft and collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-20 · commercial order · EDGE Group Defense
Evidence notes EDGE signed more than USD 200 million in new deals during the opening day of UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Reporting framed the awards around unmanned systems and EDGE defence-technology portfolio. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-20 · commercial order · CMES Robotics Vision
Evidence notes CMES Robotics announced additional automation projects with a premium food ingredient manufacturer in North America. The projects began in 2025 and include robotic bag palletizing automation for variable product sizes, packaging and orientation. CMES framed the projects as part of its broader AI-vision automation footprint across logistics, e-commerce, automotive and food sectors. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-11
2026-01-20 Product Launch Galbot Humanoid 2026-01-20 · product launch · Galbot Humanoid
Evidence notes Galbot launched the S1 as an industrial-grade embodied intelligence robot designed for manufacturing environments with a continuous dual-arm payload of 50 kilograms. The company positioned the product as breaking a longstanding payload limit in the humanoid and embodied-robotics market while supporting heavy-duty industrial workflows. The launch expanded Galbot's portfolio beyond lighter retail and service scenarios into more demanding factory automation use cases. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-10
2026-01-20 · product launch · Alva Industries Motion Components
Evidence notes Alva launched TorqStudio as a software platform for electric motor design, optimization, and analysis ahead of physical prototyping. The platform was built to let engineers evaluate motor architectures digitally, reducing iteration time and dependence on hardware-first development workflows. The launch added a software layer to Alva's commercial stack alongside its motor hardware and manufacturing technology. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Product Launch
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-01-20 · capability · DexForce Humanoid
Evidence notes DexForce announced the open-sourcing of EmbodiChain, its embodied-model training framework built around fully generated data. The company positioned the release as part of its Engine-driven Sim2Real VLA approach, aimed at reducing dependence on scarce real-world robot data. The move extended DexForce's embodied-intelligence stack beyond robot hardware into developer and training infrastructure for model creation. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-20 · demonstration · Overland AI Defense
Evidence notes CAL FIRE and Overland AI conducted an initial evaluation of autonomous ground vehicles for wildfire response. The exercise assessed unmanned ground mobility in conditions relevant to emergency and fire operations. Date 2026-01-20
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-01-20 Capability Hikvision Warehouse Logistics 2026-01-20 · capability · Hikvision Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Investor relations record says Hikrobot achieved relatively fast growth in 2025 Hikrobot is listed alongside Hikvision automotive electronics, Hikmicro, and related sensing businesses The disclosure places robotics inside Hikvision's broader intelligent-perception and AI business mix Date 2026-01-20
Event type Capability
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-03-26
2026-01-19 Funding Phybot Humanoid 2026-01-19 · funding · Phybot Humanoid
Evidence notes The round-size wording was qualitative and is not an exact CNY figure. Cumulative angel-stage financing exceeds CNY 200 million. Puchao Capital made a follow-on investment alongside seven new participants. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-01-19 · funding · Noveon Magnetics Materials
Evidence notes Existing investors supplied the remaining $15 million, and OneIM received the right to appoint two Series C board members. Noveon said the financing would expand domestic capacity beyond 2,000 tonnes per year. The transaction also facilitated secondary sales by existing shareholders, but Noveon did not disclose the split between primary and secondary capital. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Materials
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-01-19 · capability · Heinrich Hirdes KMR
Evidence notes The containerized cell uses a Zivid 2+ MR60 industrial 3D camera. Zivid SDK point-cloud processing generates a full 3D model for robot-path planning. The system combines robotic handling, thermal monitoring and induction heating for safer EOD work. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2026-01-19 Product Launch COVVI End Effectors 2026-01-19 · product launch · COVVI End Effectors
Evidence notes COVVI released a Linux-and-Windows control interface for nearby robotic hands. The interface exposes presets, individual-digit commands, thumb rotation, and fingertip-force readings. Operators can connect multiple hands and inspect firmware, temperature, humidity, and serial data. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-01-19 · regulatory · Hypersen Sensors
Evidence notes Hypersen said it had filed a motion with China's Supreme People's Court seeking dismissal of LMI Technologies' lawsuit. The dispute concerns Hypersen's spectral-confocal sensor technology; the announcement described judicial proceedings as ongoing. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Regulatory
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-19 Partnership Mand.ro End Effectors 2026-01-19 · partnership · Mand.ro End Effectors
Evidence notes The Mark 7 weighs under 500 grams and uses Mand.ro's compact actuators to combine human-scale dexterity, grip strength and precise control. Oversonic plans to integrate the hands into RoBee cognitive humanoids for continuous industrial operation in advanced semiconductor packaging and testing. The planned first deployment is at STMicroelectronics' Malta facility under Oversonic's separate humanoid supply agreement. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Partnership
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-19 · partnership · Relox Robotics Service
Evidence notes Husqvarna became the exclusive distributor across Europe. First deliveries under the agreement were scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The partnership combines Relox's autonomous system with Husqvarna's European commercial and service network. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-19 Research Publication Unitree Humanoid 2026-01-19 · research publication · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes FRoM-W1 is an open-source framework for general humanoid whole-body motion control from natural-language instructions. The paper presents the framework across humanoid platforms including Unitree H1, Unitree G1, and Fourier GR1T1. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-01-19 · funding · X Square Robot Humanoid
Evidence notes Secured $140 million in Series A++ funding, indicating strong investor confidence in embodied AI capabilities. Completed fully autonomous food delivery using Quanta X1, demonstrating advanced navigation in uncontrolled environments. Developed WALL-A model enhances robot learning through physical interaction, enabling zero-shot generalization. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-01-19 · partnership · General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Defense
Evidence notes GA-ASI and Barzan Holdings signed an MoU to collaborate on advanced battle management software capabilities. The signing took place during DIMDEX in Doha. The agreement adds a software co-development partnership to GA-ASI command-and-control work. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-19 · production milestone · Twentyfour Industries Defense
Evidence notes Twentyfour moved from incorporation in late 2024 to product design, production and field deployment of its first drone platform in less than a year. Its first system is a mass-manufacturable, multi-mission 10-inch quadcopter, with hundreds of units manufactured and deployed in Europe by the end of 2025. The drones entered daily field use with European soldiers, and the company delivered revenue-generating contracts across multiple countries. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-19 · funding · Twentyfour Industries Defense
Evidence notes A US$11.8 million financing from Lakestar, OTB Ventures and 468 Capital closed in summer 2025, eight months after Twentyfour Industries incorporated. By the January 2026 disclosure, the company had designed its first drone, manufactured and deployed hundreds of units, and delivered revenue-generating contracts in multiple countries. The financing supports expanded drone production, training and lifecycle services, including a plan to scale German manufacturing to thousands of units per month. Date 2026-01-19
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-17 · product launch · Jianzhi Robotics (GenRobot AI) Data Infrastructure
Evidence notes 10Kh RealOmni-Open is one of the largest open-source embodied intelligence datasets available. Focuses on home service robotics and reinforcement learning research. The product gives The company a concrete offering for robot manipulation, haptics or human-assistive robotics workflows. Date 2026-01-17
Event type Product Launch
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2026-01-16 Product Launch Rino.ai Logistics 2026-01-16 · product launch · Rino.ai Logistics
Evidence notes Rino.ai and Xinyuan Auto developed the RX through an automotive V-process, with vehicle-grade components and validation intended for large-scale commercial operations. The RX uses a platform-based modular design so different cargo modules can be fitted for multiple logistics scenarios. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-01-16 · product launch · Pressure Profile Systems Sensors
Evidence notes The release adds a redesigned interface, improved video handling and faster signal processing. Engineers can monitor pressure metrics in real time and compare multiple recorded sensor files. Exports support downstream analysis in tools including Excel, MATLAB and Python. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-08-04
2026-01-16 · company formation · Delta Intelligence Foundation Models
Evidence notes On 16 January 2026, Beijing Delta Yuanchuang Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. was incorporated in Beijing. BIGAI identified Delta as an incubated embodied-intelligence company developing humanoid foundation models. The incorporation establishes the operating entity behind Delta Intelligence’s humanoid software stack. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Company Formation
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-01-16 · product launch · WLKATA Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The classroom-scale platform reproduces factory work cells for hands-on instruction in AI, robotics, IoT and automation. Its modules cover industrial robots, CNC machining, laser processing, machine vision, conveyor handling and digital-twin workflows. WLKATA designed the system for career and technical education programmes that need an integrated smart-manufacturing laboratory. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-16 · production milestone · DF Automation & Robotics Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes DF Automation was setting up a new Pune facility for manufacturing, integration and service operations. The company dispatched 40 locally manufactured AMRs and AGVs to an automotive customer in India. The robots were described as heavy-duty intralogistics systems for automotive manufacturing facilities, powered by NavWiz and DFleet. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-16 Commercial Order Avikus Maritime 2026-01-16 · commercial order · Avikus Maritime
Evidence notes The agreement covers HiNAS Control installations across 40 HMM vessels. HMM planned to apply the autonomous-navigation system to new and existing ships in its commercial fleet. Avikus framed the 40-vessel scope as a large-scale commercial rollout for its ship-autonomy stack. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-06
2026-01-16 · product launch · Ecorobotix Agriculture
Evidence notes Ecorobotix unveiled ALBA, an ultra-high-precision sprayer for golf courses, sports turf, sod farms, tennis courts, and municipal grass fields. ALBA targets individual weeds with a 3x3 cm spray footprint. The system extends Ecorobotix plant-by-plant spraying from agriculture into professional turf management. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-16 · deployment · The Feed
Evidence notes Brightpick said The Feed deployed 48 Autopickers in early 2024, doubled the installation in 2025 and is adding 30 more robots in 2026. The Feed runs a 24/7 operation, including an autonomous lights-out night shift for picking and buffering orders. After installing 103 Autopickers, the system reached 70,000 picks per day and 3,000 picks per hour. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-16 · funding · Fleetzero Maritime
Evidence notes Obvious Ventures led the round, with Maersk Growth, Breakthrough Energy Ventures and 8090 Industries participating. The capital supported production of Fleetzero’s Leviathan hybrid and electric marine propulsion system. The capital supports maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows as Fleetzero moves toward broader commercial use. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Funding
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-16 · capability · GMV Aerospace and Defence Defense
Evidence notes GMV described work focused on next-generation interoperable unmanned ground systems. The programme continues earlier European unmanned ground systems work and fits GMV autonomy, navigation and systems-integration profile. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Capability
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-16 Market Signal Nyobolt Power Systems 2026-01-16 · market signal · Nyobolt Power Systems
Evidence notes Nyobolt was listed at number 17 on The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2026 ranking. The ranking reflects revenue growth across Britain's private technology companies and followed Nyobolt's commercial shift toward high-power energy systems. Nyobolt's own site lists the recognition alongside its robotics and physical-AI power-system positioning. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Market Signal
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-05-06
2026-01-16 Product Launch Skydio Aerial 2026-01-16 · product launch · Skydio Aerial
Evidence notes Skydio introduced a parachute system attachment for Skydio X10. The company said the system demonstrated compliance with Part 107 Subpart D for Category 2 and Category 3 operations over people. The attachment supports operations over people and moving vehicles under standard Part 107 conditions. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-01-16 · partnership · Touchlab Robotics Sensors
Evidence notes Touchlab published a case study detailing integration of its fingertip technology into the thumb of Prensilia's MIA Hand. The project ran from May to July 2025 and culminated in a manufacturable tactile-sensorized thumb design validated through load testing. This is a high-signal partnership and capability event because it shows Touchlab technology integrated into a named robotic hand platform. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-16 · award · RoboSense Perception
Evidence notes RoboSense was ranked No.1 in the 2025 3D LiDAR Sales Volume for Global Robotic Lawn Mowers by OFweek. The company achieved an annual sales volume of 303,000 units in 2025, marking a 1,141.8% year-over-year increase. RoboSense established partnerships with robotic lawn mower companies, including Mammotion and Segway Navimow. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Award
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-01-16 · funding · Simplexity Robotics (至简动力) Service
Evidence notes Named investors or backers include Lanfeng Capital, Alibaba, Tencent Investment, Legend Capital. The financing supports continued product development, deployment scaling, and commercialization of the company's robotics platform. Date 2026-01-16
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-03-09
2026-01-16 · funding · Channel Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes Funding supports development of robotic system for minimally invasive surgical procedures Backed by Old Line Capital Partners Targets improved precision and efficiency in endoscopic workflows Date 2026-01-16
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-01-15 · acquisition · SVS-Vistek Vision
Evidence notes The consolidation combines SVS-Vistek with Allied Vision, Chromasens, Mikrotron and NET under one customer-facing brand. The unified portfolio spans area-scan and line-scan cameras, optics, frame grabbers, software and related imaging components. The former SVS-Vistek legal operation continues as Allied Vision Gilching GmbH, preserving operational continuity beyond the brand change. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-08-12
2026-01-15 · product launch · Raspberry Pi AI Compute
Evidence notes The AI HAT+ 2 uses Hailo's Hailo-10H accelerator and 8 GB of dedicated LPDDR4X memory to deliver up to 40 TOPS INT4 on Raspberry Pi 5. Raspberry Pi positioned the board for local LLM, VLM, vision and voice workloads without cloud connectivity, with launch support for multiple small language models. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-01-15 Product Launch Asyril Industrial 2026-01-15 · product launch · Asyril Industrial
Evidence notes The feeder is designed for ISO Class 5 operation, IP65 protection and compatibility with GMP Annex 1 production requirements. Its materials and geometry support hydrogen-peroxide decontamination while retaining Asyril's three-axis vibration and EYE+ vision integration. Asyril's first-party release is dated 15 January 2026 and presents the feeder as commercially available. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-01-15 · partnership · Eden Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Eden Robotics joined the Y Combinator portfolio in January 2026. The company said it was developing robot hardware, Theta OS and an autonomy stack for industrial work. Its initial target workflows include manufacturing and logistics. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-08-07
2026-01-15 Production Milestone Pronto AI Mining 2026-01-15 · production milestone · Pronto AI Mining
Evidence notes The milestone was achieved in under eight months of operation. The fleet combined Caterpillar 775G and Komatsu HD605 trucks under one autonomy system. The site became North America's first fully autonomous mixed-fleet quarry. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Mining
Added to Korthos 2026-07-23
2026-01-15 · demonstration · Hypersen Sensors
Evidence notes A Universal Robots cobot performed screw fastening with Hypersen six-axis force-torque feedback. The sensor measured contact forces and torques across the XYZ coordinate system. Force feedback enables the robot to regulate fastening contact and compensate for fixture variation. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Demonstration
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-01-15 · award · Lupa Robotics Foundation Models
Evidence notes The five-month programme connects participating companies with corporate mentors, clinicians and the Boston robotics ecosystem. Lupa was selected for work on a transferable human-dexterity dataset combining glove-captured vision, touch and motion. The company is using that dataset to develop a robot-hand foundation model for real-world manipulation. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-01-15 · award · Inception Robotics Healthcare
Evidence notes The five-month programme connects participating companies with corporate mentors, clinicians and the Boston robotics ecosystem. Inception Robotics was selected for MedSort, a robotic system for sorting returned medicines in pharmacy workflows. The cohort was scheduled to culminate with a showcase at the Robotics Summit & Expo in May 2026. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-01-15 · org change · Machina Labs Manufacturing
Evidence notes Brady had backed Machina since its 2021 Series A round. His background spans entrepreneurship, investing and work with technical teams in robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing. The appointment added scale-up experience as Machina expanded production applications across defence and automotive markets. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Org Change
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-15 · capability · Windracers Aerial
Evidence notes The 2,000 km range milestone was announced at the Windracers LAUNCH 2026 event. Windracers said ULTRA supports payloads above 150 kg over long-range missions. The event included a fully autonomous flight mission demonstration at Llanbedr Airfield. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Capability
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-15 · award · Zeus Robotics Healthcare
Evidence notes Zeus Robotics participated in the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. The programme brought robotics companies into a structured accelerator, mentorship or industry-competition setting. The company was presented alongside the other cohort members or finalists on the announcement date. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-15 · award · Revolve Surgical Surgical
Evidence notes Revolve Surgical participated in the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. The programme brought robotics companies into a structured accelerator, mentorship or industry-competition setting. The company was presented alongside the other cohort members or finalists on the announcement date. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-15 · award · Humotech Exoskeleton
Evidence notes Humotech participated in the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. The programme brought robotics companies into a structured accelerator, mentorship or industry-competition setting. The company was presented alongside the other cohort members or finalists on the announcement date. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-15 · award · Hesy Tech Healthcare
Evidence notes Hesy Tech participated in the Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst. The programme brought robotics companies into a structured accelerator, mentorship or industry-competition setting. The company was presented alongside the other cohort members or finalists on the announcement date. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-15 · acquisition · NAU Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The acquisition adds Hanyang Robotics’s 30-year industrial robot heritage to Now Robotics. The move broadens Now Robotics from automation systems toward a larger robot manufacturing base. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-01-15 Market Signal AZAK Defense 2026-01-15 · market signal · AZAK Defense
Evidence notes The U.S. Army tested AZAK modular wheel technology for robotic ground vehicles. The system places propulsion, braking, steering and power components inside the wheel. The architecture supports low-profile and chassis-flexible UGV designs. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2026-01-15 Market Signal OpenAI Foundation Models 2026-01-15 · market signal · OpenAI Foundation Models
Evidence notes OpenAI launched a U.S. manufacturing RFP to identify domestic suppliers for broader AI infrastructure. The RFP explicitly includes critical inputs for advanced robotics, including gearboxes, motors, and power electronics. The row is a supply-chain signal rather than a product launch because it reflects demand formation around robotics-enabling components. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Market Signal
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-05-10
2026-01-15 Contract Award ICON Construction 2026-01-15 · contract award · ICON Construction
Evidence notes ICON was awarded a $62.8 million production Other Transaction Authority agreement by the U.S. Army. The contract covers a new series of 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss in West Texas. The award moves the Army-ICON relationship into a larger production-stage construction program rather than a smaller pilot or demonstration effort. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-04-17
2026-01-15 Award MindOn Foundation Models 2026-01-15 · award · MindOn Foundation Models
Evidence notes MindOn said it was named to the 2025 Entrepreneur 100 Future Unicorn list at the 18th Entrepreneur annual conference. Founder and CEO Wang Qibin also took part in the event's roundtable discussion, where the company positioned long-horizon dexterous manipulation and data-driven robotics as its core thesis. The writeup is materially company-level and strategic rather than a product release, so this fits as an award / recognition event rather than a launch. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Award
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02