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2026-01-15 · contract award · Anduril Industries Defense
Evidence notes The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Anduril $23.9 million to deliver more than 600 Bolt-M systems for the next phase of Organic Precision Fires-Light. The award moved Bolt-M into a larger production-relevant procurement context. The contract added another U.S. Marine Corps weapons-program customer win on top of Anduril's CUAS work. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-01-15 Contract Award Seasats Defense 2026-01-15 · contract award · Seasats Defense
Evidence notes The $24 million APFIT award was recommended by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to accelerate procurement, production and scaling. Seasats said the funding would expand production and speed delivery of maritime capability to military users. The selection followed an $89 million SBIR Phase III contract and operational demonstrations in U.S. and allied waters. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-15 · market signal · RoboSense Perception
Evidence notes RoboSense said it sold 303,000 LiDAR units into the robotics sector in 2025. RoboSense said it ranked No. 1 in LiDAR sales for humanoid robots. RoboSense said it had deep partnerships with nearly 50 robotics industry leaders, naming Agibot, Unitree, UniOne, Galbot, DOBOT, NEURA, and Pudu Robotics. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Market Signal
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-01-15 · demonstration · PNDbotics Humanoid
Evidence notes PNDbotics released a video of their humanoid robot, Adam, performing the Charleston dance. The robot executed the dance using 41 degrees of freedom and high-torque actuators. Adam demonstrated dynamic balance and fluid motion during the performance. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-01-15 Partnership Hadrian Manufacturing 2026-01-15 · partnership · Hadrian Manufacturing
Evidence notes Lockheed Martin and Hadrian deploy scalable automated CNC and inspection cells to increase production output. Integration of advanced manufacturing technologies to strengthen defense supply chain throughput. Partnership aims to streamline parts production for critical defense systems. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Partnership
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos 2026-03-03
2026-01-15 Funding ANIAI Service 2026-01-15 · funding · ANIAI Service
Evidence notes Scales deployment of robotic cooking systems in commercial kitchens Advances computer vision and automation for food preparation workflows Targets expansion in quick-service restaurant operations Date 2026-01-15
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-01-15 · product launch · Critical Point Robotics
Evidence notes Designed for high-precision grasping and manipulation tasks Targets applications in logistics, manufacturing, and service robotics Focuses on improving reliability in unstructured environments Date 2026-01-15
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-01-15 Funding Mytra Warehouse Logistics 2026-01-15 · funding · Mytra Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Avenir Growth led the round, with Kivu Ventures, Liquid 2, D. E. Shaw Ventures and Offline Ventures joining as new investors. Existing investors Eclipse, Greenoaks, Abstract Ventures and Promus Ventures also participated. Mytra said it had signed a deployment 60 times larger than its previous largest installation and gone live at a new customer site during 2025. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-15 · deployment · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes The proof of concept involved the HMND 01 autonomously moving totes in Siemens' logistics process. Key performance metrics included a throughput of 60 tote moves per hour and over 90% success rates. This collaboration marks the beginning of a strategic partnership to explore further applications of humanoid robots. The deployment took place at Siemens' Electronics Factory in Erlangen, emphasizing real-world testing. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-01-15 · commercial order · Unusual Machines Subsystems
Evidence notes Unusual Machines announced a USD 2.1 million purchase order for drone components related to defense and government applications. The order includes Rotor Riot Brave flight controllers, Brave ESCs, Fat Shark Aura analog cameras, Aura video transmitters and HDO+ goggles. Fulfillment was expected across Q1 and Q2 2026. Date 2026-01-15
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos 2026-01-15
2026-01-14 · partnership · Robert Bosch Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The partners plan to collect workplace, movement and environmental data with sensor suits to expand the training-data foundation for humanoid systems. The collaboration covers AI-based core and functional software, user interfaces and support for scaling hardware and software toward industrial use. Potential future work includes Bosch robotic components, motor production and final assembly, while the announced programme begins with data, software and industrialization support. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2026-01-14 · partnership · Charging Robotics Power Systems
Evidence notes The non-binding MOU covers development, testing and integration of wireless charging for autonomous logistics robots in hospitals, industrial sites and other enclosed facilities. Charging Robotics would supply a transmitter, robot-side receiver, prototype support and documentation; Deliverz.ai would provide robot requirements and integrate the system. The initial plan calls for a working prototype and a pilot at a customer site before the parties decide whether to pursue a commercial agreement. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-08-04
2026-01-14 · acquisition · THEON International Vision
Evidence notes The transaction transferred full ownership of Kappa Optronics to THEON. THEON’s Q1 2026 materials put closing consideration at €69.9 million. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Acquisition
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-01-14 Demonstration RealBotics Human Machine Interface 2026-01-14 · demonstration · RealBotics Human Machine Interface
Evidence notes Realbotix published the demonstration results on January 14, 2026 after exhibiting at CES in Las Vegas. Aria and David conversed autonomously for more than two hours in English, Spanish, French and German. A separate Realbotix robot demonstrated eye-mounted vision for recognition, emotional cues and attendee tracking. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-14 Funding Brumby Agriculture 2026-01-14 · funding · Brumby Agriculture
Evidence notes Pre-seed: USD 1,200,000. Y Combinator led or provided the financing. GrazeMate raised $1.2 million in pre-seed financing to develop and deploy autonomous cattle-mustering drones operated through a mobile application. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-14 Funding Botsync Warehouse Logistics 2026-01-14 · funding · Botsync Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes Botsync said the investment would support expansion in the United States and Australia and scale customer deployments. The company also plans further development of its MAG AMRs and SyncOS platform, including broader integrations and AI analytics. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-14 · funding · ZhiYou Wujie Industrial
Evidence notes Songhe Capital led the nearly RMB 20 million Angel round, bringing disclosed cumulative funding across three rounds to nearly RMB 50 million. The capital was earmarked for product development and engineering deployment of logistics-handling and ship-coating robots. Gasgoo reported orders from Shenzhen International, COSCO Shipping and Jiasheng New Materials, providing commercial context beyond the financing itself. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-14 Partnership LuxAI Healthcare 2026-01-14 · partnership · LuxAI Healthcare
Evidence notes Families in the study are given a QTrobot to use at home for 10 months. The project is led by the University of Birmingham in partnership with LuxAI and the Luxembourg Institute of Health. The study explores how QTrobot can support early communication, language, social and cognitive development for young autistic children. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-14 Demonstration DOK-ING Defense 2026-01-14 · demonstration · DOK-ING Defense
Evidence notes The visit highlighted DOK-ING's unmanned robotic systems for security, defence, and resilience missions. DOK-ING presented MV-8 Komodo and MV-10 BISON among the technologies discussed. The event added high-level defence-market visibility for DOK-ING's robotic systems. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-14 Market Signal MBDA Defense 2026-01-14 · market signal · MBDA Defense
Evidence notes MBDA outlined robotics as a strategic lever for current and future defence capabilities. The company framed robotics around mechanics, embedded electronics, algorithmics and applied mathematics for defence systems. The update connected MBDA's innovation work to robotic research, experimentation and future battlefield capability. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-01-14 Partnership Havoc Defense 2026-01-14 · partnership · Havoc Defense
Evidence notes HavocAI and Hanwha agreed to jointly develop 200-foot autonomous surface vessels. The announcement names Hanwha Philly Shipyard as a potential production site. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-14 · product launch · Segway Navimow Consumer
Evidence notes Segway Navimow launched the i Series in Europe with pricing starting at EUR 999. The launch extended the Navimow product line in Europe after the earlier H Series introduction. The i Series targets smaller residential lawns with wire-free robotic mowing. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-01-14 · partnership · CYBERDYNE Healthcare
Evidence notes CYBERDYNE signed an MoU with Thailand''s Institute of Geriatric Medicine under the Department of Medical Services to promote Cybernics medical and healthcare innovation across ASEAN. The agreement followed a 2025 visit by Thailand''s Ministry of Public Health delegation and positioned CYBERDYNE as a strategic partner for aging-related healthcare challenges. The parties said the collaboration would support clinical development, human resource development, and broader regional social implementation. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-04-03
2026-01-14 Demonstration PDW Defense 2026-01-14 · demonstration · PDW Defense
Evidence notes PDW said its 2025 Iron Lance campaign ran laser-designator and launched-effects demonstrations across the U.S. and UK with the Department of War and UK allies. The campaign used the C100 with purpose-built laser target designator payloads to support land-air-sea precision strike, achieving 35+ minutes of LTD-equipped flight time across four demonstrations. The demonstration positions the C100 as an organic targeting and strike-enablement system rather than only an ISR quadcopter, and points toward future sensor-to-shooter automation. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-14 · partnership · Rotron Aerospace Defense
Evidence notes Rotron and LIG Nex1 entered a strategic MoU for the Medium UAV Common Platform programme and related UAS opportunities The partnership combines LIG Nex1 system integration with Rotron propulsion and aviation platform technologies This is a concrete defence-UAV partnership, not a generic showcase item Date 2026-01-14
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-01-14 · deployment · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Boston Dynamics deployed its all-electric Atlas humanoid robot at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Ellabell, Georgia. The robot began autonomous operations, performing tasks such as sorting and sequencing heavy components in the plant’s warehouse. This deployment marks the transition of Atlas from a research platform to an industrial asset. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-01-14 · deployment · AiMOGA Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes AiMOGA Robotics deployed its first intelligent traffic policing robot, Intelligent Police Unit R001, at the intersection of Zhongjiang Avenue and Chizhu Mountain Road in Wuhu. The robot performed standardized hand signals and collaborated with on-site officers. It was integrated with urban signal systems to detect irregular behavior and deliver polite, standardized prompts. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-14 Funding Skild AI Foundation Models 2026-01-14 · funding · Skild AI Foundation Models
Evidence notes SoftBank led the round, with NVentures, Macquarie Capital and Bezos Expeditions among the participants. Strategic investors included LG, Schneider Electric, CommonSpirit and Salesforce Ventures, alongside returning investors Lightspeed, Felicis, Coatue and Sequoia. Skild AI said live revenue grew from zero to about $30 million during 2025, with deployments spanning security, construction, delivery, data centres, warehouses and factory assembly. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-14 · demonstration · Realbotix Humanoid
Evidence notes Robots Aria and David sustained real-time autonomous dialogue for over two hours across multiple languages. The demonstration showcases Realbotix's proprietary AI software running entirely on-device. Realbotix develops humanoid entertainment and service robots with animated faces, conversational AI and wheeled bases for public-facing interaction. Date 2026-01-14
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-01-14
2026-01-13 Product Launch M5Stack AI Compute 2026-01-13 · product launch · M5Stack AI Compute
Evidence notes M5Stack commercialised the community-originated StackChan as a ready-to-play desktop robot while retaining open hardware, firmware and interaction logic. The CoreS3-based system combines touch display, camera, microphones, speaker, IMU, proximity sensing, feedback servos and app-based remote interaction. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-10
2026-01-13 Product Launch VideoRay Maritime 2026-01-13 · product launch · VideoRay Maritime
Evidence notes Wraith can hold inverted, vertical and fully rolled attitudes while maintaining control. The expeditionary configuration is the first step in a planned spiral-development programme. The event remains company-level because no Wraith product row exists and none was created. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-08-09
2026-01-13 · acquisition · T3 Defense Defense
Evidence notes The transaction gave Nukkleus full ownership of Star 26. Star 26 brought holdings across defense manufacturing, computer vision, motion control and autonomous-system infrastructure. The acquisition formed a central part of the company's transition from financial technology into aerospace and defense. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2026-01-13 · deployment · Moying Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes The deployment replaced manual transport and loading work across the production line. Moying reported 99.9% product yield and an expected payback period of about 18 months. The system combined SLAM navigation, modular end effectors, 3D vision and fleet scheduling for continuous CNC operation. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-13 Capability Asilla Perception 2026-01-13 · capability · Asilla Perception
Evidence notes The new detector used existing surveillance footage to identify possible fire or smoke in outdoor areas and monitoring blind spots. Configuration presets let operators save and switch detection rules for conditions such as events, holidays or night operation. The Buddycom integration gained image notifications so officers could inspect an alert before reaching the scene. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Capability
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-13 Product Launch HGLRC Aerial 2026-01-13 · product launch · HGLRC Aerial
Evidence notes The Rekon35 V2 was profiled for FPV builders on January 13, 2026. The aircraft used two 18650 cells for long-range FPV operation. The design placed HGLRC in the compact endurance-drone segment. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-13 Product Launch Grepow Power Systems 2026-01-13 · product launch · Grepow Power Systems
Evidence notes The battery targets heavy-lift agricultural spraying and logistics UAVs. The system supports rapid charging when paired with compatible high-power charging equipment. The design includes a 500A connector and intelligent BMS cycle management. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-13 Market Signal AZAK Defense 2026-01-13 · market signal · AZAK Defense
Evidence notes AZAK detailed U.S. Army testing of its S26 unmanned ground platform. The S26 platform was tested through xTechOverwatch and a National Training Center rotation. The test contexts included resupply, CASEVAC, counter-UAS payloads and drone-launch roles. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2026-01-13 · partnership · Hirth Engines Propulsion Components
Evidence notes The companies announced the collaboration on January 13, 2026. The work links Hirth combustion engines with ePropelled electric-propulsion and energy-management technology. The partnership targets hybrid propulsion systems for UAV and aerospace markets. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos 2026-06-15
2026-01-13 · deployment · Delta Technology
Evidence notes A defense manufacturer partnered with Delta Technology to deploy a robotic mixed-case palletizing cell. The cell uses Jacobi Robotics OmniPalletizer and a FANUC M-710iC/45M industrial robot. The case study describes the deployment as a live production operation commissioned in Q4 2025. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-13 Demonstration Epirus Defense 2026-01-13 · demonstration · Epirus Defense
Evidence notes Epirus demonstrated Leonidas effects against fiber-optic controlled UAS. The company described Leonidas as the first EW-based counter-UAS technology to demonstrate effects against fiber-optic guided drones. This is a useful 2026 capability row because fiber-optic-controlled drones are a current battlefield adaptation. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-13 · partnership · EDGE Group Defense
Evidence notes EDGE and Indra agreed to establish a dedicated defence manufacturing entity in Spain. The company would draw on EDGE loitering munition and smart-weapons expertise for Spanish and European defence programmes. The agreement adds a European manufacturing partnership signal for EDGE autonomous and precision-strike systems. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-13
2026-01-13 Demonstration Auterion Mission Software 2026-01-13 · demonstration · Auterion Mission Software
Evidence notes Auterion demonstrated a live-fire combat drone swarm at Camp Blanding, Florida. A single operator commanded three autonomous strike drones against three separate targets using EFP warheads from Kraken Kinetics. The demonstration was observed by U.S. military personnel as an early preview of swarm warfare concepts. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Demonstration
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07
2026-01-13 · product launch · Textron Systems Defense
Evidence notes Textron Systems launched its Multi Mission Uncrewed Surface Vessel for advanced naval mission capability. The company said MMUSV offers double the fuel and payload capacity of earlier craft. Textron positioned MMUSV as a low-cost, rapid-production uncrewed maritime platform. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-01
2026-01-13 · regulatory · Duke Robotics Aerial
Evidence notes Duke Robotics received regulatory approval to operate the IC Drone in Greece. The approval supports the company's commercial expansion efforts for IC Drone utility-service operations in Europe. The event extends the IC Drone's operating footprint beyond Duke's existing Israel activity. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-01-13 · org change · Schaeffler AG Actuation
Evidence notes Schaeffler announced plans to deploy humanoid robots across its global manufacturing network. The initiative follows partnerships with multiple humanoid developers and component programs. The company aims to become a preferred technology partner for humanoid robotics. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Org Change
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-03-04
2026-01-13 Deployment AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-13 · deployment · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT, in partnership with I-Bhd, launched the AI World Experience Centre in i-City, Shah Alam. The centre features 100 humanoid robots, offering interactive AI and robotics experiences to visitors. This initiative marks AGIBOT's first AI and robotics experience centre outside of China. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-13 Capability Skild AI Foundation Models 2026-01-13 · capability · Skild AI Foundation Models
Evidence notes Learns new skills from human videos, addressing the robotics data bottleneck. Generalizes tasks to unseen environments, enhancing adaptability in dynamic settings. Enables diverse robot forms to acquire skills, expanding operational capabilities. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Capability
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-02-14
2026-01-13 · partnership · Humanoid Humanoid
Evidence notes Schaeffler and Humanoid entered a strategic technology partnership for humanoid motion systems. Schaeffler will provide motion components including planetary gear actuator technologies. The collaboration also includes planned deployments of humanoid robots in Schaeffler operations. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-13 Partnership AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-13 · partnership · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AgiBot announced a Malaysia partnership with I-Berhad. The collaboration includes an AI robotics experience center initiative. The move extends AgiBot's regional commercialization footprint in Southeast Asia. Date 2026-01-13
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-12 Market Signal HCLTech Development Platform 2026-01-12 · market signal · HCLTech Development Platform
Evidence notes HCLTech said the recognition occurred during NVIDIA chief executive Jensen Huang's CES keynote, placing the company within NVIDIA's Physical AI partner ecosystem. Its Kinetic AI offering covers robotics engineering, simulation, validation and deployment, with a stated focus on shortening development cycles for enterprise robotics. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Market Signal
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-01-12 · product launch · Vanar Robots Humanoid
Evidence notes Generation 1 was reported at 5 feet 9 inches tall and designed for real-world industrial tasks. Vanar Robots says the current design uses 38 degrees of freedom and in-house actuators, manipulators, structure and software. The company targets an industrial beta deployment in 2027. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-26
2026-01-12 Demonstration RealHand End Effectors 2026-01-12 · demonstration · RealHand End Effectors
Evidence notes The live showcase used the O6 to perform a multi-finger piano sequence on the exhibition floor. The O6 combines six active and five passive joints for 11 total degrees of freedom. The demonstrated hand weighs 370 grams and is rated by RealHand for loads up to 50 kilograms. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-12 · capability · Brecourt Solutions Aerial
Evidence notes Brecourt Solutions presented GPS-denied indoor autonomy as a core iDFR capability on 12 January 2026. The iDFR system uses onboard sensing, computer vision and edge processing so drones can navigate inside facilities without GPS. AI Assist is a semi-autonomous capability that stabilizes indoor flight, supports navigation and reduces operator workload. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Capability
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-12 · partnership · JM Robotics Maritime
Evidence notes Underwater Contracting placed a double-digit ROV order and will provide a local route to the Scottish and wider UK market. JM Robotics said the partnership adds local sales, support and operational knowledge as it expands internationally. The same update disclosed a custom ROV delivery to the University of Rhode Island, showing demand beyond the Nordic aquaculture market. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Partnership
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-12 · product launch · Palladyne AI Corp. Industrial
Evidence notes Palladyne AI completed and made commercially available Palladyne IQ 2.0 for industrial robots. The software is positioned as a hardware-agnostic autonomy layer for factories, depots and logistics environments. The launch gives Palladyne AI a concrete commercial autonomy-software marker beyond development-stage positioning. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-25
2026-01-12 · funding · Booster Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes The round was led by IDG Capital, with participation from Beijing Yizhuang Investment and existing investors including Source Code Capital, InnoAngel Fund, Shenzhen Capital Group, and Bohua Capital Booster said the proceeds would be used to accelerate humanoid robot R&D, expand manufacturing capacity, support larger-scale deliveries, and strengthen its developer ecosystem The financing came after the company's 2024 Pre-A round and before its nearly RMB 1 billion round announced in April 2026 Date 2026-01-12
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-18
2026-01-12 Award Kilter Agriculture 2026-01-12 · award · Kilter Agriculture
Evidence notes Kilter announced that AX-1 received an innovation award in the Netherlands. The award was tied to a Dutch industry event focused on mechanisation and innovation in horticulture and vegetable production. The recognition added market validation for AX-1 in a core greenhouse and specialty-crop geography. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Award
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-04-08
2026-01-12 · product launch · BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Evidence notes At its Smart Mobility Technology Day in Beijing, BAIC New Energy announced that the ARCFOX Alpha S (L3 version) had formally entered scaled road-trial pilot operations after receiving one of China's first L3 autonomous-driving production approvals. The event also marked the 2.0 stage of BAIC New Energy's strategic cooperation with Pony.ai in L4 autonomy, following more than 600 mass-produced ARCFOX Alpha T5 Robotaxi vehicles already built and put into scaled trial operation in Beijing and Shenzhen. BAIC positioned the launch as a move from product approval into commercial rollout, with additional L3-equipped premium models planned and broader user access expected from the second quarter of 2026 as supporting policies mature. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-01-12 · market signal · Vita Dynamics Consumer
Evidence notes Gasgoo reported that Vita Dynamics announced 6,540 pre-orders for Vbot during the founding preorder window. The article said the first batch had started the delivery process, with first deliveries expected in March. The preorder figure was framed as an unusually strong early commercial signal for a high-end consumer mobile robot. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-01
2026-01-12 · funding · Terra Industries Defense
Evidence notes Terra announced its emergence from stealth alongside an $11.75M seed round to build autonomous systems for protecting critical infrastructure. The release ties the capital to scaling manufacturing, expanding deployment, and deepening Terra's vertically integrated security stack across land, air, and fixed systems. The company said its systems were already protecting more than $11B of infrastructure assets across energy and mining sites in Nigeria and Ghana. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-29
2026-01-12 · funding · Harmattan AI Defense
Evidence notes Dassault Aviation led Harmattan AI's $200M Series B as part of a broader strategic partnership announced by both companies. The deal pairs Harmattan's autonomy stack with Dassault's future air combat programs, including Rafale F5 and UCAS, particularly around controlled autonomy for unmanned aerial systems. The round funds deployment expansion, product-line extension, and industrial manufacturing scale across Harmattan's ISR, drone interception, and electronic warfare platforms. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-28
2026-01-12 · demonstration · LimX Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes LimX Dynamics showcased their TRON 2 robot playing table tennis against a human opponent. The demonstration highlighted TRON 2's agility and precision in returning shots. The event took place at CES 2026. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-17
2026-01-12 · funding · Futuring Robot Humanoid
Evidence notes Futuring Robot announced a CNY 200M angel round focused on household service robotics. The round was led by ZhenFund, with New Alliance Capital, Yuanlai Capital, and legacy Zhangmen shareholders participating. The company said its robots had already entered more than 200 homes and delivered over 21,000 hours of household service. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-15
2026-01-12 · research publication · 1X Technologies Humanoid
Evidence notes 1XWM leverages video pretraining to enhance NEO's understanding of physical dynamics and object interactions. The model allows NEO to generalize actions across novel tasks and unseen objects, improving its adaptability. A two-stage training process aligns the model with NEO's kinematics, ensuring accurate real-world execution. This innovation represents a significant shift in robot intelligence, moving beyond traditional vision-language-action models. Date 2026-01-12
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-01-11 · demonstration · ENGINEAI Humanoid
Evidence notes Demonstrates advanced agility with capabilities in martial arts and complex movements. Utilizes a new active cooling system to maintain performance under load. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2026-01-11 · market signal · Advanced Construction Robotics Construction
Evidence notes TyBOT had previously been offered through Robot-as-a-Service; the direct-sale configuration was priced from $425,500 to $455,500 depending on working width. The purchase package included operator training, future software updates and a service-platform portal for usage and productivity data. Optional travel modes and a carry-function add-on broadened TyBOT beyond bridge decks to other jobsites and material-moving tasks. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Market Signal
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-11 · deployment · Advanced Construction Robotics Construction
Evidence notes TyBOT completed 58,215 rebar ties across 25,154 square feet on the I-40 Gorge Bridge over Jonathan Creek. The project with DT Read Steel was Advanced Construction Robotics' first completed TyBOT deployment in North Carolina. At the announcement date, the company reported more than 4.2 million TyBOT ties across over 60 projects in 14 states. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Deployment
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-11 Research Publication Spirit AI Foundation Models 2026-01-11 · research publication · Spirit AI Foundation Models
Evidence notes Spirit AI released Spirit-v1.5 as an official VLA robotic foundation model implementation with model architecture, inference wrapper, RoboChallenge integration and model checkpoints. The repository says Spirit-v1.5 ranked first on the RoboChallenge Table30 benchmark as of January 11, 2026, and links the Hugging Face model release. The release matters because it gives Spirit AI a first-party model artifact behind its embodied-intelligence stack and provides a public benchmark path for the Moz1 product story. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Research Publication
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-11 · market signal · Mammotion Consumer
Evidence notes Mammotion said its CES 2026 robotic mower lineup received 13 Best of CES honors. The recognition centered on LUBA 3 AWD and its Tri-Fusion Navigation System. Mammotion said the awards followed its CES 2026 showcase of smart-yard robotics products. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-01-11 · deployment · Zerith Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Zerith Robotics' H1 humanoid robot has been deployed in over 20 venues across major Chinese cities, including Beijing and Shenzhen. The H1 autonomously performs cleaning tasks such as mopping floors, wiping sinks, and maintaining restrooms in high-traffic public spaces. The robot operates on Zerith's proprietary Zerith-V0 foundation model, utilizing a 'Cognitive-Behavioral' dual-system architecture for efficient task execution. Date 2026-01-11
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-10 · capability · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Gemini Robotics reduces data requirements for new capabilities by 1000x, enabling faster deployment. Integration costs drop, expanding the addressable market for automation in previously uneconomical tasks. Date 2026-01-10
Event type Capability
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2026-01-10 · product launch · Matrix Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Matrix Robotics officially launched MATRIX-3 as its third-generation flagship humanoid robot and described it as a major reconstruction from underlying algorithms to top-level applications. The company said MATRIX-3 combines biomimetic skin and tactile sensing, a 27-degree-of-freedom dexterous hand, natural humanoid gait, and zero-shot generalization for unfamiliar tasks. The launch page also said Matrix had opened an Early Access Program for select industry partners, with initial pilot deployments expected in mid-2026. Date 2026-01-10
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-10 Partnership Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence 2026-01-10 · partnership · Auki Labs Spatial Intelligence
Evidence notes Signed an LOI and agreed terms with one of Europe''s biggest retailers Rollout is centered on Auki''s Cactus retail software Auki said retailers are paying $500 per month per location for the software Date 2026-01-10
Event type Partnership
Segment Spatial Intelligence
Added to Korthos 2026-03-22
2026-01-09 Funding Pipein Inspection 2026-01-09 · funding · Pipein Inspection
Evidence notes Piemonte Next and BlueRobots joined Pipein as new investors. RoboIT followed on with EUR 350,000. Pipein said the capital would accelerate product development and expand its commercial offering. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-28
2026-01-09 · award · Jianjia Robot Surgical
Evidence notes The recognised YOZX system integrates clinical imaging for preoperative planning, intraoperative navigation and dynamic tracking. YOZX is approved across spine, trauma, hip and knee indications as a four-in-one orthopaedic robot. The recognition followed a 2023 domestic first-set designation for the company's Arthrobot total-joint surgical robot. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Award
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-09 Product Launch Qualcomm AI Compute 2026-01-09 · product launch · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm introduced the Dragonwing brand covering robotics, industrial IoT and embedded AI compute platforms. The portfolio expands Qualcomm's positioning in robotics compute, connectivity and developer systems. The launch consolidated Qualcomm's robotics-facing silicon and platform work under a dedicated industrial AI brand. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2026-01-09 · product launch · Mammotion Consumer
Evidence notes Mammotion presented its CES 2026 robotic mower lineup. The lineup included LUBA 3 AWD, LUBA Mini 2 AWD, and YUKA Mini 2 Series. Mammotion framed the launch around next-generation wire-free mowing and smart-yard automation. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-24
2026-01-09 · demonstration · AMC Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Showcased Kyro at CES 2026 as the company's AI-powered quadruped robotic platform. Positioned the system around autonomous navigation, mobility, and AI-enabled perception. Used CES to publicly demonstrate the company's physical-AI security and operations story rather than announce commercial launch. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-21
2026-01-09 · product launch · Estun Automation Industrial
Evidence notes Estun introduced the new iER series at its 2026 China Channel Partner Development Summit in Nanjing. The series launched with Estun's self-developed iER.OS robot operating system, which the company said delivers deeper software-hardware integration. Estun said the new generation improves precision, speed, intelligence, openness, energy efficiency, and reliability, with absolute positioning accuracy below ±0.2 mm and up to 30% lower energy consumption from the new control cabinet. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-13
2026-01-09 Demonstration PaXini Humanoid 2026-01-09 · demonstration · PaXini Humanoid
Evidence notes PaXini showcased its multi-axis tactile sensing platform and dexterous robotic hand system at CES. The system captures multiple tactile dimensions including force, pressure distribution, and surface texture using Hall-array sensor technology. The demonstration highlights the company's approach to closing the manipulation gap in humanoid and general-purpose robotics through large-scale tactile data collection. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-01-09 · contract award · HEBI Robotics Actuation
Evidence notes HEBI Robotics received an $850,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract from NASA to develop modular actuation hardware for space environments. The two-year project will focus on control electronics compatible with HEBI's actuator ecosystem and third-party robotic systems. The award follows a successful Phase I SBIR project demonstrating initial testing of robotic actuators for space applications. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Contract Award
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-01-09 · product launch · Pudu Robotics Service
Evidence notes Light-payload AMR for high-frequency internal logistics. Payload 150 kg; VSLAM + dual LiDAR; no infrastructure required. Targets small/mid manufacturers; standard and lifting configurations. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-03-02
2026-01-09 · product launch · Midea Group Industrial
Evidence notes Signals a shift towards multi-limbed robotics in industrial applications. Starts factory operations this month, indicating readiness for real-world testing. Challenges existing dual-arm efficiency benchmarks with six-armed design. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-15
2026-01-09 · executive hire · 1X Technologies Humanoid
Evidence notes 1X announced Mohi Khansari as Head of Robot Learning. The appointment put Khansari in charge of robot-learning strategy, model work, and policy development for humanoid autonomy. 1X is a humanoid robotics company developing NEO, a soft, tendon-driven home robot designed for safe interaction in everyday environments. Date 2026-01-09
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-12
2026-01-08 · capability · Fixstars Corporation AI Compute
Evidence notes AcuiRT reports now show layer-level conversion success, failure details, inference-accuracy comparisons and latency breakdowns. Teams can define their own performance metrics and tags to monitor the hardware and software signals relevant to a deployment. The release is designed to expose conversion bottlenecks and performance regressions earlier in the model-deployment cycle. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Capability
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2026-01-08 · production milestone · Gruppo Esea Industrial
Evidence notes The two systems were designed and built in parallel for matched performance, precision and process repeatability. Gruppo Esea said both machines had entered final customer acceptance testing before shipment. The equipment controls fibre placement and winding quality for composite manufacturing processes. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-01-08 Product Launch MOVA Consumer 2026-01-08 · product launch · MOVA Consumer
Evidence notes The showcase covered 19 product lines across indoor and outdoor smart-living categories. Robotic lawn care and floor-cleaning systems were central parts of the displayed portfolio. The event demonstrated MOVA’s expansion from cleaning appliances into a broader consumer-robotics platform. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-08-02
2026-01-08 Product Launch SK hynix Semiconductors 2026-01-08 · product launch · SK hynix Semiconductors
Evidence notes SK hynix showcased its AI memory portfolio at CES 2026 under the theme Spotlight on AI Memory. The company highlighted 16-layer HBM4 with 48 GB capacity alongside products including SOCAMM2 and LPDDR6. The lineup supports accelerated AI hardware used by robotics and physical AI developers. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-31
2026-01-08 · partnership · Dataguess Inspection
Evidence notes Dataguess and Luxonis jointly developed the Inspector Solo solution around OAK 4 S hardware. The platform runs visual inspection entirely on-device without an external PC or cloud connection. Dataguess described Luxonis as an official solution partner for the industrial deployment. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-01-08 Partnership E-magy Robotics 2026-01-08 · partnership · E-magy
Evidence notes The companies signed the memorandum at CES 2026 to combine E-magy's silicon-dominant anode material with Tulip Tech's battery-pack expertise. The programme will design, produce and validate prototype cells for advanced UAV requirements with support from a European cell manufacturer. Both companies manufacture in the Netherlands, and the project is intended to generate technical evidence for commercial adoption in weight-sensitive aerial systems. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-08 · acquisition · MABUCHI MOTOR NPM Actuation
Evidence notes The share transfer and company-name change took effect in January 2026. The acquired company continues its Tokyo-based motor, driver, controller and automation-system operations. The current operating company identifies Kengo Itoh as president and chief executive. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Acquisition
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-07-16
2026-01-08 Partnership Cadden Perception 2026-01-08 · partnership · Cadden Perception
Evidence notes CADDEN announced that it became an official distributor of CHASING underwater drones in France. The partnership expands CADDEN's portfolio of robotic ROV solutions for scientific, industrial, inspection and underwater-maintenance applications. The announcement highlights CHASING ROVs for hull inspection, aquaculture, search and rescue, underwater exploration and technical inspection work. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-08 · partnership · Elroy Air Aerial
Evidence notes The framework covers a planned Abu Dhabi facility for Chaparral manufacturing and services in the MENA region. The JV is intended to support commercial and humanitarian customers after required approvals. Elroy and Barq plan initial UAE flight operations in 2027 using U.S.-built aircraft, followed by local production in Abu Dhabi in 2028. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-28
2026-01-08 Executive Hire Quadsat Inspection 2026-01-08 · executive hire · Quadsat Inspection
Evidence notes Niels Bjerregaard was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. The announcement was published on January 8, 2026 and describes the leadership change as tied to Quadsat scaling its global defense and RF measurement work. The appointment follows Bjerregaard serving as CEO at UniControl, with co-founder Joakim Espeland named as the outgoing CEO. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-06-08
2026-01-08 · contract award · Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Defense
Evidence notes Northrop Grumman and Kratos received a $231.5 million deal to deliver the Marine Corps' first loyal wingman drone. The award supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft program. The program builds on Kratos' XQ-58A Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft work. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-01-08 · demonstration · RobotEra Humanoid
Evidence notes RobotEra demonstrated the XHAND1 dexterous hand system at CES 2026. The system supports multi-mode teleoperation for robotic manipulation tasks. The demo showcased remote control and precision interaction capabilities. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-29
2026-01-08 · funding · BrainCo Healthcare
Evidence notes BrainCo completed a financing round of about 2 billion yuan, one of the largest disclosed raises in the brain-computer interface sector. The raise was reported as new capital for the Hangzhou-based company as it expanded its neurotechnology and bionics product lines. The financing came as BrainCo was being positioned as one of Hangzhou's highest-profile deep-tech startups. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-04-15
2026-01-08 · commercial order · Charging Robotics Power Systems
Evidence notes Charging Robotics announced an expanded purchase order tied to Parking Design's automatic parking facility project. The order covered additional wireless charging systems for the facility after prior installation and testing work. The company framed the expansion as a commercial step forward for its robotic-parking charging infrastructure. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-01-08 Partnership DEEPX Semiconductors 2026-01-08 · partnership · DEEPX Semiconductors
Evidence notes At CES 2026, DEEPX said Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab had validated its on-device AI capabilities in real-world conditions. A Hyundai Motor Group Robotics Lab executive stated that the two sides planned to deploy the solutions in next-generation robots and security systems starting in 2026. This was a robotics-specific commercialization signal tied directly to DEEPX''s physical-AI chip strategy rather than only a conference appearance. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Semiconductors
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-08 · demonstration · Vita Dynamics Consumer
Evidence notes Vbot made its CES debut with SuperDog, showcasing controller-free navigation, proactive following, and household-oriented interaction. The company used the event to position SuperDog as a consumer embodied-AI product for everyday use rather than a pure technology demo. Vita Dynamics also said the global edition was expected to launch in Q2 2026 across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Demonstration
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-04-01