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2026-01-08 Partnership Saronic Defense 2026-01-08 · partnership · Saronic Defense
Evidence notes The companies said they would pursue commercial solutions for offshore services and energy operations, including pilot projects for Marauder. The partnership also covered evaluating Saronic technology for Hornbeck functions such as voyage planning, service delivery, fleet management, and predictive maintenance. The collaboration was positioned around deploying autonomous maritime systems into real offshore service and defense-adjacent operating environments. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-31
2026-01-08 · product launch · Reis Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Reis Robotics expanded its trim press portfolio with new SEP 26, SEP 30, and SEP 36 models designed for mega- and gigacasting requirements. The new systems extend press capability up to 600 tonnes and target larger foundry applications with bigger clear widths and installation heights. Reis positioned the launch as part of its foundry automation and deburring offering for demanding industrial production environments. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-03-30
2026-01-08 · deployment · Buntar Aerospace Defense
Evidence notes Buntar said Buntar-3 was already in active frontline use by Ukrainian military units The company described demand as high enough to require multiple-fold production scaling The update confirms operational deployment rather than a lab-stage UAV program Date 2026-01-08
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-01-08 · funding · Rollo Robotics Service
Evidence notes Funding supports transition from prototype to early production Focus on gyroscopic stabilization and autonomous navigation Targets security patrol and infrastructure monitoring use cases Date 2026-01-08
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2026-01-08 · product launch · Hyundai Motor Company Industrial
Evidence notes Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics LAB and DEEPX co-developed an on-device AI chip for robots, unveiled at CES Foundry 2026. The ultra-low power 'edge brain' chip, consuming less than 5 watts, enables real-time autonomous decision-making without external connectivity. This technology has been integrated into Hyundai's Facey facial recognition system and DAL-e Delivery robot, with plans for broader application in future AI security solutions and mobile robots. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-08 Market Signal AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-08 · market signal · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT has released VideoDataset, an open-source tool for video data loading in robotics applications. The package is available on PyPI, supporting multiple platforms including CPython 3.14t on manylinux. This release aims to enhance the integration of video data in AI-driven robotics systems. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-08 · partnership · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Hyundai Mobis and Boston Dynamics announced a strategic collaboration framework on humanoid components. The partnership references actuator and component collaboration aimed at scaling future deployment. Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-08 · deployment · Enchanted Tools Humanoid
Evidence notes Deploys 11 humanoid robots in an assisted living community, marking a significant operational transformation. Early feedback indicates positive resident acceptance, suggesting effective integration into daily routines. Partnership with APREH signals a strategic move to enhance care for seniors and dependent residents. Date 2026-01-08
Event type Deployment
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-01-07 · market signal · Caterpillar Construction
Evidence notes The deployed fleet had moved more than 11 billion tonnes of material across customer operations. The cumulative record included zero disclosed injuries caused by autonomous operation. A four-truck Cat 777 fleet at Luck Stone’s Bull Run site marked the system’s first quarry application. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Market Signal
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-08-14
2026-01-07 · partnership · JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd. Industrial
Evidence notes The technical work includes integration paths using Intel Core Ultra processors and a joint development roadmap. The partners plan scalable robot solutions for industrial manufacturing and commercial services. The agreement also covers joint marketing and developer programmes for academic and industrial users. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-24
2026-01-07 Demonstration ReviMo Healthcare 2026-01-07 · demonstration · ReviMo Healthcare
Evidence notes ReviMo demonstrated Niko's lift and transfer motion at CES 2026. The system uses a scooping seat and torso support to help move a person between a bed, wheelchair or toilet. Niko can be operated by remote control or through its onboard dashboard and is designed to work with most wheelchairs. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-07 Market Signal Neocis Surgical 2026-01-07 · market signal · Neocis Surgical
Evidence notes The milestone covered cumulative real-world use of the Yomi platform across implant indications and practice settings. Neocis said Dr. Jay Neugarten completed the first successful clinical cases with Yomi S. Neocis reported that clinicians had completed more than 100,000 robotic osteotomies on Yomi and that Yomi S had completed its first real-world clinical cases. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Market Signal
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-07-15
2026-01-07 · partnership · New Eagle Electronics
Evidence notes New Eagle said it would stock Bosch Mobility Aftermarket components through its warehouse and digital storefront. The collaboration targets off-highway, on-highway and large-engine developers that need fast fulfillment and integration support. New Eagle framed the arrangement around embedded control systems for intelligent vehicles and machines. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Electronics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-07 · product launch · ARK Electronics Avionics
Evidence notes The modules are Made in USA and NDAA compliant. The ARK G5 RTK Heading GPS provides dual-antenna heading capability. Both modules support Pixhawk Standard CAN interfaces. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-06-17
2026-01-07 · product launch · Prophesee Perception
Evidence notes CenturyArks launched a commercial event-based vision camera module using the Sony-Prophesee IMX636 sensor. The module provided compact, low-latency event-based vision for robotics, automotive and AGV applications. The launch moved Prophesee's Sony co-developed event sensor further into commercial machine-vision hardware. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-01-07 · regulatory · Hexadrone Defense
Evidence notes Hexadrone obtained CE marking and C5/C6 certification for the TUNDRA 2.1 professional drone. The certification cleared the modular drone for European STS-01 and STS-02 operational categories. TUNDRA 2.1 added standardized interfaces for payloads, avionics modules and data links. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Regulatory
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-16
2026-01-07 · product launch · Quectel Wireless Solutions
Evidence notes The module uses the D-Robotics Sunrise 5 chip platform and integrated Ubuntu. Quectel says it supports robotics use cases with up to 10 TOPS BPU computing power. The module can work with Quectel LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and GNSS modules for connected robotics systems. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-06-13
2026-01-07 · regulatory · Johnson & Johnson Surgical
Evidence notes Johnson & Johnson MedTech submitted the OTTAVA robotic surgical system to the U.S. FDA. The submission was supported by data from the system's investigational device exemption study. The event marks a regulatory milestone after first clinical cases were completed in 2025. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-01-07 Product Launch DexRobot End Effectors 2026-01-07 · product launch · DexRobot End Effectors
Evidence notes DexRobot showcased DexHand021 Pro and a closed-loop dexterous manipulation solution at CES 2026. The company positioned the system around tactile sensing, adaptive grasping and robot-hand control. DexHand021 Pro is the flagship DexHand021 hand variant listed by DexRobot. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-22
2026-01-07 · demonstration · ENGINEAI Humanoid
Evidence notes At CES 2026, EngineAI exhibited the T800 humanoid together with the PM01 platform for international press and buyers. Materials position CES as a follow-on global stage after the T800's December 2025 introduction, not a separate launch beat. The announcement reads as trade-show demonstration and North American visibility rather than a deployment or order story. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-12
2026-01-07 Demonstration Unix AI Humanoid 2026-01-07 · demonstration · Unix AI Humanoid
Evidence notes UniX AI said CES 2026 marked its official debut on the global technology stage and framed the event as a transition from advanced development to large-scale commercialization. The company used the show to present its humanoid roadmap and public-facing commercialization narrative beyond the earlier January 2 launch announcement. This is add-only and date-safe, and it does not duplicate the four published Unix AI headlines already on the company row. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-07 · demonstration · ThunderSoft Technology Development Platform
Evidence notes At CES 2026, ThunderSoft said it was presenting AIOS platforms spanning vehicles, AIoT, and robotics. Messaging framed robotics as part of a broader operating-system and edge-AI platform portfolio. The appearance is a public demonstration milestone tying robotics to the company's platform narrative. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-07 · demonstration · Mentee Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Mentee Robotics demonstrated MenteeBot performing complex tasks through natural language voice commands. The robot autonomously navigated to a kitchen, identified a specific soda, and delivered it to the user. This demonstration showcased MenteeBot's ability to interpret verbal instructions and execute multi-step tasks without human intervention. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-06
2026-01-07 · funding · Surgerii Robotics Surgical
Evidence notes Funding supports global commercialization of SHURUI single-port surgical system Expands clinical adoption across multiple surgical specialties Accelerates development of next-generation surgical robotics platforms Date 2026-01-07
Event type Funding
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-03-01
2026-01-07 · product launch · SwitchBot Consumer
Evidence notes Expands from smart home devices into embodied household robotics Targets domestic task automation in consumer environments Signals move toward higher-capability home robotics systems Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-02-28
2026-01-07 Partnership Hexagon Humanoid 2026-01-07 · partnership · Hexagon Humanoid
Evidence notes Hexagon Robotics announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to advance humanoid robots, focusing on data-driven, adaptive manufacturing and scaling physical AI frameworks. The collaboration aims to provide production-ready humanoid solutions for manipulation and inspection, targeting industries such as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics. Hexagon's industrial humanoid robot, AEON, has already demonstrated real-time defect detection and operational intelligence through this partnership. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-07 · market signal · Hyundai Motor Company Industrial
Evidence notes At CES 2026, Hyundai Motor Group announced its AI Robotics Strategy, focusing on human-centered AI Robotics and the establishment of the Robot Metaplant Application Center (RMAC). The strategy includes mass-producing Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot, with deployment across global manufacturing sites starting in 2028. RMAC will serve as a hub for training and validating AI Robotics solutions to ensure high performance and quality standards. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-07 Product Launch Microsoft Foundation Models 2026-01-07 · product launch · Microsoft Foundation Models
Evidence notes Microsoft released the Rho-Alpha Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Robotics Foundation Model on January 7, 2026. The model integrates vision, language, and action capabilities to enhance robotic perception and interaction. It is designed to improve robots' ability to understand and respond to complex environments. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-07 · award · Deep Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes DEEP Robotics' Lynx M20 Pro, a medium-sized wheeled-legged quadruped robot, received the CES 2026 Innovation Award in the Robotics category. The robot features self-developed joints, IP66 protection, and capabilities such as speeds up to 5 m/s, stair climbing up to 25 cm, and carrying loads of 15 kg for 2.5 hours over 12 km. It has been deployed in environments like the uninhabited Hoh Xil region, transporting oxygen tanks and supplies in harsh plateau conditions. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-07 Product Launch PaXini Humanoid 2026-01-07 · product launch · PaXini Humanoid
Evidence notes PaXini introduced the TORA-DOUBLE ONE humanoid at CES 2026. The robot demonstrated obstacle crossing and visitor interaction through handshakes. PaXini also presented tactile sensors and dexterous hands as part of its embodied-AI product matrix. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-07 · product launch · Fourier Intelligence Humanoid
Evidence notes Fourier introduced GR-3 as a full-size care-focused humanoid at CES 2026. The platform has 55 degrees of freedom and combines visual, audio and tactile sensing. Live demonstrations included dance routines and chess interactions with visitors. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-21
2026-01-07 Demonstration PaXini Humanoid 2026-01-07 · demonstration · PaXini Humanoid
Evidence notes PaXini announced a new product targeting commercial deployment. Launch signals readiness to move from development to production. PaXini is a Shenzhen robotics company focused on tactile sensing and embodied AI. Date 2026-01-07
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2025-12-14
2026-01-06 · capability · Swift Navigation Localization
Evidence notes Through its standard sensor interface, DriveWorks receives the plugin's corrected position output without a custom data path. Swift combines Skylark cloud corrections with GNSS, inertial sensing and wheel odometry for lane-level positioning. The plugin was available when announced, but Swift did not identify a named vehicle production programme. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Capability
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-08-03
2026-01-06 · demonstration · Bucket Robotics Inspection
Evidence notes Bucket Robotics exhibited at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, using its first appearance at the show to demonstrate manufacturing inspection with real parts, cameras and production constraints. The platform converts CAD files and sample data into defect-detection models that run on existing cameras and edge hardware without a manual-labeling cold start. Bucket says the models can deploy in minutes, adapt as parts and production lines change, and support defect detection, classification and robotic-guidance workflows. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-18
2026-01-06 · partnership · Hanwei Electronics Sensors
Evidence notes The companies will jointly develop and manufacture dexterous-hand hardware and control systems for embodied robots. The sensing scope covers touch, force control, balance, temperature and proximity to support multimodal perception and adaptive manipulation. The partners target end-effectors for humanoid robots, collaborative robots and robot arms, combining Hanwei sensing with Zhenghe micro-chain transmission technology. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-06 Product Launch Aetina AI Compute 2026-01-06 · product launch · Aetina AI Compute
Evidence notes The AIB-AT78 uses Jetson T5000 and the AIB-AT68 uses Jetson T4000, with up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS and 128GB of memory. Dual 10GbE, EtherCAT, QSFP28 and support for up to eight GMSL cameras combine perception, reasoning and motion control. Aetina targets humanoid, warehouse, surgical, agricultural and inspection robots operating in demanding environments. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-06 Product Launch Dephy Exoskeleton 2026-01-06 · product launch · Dephy Exoskeleton
Evidence notes The launch introduced Sidekick as wearable robotic footwear from Dephy exoskeleton and actuation technology work. Dephy positioned the product for mobility assistance rather than a clinic-only exoskeleton device. The event provides a consumer-facing product milestone for a company known for wearable robotics components and systems. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos 2026-07-12
2026-01-06 · research publication · PAL Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes Tracking objects that move within dynamic environments is a core challenge in robotics. Recent research has advanced this topic significantly; however, many existing approaches remain inefficient due to their reliance on heavy foundation models. TIAGo is the evaluation platform used to test the method and reported findings. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2026-01-06 · research publication · PAL Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes As robotic systems become increasingly complex, the need for explainable decision-making becomes critical. Existing explainability approaches in robotics typically either focus on individual modules, which can be difficult to query from the perspective of high-level behaviour, or employ monolithic approaches, which do not exploit the modularity of robotic architectures. TIAGo is the evaluation platform used to test the method and reported findings. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-07-03
2026-01-06 · demonstration · Universal Robots Industrial
Evidence notes CES 2026 showcase combined UR, Robotiq and Siemens automation components. Solution pairs Robotiq PAL Ready with the UR20 collaborative robot arm. Siemens Digital Twin Composer supported virtual configuration and validation. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-06 Product Launch Teradar Perception 2026-01-06 · product launch · Teradar Perception
Evidence notes Summit is positioned as a solid-state sensor designed for high performance in adverse weather. Teradar expects the sensor to support partial and full autonomy features if automaker contracts convert to production. The product gives Teradar a concrete offering for robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-06 Partnership Bimotal Actuation 2026-01-06 · partnership · Bimotal Actuation
Evidence notes The work combines Bimotal compact high-torque motor systems with Niron iron-nitride magnet technology. The collaboration targets domestic powertrain supply for robotics, automation and electrified mobility. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-06 Acquisition Canvas Construction 2026-01-06 · acquisition · Canvas Construction
Evidence notes Canvas developed worker-operated robotics for drywall finishing and interior construction. JLG acquired the core technology rather than describing Canvas as a Hilti subsidiary. Canvas team members joined JLG to develop robotic end effectors and autonomous solutions for interior construction. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-06 · regulatory · Stereotaxis Surgical
Evidence notes The FDA approval covered the MAGiC Magnetic Interventional Ablation Catheter. MAGiC is navigated by computer-controlled magnetic fields. The catheter is designed for cardiac ablation procedures that treat heart arrhythmia. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-06 Product Launch Kubota Agriculture 2026-01-06 · product launch · Kubota Agriculture
Evidence notes The M5 Narrow solution integrates sensing and AI into a 105.7-horsepower specialty tractor. Kubota developed the autonomous specialty-crop solution with Agtonomy. Kubota also introduced the KVPR concept robot with adjustable dimensions for multiple farm tasks. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-06 · product launch · Bosch Sensortec Sensors
Evidence notes The BMI423 offers extended +/-32 g acceleration and +/-4000 dps gyroscope ranges. Bosch Sensortec says the IMU is designed for wearables, hearables and robotics. The device supports dynamic motion tracking for applications such as robotic arm movement and balancing. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-05
2026-01-06 · product launch · Mach Industries Defense
Evidence notes Mach Industries introduced Dart as a low-cost kinetic interceptor for counter-drone operations. The company said Dart is designed to defeat low-cost drone swarms with an interceptor approach. The product extends Mach's portfolio from strike and surveillance systems into air defense for unmanned warfare. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-06-01
2026-01-06 · market signal · Hyundai Rotem Defense
Evidence notes Hyundai Motor Group announced a human-centered AI robotics strategy at CES 2026, including broader use of physical-AI systems across manufacturing. The plan includes deployment of Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoids at Hyundai's Georgia plant starting in 2028. The strategy is relevant to Hyundai Rotem through group-level robotics, manufacturing automation, and defense/industrial autonomy alignment. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-01-06 Research Publication AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-06 · research publication · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT Research introduced SOP as a scalable online post-training framework for Vision-Language-Action models running across robot fleets in the real world. The official writeup says SOP enables online updates across deployed robots, improves task performance within hours, and supported more than 36 hours of autonomous operation on target tasks after training. The release is a first-party systems research release about continual fleet learning, not just another model or dataset announcement. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-01-06 · partnership · TDK-InvenSense Sensors
Evidence notes TDK InvenSense partnered with Engo on AR sports eyewear using TDK PositionSense technology. The system combines an InvenSense six-axis IMU, a TDK three-axis TMR magnetometer and sensor-fusion software. This is not robotics, but it is a clean sensing integration row. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-01-06 · product launch · Lantronix AI Compute
Evidence notes Lantronix introduced new edge AI solutions at CES 2026, including embedded compute and surveillance-oriented systems. The company said its edge AI solution was selected by Trillium Engineering for gimbaled imaging systems in uncrewed aircraft systems. The systems are used in operations including ISR, infrastructure inspection and wildland fire management. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-05-18
2026-01-06 · partnership · AEye Inc Perception
Evidence notes AEye said Apollo was integrated with NVIDIA AGX DRIVE Thor for demonstration at CES 2026. The company positioned the integration around next-generation physical AI and automotive sensing workflows. The announcement describes a named technical integration rather than a deployment or order. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-14
2026-01-06 · funding · ENGINEAI Humanoid
Evidence notes EngineAI announced completion of its A1+ and A2 rounds after earlier Pre-A++ and A1 financing that it said totaled nearly RMB 1 billion. The company linked the new capital to core technology development, product iteration, supply-chain coordination and deeper industrialization. The announcement centers on T800, EngineAI's first commercialized full-size general-purpose humanoid, with Basic, Open Source, Pro and Max configurations. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-04-12
2026-01-06 · acquisition · Mobileye Automotive
Evidence notes Mobileye entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mentee Robotics, an AI-first humanoid robotics company, for total consideration of $900 million subject to adjustments. The company said the transaction would extend Mobileye beyond automotive autonomy into humanoid robotics and broader physical AI. Mobileye also said first on-site proof-of-concept customer deployments for Mentee were expected in 2026, with series production and commercialization targeted for 2028. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Acquisition
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-06 Demonstration UFbots Robotics 2026-01-06 · demonstration · UFbots
Evidence notes UFBots held the 'UFB 5: Humanoids vs. Vegas' event on January 6, 2026, at the BattleBots Arena in Las Vegas. Humanoid robots, piloted by humans using motion-sensing controllers, engaged in live combat matches. The event took place alongside the Consumer Electronics Show, attracting spectators to witness the robot battles. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Demonstration
Added to Korthos 2026-03-07
2026-01-06 Product Launch AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-06 · product launch · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT introduced Genie Sim 3.0 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The platform integrates 3D reconstruction and visual generation to create high-fidelity simulation environments. It includes over 10,000 hours of synthetic data covering real-world robot operation scenarios. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-03-05
2026-01-06 Demonstration Sharpa Humanoid 2026-01-06 · demonstration · Sharpa Humanoid
Evidence notes Sharpa unveiled its full-body robot, North, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. North autonomously assembled over 300 paper windmills during the event, each requiring more than 30 consecutive manipulation steps. The demonstrations highlighted North's dexterous manipulation capabilities and sustained precision over extended tasks. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-06 Product Launch Sharpa Humanoid 2026-01-06 · product launch · Sharpa Humanoid
Evidence notes Sharpa introduced CraftNet, a hierarchical vision-tactile-language-action model for fine manipulation. Its System 0 contact-control layer operates at about 100 Hz using tactile and force feedback. A CraftNet-powered North robot performed autonomous card dealing and paper-folding tasks at CES 2026. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-06 Product Launch Dobot Industrial 2026-01-06 · product launch · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes Dobot officially launched the Rover X1, a smart quadruped robot designed for home use, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, 2026. The Rover X1 features a hybrid wheel-leg mobility system, enabling it to navigate various terrains and obstacles. During live demonstrations, it reached speeds up to 1.8 m/s and successfully traversed a 16 cm step and a 35° incline. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-06 Product Launch ROBOTIS Actuation 2026-01-06 · product launch · ROBOTIS Actuation
Evidence notes ROBOTIS unveiled the AI Worker, a semi-humanoid robot, at CES 2026. The AI Worker is designed for industrial tasks such as wiring harness assembly, welding, and inspection. It utilizes imitation learning and reinforcement learning to perform intricate tasks. Date 2026-01-06
Event type Product Launch
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-05 Partnership NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-01-05 · partnership · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes Aeva and NVIDIA plan to integrate the sensor platform for production vehicle programs. The announced target for production programs is 2028. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-08-11
2026-01-05 · acquisition · Daedalean Avionics
Evidence notes The acquisition closed on 5 January 2026. Daedalean became a Destinus hub for AI engineering, autonomy research and advanced perception. Daedalean’s civil-aviation work continues alongside integration into Destinus defence applications. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Acquisition
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-29
2026-01-05 · product launch · General Trajectory Foundation Models
Evidence notes General Trajectory launched a foundation model that helps humanoid robots grasp unseen objects in real-world scenes. Preference-trained reward guidance delivered gains up to 63% on difficult objects where baseline models achieved zero. The company also open-sourced a vision-and-wrist-tracker teleoperation stack using about $500 in hardware. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos 2026-07-19
2026-01-05 Research Publication NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-01-05 · research publication · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes The review organizes online diffusion policy reinforcement-learning algorithms by policy-improvement mechanism. The paper evaluates representative algorithms on a unified NVIDIA Isaac Lab benchmark covering 12 robotic tasks. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Research Publication
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-01-05 · product launch · Bosch Sensortec Sensors
Evidence notes The BMI5 platform launched with three high-performance variants. Bosch Sensortec framed the platform for advanced robotics, XR, and wearables. The platform emphasized high-precision, low-latency motion sensing. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-05 · product launch · Advanced Micro Devices AI Compute
Evidence notes The processors were designed for constrained embedded systems running AI-driven workloads at the edge. AMD named autonomous systems and humanoid robotics among the physical-AI target applications. The launch expanded AMD's embedded x86 processor portfolio for high-performance edge compute. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-06-18
2026-01-05 · partnership · OmniVision Technologies Vision
Evidence notes OMNIVISION announced that its TheiaCel HDR image sensors are available on the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform. The integration supports low-light, long-range and flicker-free vision for autonomous-driving systems. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-05-20
2026-01-05 · product launch · Generative Bionics Humanoid
Evidence notes Generative Bionics unveiled GENE.01 during AMD's CES 2026 opening keynote. The company described GENE.01 as its first humanoid robot concept and the design and technology identity for future products. The unveiling positioned Generative Bionics around Physical AI, embodied sensing, real-time compute and industrial humanoid systems. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-09
2026-01-05 Product Launch Qualcomm AI Compute 2026-01-05 · product launch · Qualcomm AI Compute
Evidence notes Qualcomm introduced Dragonwing Q-7790 and Q-8750 processors for security-focused on-device AI. The processors target drones, smart cameras, industrial vision, AI TVs and video collaboration systems. The launch extends Qualcomm's edge AI portfolio into drones and industrial perception devices. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-04-28
2026-01-05 · facility opening · AMC Robotics Industrial
Evidence notes Established a wholly owned Vietnam subsidiary, AMCV Company Limited, with operations in Ho Chi Minh City. Said the site will act as a regional manufacturing and operations hub for Kyro production scaling. Framed the move around supplier coordination, assembly, systems integration, quality control, and broader hardware scaling. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-04-21
2026-01-05 · demonstration · Hugging Face Development Platform
Evidence notes Hugging Face published a CES 2026 robotics demonstration showing Reachy Mini integrated with NVIDIA DGX Spark and open models. The post walked through a real-world agent workflow spanning reasoning, voice, vision, and robot control. This is a relevant outward-facing robotics demo because it shows Hugging Face moving from tools and libraries into full embodied-agent workflows. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-05 Product Launch NVIDIA AI Compute 2026-01-05 · product launch · NVIDIA AI Compute
Evidence notes NVIDIA announced the Jetson T4000 module, powered by the Blackwell architecture, offering four times greater energy efficiency and AI compute. The company also introduced new open models and frameworks for physical AI, including NVIDIA Cosmos and GR00T, to advance robot learning and reasoning. Global partners such as Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, and LG Electronics unveiled new robots built on NVIDIA technologies. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-05 Partnership Unitree Humanoid 2026-01-05 · partnership · Unitree Humanoid
Evidence notes On January 5, 2026, Tencent Robotics X Lab and Unitree Technology Co., Ltd. formed a strategic partnership to deploy Unitree robots in tourist attractions, shopping malls, and corporate showrooms. Tencent Robotics X Lab will provide planning foundation models and multimodal perception models via SDKs and cloud services. Unitree, along with ecosystem partners, will integrate these models into their mainstream robot models for full system integration and support deployments across multiple scenarios. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-05 · product launch · Neura Robotics Humanoid
Evidence notes NEURA Robotics unveiled the 4NE1 Gen 3.5 humanoid robot, designed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche, at CES 2026. The company also introduced the 4NE1 Mini, a compact humanoid robot, and the NEURA Quadruped, a four-legged robot for complex environments. Preorders for these robots began with a €100 deposit, with the 4NE1 Gen 3.5 priced at €98,000 and the 4NE1 Mini at €19,999. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-24
2026-01-05 Demonstration IntBot Humanoid 2026-01-05 · demonstration · IntBot Humanoid
Evidence notes IntBot's humanoid robot, Nylo, operated the company's CES 2026 booth autonomously, engaging with attendees without human assistance. Nylo is powered by IntEngine, a proprietary system integrating vision, audio, and language processing for real-time social interactions. This deployment demonstrates the readiness of social robots for unscripted public environments, moving AI from digital platforms to physical agents. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-05 Product Launch AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-05 · product launch · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes X2-N is a compact humanoid robot designed for entertainment, research, and education. Features 25 degrees of freedom and touch sensors for human interaction. Stands 1.3 meters tall and weighs 35 kilograms. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-22
2026-01-05 Product Launch AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-05 · product launch · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AgiBot presented its full humanoid lineup at CES 2026. The event marked AgiBot's U.S. market debut. The launch signals broader international commercialization efforts. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-13
2026-01-05 Deployment Dobot Industrial 2026-01-05 · deployment · Dobot Industrial
Evidence notes Dobot Atom operated as autonomous staff at K11 Cinema. The deployment used a VLA model for autonomous operation and error recovery without remote control. Industrial automation company with core strength in collaborative robotic arms (cobots) and expanding into humanoid platforms. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-01-05 · product launch · Boston Dynamics Humanoid
Evidence notes Third-generation platform, following earlier models. Signals intent to scale deployments in industrial environments. Capabilities include enhanced strength and adaptability for diverse tasks. Date 2026-01-05
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-11
2026-01-04 · market signal · Standard Robots Warehouse Logistics
Evidence notes The renewed application identifies Standard Robots (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. as the issuer and gives 14 June 2016 as its establishment date. The application proof describes the company’s industrial mobile-robot business and historical financial performance. The company remains privately held while the Hong Kong Main Board review and offering process continue. Date 2026-01-04
Event type Market Signal
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-07-27
2026-01-04 · product launch · Zeroth Robotics Consumer
Evidence notes Zeroth Robotics launched into the U.S. at CES 2026 with a five-robot lineup for consumer and commercial buyers. The announced lineup included the M1 home humanoid, a wheel-based assistant, a companion robot and a developer quadruped. The launch gives Zeroth’s profile a concrete product-line milestone rather than only company-level positioning. Date 2026-01-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-06-08
2026-01-04 · product launch · SwitchBot Consumer
Evidence notes SwitchBot introduced Onero H1 as a wheeled humanoid household robot designed for home tasks such as grasping, pushing, organizing, laundry handling and kitchen assistance. The robot uses articulated arms and hands, a face-like interface and a wheeled base rather than legs, positioning it closer to a mobile home manipulator than a full bipedal humanoid. SwitchBot said the system uses multiple cameras and an on-device OmniSense vision-language-action model for visual perception, depth awareness and tactile feedback. Date 2026-01-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-05-11
2026-01-04 · product launch · LG Electronics Consumer
Evidence notes LG Electronics unveiled the AI-powered home robot, LG CLOiD, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Designed to perform household tasks, CLOiD features two articulated arms with seven degrees of freedom each and five independently actuated fingers per hand. The robot integrates with LG's ThinQ ecosystem to automate home chores such as cooking and laundry. Date 2026-01-04
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos 2026-02-25
2026-01-03 · capability · Sanhua Intelligent Controls Actuation
Evidence notes In its 2025 half-year report, Sanhua said it had carried out technical improvements across multiple key robot-actuator models during the first half of 2025. The company reported progress across customer R&D, prototyping, iteration, and product sampling, with favorable customer feedback. This is a valid add-only capability event because it records concrete technical progress without duplicating the later March 2026 strategic-business headline. Date 2026-01-03
Event type Capability
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-03 · product launch · Genisomai
Evidence notes The Tongchui M1 is a quadruped robot capable of walking, trotting, dancing on two legs, and swimming. It has an IP67 rating, operates in temperatures from -20°C to 55°C, weighs 35kg, and can carry a 30kg payload. Features include a dual-battery hot-swap system, switchable feet and wheels, 360-degree sensing with LiDAR and wide-angle cameras, and the ability to clear obstacles up to 80cm high. Date 2026-01-03
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos 2026-02-23
2026-01-02 · commercial order · AgEagle Aerial Systems Aerial
Evidence notes AgEagle sold six eBee TAC tactical mapping drones to the U.S. Army. The drones were equipped with S.O.D.A. 3D and Duet M sensors with RTK/PPK activation. The transaction was facilitated through AgEagle's European commercial partner Dronivo GmbH. Date 2026-01-02
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos 2026-05-29
2026-01-02 · commercial order · ParaZero Technologies Defense
Evidence notes ParaZero received its first purchase order from a main Israeli defense entity for DefendAir. The company positioned the order as its first direct contract with that defence customer. The systems were tied to broader procurement activity around rising drone-threat requirements. Date 2026-01-02
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-04-09
2026-01-02 · demonstration · Algorized Perception
Evidence notes Algorized and KUKA announced a CES 2026 debut integrating Algorized's foundational model directly into a KUKA robotic arm for real-time human-intent-aware operation. The companies said the system could classify humans, detect micro-motion and vital signs, recognize intent, and adapt robot speed without stopping, even through occlusion or low visibility. The release said the demonstration used Texas Instruments' IWR6843AOP mmWave radar sensor to combine edge AI perception with SIL2-certified sensing hardware. Date 2026-01-02
Event type Demonstration
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos 2026-04-05
2026-01-02 Research Publication Amazon Logistics 2026-01-02 · research publication · Amazon Logistics
Evidence notes Amazon's Fundamental AI Research (FAR) group released Holosoma, an open-source humanoid learning library. The library supports multiple simulation backends, including IsaacGym, IsaacSim, and MJWarp, within a single training codebase. It also offers native multi-GPU support and facilitates sim-to-real deployment with minimal commands. Date 2026-01-02
Event type Research Publication
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos 2026-04-02
2026-01-02 · market signal · Buntar Aerospace Defense
Evidence notes Buntar Aerospace made its UAV systems available through DOT-Chain Defence and the Brave1 Market. The listings opened additional procurement channels for approved Ukrainian defence buyers. Date 2026-01-02
Event type Market Signal
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos 2026-03-19
2026-01-02 Market Signal Unix AI Humanoid 2026-01-02 · market signal · Unix AI Humanoid
Evidence notes Reports estimated production capacity of approximately 100 units per month Signals transition from prototype stage toward early production capability Focuses on repeatability and standardization of humanoid systems Date 2026-01-02
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-21
2026-01-02 Product Launch Unix AI Humanoid 2026-01-02 · product launch · Unix AI Humanoid
Evidence notes Showcased Wanda humanoid performing structured service tasks in live demonstrations Focused on real-world workflows including hospitality and retail scenarios Positions platform toward validation and early deployment phases Date 2026-01-02
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-02-21
2026-01-01 · deployment · M2-Automation Lab Automation
Evidence notes The system dispenses picolitre-to-nanolitre volumes into microfluidic and droplet-based experimental setups. The installation supports work on artificial cells, bio-inspired diagnostics and other engineering-biology applications. M2-Automation’s iTWO platform combines configurable source and target layouts with in-line imaging and environmental-control options. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Deployment
Segment Lab Automation
Added to Korthos 2026-08-13
2026-01-01 Award RoBoa Inspection 2026-01-01 · award · RoBoa Inspection
Evidence notes The support funds engineering work on roboa's cable-deployment application. The system is designed to move through confined pipe and infrastructure environments that are difficult for conventional robots to access. The programme adds to earlier support from BRIDGE, InnoBooster, ESA BIC and Innosuisse. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Award
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos 2026-07-17
2026-01-01 · org change · coboworx Industrial
Evidence notes The status change supersedes earlier operating descriptions of the robotics integrator. German registry information published by IHK Trier states that insolvency proceedings for coboworx opened on 1 January 2026 and the company was dissolved. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos 2026-07-14
2026-01-01 · research publication · Stereolabs Vision
Evidence notes The paper compares depth estimation from Intel RealSense D435i, RealSense D435f, Stereolabs ZED X, and ZED X Mini cameras. The exact ZED X naming makes this a product-level sensor benchmark rather than a generic Stereolabs camera reference. The work adds comparative perception-sensor evidence for robotics and depth-estimation use cases. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos 2026-06-27
2026-01-01 · product launch · CHC Navigation Localization
Evidence notes The USV supports hydrographic and bathymetric survey missions with multiple payload options. Features include automated route planning, obstacle alerts and dual-GNSS positioning. The product gives CHC Navigation a concrete offering for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Product Launch
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos 2026-06-19
2026-01-01 Research Publication AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-01 · research publication · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT Finch published Act2Goal as a unified autoregressive framework that jointly pre-trains vision-language reasoning and robotic action generation. The official research page highlights strong simulated benchmark gains, especially on medium- and long-horizon goal-conditioned tasks using its multi-scale temporal hashing strategy. The release is a first-party research release aimed at turning world-model planning into reusable goal-conditioned robot control rather than a one-off demo. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-01-01 Research Publication AgiBot Humanoid 2026-01-01 · research publication · AgiBot Humanoid
Evidence notes AGIBOT Finch published UniFact, presenting GenieReasoner and the FACT action tokenizer to unify embodied reasoning and robotic action inside a single autoregressive transformer. The official page positions the work as a way to preserve high-precision continuous control while improving semantic reasoning and generalization across simulated and real-world tasks. The release is a first-party foundation-model research release that extends AGIBOT beyond datasets into model architecture for reasoning-to-action transfer. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos 2026-05-19
2026-01-01 Company Formation SCHUNK End Effectors 2026-01-01 · company formation · SCHUNK End Effectors
Evidence notes SCHUNK established a new technology spin-off at the beginning of January 2026 to consolidate its humanoid robotics activities. The new company is focused on modular humanoid robot hands for industrial applications. SCHUNK positioned the spin-off around expanding the availability and use of humanoid systems in manufacturing and automation environments. Date 2026-01-01
Event type Company Formation
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos 2026-05-07