Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 78

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RegulatoryOrbit Fab

U.S. Space Force accepts RAFTI for military satellite refueling

Space

· regulatory · Orbit Fab · Space

Evidence notes
  • Space Systems Command's System Engineering Review Board recommended RAFTI after technical assessments.
  • The designation covers use as an interface for in-space fueling of U.S. military satellites.
  • Tetra-5 spacecraft were among the first government missions planned to use the port.
Date
Company Orbit Fab
Event type Regulatory
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionSchmalz

Schmalz acquires mGrip finger-gripper assets from Soft Robotics

End Effectors

· acquisition · Schmalz · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Schmalz acquired the mGrip product family from Soft Robotics, including finger-gripper configurations, patents and associated know-how.
  • The acquisition expanded its gripper portfolio and food-handling market position.
  • The acquired assets covered soft finger gripper configurations and related intellectual property.
Date
Company Schmalz
Event type Acquisition
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAutel Robotics

Autel launches EVO Lite Enterprise drone series

Aerial

· product launch · Autel Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Autel introduced EVO Lite Enterprise with 640T Enterprise and 6K Enterprise variants.
  • EVO Lite 640T combines visible and thermal imaging with 640x512 thermal and temperature measurement.
  • EVO Lite 6K uses a 1-inch CMOS camera for enterprise imaging workflows.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipJAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.

JAKA Robotics partners with Brütsch Elektronik to expand collaborative-robot automation in Switzerland

Industrial

· partnership · JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • JAKA and Brütsch Elektronik announced a partnership to deliver collaborative-robot automation for Swiss manufacturers.
  • The story emphasizes local engineering, logistics, and support through Brütsch alongside JAKA cobot platforms.
  • The item is a straightforward regional channel expansion backed by an official JAKA news page.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardCellula Robotics

Cellula awarded CHARYBDIS Phase 1 contract

Maritime

· contract award · Cellula Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Cellula was selected as one of 26 suppliers awarded a contract for the Royal Navy-linked CHARYBDIS Phase 1 project.
  • The program was led by the Submarine Delivery Agency Autonomy Unit on behalf of Navy Develop to generate concept studies for persistent uncrewed anti-submarine warfare surveillance.
  • The work covered technologies aimed at detecting, classifying, localizing, and reporting underwater threats across large ocean areas.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardiMAR Navigation

German Navy orders stabilized sensor platform

Localization

· contract award · iMAR Navigation · Localization

Evidence notes
  • iMAR announced the naval contract on August 2, 2024.
  • WTD 71 ordered a platform able to carry sophisticated optical and other mission sensors.
  • The system supports standard and special maritime applications that require stabilized pointing from moving platforms.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
CapabilityReframe Systems

Reframe integrates Zivid 3D vision into construction workcell

Construction

· capability · Reframe Systems · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The workcell uses a Zivid 2 L100 3D camera.
  • The camera reads QR markers and helps determine robot pick poses.
  • Reframe uses the vision stack in flexible robotic micro-factories for building components.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDanu Robotics

Danu Robotics discusses robotic sorting on RubbishTalk

Industrial

· market signal · Danu Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Danu Robotics highlighted RubbishTalk episode 40, which featured CMO Nick Noble discussing robotic sorting and picking for recycling.
  • The discussion connected robotic picking with real-time material data, arguing that robots can record conveyor-level information as they sort.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchElodin

Elodin introduces Aleph flight computer as its first hardware product

Development Platform

· product launch · Elodin · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Aleph pairs an Nvidia Jetson Orin NX module for AI and computer-vision workloads with an STM32H757 microcontroller for hard real-time processing.
  • The two-board design combines a main compute board with a mission-customizable expansion board carrying inertial, magnetic and pressure sensors.
  • Elodin shipped the platform with a source-available flight controller intended for custom missions, including operation in GPS-denied environments.
Date
Company Elodin
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
AwardRhoman Aerospace

Rhoman Aerospace receives $1.9M USAF SBIR for global GPS-denied autonomy

Avionics

· award · Rhoman Aerospace · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • The $1.9 million SBIR Phase II award began on August 1, 2024 under contract FA2541-24-C-B018.
  • The project covers a modular alternative-positioning payload using star tracking, ambient signal sensing, sensor fusion and NVIDIA compute.
  • The planned demonstrations include a supersonic sub-scale UAV, with compatibility extending to Group II-IV UAV, surface vehicles and ground vehicles.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAva Robotics

VSee Health and Ava Robotics partner on ICU telepresence robots

Service

· partnership · Ava Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The planned VSee-powered Ava robot is designed to give remote clinicians a physical presence at the ICU bedside.
  • The partners targeted smaller and regional hospitals as well as major hospital systems.
Date
Company Ava Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingEncord

Encord raises USD 30M Series B for AI data annotation platform

Data Infrastructure

· funding · Encord · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • The financing supported data curation, annotation and model evaluation tools.
  • Encord serves physical AI and computer vision teams working with video, images, sensor data and 3D point clouds.
  • The capital supports robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems as Encord moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Encord
Event type Funding
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardSilvus Technologies

UVision and Mistral select Silvus StreamCaster for SOCOM loitering-munitions contract

Communications

· contract award · Silvus Technologies · Communications

Evidence notes
  • Silvus said UVisionUSA and Mistral selected StreamCaster SC4400 MANET radios for HERO-120SF communications.
  • The selection was tied to a 73.5 million dollar U.S. SOCOM loitering-munitions contract.
  • The radios provide C2 and communications for the HERO-120SF loitering munition.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Communications
Added to Korthos
PartnershipDuke Robotics

Israel Electric Corporation service agreement for IC Drone operations

Aerial

· partnership · Duke Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Duke Robotics disclosed that it entered a new agreement with Israel Electric Corporation in August 2024 to use the IC Drone for cleaning electric utility cable insulators.
  • The company identified the agreement as the source of its initial commercial services revenue in 2024.
  • The disclosure positioned the arrangement as a commercial operating agreement following the earlier development-phase collaboration.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBooster Robotics

Booster T1 humanoid debuts at World Robot Conference 2024

Humanoid

· product launch · Booster Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Booster T1 debuted at WRC 2024.
  • Company materials highlight kicking, push-ups, and kung fu demonstrations.
  • T1 is presented as the company's humanoid platform for research and competition use.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSaphira AI

Saphira expands platform for hardware safety certification

Development Platform

· product launch · Saphira AI · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Saphira added guidance for UL, CE, ISO, TUV, and military-standard hardware certification workflows.
  • Automated reports mapped design requirements to relevant standard clauses while retaining supporting source references.
  • Industrial robotics teams could generate ISO 12100 and ISO 10218 compliance evidence for certification.
Date
Company Saphira AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

Rico: extended TIAGo robot towards up-to-date social and assistive robot usage scenarios

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Social and assistive robotics have vastly increased in popularity in recent years. Due to the wide range of usage, robots executing such tasks must be highly reliable and possess enough functions to satisfy multiple scenarios.
  • TIAGo is the robot platform used in the reported research setup.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryAVSS

AVSS PRS-M3DT receives FAA Category 2 and 3 compliance

Subsystems

· regulatory · AVSS · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • The PRS-M3DT parachute system supports DJI M3D and M3TD drone configurations.
  • Operators can fly over people without a 107.39 waiver when the approved parachute is installed.
  • The authorization strengthened AVSS's role in drone safety and compliance systems.
Date
Company AVSS
Event type Regulatory
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
AwardFangshi Robotics

Fangshi Robotics wins three awards at Greater Bay Area Construction Robotics competition

Construction

· award · Fangshi Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Fangshi Robotics won multiple awards at the Greater Bay Area Construction Robotics competition after field tests in Guangzhou and Hong Kong.
  • Its Four-wheel Concrete Laser Screeding Robot, Ceramic Floor Tile Laying Robot and Spray-scraping and Sanding Integrated Robot 433D each won category honors.
  • The awards validated Fangshi product performance in construction robotics competition settings.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNachi-Fujikoshi Corp.

Nachi-Fujikoshi expands collaborative robot lineup with CMZ12

Industrial

· product launch · Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • NACHI announced the CMZ12 to extend its collaborative lineup into a higher-payload segment.
  • The company tied the launch to broader collaborative adoption where labor shortages and costs are rising.
  • Positioning highlighted combining safety with higher speed and accuracy than typical cobot expectations.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentTwinny

Twinny supplies NarGo Order Picking solution to Yongma Logis

Warehouse Logistics

· deployment · Twinny · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Twinny announced it would supply its NarGo Order Picking solution to Yongma Logis
  • The deployment centers on autonomous mobile robot-assisted picking workflows in warehouse operations
  • Twinny positioned the system as infrastructure-light, with no need for structural changes or additional navigation hardware
Date
Company Twinny
Event type Deployment
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingPerceptive Technologies

Perceptive discloses $30M raised for dental imaging and robotics

Healthcare

· funding · Perceptive Technologies · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • Named backers included PDS Health, Ed Zuckerberg, Innospark Ventures, KdT Ventures, Primavera Capital, Plaisance Capital and Y Combinator.
  • The announcement did not identify the $30 million as a single financing round.
  • Perceptive said the system and intraoral scanner remained under development.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMiru

Miru launches over-the-air deployment infrastructure for robot fleets

Development Platform

· product launch · Miru · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • Miru launched infrastructure for robotics and IoT teams to provision devices and deliver over-the-air software updates.
  • GitHub changes could trigger building, staging, and deployment while a centralized dashboard tracked fleet software versions.
  • The company offered one-command Ubuntu installation and positioned the platform for reliable, scalable, secure deployments.
Date
Company Miru
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
AwardFlink Robotics

Flink Robotics receives CHF 150,000 Venture Kick award

Warehouse Logistics

· award · Flink Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Venture Kick award: CHF 150,000.
  • Venture Kick led or provided the financing.
  • Flink Robotics received the final CHF 150,000 Venture Kick award to advance flexible robotic systems for dynamic industrial environments.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionAcieta

Acieta acquires Capital Industries to expand robotic automation integration

Industrial

· acquisition · Acieta · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The deal brought Capital Industries into Acieta as a builder of custom automation, robotic assembly and material-handling systems.
  • Acieta framed the acquisition as a way to expand engineering depth and production capacity for North American manufacturers.
  • The announcement positioned the combined business around turnkey automation programs rather than standalone robot resale.
Date
Company Acieta
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationPerceptive Technologies

Perceptive completes automated dental procedure on human patient

Healthcare

· demonstration · Perceptive Technologies · Healthcare

Evidence notes
  • The procedure combined OCT imaging, AI treatment planning and a robotic arm in a human clinical workflow outside the United States.
  • Perceptive reported that the robotic system prepared a tooth for restorative treatment.
  • The system remained under development and was not cleared by the FDA for US marketing.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Healthcare
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAES Corporation

AES launches Maximo, its AI-enabled solar installation robot

Construction

· product launch · AES Corporation · Construction

Evidence notes
  • AES introduced Maximo as a robotic system that works alongside construction crews to automate placing and attaching solar modules.
  • The company said Maximo had already installed nearly 10 MW of solar at launch and was projected to install 100 MW by 2025.
  • AES said it planned to use Maximo across up to 5 GW of solar backlog and pipeline over the following three years, including Bellefield in California.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneShuanghuan Driveline

Shuanghuan starts production at Jiangsu industrial-reducer plant

Motion Components

· production milestone · Shuanghuan Driveline · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The Jiangsu Huanou facility entered production as Shuanghuan expanded into the industrial-reducer market.
  • The plant focused on high-precision heavy-duty gear transmission equipment and full-lifecycle customer solutions.
  • Target applications included wind power, coal, infrastructure, ports, mining and metallurgy.
Date
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardEasy Aerial

Easy Aerial wins USAF Rapid Sustainment IDIQ spot

Aerial

· contract award · Easy Aerial · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Easy Aerial received an Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office multiple-award IDIQ contract spot.
  • The contract vehicle was valued up to $975 million across awardees.
  • The award positioned Easy Aerial to support rapid deployment of emerging sustainment technologies.
Date
Company Easy Aerial
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchENGINEAI

ENGINEAI launches SA01 expandable bipedal robot platform

Humanoid

· product launch · ENGINEAI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • ENGINEAI lists July 29, 2024 as the launch date for SA01, its highly expandable bipedal robot platform.
  • The official company timeline frames SA01, SE01, and PM01 as the three flagship models launched in 2024.
  • This fills a product-level timeline gap for SA01, which previously had no dated launch event.
Date
Company ENGINEAI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionGhost Robotics

Ghost Robotics and LIG Nex1 close majority-stake acquisition

Defense

· acquisition · Ghost Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Ghost Robotics and LIG Nex1 announced the close of LIG Nex1's acquisition of a 60% controlling stake in Ghost Robotics.
  • The release said the deal valued Ghost Robotics at $400 million, with LIG Nex1 acquiring control for $240 million.
  • Ghost said the transaction would support scaling and next-generation robotic system development across defense and industrial markets.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardiMAR Navigation

German civil-protection office orders 90 iNAT systems

Localization

· contract award · iMAR Navigation · Localization

Evidence notes
  • iMAR announced the follow-on order on July 26, 2024.
  • The 90 systems extend a supply program running since 2018 for German CBRN response vehicles.
  • iNAT provides navigation and georeferencing for vehicles used to detect and document chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionEnerSys

EnerSys completes $208M acquisition of Bren-Tronics

Power Systems

· acquisition · EnerSys · Power Systems

Evidence notes
  • Bren-Tronics entered EnerSys' Specialty business line.
  • The acquired company generated approximately $100 million of 2023 sales and employed about 280 people.
  • The combination added military portable batteries and chargers across the United States, France and United Kingdom.
Date
Company EnerSys
Event type Acquisition
Segment Power Systems
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationClearpath Robotics

ROS 2 Nav2 agricultural-navigation paper validates real-time costmap updates on Husky

Industrial

· research publication · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The paper extends the ROS 2 Navigation Stack with depth-camera classification and real-time local costmap corrections for outdoor agriculture settings.
  • The system is implemented and validated on a Clearpath Husky to traverse tall grass and weeds that standard LiDAR costmaps may treat as obstacles.
  • The work adds a Husky research example for practical outdoor Nav2 adaptation in orchards, vineyards and field-like environments.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentPudu Robotics

New Zealand Airport Deploys PUDU CC1 Cleaning Robot

Service

· deployment · Pudu Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • A New Zealand airport integrated the PUDU CC1 cleaning robot into its maintenance operations.
  • The PUDU CC1 autonomously cleans large areas using high-precision navigation and advanced sensors.
  • Operating 24/7, it ensures continuous cleanliness and improves indoor air quality with its HEPA filtration system.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryAALTO

AALTO secures UK CAA Design Organisation Approval

Aerial

· regulatory · AALTO · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The approval was the first UK Design Organisation Approval issued to a HAPS company.
  • The CAA reviewed AALTO's procedures, facilities and design-team competence.
  • AALTO continued type-certification work for Zephyr; the approval was not itself aircraft type certification.
Date
Company AALTO
Event type Regulatory
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryD-Fend Solutions

FAA evaluates EnforceAir2 for airport C-UAS safety

Defense

· regulatory · D-Fend Solutions · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The FAA evaluation covered UAS detection and mitigation use in the National Airspace System.
  • D-Fend positioned EnforceAir2 as a non-jamming RF-cyber counter-drone system for airport environments.
  • This is regulatory/safety validation, not a permanent airport deployment claim.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Market SignalCubePilot

CubePilot autopilots and GNSS modules added to DIU Blue UAS list

Subsystems

· market signal · CubePilot · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • CubePilot said Cube Orange, Cube Orange+, Cube Blue, Cube Blue H7, Here 3 and Here 4 were DIU NDAA verified and listed.
  • The listing gives CubePilot autopilot and GNSS modules a cleared component path for Blue UAS-aligned platforms.
  • Use this as a market-signal row rather than a product launch or funding event.
Date
Company CubePilot
Event type Market Signal
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
DeploymentA&K Robotics

A&K Robotics tests Cruz mobility pods at Vancouver International Airport

Automotive

· deployment · A&K Robotics · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The pilot placed Cruz pods around passengers and airport operations rather than in a closed demonstration space.
  • The pods were used to explore accessible terminal transport for travellers with reduced mobility.
  • The Vancouver rollout became the operating reference for later international airport pilots, including Madrid-Barajas.
Date
Company A&K Robotics
Event type Deployment
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationHop Aero

Hop Aero reveals prototype built and tested in thirty days

Defense

· demonstration · Hop Aero · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Hop Aero showed a prototype that it built and tested within thirty days.
  • The first-party post described rapid hardware iteration toward a physical-internet logistics system.
  • Shared imagery provided a public look at the company's latest prototype hardware.
Date
Company Hop Aero
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
AwardRevise Robotics

Revise Robotics wins Pennovation Accelerator Best Pitch

Manufacturing

· award · Revise Robotics · Manufacturing

Evidence notes
  • Revise Robotics delivered a five-minute pitch before judges from Pennovation and regional venture organizations.
  • The Best Pitch package included $3,000 and six months of Pennovation resident membership.
  • Judges recognized the company intelligent-robotics approach to building a more circular electronics industry.
Date
Event type Award
Segment Manufacturing
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationABB Robotics

Implementación de un entorno virtual para teleoperación de robot colaborativo ABB GOFA usando movimiento guiado externamente (EGM)

Industrial

· research publication · ABB Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The paper implements a virtual environment for teleoperation of an ABB GoFa collaborative robot using EGM.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is GoFa CRB 15000 from ABB Robotics.
Date
Company ABB Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalElectroCraft

ElectroCraft promotes integrated wheel-drive platform for AGV and AMR development

Actuation

· market signal · ElectroCraft · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • The wheel-drive architecture reduced separate motor, gearbox and wheel integration work for mobile robot design teams.
  • The market signal tied ElectroCraft wheel drives to automated material movement and warehouse mobile-robot design.
Date
Company ElectroCraft
Event type Market Signal
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Executive HireCellula Robotics

Cellula appoints Richard Mills as Chief Commercial Officer

Maritime

· executive hire · Cellula Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Cellula appointed Richard Mills as Chief Commercial Officer as part of its international growth push.
  • Mills joined with more than 16 years in the AUV industry, including prior sales leadership at Kongsberg Marine Robotics.
  • The company tied the hire to expanding defense, offshore energy, and broader marine autonomy demand across multiple regions.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentKodiak AI

Kodiak AI and Atlas Energy Solutions begin driverless frac-sand deliveries in the Permian Basin

Logistics

· deployment · Kodiak AI · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Kodiak announced its first driverless delivery with Atlas Energy Solutions on private lease roads in West Texas's Permian Basin using a Kodiak Driver-equipped truck.
  • The deployment tied Kodiak's autonomous truck operations to Atlas's broader automated logistics model around sand delivery and the Dune Express conveyor system.
  • The event marked Kodiak's first real-world driverless freight deployment in a named operating environment and established Atlas as the first major live customer context for the Kodiak Driver.
Date
Company Kodiak AI
Event type Deployment
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipFortem Technologies

Fortem Technologies and MBDA partner on Sky Warden effector concept

Defense

· partnership · Fortem Technologies · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Fortem Technologies and MBDA announced a partnership to enhance Sky Warden with a new effector concept
  • The collaboration focused on extending Fortem's counter-UAS architecture with additional interception capability
  • The partnership strengthened Fortem's defence integration network in counter-drone systems
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMytra

Mytra discloses $78M total financing through Series B

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Mytra · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Greenoaks led the Series B, while Eclipse led Mytra's seed and Series A rounds.
  • Other disclosed backers included 515 Ventures, Garry Tan and Lachy Groom.
  • Mytra launched with Albertsons Companies among its commercial partners and planned to scale deployments of its material-flow system.
Date
Company Mytra
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationRaytheon

Raytheon fires HELWS from UK military vehicle

Defense

· demonstration · Raytheon · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Raytheon UK announced the vehicle-mounted firing on July 22, 2024.
  • The trial marked the first firing of a high-energy laser weapon from a British military vehicle.
  • Raytheon, Dstl and Defence Equipment and Support used the Wolfhound integration to advance a mobile counter-UAS capability.
Date
Company Raytheon
Event type Demonstration
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingMonarch Tractor

Monarch Tractor raises $133M Series C

Agriculture

· funding · Monarch Tractor · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Astanor and HH-CTBC Partnership co-led the round.
  • At One Ventures, PMV and The Welvaartsfonds also participated.
  • The capital supports commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows as Monarch Tractor moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRichtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics completes installation of ADAM at a Ghost Kitchens Walmart location

Service

· deployment · Richtech Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Richtech Robotics announced completion of ADAM's installation at a Ghost Kitchens site in Dawsonville, Georgia inside a Walmart location.
  • The company said the site was the first of 240 planned locations to integrate ADAM into operations and positioned it as a real operating retail deployment.
  • The release extended the earlier Ghost Kitchens rollout plan into a live customer installation milestone.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTesla

Elon Musk announces Tesla's Optimus robot production plans

Automotive

· market signal · Tesla · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Elon Musk said Tesla planned low production of useful humanoid robots for internal use in 2025.
  • He added that Tesla aimed for higher production for other companies in 2026.
  • The statement gave Optimus a public production-timing signal tied to Tesla's broader humanoid roadmap.
Date
Company Tesla
Event type Market Signal
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
PartnershipEve Air Mobility

Eve selects Diehl Aviation for integrated eVTOL cabin

Robotics

· partnership · Eve Air Mobility

Evidence notes
  • Diehl will work with Eve’s engineering and design team to turn the cabin concept into a production interior.
  • The long-term agreement covers prototypes, production aircraft, aftermarket service and operational support.
  • The selection adds an established cabin-systems supplier to Eve’s eVTOL industrial base.
Date
Event type Partnership
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGeneral Robotics

General Robotics opens GRID Beta as a free cloud-based robotics development environment

Development Platform

· product launch · General Robotics · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • General Robotics opened the waitlist for GRID Beta as an open and free cloud-based IDE for robot intelligence development.
  • The beta release gave developers browser-based access to foundation models, simulation, and AI infrastructure without local setup.
  • The launch expanded GRID from an early platform release into a more accessible developer-facing product.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationPAL Robotics

Double-Layer Soft Data Fusion for Indoor Robot WiFi-Visual Localization

Humanoid

· research publication · PAL Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • This paper presents a novel WiFi-Visual data fusion method for indoor robot (TIAGO++) localization. This method can use 10 WiFi samples and 4 low-resolution images ($58 \times 58$ in pixels) to localize a indoor robot with an average error distance about 1.
  • TIAGo is used in the study's data-collection or experimental dataset workflow.
Date
Company PAL Robotics
Event type Research Publication
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingSaronic

Saronic raises $175M Series B at $1B valuation

Defense

· funding · Saronic · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The financing was announced to accelerate Saronic''s growth and further scale production of its autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy and allied customers.
  • Saronic said its ASVs were designed to operate alongside manned systems as a force multiplier for maritime missions.
  • The round valued the company at $1 billion and expanded backing from both new and existing investors.
Date
Company Saronic
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchVertical Aerospace

Vertical unveils advanced VX4 prototype with strategic supplier systems

Aerial

· product launch · Vertical Aerospace · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Vertical said 60% of the prototype's technology came from strategic partners including GKN Aerospace, Hanwha, Honeywell, Leonardo, Molicel and Syensqo.
  • The prototype introduced Vertical's proprietary battery technology and a 20% higher power-to-weight ratio, with a target cruise speed of up to 150 mph.
  • Vertical planned to begin the flight-test programme after receiving a UK Civil Aviation Authority Permit to Fly.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Company FormationAegisX

AegisX AB is registered in Karlskrona

Perception

· company formation · AegisX · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The registered legal name is AegisX AB.
  • The registration date is 18 July 2024.
  • The registered business purpose covers drone-threat sensors and systems for civil and military applications.
Date
Company AegisX
Event type Company Formation
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgilis Robotics

Agilis Robotics completes cadaver study for bladder-tumour resection

Surgical

· demonstration · Agilis Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • Surgeons used the robot to resect tissue in difficult bladder locations including the dome.
  • The system used 2.8-to-3.5-millimetre flexible instruments with five degrees of freedom.
  • Agilis used the study to prepare for a first-in-human clinical investigation and regulatory submissions.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardBlue Ocean Robotics

Blue Ocean Robotics wins Premier agreement for UVD Robots

Robotics

· contract award · Blue Ocean Robotics

Evidence notes
  • Blue Ocean Robotics secured a three-year Premier national group purchasing agreement for UVD Robots as the sole fully autonomous contracted UV disinfection vendor.
  • The agreement became effective August 1, 2024.
  • Premier members gained access to purchase terms for self-driving UV disinfection robots and service solutions.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Added to Korthos
CapabilityNauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics completes Phase I concept validation documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2

Maritime

· capability · Nauticus Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Nauticus Robotics finalized engineering and proof-of-concept documentation for Aquanaut Mark 2.
  • The documentation covered 10 core functionalities for offshore deepwater field inspection and light maintenance tasks.
  • Nauticus said completion of Phase I supported invoicing for the concept validation work.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningNoTraffic

NoTraffic opens US headquarters in Kansas

Automotive

· facility opening · NoTraffic · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The Overland Park facility became NoTraffic's primary US office for its expanding North American customer base.
  • The site also serves as a central operations hub supporting customers and distribution partners.
  • At the announcement, NoTraffic said its deployments spanned 30 US states and multiple Canadian locations.
Date
Company NoTraffic
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
AwardAROTEC

AROTEC receives Quality - Made in Augsburg award

Industrial

· award · AROTEC · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Managing director Norbert Cottone received the certificate at Augsburg City Hall on July 9, 2024.
  • The city assessed innovation, wider market recognition and product or service distinctiveness.
  • The award has recognized locally rooted companies for quality and economic engagement since 2014.
Date
Company AROTEC
Event type Award
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Market SignalDreame

Dreame Technology reports more than 1 million sales of robotic flex-arm cleaners

Consumer

· market signal · Dreame · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Dreame Technology said cumulative sales of its robotic flex-arm cleaners had exceeded 1 million units worldwide.
  • The company tied the milestone to rapid adoption of its flex-arm robotic vacuum platform and strong high-end share gains across multiple international markets.
  • The announcement is best treated as a market-signal milestone because it reflects installed-base and commercialization momentum rather than a new product launch.
Date
Company Dreame
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
AwardSpiral

Spiral joins Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator

Vision

· award · Spiral · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Entry into the 2024 programme connected Spiral with Northrop Grumman manufacturing and integration mentors.
  • The augmented-reality platform records defect type, size and part context and applies machine learning to quality checks.
  • Programme activities included technology-integration work and a live pitch to Northrop Grumman leadership.
Date
Company Spiral
Event type Award
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneFarmDroid

FarmDroid reaches 500 autonomous field robots operating worldwide

Agriculture

· production milestone · FarmDroid · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The milestone covered FarmDroid robots operating across 23 countries.
  • FarmDroid tied the milestone to autonomous seeding and weeding use on farms worldwide.
  • The company marked the milestone with a limited-edition FD20 robot in black.
Date
Company FarmDroid
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
PartnershipXsens Technologies

Xsens MTi sensor portfolio adds NVIDIA Jetson integration for edge AI and robotics

Sensors

· partnership · Xsens Technologies · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Xsens announced that its MTi inertial sensor modules can be integrated with NVIDIA Jetson platforms, including Jetson AGX Orin, Orin NX, and Orin Nano.
  • The release positioned the combined stack for autonomous machines and edge AI applications across aerial, land-based, and subsea robotics.
  • Xsens said the integration would help developers bring intelligent systems to market faster by combining real-time motion and GNSS data with accelerated edge compute.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
CapabilityING Robotics Co., Ltd.

ING Robotics integrates Zivid camera into ROBOEYE

Robotics

· capability · ING Robotics Co., Ltd.

Evidence notes
  • ROBOEYE combines a Zivid 2+ L110 camera with ING Robotics software.
  • The robot-mounted camera supports bin picking across industrial manufacturing applications.
  • The supplier case identifies both companies and the installed camera model.
Date
Event type Capability
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRGo Robotics

wheel.me adds RGo Perception Engine for mobile-robot navigation

Perception

· partnership · RGo Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • wheel.me added RGo Robotics’ Perception Engine to improve mobile-robot navigation in dynamic indoor environments.
  • The integration combines wheel.me’s Genius 2 autonomous wheel platform with RGo’s perception stack.
  • RGo’s engine supports 6DoF localization, navigation, and object recognition for factories and warehouses.
Date
Company RGo Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Market SignalEnchanted Tools

Enchanted Tools Delivers First Mirokaï Robot to ISIR

Humanoid

· market signal · Enchanted Tools · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Enchanted Tools delivered its first Mirokaï robot to the Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique (ISIR) at Sorbonne University.
  • The Mirokaï robot features a unique ball-bot base, enabling enhanced mobility and agility.
  • This delivery marks a significant milestone for Enchanted Tools, demonstrating the maturity of their prototype and the strength of their partnership with ISIR.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
FundingLimX Dynamics

LimX Dynamics closes Series A funding round led by China Merchants VC and Shangqi Capital, acquiring 18.7% stake

Humanoid

· funding · LimX Dynamics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • LimX Dynamics completed its Series A fundraising round led by China Merchants Venture Capital and auto manufacturer SAIC Motor private equity investment platform Shang Qi Capital
  • Other participants included existing shareholders the Frees Fund, VitalBridge and the Future Capital Discovery Fund
  • E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding already held an 18.7 percent stake in LimX through its investment arm Haoyue Enterprise Management before the latest fundraiser
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationClearpath Robotics

Speech-Guided Sequential Planning for Autonomous Navigation using Large Language Model Meta AI 3 (Llama3)

Industrial

· research publication · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The arXiv paper studies speech-guided sequential planning for autonomous navigation using a Jackal UGV.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is Jackal UGV from Clearpath Robotics.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAddverb

Addverb announces partnership with PekaKroef in the Netherlands for automated pallet warehouse and goods-to-person picking

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Addverb · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Addverb announced a partnership with PekaKroef covering automated pallet storage and goods-to-person picking in the Netherlands.
  • The release described joint work on warehouse automation hardware and workflows suited to European distribution operations.
  • The page framed the deal as expansion of Addverb's partner-led deployment footprint in Europe.
Date
Company Addverb
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchDeus Robotics

Deus Robotics launches multi-vendor warehouse robot platform

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Deus Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The platform provides a shared control layer for robots from different vendors.
  • Deus Robotics designed the system to coordinate robot communication, task allocation and warehouse workflows.
  • The launch combined the orchestration software with the company's own warehouse-robot portfolio.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
PartnershipArcher Aviation

Southwest and Archer sign California air taxi network MOU

Aerial

· partnership · Archer Aviation · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Southwest Airlines and Archer signed an MOU to develop operational concepts for California air taxi networks.
  • The collaboration targeted electric air taxi networks around California airports served by Southwest.
  • The work covered operating concepts for Archer eVTOL aircraft and surrounding airport communities.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipRGo Robotics

RGo Perception Engine powers Onward Robotics Pyxis robot

Perception

· partnership · RGo Robotics · Perception

Evidence notes
  • RGo Robotics announced that its Perception Engine would power Onward Robotics’ Pyxis robot for fulfillment-center automation.
  • The integration supports localization, obstacle detection, and scene understanding in dynamic warehouse environments.
  • Onward Robotics uses Pyxis for fulfillment and distribution-center workflows where humans and robots work in close proximity.
Date
Company RGo Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
DeploymentQuantum Systems

Quantum Systems deploys Receptor AI upgrade kit in Ukraine

Defense

· deployment · Quantum Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Quantum Systems confirmed the first deployment of Receptor AI in Ukraine as an AI sensor upgrade kit for the Vector reconnaissance drone.
  • The upgrade kit is based on an NVIDIA Jetson Orin chip and several sensors.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDrim Robotics

Drim Robotics commissions UR20 beam-tightening cell at Stellantis

End Effectors

· deployment · Drim Robotics · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The UR20 tightened a structural beam during assembly of Fiat 600 and Alfa Romeo Junior vehicles.
  • Drim commissioned the cobot directly on the Stellantis production line in Tychy.
  • The documented application establishes a completed automotive deployment rather than a laboratory demonstration.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAetina

Aetina and Solomon partner on edge AI and 3D vision

AI Compute

· partnership · Aetina · AI Compute

Evidence notes
  • The partners paired Aetina's NVIDIA Jetson and NVIDIA-Certified systems with Solomon's AI and 3D vision technology.
  • The combined offering targets inspection, training and inference workflows in manufacturing, semiconductors and retail.
  • Aetina and Solomon positioned the integration as a customizable route to automate complex visual tasks at the edge.
Date
Company Aetina
Event type Partnership
Segment AI Compute
Added to Korthos
FundingHelsing

General Catalyst leads Helsing EUR450M Series C for defence AI

Defense

· funding · Helsing · Defense

Evidence notes
  • General Catalyst led the EUR450 million Series C, with participation from Elad Gil, Accel, Saab, Lightspeed, Plural and Greenoaks.
  • Helsing said the funds would support product development and R&D, with focus on European sovereignty and NATO eastern flank protection.
  • The company also highlighted Ukrainian activity and government contracts including Eurofighter electronic warfare and FCAS AI infrastructure.
Date
Company Helsing
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingJacobi Robotics

Jacobi Robotics launches with $5 million seed round and motion planning platform

Industrial

· funding · Jacobi Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Jacobi Robotics announced a $5 million seed round alongside the public launch of its motion planning software platform.
  • The company said its software reduces robot programming time significantly compared with traditional industrial robot workflows.
  • The launch positioned Jacobi as a software-first robotics company focused on faster deployment of robot arm applications.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCanvas

Canvas releases 1200CX for compact-site drywall finishing

Construction

· product launch · Canvas · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The all-wheel-drive machine measures 30 by 34.5 inches, weighs 1,200 pounds and reaches a 12-foot finishing height.
  • It spray-applies joint compound before an interchangeable sanding head completes the finishing workflow after one drying cycle.
  • Canvas said the battery-powered platform runs for a full workday and its vacuum system captures 99.9% of sanding dust.
Date
Company Canvas
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Market SignalTsubame Industries

Tsubame offers ARCHAX globally through SBX Cars

Consumer

· market signal · Tsubame Industries · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Tsubame listed ARCHAX on SBX Cars for global buyers, with five units planned and delivery about one year after order.
  • ARCHAX was offered worldwide through the SBX Cars platform.
  • Tsubame stated a five-unit production plan and approximately one-year delivery lead time.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
FundingX-Bow Systems

X-Bow raises more than $70 million in Series B financing

Propulsion Components

· funding · X-Bow Systems · Propulsion Components

Evidence notes
  • The announced Series B total exceeded $70 million.
  • The company directed the capital toward technology and manufacturing expansion.
  • The financing supported propulsion programmes across defence and space markets.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Propulsion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingGranta Autonomy

Granta Autonomy raises EUR1M seed funding for battlefield surveillance UAVs

Defense

· funding · Granta Autonomy · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The financing supported Granta Autonomy development of UAV autonomy, target detection and battlefield-surveillance capabilities.
  • The company focus is defense-relevant uncrewed aerial systems for surveillance and autonomy missions.
  • The event adds a private financing milestone that predates later product and procurement activity.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchCubePilot

NW Blue and CubePilot launch Herelink Blue v1.1 manufactured-in-USA bundle

Subsystems

· product launch · CubePilot · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • NW Blue and CubePilot launched the Herelink Blue v1.1 Bundle, a manufactured-in-USA HD video transmission system for drones.
  • The bundle includes controller and air-unit hardware for HDMI video, telemetry and control links up to 20 km.
  • The launch expanded CubePilot’s compliant U.S.-manufactured control and communications hardware options.
Date
Company CubePilot
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Executive HireKraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics appoints Nat Spencer as chief operating officer

Subsystems

· executive hire · Kraken Robotics · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • Kraken appointed Nathaniel Spencer as Chief Operating Officer
  • Spencer had been leading the company's subsea power business
  • The appointment supports operational scaling across Kraken's maritime robotics and power systems business
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOKSI

OKSI releases the OMNISCIENCE autonomy portfolio

Defense

· product launch · OKSI · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The containerised suite separates major autonomy functions into deployable modules.
  • OMNInav supports GPS-denied navigation while OMNIseek and OMNIlocate handle object recognition and target geolocation.
  • OMNItarget provides terminal guidance and OMNImind coordinates mission-level behaviour.
Date
Company OKSI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
FundingSkild AI

Skild AI raises $300 million Series A at $1.5 billion valuation

Foundation Models

· funding · Skild AI · Foundation Models

Evidence notes
  • Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coatue, SoftBank Group and Bezos Expeditions led the round.
  • Participants also included Felicis Ventures, Sequoia, Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst, CRV, SV Angel, Carnegie Mellon University, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and the Alexa Fund.
  • Skild AI said the capital would support continued development of its robotics foundation model and expansion of its team.
Date
Company Skild AI
Event type Funding
Segment Foundation Models
Added to Korthos
FundingMand.ro

Mand.ro closes KRW 1.5B pre-Series A financing

End Effectors

· funding · Mand.ro · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • Doosan Investment, BA Partners, Capstone Partners and Meliora Partners participated in the round.
  • The capital was earmarked for prosthetic product improvements and expansion into additional robot markets.
  • Mand.ro had previously received seed backing from FuturePlay and support from Korea's TIPS programme in 2017.
Date
Company Mand.ro
Event type Funding
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
Executive HireRapid Robotics

Rapid Robotics promotes Kimberley Losey to CEO

Industrial

· executive hire · Rapid Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Losey became chief executive after serving as Rapid Robotics chief operating officer and leading operational execution.
  • Co-founder and former CEO Jordan Kretchmer moved into the executive-chairman role to focus on strategy and governance.
  • The July 2024 transition placed an operations leader in charge of the company preconfigured factory-automation platform.
Date
Event type Executive Hire
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderEvolve Dynamics

Evolve Dynamics secures Sky Mantis 2 UAS deal in Australia and New Zealand

Aerial

· commercial order · Evolve Dynamics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The agreement covered Sky Mantis 2 unmanned aircraft for the Australia and New Zealand market.
  • The deal expanded Evolve Dynamics’ international commercial channel.
  • Sky Mantis 2 is positioned for defence, public-safety and inspection missions.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAgXeed

CLAAS and AgXeed test autonomous forage-harvesting workflows

Agriculture

· partnership · AgXeed · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • CLAAS and AgXeed continued field work on autonomous forage-harvesting workflows with AgBots and autonomous tractors.
  • The collaboration built on a joint project with thermal DRONES for wildlife-aware autonomous mowing.
  • CLAAS described ongoing field trials and interface development for autonomous implement combinations.
Date
Company AgXeed
Event type Partnership
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchGremsy

Gremsy unveils Pixy MR for Sony ILX-LR1 and DJI M300/M350 RTK

Vision

· product launch · Gremsy · Vision

Evidence notes
  • Gremsy launched Pixy MR, a gimbal for Sony ILX-LR1 camera integration with DJI M300 and M350 RTK drone platforms.
  • The gimbal uses DJI Skyport for faster setup on compatible DJI enterprise drones.
  • Pixy MR targets aerial industrial applications requiring high-resolution imaging.
Date
Company Gremsy
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos