Verified Robotics Events Archive — Page 97

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Partnershipisento GmbH

isento starts pib school programme with Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium

Development Platform

· partnership · isento GmbH · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • isento and Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium began their pib@school cooperation on October 25, 2022.
  • Students were set to build the 3D-printed humanoid and connect robotics work with physics, electronics, bionics and artificial intelligence.
  • The programme included technical support from isento and a final presentation of the students' completed robot.
Date
Company isento GmbH
Event type Partnership
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHypersen

Hypersen launches HPS-LCX1000 coaxial 3D line confocal sensor

Sensors

· product launch · Hypersen · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The coaxial optical path removes occlusion blind areas when measuring reflective, transparent and light-absorbing surfaces.
  • Hypersen specified scanning up to 35,000 lines per second, 1.1-micrometre lateral resolution and real-time point-cloud output.
  • The sensor targets dimensional inspection, surface-defect detection, curved contours and multilayer transparent-material measurement.
Date
Company Hypersen
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningPolhemus

Polhemus opens Lake Mary office for Orlando simulation customers

Data Infrastructure

· facility opening · Polhemus · Data Infrastructure

Evidence notes
  • Polhemus opened a Lake Mary office for Orlando simulation customers.
  • The company opened the office after decades serving Orlando-area modeling and simulation customers.
  • Polhemus motion tracking supports flight and ground simulators, medical simulation and robotic surgery contexts.
Date
Company Polhemus
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Data Infrastructure
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHaptX

HaptX introduces HaptX Gloves G1 for enterprise-scale deployment

Human Machine Interface

· product launch · HaptX · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • HaptX introduced HaptX Gloves G1 as a haptic glove system optimized for enterprise virtual reality.
  • The company said G1 delivered a lighter mobile package and was priced for broader deployment than earlier developer-kit systems.
  • The launch marked product introduction and preorder availability for enterprise haptic interface hardware.
Date
Company HaptX
Event type Product Launch
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardUMS SKELDAR

UMS SKELDAR and Ultra win Canadian ASW phase

Aerial

· contract award · UMS SKELDAR · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The partners announced the IDEaS Phase 2 award on October 21, 2022.
  • The work adapts the V-200 to deploy sonobuoys for detecting and tracking submarines.
  • The program evaluates rotary-wing unmanned aircraft as an extended anti-submarine sensor for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Date
Company UMS SKELDAR
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
FundingLeo Drive

Leo Drive secures seed investment from TIER IV

Automotive

· funding · Leo Drive · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • TIER IV is the only investor named in the announcement; no round amount or valuation was disclosed.
  • Leo Drive planned to use the financing to increase project capacity and grow its project-development team.
  • The companies had already collaborated on projects, business development and Autoware participation.
Date
Company Leo Drive
Event type Funding
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
PartnershipIntermap Technologies

Intermap supplies NEXTView for Skyroads automated airspace management

Localization

· partnership · Intermap Technologies · Localization

Evidence notes
  • Intermap and cloudeo agreed to supply NEXTView terrain data to Skyroads.
  • The data supports automated airspace management, urban-air-mobility route planning and vehicle guidance.
  • Skyroads uses the geospatial layer as part of its airspace and autonomy infrastructure rather than an aircraft-production programme.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSam's Club

Sam's Club completes national Inventory Scan robot rollout

Robotics

· deployment · Sam's Club

Evidence notes
  • Nearly 600 BrainOS-powered inventory scanners were added to existing autonomous floor scrubbers.
  • The rollout made Brain Corp the supplier behind a chain-wide inventory scanning robot fleet.
  • The deployment places Sam's Club's technology into commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Sam's Club
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBAE Systems

BAE Systems launches Herne XLAUV concept demonstrator at Euronaval

Defense

· product launch · BAE Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BAE Systems launched its Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle concept demonstrator at Euronaval 2022.
  • The concept focused on military autonomous underwater capability for navies and undersea operations.
  • The event marked an early public milestone for BAE's autonomous submarine program before later sea trials and partner work.
Date
Company BAE Systems
Event type Product Launch
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHusarion

Husarion introduces ROSbot XL at ROSCon

Development Platform

· product launch · Husarion · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • ROSbot XL was positioned for prototyping, development and production-phase robotics use cases.
  • The platform extended Husarion ROS and ROS 2 mobile robot lineup.
  • The product gives Husarion a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Company Husarion
Event type Product Launch
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSwap Robotics

SOLV Energy partners with Swap Robotics for utility-solar operations

Service

· partnership · Swap Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • SOLV Energy partnered with Swap Robotics to optimize operations on utility-scale solar sites.
  • The partnership connected Swap Robotics autonomous field robots with SOLV Energy utility-scale solar operations.
  • Swap Robotics framed its platform around electric solar vegetation cutting and solar-site workflow automation.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingAmbi Robotics

Ambi Robotics secures $32 million to scale parcel-sorting deployments

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Ambi Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Tiger Global and Bow Capital joined the financing with Ahren and strategic partner Pitney Bowes.
  • The funding supported hundreds of sorting-system deployments ahead of peak holiday demand and throughout 2023.
  • The capital supports warehouse automation and material-handling workflows as Ambi Robotics moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
CapabilityREITEC Servicios de Ingeniería

REITEC and OMRON develop RC-1 cobot palletiser

Industrial

· capability · REITEC Servicios de Ingeniería · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The RC-1 handles payloads up to 14 kilograms and reaches up to nine picks per minute.
  • Its energy consumption remains below 100 watts at full capacity.
  • Integrated vision and recipe control support rapid changes between products and gripper positions.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionRobotWorx

T.I.E. Industrial acquires Robots.com and RobotWorx assets

Industrial

· acquisition · RobotWorx · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The transaction transferred the Robots.com domain and RobotWorx name to T.I.E. Industrial.
  • T.I.E. positioned the acquired business alongside its parts, repair and industrial-automation operations.
  • The current Robots.com profile presents RobotWorx services within T.I.E.’s wider robotics organization.
Date
Company RobotWorx
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAGILOX

AGILOX launches ODM autonomous dolly mover

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · AGILOX · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The ODM targets small load carriers with up to 300 kg load capacity and 250 mm lifting height.
  • The robot uses AGILOX X-SWARM technology and omnidirectional movement for warehouse and production-floor transport.
Date
Company AGILOX
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchBeBop Sensors

BeBop Sensors ships RoboSkin Robo-Finger evaluation system

Robotics

· product launch · BeBop Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The Robo-Finger system uses fabric-based sensing for high-resolution tactile data.
  • The article described 80 sensors on a 2 mm pitch within the robotic finger.
  • BeBop framed the product around humanoid robots that need tactile interaction with human tools and environments.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneDobot

Dobot's Rizhao Factory Produces 10,000th Cobot

Industrial

· production milestone · Dobot · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Dobot's Rizhao smart factory produced its 10,000th collaborative robot on September 24, 2022.
  • The factory, covering 53,000 square meters, began construction in 2020 and started operations in January 2022.
  • It features fully automated production lines and a three-dimensional warehouse for storage.
Date
Company Dobot
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Research Publicationu-blox

u-blox ZED-F9P real-time PPP paper assesses kinematic monitoring precision

Sensors

· research publication · u-blox · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • The paper evaluates low-cost GNSS and real-time precise point positioning for kinematic monitoring.
  • The u-blox ZED-F9P is the receiver assessed for data quality and positioning precision.
Date
Company u-blox
Event type Research Publication
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionDroneDeploy

DroneDeploy announces StructionSite acquisition to unify aerial and ground capture

Inspection

· acquisition · DroneDeploy · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • DroneDeploy announced an agreement to acquire StructionSite.
  • The transaction was intended to combine aerial drone mapping with ground capture for construction, energy and enterprise customers.
  • The acquisition expanded DroneDeploy's platform toward full-site reality capture across drones, robots and handheld cameras.
Date
Company DroneDeploy
Event type Acquisition
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAcecore Technologies

Acecore and Phase One expand turnkey aerial-inspection collaboration

Aerial

· partnership · Acecore Technologies · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The companies described the announcement as an expansion of an existing integration relationship.
  • The bundle combined Zoe, the Phase One P3 payload and an intelligent Gremsy gimbal.
  • The system was intended for aerial inspection and mapping workflows in demanding weather.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipJoby Aviation

Delta and Joby partner on home-to-airport air taxi service

Avionics

· partnership · Joby Aviation · Avionics

Evidence notes
  • Delta made a $60 million upfront equity investment in Joby, with potential expansion to $200 million tied to milestones.
  • The companies planned an integrated home-to-airport service for Delta customers, beginning in New York and Los Angeles.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Avionics
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationShadow Robot

A Multi-Agent Approach for Adaptive Finger Cooperation in Learning-based In-Hand Manipulation

End Effectors

· research publication · Shadow Robot · End Effectors

Evidence notes
  • The paper evaluates multi-agent reinforcement learning for in-hand manipulation tasks on the Shadow Dexterous Hand.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is Shadow Dexterous Hand from Shadow Robot.
Date
Company Shadow Robot
Event type Research Publication
Segment End Effectors
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionVolansi

SNC acquires Volansi aircraft portfolio

Delivery

· acquisition · Volansi · Delivery

Evidence notes
  • SNC announced the portfolio acquisition on 10 October 2022 after Volansi had stopped operating as a standalone developer.
  • The acquired assets covered the Voly-50 and Voly-T vertical-take-off-and-landing unmanned aircraft families.
  • SNC said it would use the portfolio to advance cargo-delivery UAV capability for government and commercial missions.
Date
Company Volansi
Event type Acquisition
Segment Delivery
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchInOrbit.AI

InOrbit launches Developer Edition and expands orchestration support

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · InOrbit.AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Developer Edition provided full RobOps tools for evaluation and tailored solution development.
  • InOrbit said certified robot models in Connect had grown by more than 300 percent.
  • The release expanded support for VDA 5050 and the MassRobotics AMR interoperability standard.
Date
Company InOrbit.AI
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardHadean

Hadean wins British Army simulation pathfinder contract

Simulation

· contract award · Hadean · Simulation

Evidence notes
  • The pathfinder connects live, virtual and constructive training elements into a cloud-distributed simulation environment.
  • The work gave Hadean a direct British Army end-user commitment for land-warfare simulation.
  • The programme supports CTTP and the Defence Synthetic Environment Platform.
Date
Company Hadean
Event type Contract Award
Segment Simulation
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardVantage Robotics

CBP orders Vantage Robotics Vesper drones under Blue UAS BPA

Aerial

· contract award · Vantage Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The initial purchase agreement covered $540,000 of Vesper drones, accessories and training.
  • The order was part of a CBP blanket purchase agreement with an estimated five-year value of $90 million.
  • Vesper systems provided ISR and tracking capability for CBP situational-awareness missions.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipKorial

Energy Robotics collaborates with European industrial partners on inspection robotics

Inspection

· partnership · Korial · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Energy Robotics worked with industrial partners to expand inspection robotics use cases.
  • The collaboration focused on deploying autonomous inspection systems in real-world industrial environments.
  • The work broadened Energy Robotics' customer and partner base for industrial robot inspection deployments.
Date
Company Korial
Event type Partnership
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingCOBOD

Holcim makes strategic investment in COBOD

Construction

· funding · COBOD · Construction

Evidence notes
  • The companies had collaborated since 2019 on printed wind-turbine bases, a school in Malawi and affordable housing in Kenya.
  • The investment aimed to combine COBOD's printing systems with Holcim's TectorPrint material technology for scaled construction applications.
Date
Company COBOD
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Market SignalOsoji Robotics

Osoji Robotics becomes first Chilean startup to list on ScaleX Santiago Venture Exchange

Consumer

· market signal · Osoji Robotics · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Fynsa reported that ScaleX Santiago Venture Exchange welcomed Osoji Robotics as its first startup listing.
  • The article says Osoji placed 24,112 shares to finance brand and product expansion in Chile, Mexico and the United States.
  • The event is a financing and market-access signal for a consumer robotics company focused on cleaning and kitchen robots.
Date
Event type Market Signal
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
FundingGather AI

Gather AI raises USD 10M Series A for warehouse inventory drones

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Gather AI · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Tribeca Venture Partners led the round.
  • The platform uses autonomous drones and AI software to scan warehouse inventory.
  • The capital supports warehouse automation and material-handling workflows as Gather AI moves toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company Gather AI
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAutoGuide Mobile Robots

MiR and AutoGuide merge into a single AMR company under the MiR name

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · AutoGuide Mobile Robots · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • MiR and AutoGuide were merged into one AMR supplier under the MiR name by Teradyne.
  • The move consolidated Teradyne's mobile robotics operations, combining MiR's broader AMR range with AutoGuide's high-payload material-handling focus.
  • The merger effectively ended AutoGuide as a standalone operating brand.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeMobile Industrial Robots (MiR)

MiR combines with AutoGuide under one AMR business

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The integrated business officially became MiR at the end of September 2022.
  • AutoGuide added high-payload tuggers and forklifts to MiR's portfolio.
  • Walter Vahey became president of the combined business.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingAutoL

AutoL raises KRW 11 billion Series A

Perception

· funding · AutoL · Perception

Evidence notes
  • Strategic investors included ZER01NE 2nd Fund, Hyundai WIA, Hana Micron and Autonomous A2Z.
  • Five financial investors also participated, including Schmidt-DSC Future Mobility Fund and POSCO Techno-Investment.
  • AutoL said the round would support hiring, product development and overseas sales.
Date
Company AutoL
Event type Funding
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
PartnershipUVL Robotics

UVL Robotics and Aramex complete Oman delivery trial

Aerial

· partnership · UVL Robotics · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The trial formed part of Aramex's Future Delivery Program.
  • UVL Robotics operated its autonomous delivery system across challenging terrain and high-temperature conditions.
  • The partners planned to extend drone-delivery testing into additional markets after the successful Oman phase.
Date
Company UVL Robotics
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardNauticus Robotics

Nauticus Robotics awarded second multi-million dollar DIU contract for amphibious unmanned system

Maritime

· contract award · Nauticus Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Nauticus Robotics was awarded a second multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit.
  • The contract covers development of an amphibious unmanned system using Nauticus' autonomous command-and-control software platform, ToolKITT.
  • The system supports surf-zone and beach-area missions connected to U.S. Marine Corps amphibious operations.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
PartnershipXIMEA

XIMEA and Agrowing integrate hyperspectral imaging stack

Vision

· partnership · XIMEA · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The companies paired XIMEA cameras with Agrowing software for high-performance hyperspectral imaging.
  • Their integrated system was prepared for demonstration at the VISION 2022 trade show.
  • The collaboration links compact imaging hardware with analysis software for industrial and scientific users.
Date
Company XIMEA
Event type Partnership
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
RegulatoryXACT Robotics

FDA clears XACT ACE Xtend remote control unit

Surgical

· regulatory · XACT Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The clearance permits robotic instrument insertion and steering from an interventional-radiology control room.
  • ACE Xtend is designed to reduce staff radiation exposure and physical strain while improving workflow.
  • The remote-control unit operates with the FDA-cleared XACT ACE system for CT-guided percutaneous procedures.
Date
Event type Regulatory
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
FundingHiBot

HiBot forms RIX alliance and raises MSI Capital funding

Inspection

· funding · HiBot · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • RIX agreed to support global development of HiBot infrastructure inspection robots.
  • MSI Capital invested to support HiBot growth in nondestructive testing and inspection robotics.
  • The capital supports inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows as HiBot moves from product development toward broader commercial use.
Date
Company HiBot
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Company FormationExail

ECA Group and iXblue combine under Exail brand

Maritime

· company formation · Exail · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The combined company brought together robotics, navigation, aerospace and photonics capabilities.
  • Exail became a high-technology subsidiary of Groupe Gorgé focused on critical missions.
Date
Company Exail
Event type Company Formation
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionCommonplace Robotics

igus acquires majority stake in Commonplace Robotics

Industrial

· acquisition · Commonplace Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Commonplace Robotics contributed control software, firmware, power electronics and cabinet engineering to the collaboration.
  • The companies had jointly developed igus Robot Control, ReBeL-related systems and other low-cost automation products.
  • Commonplace Robotics continued operating from Bissendorf as part of igus’s Low-Cost Automation expansion.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingInvert Robotics

Invert Robotics raises approximately EUR 10 million

Inspection

· funding · Invert Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Orlen VC, the corporate venture arm of PKN Orlen, led the round as a new strategic investor.
  • Existing investors Inception Asset Management and ICOS Capital also participated.
  • The company said the capital would support new inspection technology, artificial-intelligence development and expansion into chemical and energy markets.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
FundingTrombia Technologies

Trombia Technologies receives €6 million growth financing from FAUN

Service

· funding · Trombia Technologies · Service

Evidence notes
  • FAUN provided €6 million in growth financing alongside the majority acquisition.
  • The financing was designated to accelerate series deliveries and production of autonomous Trombia Free street sweepers.
  • The official FAUN release confirms the completed financing and amount.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
AcquisitionTrombia Technologies

Trombia Technologies joins FAUN Group after majority acquisition

Service

· acquisition · Trombia Technologies · Service

Evidence notes
  • The majority acquisition took effect on 1 October 2022.
  • Trombia Technologies continued as an independent subsidiary with no change to its operating activities.
  • FAUN said the combination would support series deliveries and production of Trombia Free systems.
Date
Event type Acquisition
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchAutoL

AutoL releases G32 B-sample LiDAR

Perception

· product launch · AutoL · Perception

Evidence notes
  • The official history dates the G32 B-sample release to October 2022.
  • AutoL positions G32 as an automotive-grade long-range 32-channel LiDAR.
  • The current product page specifies a 250-metre daytime detection range.
Date
Company AutoL
Event type Product Launch
Segment Perception
Added to Korthos
Company FormationGravis Robotics

Gravis Robotics is founded as an ETH Zurich spinout for autonomous construction machinery

Construction

· company formation · Gravis Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Gravis Robotics was founded in October 2022 as a spinout from ETH Zurich
  • The company was formed to develop technologies that make large-scale construction machines autonomous
  • Early work built on ETH Zurich research in robotic excavation and autonomy for heavy machinery
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSuperDroid Robots

SuperDroid Robots opens Rocky humanoid reservations for 2023 delivery

Inspection

· product launch · SuperDroid Robots · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • SuperDroid Robots began taking reservations for Rocky, its humanoid telepresence robot.
  • The company said reservation options covered 6-wheeled, tracked and omnidirectional bases for 2023 delivery.
  • Rocky was positioned as a remote-operation humanoid for industrial, inspection and hazardous work environments.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationTesla

Tesla Optimus Prototype Demonstration at AI Day 2022

Automotive

· demonstration · Tesla · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Tesla presented an early Optimus prototype at AI Day 2022, demonstrating basic walking and staged task execution.
  • The demo established a baseline for Tesla's humanoid roadmap from concept toward iterative hardware and control upgrades.
Date
Company Tesla
Event type Demonstration
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchMoying Robotics

Moying Robotics introduces mobile collaborative robot

Industrial

· product launch · Moying Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The platform combines mobile navigation with a collaborative arm for transport, loading, grinding and assembly workflows.
  • Moying reported repeatability of 1 mm for the mobile base and 0.05 mm at the end effector.
  • A cited CNC deployment used MCR-CS3005 robots for machine tending, automated charging and multi-robot scheduling.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentRohlik

Rohlik begins AutoStore operations at Munich fulfillment center

Robotics

· deployment · Rohlik

Evidence notes
  • The Munich system used 96 AutoStore R5 robots and 28,000 bins.
  • The live operations supported Rohlik Group's Knuspr grocery brand in Germany.
  • The deployment places Rohlik's technology into warehouse automation and material-handling workflows beyond a lab-only setting.
Date
Company Rohlik
Event type Deployment
Added to Korthos
CapabilityElite Robots

Elite Robots highlights composite mobile robot systems and ecosystem partnerships

Industrial

· capability · Elite Robots · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Elite Robots described its work on composite robotic systems combining cobots with AGVs and vision systems.
  • The company said it had promoted composite robotic systems domestically starting in 2019.
  • Elite Robots also described cooperation with partners and an R&D center on customized life-science robotic solutions.
Date
Company Elite Robots
Event type Capability
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
FundingBoundless Robotics

Boundless Robotics crowdfunding campaign passes USD 300,000

Agriculture

· funding · Boundless Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • The WeFunder campaign remained active when Boundless disclosed the USD 300,000-plus total, so the figure is a lower bound rather than a completed round amount.
  • Boundless launched the campaign to scale production of Annaboto after completing a final beta release with customers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
  • Annaboto combines robotics, AI and hydroponics to automate home cannabis cultivation for users in jurisdictions where growing is legal.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchROEQ

ROEQ releases TMC500 cart solution for OMRON LD-250 AMR

Subsystems

· product launch · ROEQ · Subsystems

Evidence notes
  • The ROEQ TMC500 and Cart500 combination doubled the LD-250 payload potential to 500 kg.
  • The cart solution supported free-space pickup without fixed docking markers.
  • The system included ROEQ Assist and safety configuration software for LD-250 integration.
Date
Company ROEQ
Event type Product Launch
Segment Subsystems
Added to Korthos
Company FormationNational Robotarium

National Robotarium officially opens in Edinburgh

Development Platform

· company formation · National Robotarium · Development Platform

Evidence notes
  • The National Robotarium officially opened in Edinburgh at Heriot-Watt University.
  • The opening positioned the facility as a UK center for robotics and artificial intelligence.
  • The launch created an institutional anchor for robotics research, collaboration and public engagement.
Date
Event type Company Formation
Segment Development Platform
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSmart Robotics

Smart Robotics expands European partner network with Cocalis

Warehouse Logistics

· partnership · Smart Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Announced expansion of its European partner network through a new channel partner in Greece, Cocalis.
  • Said the partnership would support logistics automation in food, pharma, and cosmetics sectors.
  • Framed the move around broader commercial reach for its picking and palletizing systems.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Facility OpeningPromobot

Promobot opens robotic development center for customized robotics projects

Service

· facility opening · Promobot · Service

Evidence notes
  • Promobot announced a robotic development center focused on customized work in mechatronics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
  • The site described separate production space plus dedicated design and development teams.
  • The program extends beyond packaged service robots into custom robotics including logistics and industrial manipulator projects.
Date
Company Promobot
Event type Facility Opening
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSkyline Robotics

Durst Ventures invests in Skyline Robotics for Ozmo deployment

Service

· partnership · Skyline Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • The investment supported continued development and deployment of Ozmo.
  • The Durst Organization planned to use Ozmo to enhance facade-maintenance services.
  • The relationship preceded the 2024 full-time deployment at 1133 Avenue of the Americas.
Date
Event type Partnership
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DeploymentDromont Group

Lick launches five-minute paint fulfilment on Dromont automation

Industrial

· deployment · Dromont Group · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Online demand flowed through Licks e-commerce and ERP systems into Dromonts manufacturing platform.
  • The line switched between can sizes, bases, sheens and colours and turned empty cans into packed goods in about five minutes.
  • The service offered more than 125 colours in 2.5-litre and 5-litre tins for next-day professional delivery.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBeeX

BeeX A.IKANBILIS tested at German offshore wind farm

Maritime

· deployment · BeeX · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The trial used BeeX's next-generation HAUV at a German offshore wind farm.
  • The vehicle used an AI-powered autonomy engine for underwater inspection tasks.
  • The source framed the work as launch-and-leave offshore inspection testing.
Date
Company BeeX
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
DeploymentBeyond Honeycomb

Beyond Honeycomb opens Singularity restaurant with AI Chef robots

Service

· deployment · Beyond Honeycomb · Service

Evidence notes
  • The restaurant demonstrated Beyond Honeycomb's AI Chef robot in a live foodservice environment.
  • The system used molecular sensing and AI cooking analysis to reproduce taste and texture.
  • The founding team brought robotics and food-science experience from Samsung Electronics research.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
FundingAvidbots

Avidbots raises $70M Series C for autonomous cleaning robots

Service

· funding · Avidbots · Service

Evidence notes
  • Avidbots raised $70M in Series C funding led by Jeneration Capital.
  • Existing investors including True Ventures, Next47, SOSV, GGV Capital, BDC Capital, Golden Ventures and Kensington Capital Partners participated.
  • The company said the funding would support global expansion, new products, autonomy software improvement and sales growth.
Date
Company Avidbots
Event type Funding
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgility Robotics

Agility Robotics sets world record with Cassie's learned policy

Humanoid

· demonstration · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • This achievement highlights advancements in robotic learning and performance capabilities.
  • Cassie's record-setting moment showcases the potential for robotics in competitive environments.
  • US robotics company focused on humanoid systems for logistics and warehouse automation.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
DeploymentSubsea Europe Services

A.IKANBILIS completes autonomous Nordsee One inspection

Maritime

· deployment · Subsea Europe Services · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The BeeX vehicle inspected monopile foundations, cathodic-protection anodes and cable-protection systems without a human in the loop.
  • Its autonomy engine adapted the mission to currents, visibility and other changing underwater conditions.
  • Geo-referenced condition reports and 3D inspection data were delivered through an integrated cloud platform in near real time.
Date
Event type Deployment
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchOpto Engineering

Opto Engineering previews ITALA industrial camera family

Vision

· product launch · Opto Engineering · Vision

Evidence notes
  • The ITALA family marked Opto Engineering’s move into industrial camera design and manufacturing.
  • The initial portfolio included ITALA G GigE Vision PoE cameras and ITALA G.EL models with integrated liquid-lens control.
  • Opto Engineering scheduled the official world-premiere launch for Vision Stuttgart on October 4–6, 2022.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Vision
Added to Korthos
FundingSkyDrive

SkyDrive raises JPY9.6B Series C for eVTOL development

Aerial

· funding · SkyDrive · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • SkyDrive raised JPY9.6 billion in Series C financing to accelerate flying-car and cargo-drone development.
  • The financing included third-party share allotment and bank loans from 13 companies including MUFG Bank.
  • The round brought SkyDrive’s cumulative fundraising to about JPY14.7 billion.
Date
Company SkyDrive
Event type Funding
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchWatts Innovations

Watts Innovations makes PRISM Sky available

Aerial

· product launch · Watts Innovations · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • PRISM Sky is a heavy-lift drone for professional operations.
  • The aircraft is part of the PRISM family in Watts' aircraft lineup.
  • Watts designs, assembles and supports its aircraft in the United States.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Commercial OrderBlueBird Aero Systems

BlueBird selected to supply WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL systems to Moroccan Army

Defense

· commercial order · BlueBird Aero Systems · Defense

Evidence notes
  • BlueBird said it was selected to supply WanderB-VTOL and ThunderB-VTOL systems to the Moroccan Army.
  • The company said the systems were already operational in ISTAR, border security, law enforcement, convoy and armed-forces protection and artillery-support missions.
  • Secondary defence coverage described the order as involving about 150 WanderB and ThunderB VTOL drones, but BlueBird own post only states dozens of systems.
Date
Event type Commercial Order
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneNabtesco

Nabtesco breaks ground on Hamamatsu precision reduction gear plant

Motion Components

· production milestone · Nabtesco · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • Nabtesco held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Hamamatsu Plant, the company's third production base for precision reduction gears.
  • The plant is planned to add 1.2M units of annual precision reduction gear capacity by 2030.
  • Nabtesco said the Hamamatsu Plant, together with Tsu and Changzhou, would raise total annual precision reduction gear capacity to 2.34M units by 2030.
Date
Company Nabtesco
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
FundingSeoul Robotics

Seoul Robotics raises $25M Series B

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Seoul Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Seoul Robotics completed a Series B financing of $25M.
  • The financing was announced on 2022-09-22 in USD.
  • Seoul Robotics develops infrastructure-based autonomy, LiDAR perception and 3D computer-vision software for autonomous driving, smart-city and industrial sensing deployments.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationAgilis Robotics

Agilis Robotics announces successful in vivo bladder-tumour test

Surgical

· demonstration · Agilis Robotics · Surgical

Evidence notes
  • The test used robotic arms less than 2.8 millimetres in diameter with conventional urology telescopes and sheaths.
  • The instruments clamped and cut the artificial tumour tissue and removed the tumour in one piece.
  • Agilis positioned the result as a step from prototype and cadaver work toward a first-in-human study.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Surgical
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB launches Flexley AMR portfolio after integrating ASTI Mobile Robotics

Robotics

· product launch · ASTI Mobile Robotics

Evidence notes
  • ABB launched its first range of rebranded autonomous mobile robots after acquiring ASTI Mobile Robotics.
  • The Flexley portfolio included AMRs for towing, trolley transport, rack transport, container movement, and pallet movement.
  • The launch marked a product-level integration milestone for ASTI's AMR technology inside ABB Robotics.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Added to Korthos
FundingCiv Robotics

Trimble Ventures backs Civ Robotics autonomous surveying

Construction

· funding · Civ Robotics · Construction

Evidence notes
  • Civ Robotics had a $5 million seed round for autonomous surveying products in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
  • CivDot is an unmanned ground vehicle that marks thousands of coordinates per day.
  • Civ Robotics uses Trimble GNSS technology in autonomous surveying workflows for solar farms, roadways, data centers and power plants.
Date
Company Civ Robotics
Event type Funding
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationHunan Quanyu Industrial Equipment

Hunan Quanyu publishes 3T3R casting-cleaning robot patent

Industrial

· research publication · Hunan Quanyu Industrial Equipment · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The architecture combines three linear axes and three rotary axes around a controller.
  • Its rotary-axis geometry is designed to retain an analytic kinematic solution while supporting complex casting poses.
  • The disclosed system targets casting cleaning, rough machining and compound processes with a compact footprint.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationSeaRobotics

SeaRobotics demonstrates multi-boat SR-Surveyor operations

Maritime

· demonstration · SeaRobotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • Operators deployed several SeaRobotics ASVs, including the SR-Surveyor M1.8, to plan and execute shallow-water surveys.
  • The vessels collected sonar and LiDAR datasets while attendees used SeaRobotics autonomy software and OIS interface.
  • The multi-vehicle coordination demonstration showed several ASVs following one mission plan under control from shore or a support vessel.
Date
Company SeaRobotics
Event type Demonstration
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAeroVironment

AeroVironment secures $20.86 million Puma 3 AE FMS awards

Defense

· contract award · AeroVironment · Defense

Evidence notes
  • AeroVironment announced two firm-fixed-price U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales awards totaling $20.86 million for Puma 3 AE systems.
  • The awards covered Puma 3 AE small UAS, initial spares, training, and contractor logistics support for two allied nations.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
PartnershipApptronik

Apptronik partners with NASA to accelerate Apollo humanoid robot commercialization

Humanoid

· partnership · Apptronik · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Apptronik announced a NASA partnership to accelerate commercialization of Apollo, its general-purpose humanoid robot.
  • The partnership built on Apptronik founders and engineers working on NASA humanoid systems including Valkyrie.
  • Apollo was framed for logistics, retail, hospitality, aerospace, and other human-centered work environments.
Date
Company Apptronik
Event type Partnership
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Research PublicationClearpath Robotics

Loc-NeRF: Monte Carlo Localization using Neural Radiance Fields

Industrial

· research publication · Clearpath Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The arXiv paper localizes a Jackal UGV using Monte Carlo localization with neural radiance fields.
  • The study’s named evaluation platform is Jackal UGV from Clearpath Robotics.
Date
Event type Research Publication
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
PartnershipAeroVect

dnata selects AeroVect for autonomous ground-support trials

Logistics

· partnership · AeroVect · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • dnata partnered with AeroVect to pilot and deploy autonomous ground-support equipment.
  • The trial covered up to 100 baggage and cargo tractors equipped with AeroVect Driver software.
  • The rollout was planned across the U.S., Dubai and Europe.
Date
Company AeroVect
Event type Partnership
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
FundingPeer Robotics

Peer Robotics raises USD 2.3 million seed round

Warehouse Logistics

· funding · Peer Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Kalaari Capital led the round, with Axilor Ventures, Connecticut Innovations and Innopact VC participating.
  • The company said its robots learn workflows from workers through direct interaction and can be deployed without dedicated infrastructure.
  • The financing supported product development and North American deployment for small and midsize manufacturers facing repetitive work and labor shortages.
Date
Event type Funding
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchNarwal Robotics

Narwal launches Freo cleaning robot

Service

· product launch · Narwal Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Narwal's product-support register records September 15, 2022 as the Freo launch date.
  • The policy identifies Freo as clean-robot model YJCC012.
  • The release extended Narwal's commercial line beyond the earlier T10 generation.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchKEYi Technology

KEYi Technology introduces Loona robotic pet

Consumer

· product launch · KEYi Technology · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Loona combines pet-like motion, emotional interaction and game features for home users.
  • The launch followed KEYi’s ClicBot modular robotics kit and extended the company into companion robots.
  • The product uses a 3D ToF camera and self-balancing wheel motion for roaming behavior.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
FundingHaptX

HaptX closes $23M strategic funding round

Human Machine Interface

· funding · HaptX · Human Machine Interface

Evidence notes
  • HaptX closed a $23 million strategic funding round led by AIS Global and Crescent Cove Advisors.
  • Verizon Ventures, Mason Avenue Investments, and Taylor Frigon Capital Partners participated in the round.
  • HaptX said the round brought total funding to more than $58 million.
Date
Company HaptX
Event type Funding
Segment Human Machine Interface
Added to Korthos
PartnershipSkydio

Skydio integrates drones with Axon Air, Axon Evidence, and Axon Respond

Aerial

· partnership · Skydio · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Skydio announced integrations with Axon Air, Axon Evidence, and Axon Respond.
  • The integrations allow Skydio customers to manage drone programs, flight logs, live video, and evidence within Axon systems.
  • The announcement also said Skydio customers could integrate directly into the DroneSense platform.
Date
Company Skydio
Event type Partnership
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchYarbo

Yarbo launches modular yard robot campaign

Consumer

· product launch · Yarbo · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • The Kickstarter campaign introduced a single autonomous base robot with interchangeable mower, snow-blower and leaf-blower modules.
  • Yarbo positioned the platform as an all-season yard-care system rather than a single-purpose robotic mower.
  • The campaign opened reservations and early-backer sales for the modular consumer robot.
Date
Company Yarbo
Event type Product Launch
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchHP Inc.

HP launches SitePrint construction-layout robot

Construction

· product launch · HP Inc. · Construction

Evidence notes
  • SitePrint translates digital construction plans into physical layout markings.
  • The launch extended HP into jobsite robotics rather than only design or print workflows.
  • The product gives HP a concrete offering for industrial automation, construction or production workflows.
Date
Company HP Inc.
Event type Product Launch
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardHuman in Motion Robotics

Canada awards Human in Motion $663,000 XoMotion contract

Exoskeleton

· contract award · Human in Motion Robotics · Exoskeleton

Evidence notes
  • The C$663,000 contract covered two next-generation XoMotion lower-limb exoskeleton units for the Department of National Defence.
  • The units were designated for implementation and evaluation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
  • Human in Motion planned to deliver the first unit by the end of 2022 for testing with volunteer participants.
Date
Event type Contract Award
Segment Exoskeleton
Added to Korthos
CapabilityToyota Industries

Toyota Industries develops autonomous lift truck for truck loading

Warehouse Logistics

· capability · Toyota Industries · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Toyota Material Handling Japan developed an autonomous lift truck for truck loading.
  • The system uses AI-based technology to recognize truck and load positions and generate automated travel routes.
  • The development gives Toyota Industries a direct logistics-automation marker in autonomous forklifts.
Date
Event type Capability
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
DemonstrationProductive Robotics

Productive Robotics demonstrates more than 20 cobot tasks at IMTS

Industrial

· demonstration · Productive Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Demonstrations covered CNC tending, deburring, marking, gluing, inspection, packing and material handling.
  • Blaze Duo and Blaze LF ran welding workflows with OB7 Stretch cobots.
  • The booth showed complete task packages aimed at small job shops and larger manufacturers.
Date
Event type Demonstration
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchSmart Robotics

Smart Robotics launches new Smart Palletizer classes

Warehouse Logistics

· product launch · Smart Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Launched three new classes of the Smart Palletizer.
  • Said the updated classes were designed to improve stacking efficiency and make palletizing more resource-efficient in warehouses.
  • Extended the palletizer line with additional configurations rather than a single new standalone system.
Date
Event type Product Launch
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Product LaunchInterface

Interface launches SuperSC miniature load cell

Sensors

· product launch · Interface · Sensors

Evidence notes
  • Interface announced the SuperSC S-Type Miniature Load Cell on September 7, 2022.
  • The design is 80% smaller and 50% lighter than typical S-type load cells, with capacities from 100 newtons to 5 kilonewtons.
  • Interface positioned the sealed sensor for Industry 4.0, compact test systems and embedded OEM applications.
Date
Company Interface
Event type Product Launch
Segment Sensors
Added to Korthos
Contract AwardAxiom Space

NASA awards Axiom Space USD 228.5 million Artemis spacesuit task order

Space

· contract award · Axiom Space · Space

Evidence notes
  • The award covers design, development, qualification, certification and production of the suit and supporting systems.
  • Axiom must meet NASA-defined technical and safety requirements and demonstrate the system on the lunar surface.
  • The task order gave Axiom a second major infrastructure line alongside private astronaut missions and Axiom Station.
Date
Company Axiom Space
Event type Contract Award
Segment Space
Added to Korthos
Production MilestoneCartken

Magna begins manufacturing Cartken Model C delivery robots

Warehouse Logistics

· production milestone · Cartken · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Magna said production had begun at a Michigan facility.
  • The collaboration covered Cartken's Model C autonomous delivery robot fleet.
  • Magna said thousands of robots were expected during the agreement term.
Date
Company Cartken
Event type Production Milestone
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos