Robotics Organization Change Events

Track recent robotics organization changes, restructurings, expansions, and team updates.

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Org ChangeXPeng Inc.

XPeng CEO He Xiaopeng takes direct control of robotics unit

Automotive

· org change · XPeng Inc. · IRON · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • He Xiaopeng took direct leadership of XPeng's robotics business effective immediately.
  • XPeng confirmed Shi Xiaoxin resigned as senior director of robotics product planning.
  • The company tied the move to IRON humanoid mass production and initial delivery planned for Q4 2026.
Date
Company XPeng Inc.
Product IRON
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeEnergy Robotics

Energy Robotics rebrands as Korial inspection software company

Inspection

· org change · Energy Robotics · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • The new Korial brand positioned the company as an enterprise AI platform for autonomous industrial operations.
  • The rebrand followed industrial deployments across more than 100 sites on five continents.
  • The transaction strengthens The company's ownership, capital or operating position in inspection, monitoring or infrastructure automation workflows.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeBoston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics sees C-suite departures amid pressure to accelerate Atlas production

Humanoid

· org change · Boston Dynamics · Atlas · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Semafor reported a recent C-suite exodus at Boston Dynamics, including the CEO, COO, chief strategy officer and CTO.
  • Former employees told Semafor the departures came amid board pressure over Boston Dynamics' narrowing lead against humanoid competitors.
  • Former employees also said Boston Dynamics was producing roughly four Atlas humanoid robots per month while preparing to open a new manufacturing facility.
Date
Product Atlas
Event type Org Change
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeICON

ICON launches ICON Prime, a dedicated government division for military, intelligence, and space applications

Construction

· org change · ICON · Construction

Evidence notes
  • ICON launched ICON Prime as a dedicated business unit focused on deploying its robotic construction systems for U.S. military and NASA-related work.
  • The division formalizes ICON's government-facing construction robotics activity into a separate operating unit.
  • ICON said the move is intended to accelerate work tied to military construction, national security infrastructure, and off-world building programs.
Date
Company ICON
Event type Org Change
Segment Construction
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeToyota Industries

Toyota launches Toyota Automated Logistics brand

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · Toyota Industries · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The brand combines Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business, and viastore.
  • The launch took effect on April 1, 2026.
  • The transaction strengthens Toyota's ownership, capital or operating position in warehouse automation and material-handling workflows.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeCarbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics appoints Kevan Krysler as CFO and announces $100M+ annual revenue milestone

Agriculture

· org change · Carbon Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Carbon appointed Kevan Krysler as CFO and said the move reflected the company''s increasing commercial scale and operational maturity.
  • In the same announcement, Carbon said it had surpassed $100 million in annual revenue for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2026.
  • The company also said it had customers in 15 countries and tied the milestone to expanding traction for LaserWeeder, Carbon ATK, and the Large Plant Model.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeGMEX Robotics

Fitell rebrands as GMEX Robotics and changes Nasdaq ticker to GMEX

Service

· org change · GMEX Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Fitell Corporation announced its rebrand to GMEX Robotics.
  • The company said the name change reflects a strategic shift from fitness equipment e-commerce into AI-powered robotics and intelligent consumer technologies.
  • Its Nasdaq ticker changed from FTEL to GMEX.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeRobinson Unmanned

Robinson launches Robinson Unmanned business unit

Aerial

· org change · Robinson Unmanned · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • The new unit incorporates Ascent AeroSystems and unmanned versions of Robinson's R44 and R66 helicopters.
  • Robinson unveiled the R66 Turbinetruck using Sikorsky MATRIX autonomy.
  • The R66 concept is designed for remote piloting or autonomous flight with a 1,500-pound useful load.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeUFORCE

UFORCE launches publicly in the UK as a multi-domain defence autonomy company

Defense

· org change · UFORCE · Defense

Evidence notes
  • UFORCE launched publicly in the UK alongside its new funding round
  • The company positioned itself as a scaled platform unifying battlefield-tested Ukrainian unmanned systems and counter-drone technologies
  • The launch marked the transition from dispersed wartime innovation into a formal export-oriented defence company
Date
Company UFORCE
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAmazon

Amazon cuts at least 100 white-collar jobs in its robotics unit

Logistics

· org change · Amazon · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Amazon confirmed layoffs in its robotics unit affecting at least 100 white-collar employees.
  • The division designs robots and automation systems used primarily in warehouse operations.
  • The cuts came amid broader corporate restructuring and followed Amazon's decision to halt development of the Blue Jay robotic arm project.
Date
Company Amazon
Event type Org Change
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeNoble Machines

Under Control Robotics begins operating under the name Noble Machines

Humanoid

· org change · Noble Machines · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Company referenced in industry posts as Noble Machines, continuing development of rugged humanoid robots for industrial use.
  • Branding reflects positioning as builder of practical robots for hazardous work environments.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeThe Fourth Law

The Fourth Law and Odd Systems host Autonomy and Sovereignty event with Axon participation

Defense

· org change · The Fourth Law · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The Fourth Law and Odd Systems held a Kyiv event focused on autonomy, sovereignty, and defence technology scaling
  • Axon founder Rick Smith participated and explained the strategic rationale for investing in Ukrainian defence autonomy
  • The event reinforced The Fourth Law's position as a visible node in the Ukraine-to-allied autonomy ecosystem
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeIntrinsic

Intrinsic joins Google to accelerate physical AI

Industrial

· org change · Intrinsic · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Intrinsic announced that it had joined Google after being founded as an Alphabet Other Bet in 2021.
  • The company said the move would accelerate its work on AI-enabled robotics applications for industrial automation through closer collaboration with Google's AI and infrastructure capabilities.
  • This was a real organizational shift in control and reporting structure even though Intrinsic continues to operate as a distinct robotics unit.
Date
Company Intrinsic
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAmazon

Amazon Cancels Blue Jay Warehouse Robotics Project

Logistics

· org change · Amazon · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Amazon has cancelled its internal "Blue Jay" warehouse robotics initiative after development efforts.
  • The project focused on next-generation automation systems within Amazon's logistics network.
  • Elements of the technology may still be repurposed into future robotics programs.
Date
Company Amazon
Event type Org Change
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeBuntar Aerospace

Buntar Aerospace launches systems on DOT-Chain Defence and Brave1 Market

Defense

· org change · Buntar Aerospace · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Buntar Aerospace made its UAV systems available through DOT-Chain Defence and Brave1 Market
  • The move improved procurement access for military units through Ukraine's digital defence procurement channels
  • This marked a concrete go-to-market and procurement integration milestone
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeWanxiang Qianchao

Wanxiang Qianchao establishes humanoid robotics as its third strategic business line

Motion Components

· org change · Wanxiang Qianchao · Motion Components

Evidence notes
  • The company says robotics has been set as the third strategic business segment after bearings and automotive chassis systems
  • R&D and industrialization plans cover humanoid precision parts, joint bearings, special bearings, ball screws, planetary roller screws, and reducers
  • The company says more than 150 existing and newly introduced technical staff had been投入 into the robotics business
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Motion Components
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAmazon

Amazon appoints Peter DeSantis to lead AGI group

Logistics

· org change · Amazon · Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that Peter DeSantis will lead a new organization combining the company's AI models, silicon development, and quantum computing efforts.
  • DeSantis, a 27-year Amazon veteran, previously led AWS's core computing product teams.
  • Rohit Prasad, the current head of the AGI unit, will depart at the end of the year.
Date
Company Amazon
Event type Org Change
Segment Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAMC Robotics

AlphaVest and AMC close business combination and rename company AMC Robotics

Service

· org change · AMC Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Completed the business combination between AlphaVest Acquisition Corp and AMC Corporation.
  • Renamed the combined company AMC Robotics Corporation.
  • Said common stock was expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under AMCI on or about December 10, 2025.
Date
Company AMC Robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeRotron Aerospace

Rotron Aerospace selected for UK MoD Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme

Defense

· org change · Rotron Aerospace · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Rotron was selected into the MoD's Defence Supplier Capability Development Programme
  • The programme provides funded capability-building support to strengthen supply-chain readiness and competitiveness
  • The selection reinforced Rotron's position inside the UK defence industrial base
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeDechang Motors

Dechang Motors identifies humanoid robot drive as a medium-term growth target

Actuation

· org change · Dechang Motors · Micro Motors for Robotics · Actuation

Evidence notes
  • Dechang Motors published an action plan covering humanoid robot drive.
  • The company described humanoid robot drive as a medium-term growth target.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Actuation
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeA&K Robotics

A&K Robotics appoints Melonee Wise to board of advisors

Service

· org change · A&K Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • A&K Robotics appointed Melonee Wise to its board of advisors.
  • Wise brings experience in robotics system development and commercialization to support A&K's expansion.
  • The appointment aligns with the company's transition from pilot deployments to scaled operations.
Date
Company A&K Robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeMind Robotics

Rivian creates Mind Robotics as industrial AI and robotics spinout

Industrial

· org change · Mind Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Rivian created Mind Robotics as an industrial AI and robotics venture focused on physical-world automation
  • According to a TechCrunch report, Mind Robotics had already raised a $115M seed round led by Eclipse.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeThe Fourth Law

Lupynis-10-TFL-1 and TFL-1 autonomy module receive NATO codification

Defense

· org change · The Fourth Law · Defense

Evidence notes
  • The Fourth Law announced NATO codification for Lupynis-10-TFL-1 and the TFL-1 autonomy module
  • The codification signaled formal recognition of the systems inside NATO-compatible logistics and procurement frameworks
  • The milestone strengthened the company's credibility as a standardized defence robotics supplier
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeReis Robotics

New chapter in the leadership of Reis Robotics

Industrial

· org change · Reis Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Reis Robotics announced a management transition with Uwe Eich taking over leadership after nearly three decades at the company.
  • The company said the new structure combines strategic direction, technical expertise, and continuity.
  • Lapo Vivarelli Colonna and Luigi Maniglio were named as supporting partners in the new management setup.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAMC Robotics

AlphaVest and AMC announce shareholder approval of business combination

Service

· org change · AMC Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Announced that AlphaVest shareholders approved the business combination with AMC.
  • Said the combined company was expected to operate as AMC Robotics Corporation and trade on Nasdaq under AMCI following closing.
  • Marked the formal approval milestone ahead of the later business-combination close.
Date
Company AMC Robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAdvanced Navigation

Advanced Navigation expands across the US and Europe for PNT production

Localization

· org change · Advanced Navigation · Localization

Evidence notes
  • Advanced Navigation announced plans to establish PNT Centers of Excellence across the United States and Europe, beginning with the United Kingdom
  • The centers are intended to scale manufacturing, engineering, support, and servicing for inertial navigation systems
  • The expansion was framed as a response to rising demand for GPS-denied navigation technology
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos
Org Change1HMX

AIS Global rebrands as 1HMX for human-machine experience markets

Autonomy Software

· org change · 1HMX · Autonomy Software

Evidence notes
  • AIS Global announced its rebrand as 1HMX.
  • The company said the new name reflects its strategic focus on human-machine experience technologies.
  • The rebrand covers markets including aerospace, medical, industrial, robotics, energy and gaming.
Date
Company 1HMX
Event type Org Change
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeTesla

Leadership change in Tesla's Optimus program

Automotive

· org change · Tesla · Optimus · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Tesla's head of the Optimus humanoid robot program, Milan Kovac, announced his resignation on June 6, 2025, citing the need to spend more
  • Kovac had led the program since 2022 and was promoted to vice president in September 2024.
  • Ashok Elluswamy, who leads Tesla's Autopilot teams, will assume responsibility for the Optimus program following Kovac's departure.
Date
Company Tesla
Product Optimus
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeCarbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics adds lead independent director to board

Agriculture

· org change · Carbon Robotics · Agriculture

Evidence notes
  • Carbon appointed Don Listwin as Lead Independent Director as the company pushed into a more scaled growth phase.
  • The company framed the appointment around expansion of product offerings and geographic reach.
  • Carbon linked the move to rising farmer demand for LaserWeeder and its newly launched tractor autonomy product.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Agriculture
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeSaronic

Saronic co-founders Doug Lambert and Vib Altekar step into new executive roles

Defense

· org change · Saronic · Defense

Evidence notes
  • Saronic announced Doug Lambert as Chief Operating Officer and Vib Altekar as Chief Technology Officer.
  • The company said Lambert would continue overseeing R&D, engineering, and production while coordinating more closely with supply chain and services leadership.
  • Saronic said Altekar would lead the technical roadmap for autonomy, onboard systems, AI integration, and cross-functional software and product teams.
Date
Company Saronic
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeARX Robotics

ARX Robotics opens UK office and plans south-west England production site

Defense

· org change · ARX Robotics · Defense

Evidence notes
  • ARX announced a new London headquarters and plans for a production and R&D facility in south-west England.
  • The company said it would invest £45 million in the UK buildout, target production capacity of 1,800 vehicles per year, and create 90 high-skilled jobs within 30 months.
  • ARX said it was building a predominantly British supply chain and positioning the UK operation as part of its wider European defence growth strategy.
Date
Company ARX Robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Defense
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeFleet Robotics

Fleet Cleaner rebrands as Fleet Robotics

Maritime

· org change · Fleet Robotics · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • The company cited more than 2,500 underwater maintenance operations across 10 countries in the prior year.
  • The rebrand reflected a move from hull cleaning toward a broader underwater robotics platform.
  • The event adds concrete context for maritime autonomy, underwater robotics or marine inspection workflows.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeHuayan Robotics

Han’s Robot rebrands as Huayan Robotics

Industrial

· org change · Huayan Robotics · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Guangdong Huayan Robotics published the rebrand announcement for the former Han's Robot business.
  • The change moved the public company identity from Han's Robot to Huayan Robotics.
  • Han's Robot remains relevant as an alias for older product, customer and company-history references.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeANSCER Robotics

ANSCER Robotics enters U.S. market with Austin headquarters

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · ANSCER Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • ANSCER Robotics opened U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas.
  • The company appointed Mark Messina as Managing Director and CEO for the Americas region.
  • ANSCER said the expansion targets manufacturing, logistics, retail, and supply-chain automation customers.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeBlueprint Subsea

Blueprint Subsea becomes part of AION Group joint venture

Maritime

· org change · Blueprint Subsea · Maritime

Evidence notes
  • AION Group was formed around Blueprint Subsea and SUEX underwater systems businesses.
  • The group combined sonar, navigation, and underwater mobility capabilities.
  • Blueprint Subsea continued to serve subsea robotics and ROV sensing markets.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Maritime
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeCruise

GM stops funding Cruise robotaxi development

Automotive

· org change · Cruise · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • GM shifted Cruise work toward autonomous and assisted driving for personal vehicles.
  • The decision ended Cruise’s standalone robotaxi development path.
  • The transaction strengthens GM stops funding Cruise robotaxi development's ownership, capital or operating position in autonomous-vehicle and driverless mobility systems.
Date
Company Cruise
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeSanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI Company Leadership Update

Humanoid

· org change · Sanctuary AI · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Geordie Rose stepped down as CEO of Sanctuary AI on November 9, 2024.
  • James Wells, previously Chief Commercial Officer, was appointed as interim CEO.
  • The board and executive team are committed to managing a smooth leadership transition.
Date
Company Sanctuary AI
Event type Org Change
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeSeegrid

Seegrid terminates Raymond product and distribution agreements to focus on direct sales

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · Seegrid · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • Seegrid terminated its product and distribution agreements with Raymond Corporation as part of a go-to-market shift toward direct sales.
  • The company said the change would support direct delivery of full automation solutions across the broader market.
  • The event matters as a commercial-channel restructuring step tied to how Seegrid brings autonomous lift truck systems to market.
Date
Company Seegrid
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeOhmniLabs

OhmniLabs replaces Ohmni Telepresence with OhmniCare

Service

· org change · OhmniLabs · Service

Evidence notes
  • The change shifted the OhmniLabs public offering toward care-focused telepresence workflows.
  • The discontinuation timing was August 2024.
  • The transaction strengthens OhmniLabs replaces Ohmni Telepresence with OhmniCare's ownership, capital or operating position in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Company OhmniLabs
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeCarmenta

Carmenta launches updated website and visual identity

Mission Software

· org change · Carmenta · Mission Software

Evidence notes
  • Carmenta launched a new website with an updated visual identity and logotype in June 2024.
  • The updated identity refreshed Carmenta's brand presentation across its website and logo.
  • The transaction strengthens Carmenta's ownership, capital or operating position in commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows.
Date
Company Carmenta
Event type Org Change
Segment Mission Software
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeiRobot Corporation

Amazon and iRobot agree to terminate pending acquisition

Consumer

· org change · iRobot Corporation · Consumer

Evidence notes
  • Amazon and iRobot mutually agreed to terminate the previously announced acquisition.
  • The move ends the pending cash deal first unveiled in August 2022.
  • The decision reset iRobot's strategic trajectory and subsequent restructuring backdrop.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Consumer
Added to Korthos
Org Changeek robotics

ek robotics moves into its new Hamburg headquarters

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · ek robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • ek robotics relocated its headquarters to a new five-story building in Hamburg-Veddel after more than two decades at its previous site near Hamburg.
  • The company said the new facility offers space for more than 400 experts and includes expanded office, workshop, logistics, and showroom capacity.
  • The move marked a meaningful organizational and operational milestone ahead of later ownership and product changes.
Date
Company ek robotics
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAnsible Motion

Ansible Motion and AB Dynamics integrate simulator businesses

Autonomy Software

· org change · Ansible Motion · Autonomy Software

Evidence notes
  • The integration became effective from October 2023.
  • AB Dynamics said the combined business had more than 30 high-dynamic driver-in-the-loop simulators operational worldwide.
  • The change consolidated Ansible Motion's simulation technology inside AB Dynamics' vehicle testing portfolio.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Autonomy Software
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeCruise

Cruise suspends all driverless operations nationwide

Automotive

· org change · Cruise · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • The pause covered Cruise’s driverless vehicle operations while the company reviewed safety processes.
  • Human-supervised operations were separate from the nationwide driverless suspension.
  • The transaction strengthens Cruise's ownership, capital or operating position in autonomous-vehicle and driverless mobility systems.
Date
Company Cruise
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeOnward Robotics

IAM Robotics rebrands as Onward Robotics

Warehouse Logistics

· org change · Onward Robotics · Warehouse Logistics

Evidence notes
  • The rebrand followed the Meet Me system launch earlier in 2023.
  • Onward Robotics kept the company focused on AMR-enabled person-to-goods workflows.
  • The event adds operating or commercial context for warehouse automation and material-handling robotics.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Warehouse Logistics
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeSkydio

Skydio sunsets consumer drone offerings to focus on enterprise and public-sector markets

Aerial

· org change · Skydio · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Skydio said it would no longer offer Skydio 2+ Starter, Sports, Cinema, or Pro Kits.
  • The company said it would continue support, warranties, repairs, and accessories for existing consumer customers.
  • Commercial enterprises and public-sector organizations could continue purchasing Skydio 2+ Enterprise Kit through Skydio representatives or resellers.
Date
Company Skydio
Event type Org Change
Segment Aerial
Added to Korthos
Org Change1X Technologies

Halodi Robotics rebrands company as 1X Technologies

Humanoid

· org change · 1X Technologies · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Halodi Robotics announced its rebrand from Halodi Robotics to 1X Technologies.
  • The company said the 1X name aligned its identity with its long-term general-purpose android roadmap.
  • The company rebranded from Halodi Robotics to 1X Technologies.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeFoxtech

Foxtech expanded R&D and recruited for UGV and USV work

Aerial

· org change · Foxtech · Aerial

Evidence notes
  • Foxtech said it scaled R&D and global marketing in 2023 while recruiting talent in unmanned ground and surface vehicles.
  • The hiring and R&D expansion signaled a broader unmanned-systems roadmap beyond aerial platforms.
  • The milestone adds operating context for Foxtech's move into UGV and USV categories.
Date
Company Foxtech
Event type Org Change
Segment Aerial
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 ChangeKABAM Robotics

KABAM Robotics merges with Cognicept Systems

Service

· org change · KABAM Robotics · Service

Evidence notes
  • Cognicept Systems merged into KABAM Robotics while KABAM operated as a division of Patec Group, pairing teleoperation software with KABAM robotics and smart-building programs.
  • The narrative emphasized a larger facilities-management and security footprint plus remote-operation tooling for deployed robots.
  • The combined story centers on service robotics and connectivity for live building operations rather than hardware-only positioning.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Service
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeBrooks Automation

Brooks Automation agrees to sell Semiconductor Solutions Group to THL for $3B

Industrial

· org change · Brooks Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The transaction covered Brooks' automation business serving semiconductor and automation markets.
  • Brooks said the proceeds would be used to accelerate growth of its life sciences business.
  • The agreement replaced Brooks' earlier plan to separate into two independent public companies.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAerion

Aerion Supersonic ceases AS2 operations after financing shortfall

Inspection

· org change · Aerion · Inspection

Evidence notes
  • Aerion confirmed the shutdown on May 21, 2021.
  • The company cited difficulty raising the capital needed to complete production.
  • The shutdown ended the AS2 supersonic business-jet program after years of development.
Date
Company Aerion
Event type Org Change
Segment Inspection
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeToyota Motor Corporation

Toyota makes CUE an official internal robotics task

Automotive

· org change · Toyota Motor Corporation · Automotive

Evidence notes
  • Toyota CUE history says the project became an official task on May 1, 2018.
  • The change followed the first-generation CUE debut at Alvark Tokyo home games in March 2018.
  • The formalized program continued through multiple generations of basketball-playing humanoid robots.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Automotive
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeShape Process Automation

Dynamic Robotic Solutions and Tech-Con become Shape Process Automation

Industrial

· org change · Shape Process Automation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • The announcement created the Shape Process Automation brand inside Shape Technologies Group.
  • The combined business focused on robotic material removal, waterjet cutting and industrial automation systems.
  • The brand combination created a single robotic material-removal and automation business.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeKAWADA Robotics Corporation

Kawada Robotics takes over robot manufacturing and sales from Kawada Industries

Industrial

· org change · KAWADA Robotics Corporation · Industrial

Evidence notes
  • Took over robot manufacturing and sales from the Robotics Division of Kawada Industries
  • Enabled Kawada Robotics to handle development, production, and sales in one company
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Industrial
Added to Korthos
Org ChangeAgility Robotics

Agility Robotics founded as spinout from Oregon State University

Humanoid

· org change · Agility Robotics · Humanoid

Evidence notes
  • Agility Robotics was founded as a spinout from Oregon State University, building on research in dynamic legged locomotion.
  • The company initially focused on Cassie, a bipedal research robot, before developing the commercial Digit platform.
Date
Event type Org Change
Segment Humanoid
Added to Korthos
Org ChangePNI Sensor

PNI restructures into PNI Sensor and Precision Navigation

Localization

· org change · PNI Sensor · Localization

Evidence notes
  • The restructuring created PNI Sensor Corp. and Precision Navigation Corp. as separate companies.
  • The announcement positioned PNI around magnetic sensing, sensor fusion and indoor positioning for consumer, industrial and military markets.
  • The transaction strengthens PNI restructures into PNI Sensor and Precision Navigation's ownership, capital or operating position in robot sensing, actuation, compute or communications systems.
Date
Company PNI Sensor
Event type Org Change
Segment Localization
Added to Korthos