KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced a co-development agreement with Robinson Helicopter Company to create a battery system for an eR66 electric helicopter demonstrator.

Under the agreement, KULR will design and integrate a battery architecture using its thermal management solutions and battery safety technologies for the eR66 platform. The collaboration establishes a framework for joint research, engineering, and prototyping between the companies.

The partnership aims to develop improvements in energy density, thermal stability, and operational efficiency for the eR66 electric helicopter. Initial program milestones are targeted for late 2026, according to the press release.

"The development of a battery electric R66 helicopter alongside KULR, represents an important shift in how we serve our global commercial and civil operators," said David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. The eR66 is intended for applications including organ transport and short-haul transport.

Michael Mo, CEO of KULR, stated that the company's battery systems have been qualified for NASA spaceflight and were designed for dual use with a primary flight cycle and certified second life.

KULR designs battery systems for autonomous platforms, digital infrastructure, e-mobility and spaceflight applications. Robinson Helicopter Company manufactures civil helicopters and operates from California-based facilities.

The companies will leverage Robinson's California manufacturing operations and KULR's Texas facilities for the development project. The agreement supports Robinson's ongoing electrification program for electric variants of its helicopter models.