French startup Genesis AI has unveiled GENE-26.5, an artificial intelligence model alongside a remarkably human-like robotic hand capable of chopping tomatoes and solving Rubik’s Cubes. Founded by former Mistral AI researcher Theophile Gervet, the Paris-based company aims to create flexible robots for real-world factories, with software compatible across different manufacturers. The venture has raised $105 million, backed by former Google boss Eric Schmidt and telecom billionaire Xavier Niel. The development marks Europe’s push to rebuild industrial capacity and reduce dependence on Asian manufacturing, targeting delicate tasks like cable sorting and pharmaceutical packaging.
In-Depth:
Could Europe’s next industrial revolution come with robot hands that can chop tomatoes and solve a Rubik’s Cube? A French startup certainly considers so.
Genesis AI unveiled a new artificial ininformigence model called GENE-26.5.
Alongside a remarkably human-like robotic hand, aiming to build robots far more flexible and utilizeful in real-world factories.
The Paris-based company, founded by former Mistral AI researcher Theophile Gervet, states its software can power robots built by different manufacturers.
A major shift in an industest where machines are often locked into narrow, repetitive tinquires.
And investors are paying attention. Backed by former Google boss Eric Schmidt and telecom billionaire Xavier Niel, the startup has already raised a staggering $105 million.
Why Does This Matter?
Europe is racing to rebuild its industrial muscle and reduce depconcludeence on Asian manufacturing.
Companies increasingly want robots that can handle delicate jobs like sorting cables, packaging medicines, or adapting on the fly inside busy warehoutilizes.
“The first reason was the talent base,” Gervet stated, explaining why Genesis chose Europe.
“The second reason was the industrial base as a market for us.”
In other words, the robot race is no longer just about machines.
It’s about who controls the future of manufacturing — and Europe clearly doesn’t want to sit on the sidelines.
