French startup unveils non-humanoid robot as AI race moves to physical machines
Summary
French startup Genesis AI revealed its first robot called "Eno," which uses artificial intelligence to help humans but does not look like a human. The robot has wheels instead of legs, human-like hands, and will be used in industries such as logistics and manufacturing starting late 2026.Key Facts
- Genesis AI is a French robotics startup supported by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
- "Eno" is a general-purpose robot designed to extend human abilities rather than copying human shape.
- The robot has a wheeled base, a foldable tower, and hands shaped like human hands.
- Production and customer use of Eno are planned to begin by the end of 2026.
- Initial customers will be from logistics, manufacturing, hotels, hospitals, and consumer sectors.
- Genesis AI has raised $105 million in funding since it was founded in early 2025.
- The company built several units and will increase production in the second half of 2026.
- Eno runs on Genesis AI’s own artificial intelligence model and is designed for flat floor use.
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