French robotics startup Genesis AI has unveiled a new AI model and a human-like robotic hand that can perform tasks such as chopping tomatoes, cracking eggs, solving a Rubik's Cube and playing the piano, Reuters reported. The company is backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and French telecom billionaire Xavier Niel. It was co-founded by Theophile Gervet, a former researcher at Mistral AI.
Multiple videos uploaded by Genesis AI show the robot cooking eggs, cutting tomatoes, solving Rubik's cube, playing piano, and more. Genesis AI said its new model, called GENE-26.5, can operate different types of robots, including machines made by other companies. The startup is in advanced talks with potential customers in France, Germany and Italy.
Genesis AI To Target Industries
The company is targeting industries such as automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals and logistics. These sectors often need robots that can handle delicate or changing tasks, such as bundling and taping cables. Genesis AI said it is signing customers but did not name them. Vivian Sun, the company's vice president of commercial and strategy, said customer projects will usually run for three to five years.
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The startup is also working with partners to build robotics datasets. This includes collecting real-world movement data from thousands of industrial workers using sensor-equipped gloves. Genesis AI said its robotic hand is designed to work more like a human hand than a standard robotic gripper. This could make it easier to transfer human movements to robots.
The company is entering a growing market for advanced robotic hands. Reuters previously reported that Chinese robotics firm Linkerbot is targeting a $6 billion valuation as demand rises for robots that can perform more complex hand movements.
Genesis AI said it expects to raise more money in the future, but a stock market listing is still too early.
Genesis AI was founded in early 2025 and has already raised $105 million in its first funding round. Its investors include French state investment bank Bpifrance.
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