From iCub to humanoids: Generative Bionics raises $81M

For the last few years, humanoids have dominated conversations in robotics. Every week, new humanoid companies are popping up around the world, and established companies are bringing in large funding rounds. “Our mission is to build a future where intelligent humanoid robots collaborate daily with people, amplifying human cognitive and physical potential,” said Daniele Pucci, CEO and co-founder of Generative Bionics. “Our Physical AI enables us to design and manufacture human-inspired robots that create tangible value across multiple applications. According to leading international analyses, the humanoid robotics market will exceed €200 billion by 2035 and could surpass $5 trillion by 2050. This is Generative Bionics, an Italian humanoid robot developer, raised €70 million ($81.2 million) in funding. The company said the new funding will help it develop its product, train physical AI systems, and construct its first production plant. Generative Bionics said it is also finalizing its first industrial deployment contracts, which it will announce in early 2026.

The company plans to unveil the complete version of its first humanoid at CES in Las Vegas.