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French startup bets on non-humanoid design in crowded AI robot race

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Posted on June 16, 2026

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Genesis AI Bets on Non-Humanoid Robots to Expand in Finance Sector

Genesis AI Unveils Eno: A New Direction in Robotics for the Finance Industry

By Leo Marchandon and Gianluca Lo Nostro

Introduction of Eno: Breaking Away from Humanoid Designs

PARIS, June 16 (Reuters) - Genesis AI, the French robotics startup backed by former ​Google CEO Eric Schmidt, unveiled its first general-purpose robot on Tuesday, as AI capabilities expand beyond chatbots and into physical machines. ## Key Takeaways

Genesis AI raised $105 million in a seed round—among France’s largest and equaling Mistral AI’s record funding—enabling the development of its proprietary AI model for robots (techcrunch.com). Eno’s design breaks from the humanoid norm: it features a wheeled base and foldable tower, focusing on capability rather than human form, ideal for flat‑floor environments like logistics and manufacturing (br.investing.com). AI anxieties persist globally: a Reuters/Ipsos poll on June 10, 2026, found 53% of Americans worry that AI could cost someone in their household a job, reflecting broader labor‑market concerns despite rising workplace AI adoption (citybiz.co)

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Genesis AI launches with $105M seed funding from Eclipse, Khosla to build AI models for robots | TechCrunch Startup francesa revela modelo de IA para robôs e mão semelhante à humana Por Reuters AI Fears Grow: Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds 53% of Americans Concerned About Job Losses | citybiz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about Genesis AI's new robot Eno?

Eno features a wheeled base, foldable tower, and human-like hands, focusing on function over a humanoid form.

Which industries will Genesis AI's robot target first?

Genesis AI will initially target logistics and manufacturing, followed by hotels, hospitals, and consumers.

How much funding has Genesis AI raised so far?