PREVIEW

BY MARK WORGAN

French-American tech firm Genesis AI has unveiled what it describes as a “general-purpose robot”, designed to move, adapt and learn continuously in work environments so it can perform a huge number of tasks.

The robot, called Eno, has been developed to prioritise mobility, dexterity and practical functionality rather than a human-like appearance.

Its design features a wheeled base topped by a vertical structure of articulated panels that can adjust in height and reach in real time, and fold down for compact storage when not in use.

At its core are robotic arms fitted with proprietary dexterous hands designed to match the form and function of human hands, allowing the machine to interact with tools and objects built for people. The company says this enables Eno to operate across a wide range of settings, including factories, laboratories, hospitals and homes.

Genesis AI says Eno has been developed alongside its robotics-focused artificial intelligence system, GENE, which acts as the robot’s “brain”.

The company says this integrated approach allows the hardware and software to function as a single system, enabling high levels of precision and coordination.

GENE is designed to give Eno the ability to carry out complex, long-duration tasks, retaining memory, adapting to changing conditions and planning multi-step operations based on high-level instructions.

Rather than executing isolated commands, the system is intended to manage end-to-end workflows. In practice, the company says this could include tasks such as maintaining production lines or preparing facilities for shift changes.

Eno is designed to interact continuously with its environment, prioritising tasks and coordinating with people and machines in real time, effectively acting as an active worker in operational settings.

To support human–robot collaboration, Genesis AI says it is developing an optional cognitive interface that would display the robot’s intent, reasoning and operational state in real time via an integrated screen, making its decision-making visible to nearby workers.

The company expects to begin production and early customer deployments by the end of 2026.
Initial rollouts will focus on industrial users, including manufacturing firms, logistics companies and laboratories, before expanding into sectors such as hotels and healthcare. Home and outdoor consumer applications are expected to follow later.