TechFlow, Dec 9 — According to Theblock, stablecoin issuer Tether has participated in a €70 million (approximately $80 million) funding round for Italian humanoid robotics company Generative Bionics. The round also includes investors such as AMD Ventures and Italy's state-supported artificial intelligence fund.
Generative Bionics is a spin-off from the Italian Institute of Technology focused on developing "physical AI" humanoid robots for high-risk industrial operations, capable of performing dangerous and repetitive tasks such as material handling and loading in factories and logistics centers.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the investment is part of the company’s strategic shift toward "digital and physical infrastructure," aiming to reduce reliance on centralized systems controlled by large tech firms. The company plans to begin industrial deployment by early 2026, targeting industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail.
