Tether Expands AI Strategy with Investment in Italian Humanoid Robotics Firm

Highlights:

• Tether funds Generative Bionics to boost the development of industrial humanoid robots for real-world tasks.
• Physical AI offers new support for industries that need flexible machines that work safely with human teams.
• Tether has expanded its AI Strategy with fresh investment that shows its interest in future humanoid robotics growth.

Tether has invested in Generative Bionics after joining a €70 million funding round for the Italian humanoid robotics startup. CDP Venture Capital’s AI fund led the round and attracted support from AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, and RoboIT. Tether said the investment will support humanoid robots designed for industrial work and safe human interaction. The company also said it wants to strengthen digital and physical infrastructure through targeted capital deployment. The move places Tether among major investors backing the fast-growing robotics sector.

Tether Enters the World of Humanoid Robotics!

Tether is ramping up its AI strategy by backing an Italian startup building next-gen humanoid robots.

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Generative Bionics began as a research spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology. More than 70 engineers from the institute joined the startup to commercialize decades of humanoid research. The company plans to reveal its first complete humanoid robot at CES 2026. It also plans to begin commercial deployment later in 2026. The team is focused on providing robots to the manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail operations.

The company builds machines designed to complete work that requires strength, accuracy, or long operating hours. These jobs often expose workers to risk or repetitive strain. Generative Bionics wants to support industries that face persistent labor shortages. Its systems offer consistent performance in demanding environments. The startup said its robots can adapt to real-time changes on factory floors.

Physical AI Drives Growth in Industrial Robotics Development

The company has focused on its platform around Physical AI, which enables robots to feel and respond to physical environments. This technology is a hybrid of artificial intelligence and human-inspired mechanical design. It allows robots to deal with unforeseen layouts and changing environments. The method provides an efficient alternative to conventional fixed automation. It also supports a rising need for advanced industrial tools.

Tether said it will help fund the training of Physical AI systems and support the company’s first production facility. This facility will prepare the platform for industrial validation. The company expects to advance these programs through 2025. It also expects rising interest from global industries that need reliable automation.

Tether has been expanding its presence in hardware and AI. The company explored a major investment in Neura, a German robotics group. It is also working with Northern Data and Rumble to deploy a 20,000-GPU compute network. Tether supports brain–computer interface projects through Blackrock Neurotech as well. These efforts sit under the company’s evolution pillar.

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Tether Expands AI Strategy as Humanoid Robotics Gains Investor Support

Investors increased activity across the humanoid robotics market in 2025. Figure AI raised $675 million at a strong valuation. Bedrock Robotics secured $80 million for its expansion plans. Roundhill also filed for a humanoid robotics ETF. These moves highlight a growing focus on industrial robotics.

Analysts expect sustained growth through the next two decades. Morgan Stanley projects the market could reach $7 trillion by 2050. Many sectors now seek tools that support warehouse, factory, and retail operations. These sectors also want automation that fills labor gaps. Tether now joins firms that allocate capital toward long-term value in humanoid systems.