Robotics project Generative Bionics raises $80 million, with Tether and others participating.

Odaily reports that Tether has participated in a €70 million (approximately $80 million) funding round for Italian company Generative Bionics. Spinoffed from the Italian Institute of Technology, the company focuses on developing "physical AI" humanoid robots capable of operating in high-risk or high-load industrial environments, aiming to perform handling, dragging, and repetitive tasks that traditional robotic arms struggle with.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that this investment is an important step in the company's strategy to develop "digital and physical infrastructure," aiming to reduce reliance on centralized systems from large technology companies and support technological innovations that can enhance social resilience. Tether has invested in numerous internal and external AI projects in recent years and has also made several investments in Bitcoin mining.

This news comes weeks after S&P Global downgraded USDT's stability rating, citing Tether's increased exposure to Bitcoin and other less transparent assets. Tether immediately countered that the rating system was "outdated."

Generative Bionics stated that its first industrial deployments are expected to be completed in early 2026, targeting industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail. Furthermore, the Financial Times previously reported that Tether is also in talks to invest in German startup Neura Robotics, which is valued at approximately $10 billion. (The Block)