Genesis AI, a French robotics startup founded in early 2025 and backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, unveiled its first general-purpose robot, Eno, on June 16, 2026. Eno is a wheeled robot with a foldable tower and hands that match the form of a human hand. Genesis AI designed Eno to extend human capabilities rather than mimic human form, a choice that contradicts the industry assumption that robots must resemble humans. Commercial deployments of Eno are planned from late 2026. The company has raised $105 million (€90.6 million) in seed funding, a sum among the largest in France and matching Mistral AI’s record. A Reuters/Ipsos poll this month showed 53% of Americans were concerned that AI would put them or someone in their household out of work. According to srnnews.com, the global robotics market is expanding rapidly due to advances in AI. Theoutpost.ai reported that Figure AI holds a $39 billion private valuation and has begun deploying its Figure 03 humanoid in a Catalyst Brands warehouse.