News Summary

• Italian startup Generative Bionics has developed a humanoid robot covered in sensing skin.
• The robot, called Gene.01, is wrapped in a network of sensors running from its torso to its limbs.
• This smart skin tracks touch, temperature, proximity, and force simultaneously, letting the robot anticipate a person's presence and react before and during contact.
• The company has raised an US$81 million seed round led by CDP Venture Capital, with participation from AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, RoboIT and Tether.