A robot that can sense touch!

G-Bionics has officially unveiled its humanoid platform, GENE.01, at CES 2026. Developed in collaboration with AMD, the new platform aims to redefine how machines interact with the physical world through advanced “interaction intelligence” and open-source accessibility.

The GENE.01 platform made its debut during the AMD opening keynote, where it was highlighted as a premier example of “Physical AI.” Unlike traditional robotics, the GENE.01 is designed to see, decide, and act instantly, leveraging the high-performance, low-latency capabilities of the newly announced AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 Series processors.

A New Standard for Human-Robot Interaction

One of the standout features of the GENE.01 is its sophisticated touch-based intelligence. By integrating advanced sensory feedback, the platform can perform delicate tasks and interact with human environments with a level of nuance previously reserved for laboratory prototypes.

G-Bionics has positioned the GENE.01 as an “entirely new humanoid platform concept.” By building on an open-source framework, the company intends to provide developers with a flexible foundation to create specialized applications across various industries, from healthcare and domestic assistance to industrial logistics.

A New Sense of Intelligence: Distributed Tactile Skin

While many robots rely primarily on vision (cameras) and LiDAR to navigate, GENE.01 introduces Touch as a primary source of intelligence.

The robot is covered in a distributed tactile skin that wraps across its entire body. This isn’t just a shell; it is a sophisticated sensor array that allows the machine to feel pressure and contact in real time.

By treating touch as a data stream, GENE.01 can:

• React instantly to unexpected physical contact in crowded industrial spaces.

• Collaborate naturally with human workers, sensing the nuance of a hand-off or a shared task.

• Make safer decisions by understanding its physical footprint through direct sensation rather than just visual estimation.

Italian Design: Beauty as a Functional Tool

GENE.01 leans heavily into its Italian design heritage, moving away from the “industrial skeleton” look of many modern bipedal robots. In this vision, elegance is a functional requirement.

The designers argue that a “beautiful” robot is a more “readable” robot. By focusing on human-centric proportions and graceful posture, GENE.01 allows humans to intuitively understand its intent. When a robot moves with fluid, recognizable grace, it builds a bridge of trust that clunky, unpredictable machines cannot.

“Beauty is not decoration, but a functional element of trust.”

The Integration of Form and Function

The core philosophy of GENE.01 is that design is not an aesthetic layer added after the engineering is finished. Instead, the engineering is the design.

By integrating the sensing hardware directly into the skin, the robot’s perception is expanded to the level of the body itself. This holistic approach creates what Generative Bionics calls “Acceptability”—the trifecta of beauty, grace, and safety.

Powered by AMD

The partnership with AMD is central to the robot’s performance. The GENE.01 utilizes AMD’s latest silicon to handle the massive computational loads required for real-time spatial awareness and generative motion.

“GENE.01 represents the future of machines that don’t just follow a script, but actually understand and adapt to their surroundings,” a spokesperson for G-Bionics stated during the unveiling.

As CES 2026 continues, the GENE.01 is expected to be one of the most talked-about innovations on the show floor, marking a significant milestone in the journey toward bringing capable, intelligent humanoid robots into everyday life.