Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has joined an $80 million (€70 million) funding round for Generative Bionics – a fresh spin-off from the prestigious Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) that is developing next-generation humanoid robots.
“Physical AI” Humanoids Designed for High-Risk, Back-Breaking Work
Generative Bionics is building highly capable humanoid robots that can seamlessly operate in human-centric environments. These machines are engineered to take over heavy lifting, repetitive assembly, and hazardous material handling in factories and warehouses – tasks that traditional fixed robotic arms struggle to perform efficiently.
The first production-ready units are scheduled for real-world deployment starting early 2026, with initial focus on manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Tether Accelerates Push into Physical AI and Real-World Infrastructure
This investment is the latest move in Tether’s aggressive 2025 expansion into AI and robotics. The company has already backed brain-computer interface projects, built massive GPU clusters, and is reportedly in talks to invest in German robotics unicorn Neura Robotics at a potential $10 billion valuation.
CEO Paolo Ardoino frames the strategy as a deliberate shift toward “digital and physical infrastructure” that reduces reliance on centralized systems dominated by Big Tech while strengthening societal resilience through cutting-edge technology.
Joined by AMD Ventures and Italy’s State-Backed AI Fund
The round also saw participation from AMD Ventures, Italy’s government-supported Artificial Intelligence Fund, and several other strategic investors.
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With this latest move, Tether is cementing its evolution from stablecoin giant into one of the most active and forward-thinking investors in next-generation AI and humanoid robotics.
