Khosla backed Genesis AI launches GENE 26 5 and robotic hands in one full stack demo

Published on 6 May 2026

Its first model is only half the reveal

Genesis AI, backed by Khosla and funded by a $105 million seed round, has unveiled GENE 26.5, its first foundational model for robotics. The startup also showed a hands focused demo where robotic limbs complete complex tasks, signaling Genesis is moving beyond software into a full stack approach for real world manipulation.

Genesis AI raised $105 million to build foundational AI for robotics
First model GENE 26.5 is now officially unveiled
A new demo showcases robotic hands performing complex tasks
The startup is expanding from model work toward a full stack system

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