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GEN-1

otherprototypeby Generalist AI

GEN-1 is Generalist AI's general-purpose embodied foundation model for physical AI, released April 2026.

Track GEN-1
Manufacturer
Generalist AI
Form factor
other
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Website
generalistai.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies GEN-1, a other by Generalist AI (prototype). 3 sources back the record.

Overview

GEN-1 is Generalist AI's general-purpose embodied foundation model for physical AI, released April 2026. It demonstrates cross-embodiment adaptation across different robot platforms and end effectors — from 5-finger hands to specialized tools — with 10-20x improvement in low-level adaptation to new actuators. Target applications include auto-parts kitting, box folding, consumer electronics packing, and appliance servicing for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial operators.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Release date

April 2, 2026

Adaptation improvement

10-20x improvement in low-level adaptation to new actuators and robots

End effector support

5-finger hands to specialized tools with new actuation modes

Target tasks

NIST disassembly, auto-parts kitting, box folding, consumer electronics packing, appliance servicing

Target customers

Manufacturers, logistics, industrial operators

Predecessor

GEN-0 (Nov 2025) — brought robots into the pretraining era

Embodied foundation model

Generalist describes GEN-1 as an embodied foundation model for real-time robotic action and physical task execution, trained on physical interaction data (GEN-1).

Physical prompting successor

Generalist describes GEN-1.5 as a later embodied foundation model that supports one-shot and few-shot learning through physical prompting (GEN-1.5).

Data & sources

News coverage

1

Web sources

2

3 sources backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for GEN-1. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Full change history →

Safety record

No incidents on record for GEN-1.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (3)

  1. Generalist GEN-1 foundation model now supports a range of robot end effectors · https://www.therobotreport.com/generalists-gen-1-foundation-model-now-supports-a-range-of-robot-end-effectors/
  2. https://generalistai.com/blog/gen-1
  3. https://generalistai.com/blog/gen-1.5

Common questions

What is GEN-1?
GEN-1 is Generalist AI's general-purpose embodied foundation model for physical AI, released April 2026. It demonstrates cross-embodiment adaptation across different robot platforms and end effectors — from 5-finger hands to specialized tools — with 10-20x improvement in low-level adaptation to new actuators. Target applications include auto-parts kitting, box folding, consumer electronics packing, and appliance servicing for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial operators.
How much does GEN-1 cost?
GEN-1's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for GEN-1 from Generalist AI. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is GEN-1 actually deployed in the real world?
GEN-1 is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes GEN-1?
GEN-1 is made by Generalist AI, based in San Mateo, California, USA, founded in 2024.
Can you buy GEN-1?
GEN-1 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to GEN-1?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to GEN-1 include ASML EUV TwinScan, BrainOS, 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet.
How does GEN-1 compare to ASML EUV TwinScan?
GEN-1 and ASML EUV TwinScan (ASML Holding · 7 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. GEN-1 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is GEN-1 a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, GEN-1 ranks in roughly the top 36% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is GEN-1's maturity stage?
GEN-1 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is GEN-1 deployed?
No verified deployments of GEN-1 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is GEN-1 safe?
GEN-1 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-09-29

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-09-29

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source
1
secondary-trade-publication
Trade publication

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for GEN-1.

Recent coverage

GEN-1 in third-party press

Generalist AI Releases GEN-1.5 Robot Foundation Model That Learns From a Single Demonstration

Aug 22, 2026