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GEN-1

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

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Manufacturer
Generalist AI
Form factor
other
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies GEN-1, a other by Generalist AI. 1 source 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.

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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

Data & sources

News coverage

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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.

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GEN-1 on the deployment map

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Safety record

No incidents on record for GEN-1.

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Sources (1)

  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/

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?
DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment of GEN-1 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.
What are alternatives to GEN-1?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to GEN-1 include 10Beauty Manicure System, PillPick, Gravis Autonomous Excavator System, Hadrian Autonomous Factory.
How does GEN-1 compare to 10Beauty Manicure System?
GEN-1 and 10Beauty Manicure System (10Beauty · 6 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 86% of other models tracked by the registry.
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 · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

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