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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Fincantieri partners with Generative Bionics to create a humanoid welding robot, aiming to enhance shipbuilding efficiency by 2026.
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said on Wednesday it had entered into a partnership with deep-tech company Generative Bionics to develop a humanoid welding robot designed to operate alongside workers in its shipyards.
The four-year project aims to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered robot to support welding activities in naval manufacturing, with on-site tests set to begin by the end of 2026 at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Fincantieri said the initiative was part of its industrial plan focused on advanced robotics and "Physical AI", as it seeks to address growing production complexity and a shortage of skilled labour.
"Advanced robotics and artificial intelligence applied to industrial processes represent a strategic lever for the evolution of shipbuilding and for the competitiveness of the European industrial system," Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero said in a statement.
(Reporting by Laura Contemori in Gdansk; Editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. It combines elements of engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn. AI can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into finished goods through the use of labor, machines, tools, and chemical or biological processing.
A partnership in business is a formal arrangement where two or more parties agree to manage and operate a business together, sharing profits, losses, and responsibilities.
A humanoid robot is a robot designed to resemble the human body in appearance and behavior. These robots can perform tasks that require human-like dexterity and interaction.
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