Fincantieri and Generative Bionics have launched an industrial partnership to develop a humanoid welding robot designed to work alongside personnel in the Group’s shipyards. Announced on 11 February 2026 in Trieste and Genoa, the project combines Fincantieri’s shipbuilding know-how with Generative Bionics’ autonomous humanoid robotics platform.
The initial scope targets support for specific welding tasks in naval manufacturing. The humanoid is planned to integrate artificial intelligence with advanced manipulation, perception, and vision functions aimed at monitoring welding seams, plus optimized locomotion for complex shipyard environments. Safety is a priority, enabling collaboration with workers in compliance with regulations and without restricting work areas.
The program is expected to run for four years with an emphasis on rapid operational deployment. Initial on-site tests are scheduled by the end of 2026, with operational functions targeted within the first two years, followed by refinement, expansion, and industrial certification. Development and testing will take place at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard, serving as the reference site for validation and certification.
