Research Advisor Board

General Robotics: Reindustrializing Europe with AI-Powered Humanoids

As industries face the challenges of offshoring, we propose to build General Robotics: a bold initiative to lead the reindustrialization of developed nations with advanced, flexible, and competitive AI-powered robotic solutions. Envisioned as Europe’s pioneer in this strategic market, General Robotics will contribute to restore industrial sovereignty and global competitiveness. 

General Robotics is building Europe’s first industrial humanoid robots, designed to tackle labor shortages and hazardous tasks. Based on a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, we deliver cost-effective, adaptable, and high-ROI solutions tailored for industry. With no existing EU-based competitors, General Robotics builds on EU engineering capacity and an extraordinary founding team to lead the $1.8 trillion European industrial robotics market. 

Founding team : 

• Cédric Loubiat: With extensive industrial experience, Cédric is the former co-founder and CEO of Neogy, specializing in batteries and smart systems. He brings expertise in scalability and high-growth industrial organizations, growing teams from 8 to 300 employees in 48 months.

• Nicolas Rabault: Creator, innovator, and entrepreneur with 18+ years in humanoid robotics. Founder & CTO of Pollen Robotics, Founder & CEO of Luos, and CTO of Nimbl'bot, Nicolas is a master at driving technical teams to achieve ambitious startup visions.

• Pierre-Alexandre Balland: CEPS’ Chief Data Scientist and Harvard’s Visiting Professor, Pierre-Alexandre Balland is an AI leader and entrepreneur. As a co-founder, he brings a track record of securing major funding, driving impactful projects, and delivering market-driven solutions through rapid iteration and user-focused design.

General Robotics is not created yet, and we are raising massive funds to begin our journey.

As a Research Board Advisor, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of General Robotics. Your insights and expertise will guide us at the forefront of the latest advancements in embodied AI and robotics. By leveraging your experience, you will help strengthen our research connections and will enhance our ability to attract and build a world-class team.

You are a distinguished research leader who believes in the transformative power of embodied AI and robotics in industry.

You are deeply immersed in technology and research, with a strong influence at the European or global level, and have a passion for advancing groundbreaking robotics innovations.

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