NXP CTO Lars Reger on Physical AI, Robots, Drones and Trust

At a glance

NXP's CTO Lars Reger spoke at an electronics trade show about physical AI, meaning AI that runs machines in the real world. He said purpose-built machines, not just humanoid robots, will matter most.

Key points

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   NXP introduced the NavQ95 platform and kits to help people quickly build robots and drones.

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   Reger expects most of the 50 billion connected devices by 2040 to be purpose-built machines.

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   Devices like drones and medical monitors cannot easily stop or reboot, so security and safety are critical.

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   NXP is adding local security certifications and making chips in fabs on two continents to handle geopolitical shifts.

Why it matters

As AI and robots move into factories, appliances, and medical devices, how much people can trust these machines is becoming more important.