Former Nvidia Investor Says Physical AI Is in Its LEGO Era

At a glance

Amulya Vishwanath, a venture investor and former Nvidia employee, explained that robotics is still at the stage of building basic components. She said physical AI (artificial intelligence built into robots that move in the real world) is currently redesigning its underlying software and parts.

Key points

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   Basic elements such as robot hands and actuators (parts that create movement) are being built now.

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   She believes a day will come when these parts come together to form larger robots.

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   Attracting talent also matters, and many talented people are flocking to big companies such as Anthropic and Nvidia.

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   She said the internet era and the Industrial Revolution went through a similar process.

Why it matters

Industry expert insight shows what stage robots are at before they enter everyday life.