Physical AI is more than robots, says the Nvidia veteran now investing in it
NVIDIA veteran Amulya Vishwanath says physical AI spans materials and medicine, not just robots.
TechCrunch's Equity episode features NVIDIA veteran Amulya Vishwanath, founder of Techable VC, arguing physical AI covers molecules, materials, medicines, and factory machines as well as robots. She describes robotics as still rebuilding basic components and looks for startups solving worker shortages and clinician burnout. The discussion also covers her NVIDIA-built network, where the United States and China each have an edge, and why humanoids should be useful beyond demonstration.
- Vishwanath defines physical AI as molecules, materials, medicines, and factory machines, not only robots.
- She targets labor shortages in family factories and surgeon burnout.
- She contrasts U.S. and China advantages and says humanoids should do more than dance.
- Her NVIDIA network supports due diligence and customer introductions for Techable.
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Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]
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