Physical AI Must Sense, Think, Act and Optimize
Summary
The article defines physical AI as a four-step loop—sense, think, act, and optimize—integrating software and hardware to interact with the physical world. It discusses how physical AI extends beyond traditional robotics to automate and optimize real-world operations, with ADAS and cobots as exemplars, and highlights IT/OT convergence enabled by edge devices and data as a competitive advantage. The piece also covers the human element, the return on investment for incumbents, and future directions across industries like manufacturing, transportation, and energy.