Ex-Nvidia-turned-VC Amulya Vishwanath: ‘Physical AI is in its LEGO era’
Amulya Vishwanath discusses physical AI's current stage, comparing it to a LEGO era, and the importance of talent.Summary
In an interview with TechCrunch's Equity, Amulya Vishwanath, founder and managing partner of Techable Ventures, explained that while many anticipate a "ChatGPT moment" for robotics, the physical AI industry is currently in a "LEGO era." She emphasized that foundational software and building blocks for robotics are being rethought, allowing innovation to scale. Vishwanath, who spent nearly seven years at Nvidia as a product marketer, noted that general- and special-purpose robots are being built and will become more advanced over time. Drawing parallels to the internet and Industrial Revolutions, she believes things will fall into place. She also highlighted talent as a key moat, enabling founders to compete with big companies like Anthropic and Nvidia.
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