Amulya Vishwanath, a former NVIDIA robotics product marketing leader turned VC, argues robotics is still in its 'Lego era,' with foundational components like actuators, robotic hands, and safety standards still under development. This counters the optimistic view that robotics is on the verge of a ChatGPT-level breakthrough driven by foundation models.
Background
NVIDIA has long positioned robotics as a key vertical for AI adoption, but the path from AI software breakthroughs to reliable robotic hardware remains complex. The comparison to ChatGPT's 2022 launch highlights expectations for a similar inflection point in robotics.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10