Nvidia's robotics lab is becoming a founder factory
Nvidia robotics alums are launching AI startups as venture capital fuels a boom. The chip giant stands to benefit from their success.
Nvidia's robotics lab is transforming into a breeding ground for startup founders, as AI advancements and venture capital flood into the sector. The chip giant's alumni are launching their own robotics companies, building upon the ecosystem Nvidia created. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang popularized the term "physical AI," which enables machines to interact with the real world.
Nvidia has poured billions into robotics, developing underlying technology like chips and software for robot training. Former Nvidia employees like Sanja Fidler and Joel Jang have left the company to found startups like Veeda AI and Dream Labs. These startups focus on areas like warehouse deployment and physical tasks for businesses.
Nvidia has invested in some of these ventures, including Flexion Robotics and Dyna Robotics. Former researches like Arsalan Mousavian also left Nvidia to build their own companies, citing a desire to focus on building useful robots. With physical AI companies raising $33.4 billion globally in the first half of 2026, Nvidia's robotics alumni are striking out to capitalize on the growing field.
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