Ex-Nvidia-turned-VC Amulya Vishwanath: ‘Physical AI is in it’s LEGO era’
It’s the moment everyone is waiting for — the ChatGPT moment for robotics, Amulya Vishwanath explained to TechCrunch’s Equity.
Amulya Vishwanath, a former product marketer at Nvidia and founder of Techable Ventures, shares her perspective on the future of physical AI. She describes the industry as currently in a "LEGO era," similar to the foundational stage of the ChatGPT moment for robotics. Vishwanath emphasizes that this stage involves building the basic components, such as robotic hands and actuators, which will eventually come together to create more advanced robots.
She highlights the importance of general and special-purpose robots being developed currently, with the expectation that as more are built, they will become more advanced. Vishwanath draws parallels to the internet era and the Industrial Revolution, suggesting that this phase is inevitable. She also underscores the significance of talent in the U.S. market, noting that it will be a key differentiator for her firm, which focuses on connecting founders with top talent to maintain competitiveness.
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