In late 2022, with the unveiling of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence seemed to enter our day-to-day lives all at once. However, a very different kind of AI has been quietly, gradually introduced into our world in ways that will have a far more profound impact than your average chatbot: physical AI. The application of artificial intelligence to real-world assets lies at the heart of the autonomy-based economy taking shape today.

This revolution couldn’t be more important. Global supply chains, energy systems, and critical infrastructure are under unprecedented strain—creating shortages, outages, and delays and contributing to a rising cost of living. Moreover, there are fewer skilled workers available to address these challenges, which further increases operational risk.

The solution is to remove the friction that once prevented us from accessing real-time information across disparate assets and systems and combining it with decades of historical knowledge long trapped in our machines. This now seamless integration of real-time data enriched by deep historical context has unlocked the true potential of physical AI. With this foundation in place, organizations can synthesize information in ways that improve business outcomes, enhance safety, and help close the workforce skills........

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