Artificial Intelligence has largely lived in the digital realm, analyzing text, images, speech, and data streams inside servers, clouds, and devices. A new phase is now emerging: Physical AI. Physical AI extends intelligence beyond perception and reasoning into action, enabling machines to sense, decide, and interact with the physical world in real-time.
From robots and autonomous machines to smart infrastructure and industrial systems, Physical AI represents the convergence of AI, sensing, actuation, and connectivity. It is not just about being smart – it is about being present, responsive, and aware in the real world.
Physical AI refers to AI systems that are embodied in physical entities, machines that can perceive their environment, understand context, and take real-world actions. Unlike purely digital AI, Physical AI operates under real-world constraints, including time-critical decision making, strict safety and reliability requirements, and continuous interaction with humans and dynamic environments.