Amulya Vishwanath says physical AI is in its “LEGO era”
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In a conversation with TechCrunch’s Equity, Amulya Vishwanath, founder and managing partner of Techable Ventures, said physical AI is in a “LEGO era” as companies develop foundational software, robotic hands, actuators and other components that could eventually form more advanced systems. She said the industry is seeking a possible “ChatGPT moment” for robotics, but the basic pieces are still being rethought and built.
Vishwanath, who spent nearly seven years as a product marketer at Nvidia, also identified talent as a critical factor and one of her firm’s advantages. She said Techable Ventures helps founders connect with skilled professionals at a time when much of the talent is going to companies such as Anthropic and Nvidia.
Why it matters · editorial interpretation
Vishwanath’s assessment places robotics in a component-building phase, while companies are still seeking a breakthrough comparable to a “ChatGPT moment.” The competition for skilled professionals also emerges as a relevant factor for investors and founders in this market.