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Nvidia veteran launches VC fund for 'physical AI' beyond robotics

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Amulya Vishwanath, a former Nvidia executive, has launched Techable VC to invest in "physical AI," which she defines broadly to include robotics, materials science, and life sciences. She believes the robotics field is in its early stages, akin to the "Lego era," and that a singular foundation model might not be the immediate catalyst for a "ChatGPT moment" in robotics, contrary to some industry views. Vishwanath aims to fund companies solving significant real-world problems, leveraging her extensive network from Nvidia for due diligence and customer introductions. AI

IMPACT Signals a new investment focus on the practical application of AI beyond software, potentially driving innovation in hardware and real-world AI integration.

RANK_REASON Launch of a new VC fund by a notable figure from a major AI company focusing on a specific sector. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Nvidia veteran launches VC fund for 'physical AI' beyond robotics

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Theresa Loconsolo, Dominic-Madori Davis ·

    Physical AI is more than robots, says the Nvidia veteran now investing in it

    Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being&#160;rebuilt.&#160; This view…

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