The Physical AI Inflection Point: Industry Shifts, Adoption Barriers, and the Infrastructure Imperative

15 Sep 2026
Physical AI
Physical AI
Physical AI is no longer a concept on a roadmap — it is actively reshaping manufacturing floors, hospital systems, logistics networks, and energy infrastructure around the world. The industry has reached an inflection point: the algorithmic breakthroughs are here, enterprise appetite is strong, and the economic case is undeniable. And yet, large-scale adoption remains uneven. The gap between AI ambition and AI reality is not a question of vision — it is a question of infrastructure.
Speakers
Fabrizio Del Maffeo
Fabrizio Del Maffeo, Co-Founder & CEO - Axelera AI