AI
Physical AI Leaves the Lab
Pilots in logistics and manufacturing are moving physical AI from research into commercial environments, and operators are starting to judge them like any other capital equipment.
6 min read
Parallax Index · #2 · Accelerating
Physical AI
Foundation models are giving robots general perception. Pilots in logistics and manufacturing are the proving ground.
Score
87
12-week change
+9
Physical AI: Parallax Index scoreIllustrative
Trailing 12 weeks
Source: Parallax Index. Launch edition: editorial estimates.
Physical AI: Parallax Index score. Score: W1 52, W2 55, W3 58, W4 61, W5 64, W6 67, W7 70, W8 73, W9 77, W10 80, W11 84, W12 87.
Why now?
- Humanoids entering paid pilots
- Vision-language-action models replacing task programming
- Labour shortages pulling demand forward
Coverage
AI/ Deep Dive
Physical AI: State of Play
A Deep Dive on physical AI: the technology stack, the players, the deployment reality, the risks and the numbers that matter.
11 min read
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