Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Physical AI enables artificial intelligence to interact with and influence the physical world through robots, machines, sensors, and connected systems. . Robots could take on tasks that are too difficult or dangerous for humans, while humans bring context, judgment, and decision-making.
But the bigger opportunity may be what happens when physical AI becomes seamlessly integrated with our digital systems: Entirely new processes operate at greater scale and speed, without the constraints that have shaped how we work today.
In this conversation, Traci Gusher, EY Americas AI and Data Leader, explores how physical AI could transform operations, improve safety, and help organizations create entirely new ways of working. Part of an ongoing MIT Technology Review series, sponsored by @EY_US, exploring the technologies, strategies, and challenges shaping the future of AI.
Frequently asked questions
What is physical AI?
Physical AI refers to artificial intelligence that can perceive, understand and interact with the physical world through robots, machines, sensors and connected systems. It enables AI to move beyond software and take action in real-world environments.
Why is physical AI important for businesses?
Physical AI can help organizations improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, increase productivity and create new ways of working. It enables businesses to rethink processes and scale operations beyond traditional constraints
What is the future of physical AI?
As AI capabilities, robotics and connected technologies continue to advance, physical AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in transforming operations, enabling autonomous systems and creating new models of work across industries.
Ready to move beyond AI pilots?
Explore EY.ai Value Blueprints and learn how leading organizations are embedding AI into core business processes to unlock growth, innovation and enterprise-wide transformation.
#PhysicalAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
Physical AI enables artificial intelligence to interact with and influence the physical world through robots, machines, sensors, and connected systems. . Robots could take on tasks that are too difficult or dangerous for humans, while humans bring context, judgment, and decision-making.
But the bigger opportunity may be what happens when physical AI becomes seamlessly integrated with our digital systems: Entirely new processes operate at greater scale and speed, without the constraints that have shaped how we work today.
In this conversation, Traci Gusher, EY Americas AI and Data Leader, explores how physical AI could transform operations, improve safety, and help organizations create entirely new ways of working. Part of an ongoing MIT Technology Review series, sponsored by @EY_US, exploring the technologies, strategies, and challenges shaping the future of AI.
Frequently asked questions
What is physical AI?
Physical AI refers to artificial intelligence that can perceive, understand and interact with the physical world through robots, machines, sensors and connected systems. It enables AI to move beyond software and take action in real-world environments.
Why is physical AI important for businesses?
Physical AI can help organizations improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, increase productivity and create new ways of working. It enables businesses to rethink processes and scale operations beyond traditional constraints
What is the future of physical AI?
As AI capabilities, robotics and connected technologies continue to advance, physical AI is expected to play an increasingly important role in transforming operations, enabling autonomous systems and creating new models of work across industries.
Ready to move beyond AI pilots?
Explore EY.ai Value Blueprints and learn how leading organizations are embedding AI into core business processes to unlock growth, innovation and enterprise-wide transformation.
#PhysicalAI #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
