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AI is leaving the digital realm and entering the physical world at the edge—transforming factories, hospitals, homes, and autonomous machines. In this COMPUTEX 2026 keynote, NXP President and CEO Rafael Sotomayor explores the shift to Physical AI and what it takes to make it work in real-world conditions, where systems must operate in real time, adapt to unpredictability, and meet the highest standards for safety, security, and efficiency. Discover how the Neural Axis Architecture enables scalable, trusted, and reliable intelligent systems.
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Learn about Autonomous Robots: nxp.com/applications/industrial/robotics:ROBOTICS
NXP EIQ Toolkit: nxp.com/design/design-center/software/eiq-ai-development-environment:EIQ?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3298700_yt_1awr_11psp_2
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00:00 - Introduction: The Essence of Elite Performance
01:34 - Defining "Elite" for Physical AI
04:44 - Solving Moravec's Paradox in Robotics
05:46 - Moving AI from the Cloud to the Edge
08:42 - Anatomy of Intelligence: The Cerebrum vs. Spinal Cord
12:51 - Design Principle: Placing Reflexes Near the Action
14:50 - The Neural Axis Architecture Explained
15:37 - Case Study: Neural Axis in Autonomous Drones
17:35 - Software-Defined Vehicles & S32N Central Compute
19:08 - Humanoid Robots: The Ultimate Neural Axis Challenge
22:55 - Perception vs. Understanding: How Robots Learn Physics
26:29 - World Models & Vision-Language-Action (VLA)
28:42 - EIQ Toolkit: Bringing VLA Models to the Edge
29:50 - Designing Trust from Moment Zero
31:37 - The NXP Trust Framework: Contain, Protect, Verify, Adapt
35:58 - Earning the Right to be Useful: Real-World ROI
37:08 - Factory Automation & Healthcare Success Stories
38:48 - Partner Ecosystem & The Future of Physical AI
40:35 - Closing: Intelligence at the Right Place
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NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
AI is leaving the digital realm and entering the physical world at the edge—transforming factories, hospitals, homes, and autonomous machines. In this COMPUTEX 2026 keynote, NXP President and CEO Rafael Sotomayor explores the shift to Physical AI and what it takes to make it work in real-world conditions, where systems must operate in real time, adapt to unpredictability, and meet the highest standards for safety, security, and efficiency. Discover how the Neural Axis Architecture enables scalable, trusted, and reliable intelligent systems.
📘 Learn More
Explore NXP’s Physical AI Solutions: nxp.com/applications/technologies/ai-and-machine-learning/humanoid-robotics-and-physical-ai:PHYSICAL-AI?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3293700_yt_1awr_7idt
Learn about AI and Machine Learning: nxp.com/applications/technologies/ai-and-machine-learning:MACHINE-LEARNING?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3298700_yt_1awr_30ap_1
Learn about Autonomous Robots: nxp.com/applications/industrial/robotics:ROBOTICS
NXP EIQ Toolkit: nxp.com/design/design-center/software/eiq-ai-development-environment:EIQ?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3298700_yt_1awr_11psp_2
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NXP Security Solutions: nxp.com/applications/technologies/security/edgelock-security-protections:EDGELOCK-SECURITY-PROTECTIONS?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3298700_yt_1awr_30ap_3
Get help from our NXP Community: community.nxp.com/?cid=soc_pro26014g_tac3298700_yt_1awr_32com_4
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00:00 - Introduction: The Essence of Elite Performance
01:34 - Defining "Elite" for Physical AI
04:44 - Solving Moravec's Paradox in Robotics
05:46 - Moving AI from the Cloud to the Edge
08:42 - Anatomy of Intelligence: The Cerebrum vs. Spinal Cord
12:51 - Design Principle: Placing Reflexes Near the Action
14:50 - The Neural Axis Architecture Explained
15:37 - Case Study: Neural Axis in Autonomous Drones
17:35 - Software-Defined Vehicles & S32N Central Compute
19:08 - Humanoid Robots: The Ultimate Neural Axis Challenge
22:55 - Perception vs. Understanding: How Robots Learn Physics
26:29 - World Models & Vision-Language-Action (VLA)
28:42 - EIQ Toolkit: Bringing VLA Models to the Edge
29:50 - Designing Trust from Moment Zero
31:37 - The NXP Trust Framework: Contain, Protect, Verify, Adapt
35:58 - Earning the Right to be Useful: Real-World ROI
37:08 - Factory Automation & Healthcare Success Stories
38:48 - Partner Ecosystem & The Future of Physical AI
40:35 - Closing: Intelligence at the Right Place
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All NXP videos: youtube.com/channel/UCNtkvyhGV9oAmCHj8OGILuA/videos
🌐 Connect with NXP
Facebook: facebook.com/nxpsemi
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nxp-semiconductors
X (Twitter): https://x.com/nxp
Website: nxp.com/?cid=soc__tac2041401_yt
Smarter World Blog: nxp.com/company/about-nxp/smarter-world-blog:BLOGS?cid=soc__tac2041402_yt
🏢 About NXP
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communications infrastructure markets. NXP's "Brighter Together" approach combines leading-edge technology with pioneering people to develop system solutions that make the connected world better, safer, and more secure. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of $12.61 billion in 2024. Learn more at nxp.com
