Scaling Physical AI in the Real World
Physical AI is no longer a future concept. From autonomous vehicles to smart glasses, intelligent systems that sense, reason, and act in the real world are already here. Today’s challenge isn’t whether these systems can work, but how to connect, manage, and scale them reliably across different hardware, environments, and use cases.
This panel brings together leaders working across the physical AI stack to unpack what it actually takes to build and deploy production-ready systems at a scale. The conversation spans: hardware integration in complex, real-world environments; spatial AI and perception systems that allow machines to understand and navigate physical space; and the software infrastructure that connects these critical layers.
Using real examples across kitchen environments, augmented reality, and robotics, the panel will explore how teams are designing intelligent systems resilient enough to operate in the messy, unpredictable real world.
Speakers:
Simone Kalmakis – VP of Engineering, Viam
Nicole Maffeo – Cofounder, Gambit Robotics
Kirin Sinha – Founder & CEO, Illuminix
Laura Rippy (moderator) – Managing Partner, Alumni Ventures
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception & Networking
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion and Interactive Q&A
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Continued Networking & Conversations
Location:
Viam HQ Event Space, 1900 Broadway 6th Floor, New York, NY 10023
Light bites and refreshments will be served. Space is limited, please RSVP to confirm your attendance.