Robotics and Physical AI: The Next Frontier

Abstract:

Robotics and Physical AI will create the next Industrial revolution, transforming the quality of our lives fundamentally with Humanoids and Autonomous Mobile Robots. In the first half of this talk, we explain why it is the Next Frontier for our Industry, backing it up with mega trends, advancements in AI and simulations and compute power. The second half of the talk focuses on WHAT it means in opening new semiconductor opportunities and innovations required in Sensors, Connectivity (Wired and Wireless), Smart Actuators, Power etc. as well including Security, Safety and Software as key System pillars. We also highlight the importance of Digital Twin based Simulations to close the Sim2Real gap and advance Physical AI algorithms in Humanoid Robots.

Bio:

Dr. Kamesh Medepalli is currently SVP and Global Head of Systems, Research and Innovation for the Connected Secure Systems (CSS) Division of Infineon. He’s also on Infineon’s Technical Advisory Board, leading their long-term technology vision for Robotics and Physical AI. Prior to that, he was the CTO and co-founder of the IoT Compute and Wireless (ICW) Business Line at Infineon through Infineon/Cypress/Broadcom acquisitions. He has 25+ years of experience in Systems research and product development spanning Wireless, AI/ML, Networking, Software and System Architecture and held key roles at Bell Labs, Bell Core, Beceem and Broadcom. Kamesh received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University where he also served as a Consulting Professor. He has more than 100 patents issued or pending and publications in the general areas of Communications & Compute.