At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place from October 13 to 15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, the spotlight will shine on the intersection of digital and physical worlds with the introduction of the Real World AI Stage. This new stage aims to explore how autonomous hardware is evolving beyond self-driving cars into various public spaces, battlefields, and even efforts to revive extinct species.
Event Overview
The AI Stage will continue to feature a lineup of sessions and speakers, while the Real World AI Stage will delve into the implications of AI in real-world applications. Attendees can expect a packed schedule with speakers from companies like Shield AI, Colossal Biosciences, and FieldAI.
Key Sessions
The Data Gap in Robotics
A significant challenge in developing general-purpose robotic intelligence is the lack of data. This session will address the question: What does the ChatGPT moment for physical AI require, and how close are we to achieving it? Featuring Les Karpas, Head of Physical AI at Nvidia.
