IEEE Tech Futures 2026:Deep Dive Session on Embodied & Physical AI - Hybrid Event
Artificial Intelligence has rapidly evolved from generating text and images to enabling machines that can perceive, reason, and interact with the physical world. This new frontier, known as Physical AI, combines advances in foundation models, computer vision, robotics, autonomous systems, and edge computing to create intelligent systems capable of performing real-world tasks safely and autonomously.
From warehouse robots and autonomous vehicles to smart factories, energy infrastructure inspection, healthcare assistants, and collaborative industrial robots, Physical AI is transforming how industries operate and creating entirely new career opportunities. This Tech Futures event will introduce the foundations of Physical AI, showcase current industry applications, explore emerging research trends, and discuss the skills engineers and technology professionals need to thrive in this rapidly evolving field.
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- 8700 Phillips Rd
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- United States 28223
- Building: EPIC
- Starts 14 July 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 11 September 2026 04:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Agenda
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Check-in & Robotics Lab Tour |
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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Welcome and Introduction to Tech Futures 2026 |
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Keynote: Physical AI - From Large Language Models to Intelligent Robots |
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM |
Industry Spotlight: Physical AI in Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare & Logistics / Live Demonstration |
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11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Panel Discussion: Are We Ready for the Era of Physical AI? Technology, Ethics, Workforce, and Career Opportunities |
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12:00 PM - 12:10 PM |
Closing Remarks & Next Steps |
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12:10 PM - 12:30 PM |
Open Networking Event & Robotics Demo |