The Quantum Drift

How Bezos and OpenAI Are Powering the Next Era of Robotics


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This week, Robert and Haley dive into a groundbreaking leap for robotics with the latest mega-investment in Physical Intelligence—a San Francisco-based robot startup that’s aiming to bring general-purpose AI into the physical world. Backed by heavy hitters like Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Thrive Capital, Physical Intelligence has raised $400 million at a staggering $2.4 billion valuation. This company wants to build robots that can respond to everyday commands—like a language model for the real world.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • General-purpose robots on the horizon: Physical Intelligence’s ambitious mission to create AI-driven robots that could transform industries by performing complex tasks on command, from table bussing to assembling boxes.
  • Investor spotlight: Why industry giants like Bezos and OpenAI are betting big on physical AI and what it means for robotics and AGI.
  • AI in the physical space: How general-purpose AI is extending beyond code and language models to drive real-world actions.

Could we be on the brink of an age where intelligent robots are as accessible as AI chatbots? Join us as we explore this billion-dollar question and its implications for the future of AI and daily life.


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The Quantum DriftBy Robert Loft and Haley Hanson