From Silicon to Steel: Powering Physical AI and Robotics with AI Factories

As Artificial Intelligence transitions from purely digital environments into the physical world, systems must learn to safely perceive, reason, and act within real-world constraints. However, deploying AI-driven robotics at an industrial scale requires a seamless pipeline that connects advanced physics-based simulation with robust computational infrastructure. This short opening presentation sets the stage for the session by exploring the foundational role of AI Factories in orchestrating data, compute, and workflows necessary for Physical AI. By bridging the gap between digital training grounds and physical execution, AI-optimised infrastructure can provide the scalable IT-backbone.