"Michael Robbins, CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, stated, "we are entering an era of embodied AI - or physical AI - where AI is the brain and robotics is the body," emphasizing that while America leads in AI, it is falling behind in robotics."
"Rep. Haley Stevens noted, "America is home to the best and brightest AI scientists who are developing the brains," but highlighted that "when robots are made in the U.S., they're often assembled with Chinese parts," indicating a critical supply chain issue."
The U.S. is facing challenges in maintaining its lead in robotics as advanced AI capabilities evolve. Lawmakers express concern that while America excels in AI development, it is losing ground in robotics to China. Experts highlight the importance of embodied AI, where AI serves as the brain and robotics as the body. The reliance on Chinese parts for U.S.-made robots raises further concerns. China's military-civil fusion strategy enhances its robotics capabilities, posing a national security threat to the U.S.
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