Ex-Nvidia Robotics Marketer Says Field Still Lacks Foundational Building Blocks

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for Nvidia's robotics platforms, argues that the robotics industry remains in what she calls its "Lego era." She says core components such as actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards are still being rebuilt from the ground up. Her view contrasts with those who expect robotics, driven by a general foundation model, to soon reach a breakthrough comparable to ChatGPT's. The article, published by TechCrunch, examines why robotics has not yet had its equivalent moment.