In the wide universe of artificial intelligence, Physical AI is a confluence of perception, reasoning, and execution - as Michael Kenworthy, chief technology officer of VulcanForms helpfully explains. Physical AI builds on foundations like large language models (LLMs) and vision-language-action frameworks - and bridges internet text intelligence with physical robotics.

Now Physical AI is spreading out from the realm of automation and into more pragmatic applications.

From his insights in metal additive manufacturing, Kenworthy describes the potential for Physical AI, how it is maturing, how to prepare to apply it, and where to watch for its impact.