1、Make it real.Physical AI Taking human-robot collaboration to the next levelTable of contents2Capgemini Research Institute 2026Physical AI:Taking human-robot collaboration to the next levelWho should read this report and why04Executive summary0824Why physical AI is at an inflection point36Physical AI
2、 is a game-changer for industry56The growing imperative to adopt physical AI3Capgemini Research Institute 2026Physical AI:Taking human-robot collaboration to the next levelConclusion 104Research methodology10570Scaling physical AI goes beyond technology,spanning safety,cybersecurity,regulation,and o
3、perations78Humanoids set the stage for general-purpose robotics96Recommendations:Accelerating the physical AI revolutionWho should read this report and why?This report is intended for senior executives shaping their organizations approach to robotics and automation.It examines how physical AI is tra
4、nsforming robotics from the capabilities it enables to the value it unlocks,the timelines for adoption,and the barriers that must be addressed to scale deployments safely and effectively.It will be particularly relevant to technology and innovation leaders(including chief technology officers,chief i
5、nnovation officers,chief digital officers,and heads of AI or robotics),as well as manufacturing,supply chain,and logistics leaders responsible for robotics strategy and deployment.As robotics expands into consumer-facing and service environments such as healthcare,retail,hospitality,and entertainmen
6、t the report is also relevant to chief product officers,product strategists,and experience design leaders who are shaping interactions between people and intelligent machines.In addition,the report provides practical guidance for CROs and safety or regulatory leaders preparing their organizations fo