Physical AI, embodied in robots, will lower costs across the economy.
Source
- DCVC, Deep Tech Opportunities Report 2026 (opens in a new tab)1.4Published: 1 Jul 2026
Source thesis
DCVC describes improving sensing, actuation and control for physical work in changing environments. Its examples include maintenance, construction, farming and logistics, where irregular objects and conditions have limited automation. Economy-wide cost reduction is the report's thesis, not a verified result for every task.