Consulting firm Deloitte published a report on November 5, 2025, stating that the world is entering the era of "Physical AI." As reported by Robotics & Automation News, this means AI technologies are actively moving from a purely software environment into the real world. Intelligent robots—including humanoids, quadrupeds (robot dogs), and other mobile autonomous systems—are beginning to be massively adopted in industry. Key sectors identified are manufacturing, warehouse logistics, and construction. Deloitte highlights three main drivers for this shift: a significant reduction in hardware costs, the rapid growth of AI model capabilities, and a growing labor shortage.
Deloitte Report: The "Physical AI" Era Has Begun
