Physical AI Operators #02 — The Data Layer of Physical AI @Robotics Center

Robotics Data & Commercialization brings together perspectives from foundation model research, robotics companies, and data providers to discuss how robotics data moves from collection and training to real-world deployment and commercial value.

Featured speakers

• Jordan Larot — Director of International Business, AgiBot (Maniformer)

• Chongxi Lai — Research Lead, Astera Robotics

• Benoît Koenig — Co-founder, Veesion
  More speakers will be shared in the next few days.

The room is intentionally curated around robotics founders, data providers, foundation model researchers, investors, and ecosystem operators, with a strong focus on meaningful networking, partnership discussions, and collaboration across the Physical AI data stack.

Agenda
​6:00–6:45 PM — Networking
6:45–7:00 PM — Robotics Demo
7:00-7:20 PM— Introduction of PAIO & Robotics Center of Silicon Valley
7:20–8:00 PM — Panel: Robotics Data & Commercialization
8:00–9:00 PM — Networking

Bonus for PAIO Members: Explore Shenzhen’s Physical AI Ecosystem

We’re excited to partner with Bay Area Founders Club (BFC) and share their upcoming 7-day Physical AI Innovation Mission to Shenzhen this November.

For anyone in our community interested in learning more about Shenzhen’s robotics ecosystem, manufacturing, factories, and supply chain, this could be a great opportunity to see how products are actually built and scaled on the ground.

As part of the partnership, BFC is also offering $500 off for PAIO community members through the link below.

👉 Learn more & register:
https://luma.com/bayarea-no8f?coupon=PAIO

About Physical AI Operators

Physical AI Operators (PAIO) is a community focused on the commercialization and real-world deployment of Physical AI and robotics.

We connect builders, operators, enterprises, investors, researchers, and ecosystem partners through events, industry conversations, demos, and collaborations designed to help emerging technologies move from research and prototypes into real-world adoption.

About Robotics Center of Silicon Valley

Robotics Center of Silicon Valley (YC S25) helps robotics teams get from hardware to working, measurable policies. We specialize in dexterous robotic hands and the full stack around them, including teleoperation systems for collecting high-quality manipulation data and real-world policy evaluation. We also provide humanoid and quadruped robots, robotic hands and arms, tactile gloves, sensors, and integration, with rental, sales, deployment, and on-site technical support across North America.

About the Bay Area Founders Club

The Bay Area Founders Club (BFC), founded by Dr. Paul Fang in Silicon Valley in 2022 and managed by a dedicated group of Stanford alumni and students, is a thriving community of over 100,000 members, including more than 5,000 startups and over 1000 venture capital firms. With most startups in our network raising $1-10 million, and some exceeding $20 million, our mission is to empower creators who aspire to make a global impact. We provide the essential resources, support, and connections needed to transform visionary ideas into reality. Unlock insider access and elevate your founder journey — join BFC NOW. Learn more: https://www.bayareafoundersclub.com