Episode 290 | Scaling Physical AI to Unlock Global Supply Chain Efficiency

Jim Liefer, CEO, Ambi Robotics joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how physical AI is transforming warehouse automation and redefining global supply chain efficiency. 

Ambi Robotics systems have logged over 200,000 hours of real-world autonomous operations, equivalent to 22 years of experience. As the foundation models powering these systems continue to ingest more data, their performance and accuracy will only improve with time.

While scaling its autonomous systems, Ambi Robotics remains focused on human-robot collaboration rather than full automation. The company is actively working to transform physically demanding warehouse roles into higher-paying robot operator positions that require minimal training.

Despite all of the current economic uncertainties, large logistics companies are continuing to invest in automation, recognizing it as an essential tool for managing the ever-increasing volume of goods moving through global supply chains.

Episode Chapters

0:00 Future of Robotics 

1:56 Training Data

3:50 AmbiSort

6:42 Unlocking Efficiencies

7:58 Deploying an Ambi System

10:06 Customer Data

13:13 Fully Automated Warehouses and Jobs 

18:33 Humans in the Loop

22:46 Packaging 

25:50 Warehouse Trends

27:58 Investing in Automation & Autonomy

29:54 Business of Ambi Robotics

34:48 Future of Ambi Robotics

Recorded on Monday, April 7, 2025

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