Capability 3.1.1.4

Robotics & Physical AI

Definition

Models that perceive, act and learn in physical environments, including autonomous mobility, manipulation and human–robot interaction.

Examples

Tesla Optimus (Tesla)
Spot (Boston Dynamics)
Isaac Sim (NVIDIA).

Indicators

Number of domestically developed models
Number of papers published on model development by researchers working for Australian entities

National AI Plan

PLAN COMMITMENT

Limited commitment

See 3.1.1 (Computer Vision (General)). The plan places implied emphasis on this capability, with references to sectors such as advanced manufacturing, mining and agriculture where robotics integration is relevant. Limited commitment by government is a missed opportunity to build leverage with this existing high agency capability.

Stocktake

List of large language models at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_large_language_models
National Robotics Strategy. Australian Government. 28 May 2024. https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/national-robotics-strategy

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