TLA S03 - AI In Motion
What happens when AI moves beyond our screens and into the physical world? Recorded in Amsterdam, Season 3 of Thought Leadership Advisors brings together Helmut Schmid, Jamie Paik, Aurélie Jean and Devan Capur to explore how intelligent machines are reshaping business and everyday life. From industrial automation and venture capital to adaptable robots, scalable AI and support for aging parents, these four sessions examine the opportunities, limitations and decisions ahead - with human judgment, trust and connection at the center.
Takeaways:
- Explore how businesses can adopt proven robotics today and understand where investment is flowing across the robotics ecosystem.
- Discover why adaptable bodies, embedded intelligence and a sense of touch matter for robots operating in changing environments.
- Understand the business, algorithmic and financial requirements for scaling AI, supported by governance that goes beyond compliance.
- Consider how humanoids could support elder care while preserving dignity, independence and meaningful family relationships.
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S03E01 - Helmut Schmid: Scaling AI Robotics and Attracting Venture Capital | TLA
The biggest risk in robotics may be waiting while competitors move ahead. Helmut Schmid makes the case for starting with proven automation rather than waiting for humanoids to mature. From collaborative robots to repetitive factory tasks, he explores where businesses can begin, how to bring emplo...
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S03E02 - Jamie Paik: Embedded Robot Intelligence for Changing Environments | TLA
A camera can show a robot an avocado, but understanding its softness requires more than an image. EPFL roboticist Jamie Paik explores physical intelligence: how a robot’s body, materials and sensing help it adapt to an unpredictable world. Through origami-inspired machines, wearable robotic arms ...
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S03E03 - Aurélie Jean: AI Evolutions, Trends, Challenges and Opportunities | TLA
A promising AI prototype is only the beginning. Computational scientist and entrepreneur Aurélie Jean explains why successful deployment requires business, algorithmic and financial scalability—and why generative AI is not always the right tool. Drawing on her work in women’s preventive health, s...
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S03E04 - Devan Capur: Navigating Humanoid Transition for Family Elder Care | TLA
Love may be endless, but a family’s capacity to provide care is not. Devan Capur explores how humanoid robots could help aging parents maintain independence through chores, company and care. He examines the gap between technical capability and earned trust, distinguishes practical assistance from...
