Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Nvidia’s Les Karpas argues that robotics is still waiting for its “ChatGPT moment” because physical AI lacks the massive, internet-scale training data that transformed language models. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic takeaway is that near-term robotics success will depend less on off-the-shelf autonomy and more on investments in simulation, synthetic data, and platform partnerships that can bridge the digital-physical gap. IT organizations should view this as an emerging competitive frontier: the winners will be those that build the infrastructure, data pipelines, and governance needed to pilot and scale robotics safely across operations.