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.
Recorded on Monday, April 7, 2025
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
