Nvidia's Les Karpas to Discuss AI and Robotics Challenges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Sep 16, 2026

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Les Karpas, Nvidia's Global Head of Physical AI, will address the limitations and opportunities in AI and robotics at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco from October 13-15. The discussion will focus on the challenges of data collection for general-purpose robots and the innovative approaches being developed by startups in the field.

The TechCrunch Disrupt event will take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, featuring over 10,000 attendees including tech leaders and investors.
Les Karpas will discuss the limitations of general-purpose robots, particularly the lack of comprehensive datasets for physical AI compared to language models.
Startups are exploring solutions through simulation, synthetic data, and foundation models to bridge the gap between digital and physical AI.
Karpas has extensive experience in various roles across multiple industries, which positions him well to address the challenges in the robotics sector.
The event will also feature discussions from founders of companies like Shield AI and Colossal Biosciences, focusing on the unique challenges they face in the robotics landscape.
Attendees can purchase tickets before September 25 to secure discounts, with additional savings for group purchases.

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Nvidia's Les Karpas to Discuss AI and Robotics Challenges at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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