Robots, Brains, and Beyond: The Next Frontier of Physical AI
Panel 2 · Cross-AI Symposium 2026
About the Panel
AI is leaving the screen. Robots are learning to see, move, and work alongside people. Brains are both a new interface, through brain-computer interfaces that read and adapt to neural signals, and a blueprint for more efficient AI. And beyond lies AI that must act on its own where humans cannot reach, from the deep sea to deep space, built on new foundations from neuromorphic to quantum computing. What will it take for physical AI to work reliably outside the lab, across people, bodies, and environments?
Connected Sessions
RePAI, ANI, ARIE, BiGAI, QFI, MMAI
Perspectives Sought
- Robots: robotics and embodied learning, world models and physical representations, human-robot interaction
- Brains: neuroscience and neuroengineering, brain-computer interfaces and wearable neurotechnology, clinical and assistive technology, brain-inspired and neuromorphic computing
- Beyond: space robotics and autonomy, quantum computing and quantum foundations of intelligence
How to Apply
To apply as a panelist or moderator, follow the instructions in the Call for Panelists, which covers application requirements, where to apply, deadlines, and what happens after selection. Applications are due November 16, 2026 (AoE).