An Nvidia insider-turned-VC on why robotics hasn’t hit its ChatGPT moment, yet

October 16, 2026 Theresa Loconsolo

Summary

An industry venture capitalist compares the current robotics sector to a Lego era because foundational components are still under reconstruction. This perspective suggests that the technology is not yet ready for a breakthrough moment driven by general foundation models, differing from the views of some other market observers.

Amulya Vishwanath, who spent seven years leading product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms, says robotics is currently in its “Lego era,” with the basic building blocks like actuators, robotic hands, software, and safety standards still being rebuilt. This view runs counter to those who believe that robotics, powered by a general foundation model, is about to have […]

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