Nvidia Alumni Powering New Wave of Robotics and AI Startups

Former Nvidia employees are leaving the company to establish a new generation of robotics and AI startups, driven by advancements in 'physical AI' and increased venture funding. These entrepreneurs are building on Nvidia's foundational work in chips and software to create deployable robots and address real-world challenges, with physical AI companies raising $33.4 billion globally in the first half of 2026.