Physical AI at the Edge: How Robotics is Reshaping Modern Industry | EP34
Mon Jan 19 2026
In this episode, we explore why robotics adoption is accelerating now, what pain points are blocking wider deployment, and how the convergence of specialized silicon, optimized software frameworks, and modular hardware platforms is making production-grade robotics achievable. From labor shortages to geopolitical onshoring pressures, we examine the business imperatives driving investment and the technical stack required to deliver measurable ROI through metrics like intervention rate, MTBF, and throughput.
👉 Learn more about ADLINK x Intel solutions: https://www.adlinktech.com/en/intel-based-solution?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=partner-intel-edgeopen-podcast-2026
Bio:
Guest Speaker: Rajesh Kurusetty, Director of Product Management, Edge AI and Robotics, Intel Corporation
Bio: Rajesh Kurusetty is the Director of Product Management for Edge AI and Robotics at Intel Corporation, bringing over 25 years of experience driving innovation and leading cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent edge solutions across multiple industries. He combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to bring cutting-edge Edge AI solutions from concept to market.
Host: Mamdouh (Mondo) Mikhail, ADLINK Systems & Solutions Architect
Bio: Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, for its Networking and Computing Products Group.
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In this episode, we explore why robotics adoption is accelerating now, what pain points are blocking wider deployment, and how the convergence of specialized silicon, optimized software frameworks, and modular hardware platforms is making production-grade robotics achievable. From labor shortages to geopolitical onshoring pressures, we examine the business imperatives driving investment and the technical stack required to deliver measurable ROI through metrics like intervention rate, MTBF, and throughput. 👉 Learn more about ADLINK x Intel solutions: https://www.adlinktech.com/en/intel-based-solution?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=partner-intel-edgeopen-podcast-2026 Bio: Guest Speaker: Rajesh Kurusetty, Director of Product Management, Edge AI and Robotics, Intel Corporation Bio: Rajesh Kurusetty is the Director of Product Management for Edge AI and Robotics at Intel Corporation, bringing over 25 years of experience driving innovation and leading cross-functional teams to deliver intelligent edge solutions across multiple industries. He combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to bring cutting-edge Edge AI solutions from concept to market. Host: Mamdouh (Mondo) Mikhail, ADLINK Systems & Solutions Architect Bio: Mamdouh “Mondo” Mikhail is a Systems and Solutions Architect with Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc. in San Jose, California, for its Networking and Computing Products Group. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn