05/06/2026
The human body already solved real-time intelligence. The answer? The spinal cord.
And this idea has big implications for physical AI.
At Computex, our CEO Rafael Sotomayor shared a key insight:
systems that must react instantly cannot rely on a distant central brain. Decisions need to happen right where action happens.
Because in the real world, there’s no “undo” button.
When everything is moving fast and conditions can change at any moment, timing is everything.
Reflexes need to happen instantly—and reliably—at the point of action.
And now, we’re seeing the same need emerge across physical AI.
Machines today operate in dynamic environments where inputs are constantly changing, and every decision has immediate consequences.
Even a small delay—just milliseconds—can make a real difference.
That’s why intelligence is moving closer to where data is created and where action happens: the Edge.
Processing, decision-making, and response all happen together, in the same place, at the same time.
This allows systems to stay responsive under pressure and maintain control—without depending on the cloud or distant infrastructure.
You can already see this around us:
• Vehicles making split-second decisions
• Industrial systems where precision is critical
• Connected devices that need to act instantly, without hesitation
This is where physical AI is going—and it’s already shaping how we build the future.
Curious to learn more?
Watch the full keynote 👉 https://okt.to/43Dk9W
