AI in motion: How Physical AI is revolutionizing our industry and production

What if robots were no longer just tools—but autonomous players in production? What if production lines could repair themselves and manage material and energy flows proactively?

Autonomous robotic arms, adaptive production lines, networked factories: Physical AI - the fusion of artificial intelligence and robotics - is transforming the industrial landscape. In more and more factories, autonomous systems are taking over tasks that once required highly skilled professionals - or were previously impossible. Step by step, Physical AI is revolutionizing industrial production.

But this transformation is about more than just efficiency or cost reduction. It also raises important societal questions:

• How is the role of people evolving in networked production environments?

• How are job profiles in industry shifting - and what new skills will be essential for professionals?

• How are power structures within value chains changing?

• Who benefits from this new flexibility - and how can small and medium-sized enterprises be included?

• What kind of regulatory and ethical framework does a fair, sustainable Industry 4.0 require?

• And: Can Physical AI become a driver of social prosperity "made in Germany"?

This event - organized in cooperation with Initiative D21 - offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge innovations in the area of industry and production and to discuss the broader social implications with leading experts.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping everyday life—not just by generating content, but by independently interpreting data and suggesting actions to achieve defined goals. And now, we’re witnessing the next step: the rise of Physical AI, where AI merges with robotics.

This creates autonomous machines capable of navigating a world designed for humans and performing a wide variety of tasks. These systems are no longer visions of the future - they are already being used across sectors.

Physical AIs are poised to fundamentally reshape how we work, live, and do business. But how do we ensure that this transformation benefits everyone?

With this event series, MISSION KI and Initiative D21 explore the far-reaching impact of AI-driven change. We aim to explain paradigm shifts, highlight social and economic opportunities, and contribute to a fair, sustainable future. Together with experts from academia, industry, civil society, and politics, we’ll examine practical applications of Physical AI—in areas such as agriculture, mobility, and healthcare—and discuss how we can actively shape this transformation.