A museum of real technical progress, speculative narratives and the suspiciously durable scheduling dashboard. Dates indicate broad narrative eras, not precise beginnings or endings.
Exhibit / 072025–2026
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Physical AI & robotics
WHAT BECAME USEFUL
Robotics, simulation and world models pursue more capable interaction with physical environments.
WHAT BECAME A PITCH
The dashboard appeared on a tablet. The deck immediately acquired a humanoid silhouette.
Methodology
These are editorial summaries of overlapping developments, not investment rankings. See the research notes for primary sources and dates.