Physical AI and robotics are moving beyond impressive demonstrations into a new phase of practical deployment, with companies now targeting specific, high-value use cases in manufacturing and logistics — production-ready systems capable of delivering measurable ROI. After years of research breakthroughs and impressive demonstrations, the focus for physical AI has shifted to real-world data, functional safety and sustainable business models. The next phase will be defined by practical deployment, from humanoid robots navigating factory floors to cognitive systems that can see, hear, feel and adapt to the environments around them. “It’s a huge issue when you think about labor, when…