In this episode of The Citi Institute podcast, host Alex Miller is joined by Shenwei Zhu, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Citi and Felix Zhang, CEO and Founder, Pudu Robotics to discuss the possibilities and challenges that come with the rapid advancements in the field of robotics, the rise of AI-powered robots that can see, learn, move, talk, and take actions, and what that means for the future.

Shenwei Zhu, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Citi highlights the importance of data availability and techniques like virtual simulation to train physical AI models and the potential impact of robotics on the labor force.

Felix Zhang, CEO and Founder, Pudu Robotics offers advice for aspiring robotics entrepreneurs, emphasising the importance of technology, long-term vision, customer collaboration, and global expansion.

Our guests share insights on the growth of the robotics industry, emerging policy and regulatory considerations, including implications for the labor force.