Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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What happened

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life.

Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

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Key facts

  • Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
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  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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