Cutting-edge robotics, AI on display as hundreds gather at San Francisco conference

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Some of the latest robotic technology was on display in San Francisco Thursday for the inaugural AUTONOMOUS conference.

About 600 leaders in robotics and physical AI came together from around the world at The Midway for a day of demonstrations, panels and conversations.

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Sixty speakers across two stages addressed the most pressing and innovative AI advances in the industry, including autonomous manufacturing, agriculture, driving and shipping.

Skild AI, Skydio and Serve Robotics were among those representing the Bay Area, along with autonomous driving pioneer Wayve, which counts Sunnyvale as its U.S. headquarters.