Discover how physical artificial intelligence is transforming the manufacturing industry by giving the real world a voice and solving complex operational problems in record time. In this episode, Dave Copps, CEO of Worlds, reveals the groundbreaking shift from static data to live spatial models that allow factories to literally speak to their managers.

We explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence in physical spaces, highlighting why the days of waiting years for operational technology to show a return on investment are officially over. Dave breaks down how his team deploys intelligent agents to turn environments into continuous streams of spatial data, ensuring safety and massive efficiency gains within just days.

You will also learn about the rise of Forward Deployed Engineers and why insatiable curiosity combined with advanced tools like Claude is creating uniquely powerful developers. As companies pivot from simple automation to complex, multi-agent architectures, understanding this transition is crucial for any tech leader or startup founder looking to scale effectively.

We also get an exclusive sneak peek into Iris, a revolutionary new system launching soon that enables a facility to communicate directly with its operators during critical events. Tune in to understand why bolting artificial intelligence onto existing software is obsolete and how building native, agentic ecosystems is the true future of enterprise technology.

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back 02:26 The Rapid Evolution of Physical AI 04:57 Transforming Manufacturing with Live Spatial Data 08:45 Operational Intelligence versus Traditional Dashboards 12:45 Drastically Reducing Time to Value 15:22 The Role of Forward Deployed Engineers 20:53 The Shift to Native Agentic Software 23:25 Delivering Health and Safety Outcomes 26:10 Augmenting Human Safety in the Workplace 28:46 Introducing Iris: Giving Environments a Voice 32:30 Fostering a Culture of Curiosity and Innovation 35:43 New Strategies for Interviewing Tech Talent 39:01 Open Roles and Career Growth at Worlds 42:28 How to Connect with Worlds and Conclusion

Host: Jake Aaron Villarreal leads the top AI recruitment firm in Silicon Valley, www.matchrelevant.com, uncovering stories of funded startups and going behind the scenes to tell their founders’ journeys. If you are growing an AI startup or have a great story to tell, email us at: jake.villarreal@matchrelevant.com