AI has already transformed how we work, but the next decade could see it reshape the physical world. From fully autonomous "dark factories" in China to humanoid robots working in warehouses, aged care, construction and even the home, Bryce and Ren explore why robotics could become the next frontier of the AI revolution. They unpack the companies leading the charge, the investment opportunities emerging, and what investors should watch as AI moves beyond the chatbot and into everyday life.

In this episode:

00:00 – Why robotics is the next AI revolution

03:02 – The size of the AI and robotics opportunity

05:59 – Nvidia and the race towards physical AI

12:04 – Can AI justify the trillions being invested?

20:08 – Where robots are already changing the real world

31:33 – Investing in AI & robotics: companies to watch

38:33 – ETFs for AI & robotics exposure

39:51 – Final investor takeaways for the decade ahead

Stocks & ETFs Mentioned: Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), ABB (NYSE: ABB), Fanuc Corp

(TYO: 6954), Keyence (TYO: 6861), Hyundai Motor (KRX: 005380), SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984), Deere & Co (NYSE: DE), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Global X Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: GXAI), Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ), Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure ETF (ASX: AINF), Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ: BOTZ), iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (NYSEARCA: ARTY)

This episode of Equity Mates - The Decade Ahead is brought to you by ANZ Business Start Right https://www.anz.com.au/business/business-hub/starting-business/start-right/

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