Physical AI Will Become a Key Technology of the 21st Century for Russian Industry

On May 18, 2026, in Nizhny Novgorod, the CIPR-2026 conference hosted a session titled “Physical AI for the Development of Russian Industry,” organized as part of the AI Journey 2026 series of events. Representatives from the government, technology companies, and the industrial sector discussed strategies for developing physical AI, barriers to its implementation, and the prospects for creating a new market in Russia.