Analysis

October 13, 2026

What will it take for Europe to win in physical AI?

Physical AI is booming in Europe, but success will be defined by incumbents’ willingness to adopt the technology

Europe has a real shot at building champions in physical AI but the region’s success will be defined by the willingness of industrial players to adopt the technology, according to Paladin Capital Group managing director Nazo Moosa.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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