Topic: Physical AI

Ming-Yu Liu, NVIDIA vice president of research and head of the Cosmos Lab, joins Practical AI hosts Daniel Whitenack and Chris Benson to discuss AI systems that interact with the physical world. The conversation examines open models, world models and simulation as foundations for robotics and autonomous vehicles, and how research and deployment can advance physical AI. Published 1 October 2026; publisher runtime 47 minutes 19 seconds.

Three postdoctoral openings in data-driven mathematical modelling, supervised by Clemens Heitzinger. Research covers reinforcement-learning theory and policy evaluation, differential-equation systems, reasoning and language models, and physical AI. Responsibilities include original research, algorithm development, publications, collaboration, mentoring and funding proposals. Two-year full-time appointments, 39 hours weekly, paid under TVöD Bund. Mobile working is available. Applications remain open until the positions are filled; submit a motivation letter, CV, certificates and supporting acad