Robotics is still in its "Lego era" — and that's actually exciting. A former NVIDIA robotics insider turned VC argues that we're not on the eve of a ChatGPT moment for robots. Instead, the industry is still assembling its fundamental building blocks: actuators, robotic hands, software stacks, and safety standards. While optimists believe a general foundation model will soon unlock humanoid robots at scale, the reality is more nuanced — the hardware and software ecosystems aren't yet mature enough for mass deployment. Think of it as the pre-iPhone era of mobile: the pieces exist, but the integration breakthrough hasn't happened yet. Patience (and smart capital) will be rewarded. 🤖 #Robotics #DeepTech #AIInvesting #FutureOfWork #EmergingTech Companies in this space: Nvidia ($NVDA, NASDAQ), Boston Dynamics parent Hyundai ($HYMTF, OTC), Teradyne/Universal Robots ($TER, NASDAQ)