TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 arrives at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27 to 29. This event will bring together over 10,000 startup and venture capital leaders for three days of bold ideas, groundbreaking technology, and future-shaping conversations. One of the most highly anticipated sessions will occur on one of the two AI Stages, spotlighting the future of AI hardware with a live look at the robotics and autonomous systems pushing boundaries in real time.
While AI continues to reshape software, the big breakout moment for robotics and autonomous systems is still on the horizon. This makes the upcoming session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 particularly compelling. Raquel Urtasun, founder and CEO of Waabi, and Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik, are joining forces on the AI Stage to discuss what it takes to put intelligence into motion, whether it is behind the wheel of a vehicle or on two legs.
Their conversation will dive into the complex systems that power autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. They will explore the simulation, sensors, and software infrastructure needed to scale these technologies safely. Both Waabi and Apptronik are pushing the limits of what is possible in the physical world. At Disrupt, they will walk the audience through the breakthroughs and bottlenecks that are shaping the next generation of intelligent machines.
This session matters because AI is already changing how we build, ship, and move. However, physical deployment brings a unique set of constraints and opportunities. Attendees can expect a grounded and forward-looking discussion on how the smartest robots and self-driving platforms are coming to life, and what that means for the future of industry, labor, and infrastructure.
You can catch Raquel Urtasun and Jeff Cardenas on the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27 to 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Registration is open to join more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders. Save up to $668 before prices increase on September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT.