The Core Role of Flash Memory Storage in the Era of Physical AI

Sandisk recently published an article stating that with the rapid development of physical AI, flash memory storage is becoming a key technology, particularly playing a core role in the humanoid robotics industry. The concept of physical AI enables machines to perceive, understand, and reason, allowing for natural interactions with the real world. This shift is reshaping the construction, deployment, and application processes of intelligent systems.

The Evolution and Application of Physical AI

Physical AI has deeply integrated into our daily lives, including applications such as assisted driving, autonomous vehicles, and drones. The success of these technologies relies on high-performance flash memory storage, as they require rapid data access to ensure smooth operation.

With advancements in AI technology, a collaborative edge AI model has emerged since 2019, expanding from central cloud architectures to the edge. This has made localized real-time reasoning and decision-making possible. This model is crucial in scenarios such as assisted driving and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), significantly increasing the demand for flash memory.

Future Outlook for Humanoid Robots

According to forecasts, by the mid-2030s, the number of humanoid robots is expected to reach 1.4 million, and may further increase due to investment growth exceeding expectations. The operation of these robots will depend on high-speed NVMe flash memory storage to support their local training and reasoning needs.

Humanoid robots need to process large amounts of data, including visual, language, and motion datasets, which places high demands on storage. The M.2 NVMe SSD and embedded flash memory product lineup provided by Sandisk is designed to meet these requirements.

As physical AI develops, the growth and success of the humanoid robotics industry will inevitably rely on the support of flash memory storage, and advancements in this technology will open new possibilities for future intelligent applications.