Former Rivian Executive Predicts Automotive Industry's Shift to Robotics

Jiten Behl, a former chief growth officer at Rivian and current partner at Eclipse Ventures, predicts a significant transformation in the automotive industry, asserting that every car company will evolve into a robotics company.

Speaking on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, Behl highlights a shift towards U.S. re-industrialization, where factories increasingly utilize AI-powered robots rather than relying on inexpensive overseas labor.

He emphasizes that the physical world is on the cusp of disruption similar to that experienced by software a decade ago, marking a critical moment for traditional car manufacturers to integrate robotic technologies into their operations to remain competitive, especially amid challenges posed by Chinese supply chains.