Robotics Industry Transformation: Every Car Company to Become a Robotics Company

Jiten Behl, partner at Eclipse Ventures and former chief growth officer at Rivian, believes that the automotive industry is on the brink of transformation, where every car company will evolve into a robotics company.

He describes this shift as part of a major re-industrialization in the U.S., driven by AI-powered robots replacing cheap overseas labor. Behl emphasizes that the U.S. must adopt automation to remain competitive, especially against Chinese supply chains.

He is currently investing in new industrial and mobility startups, including Rivian spinouts like Also and Mind Robotics. According to Behl, we are entering an era where autonomy in robotics will become tangible within the next five years, marking a significant departure from traditional manufacturing practices.