# The Visible and Hidden Lines of Physical AI in Industrial Applications: New Stories and Old Thresholds

- Source: OFweek Robotics
- Published: 2026-10-22T06:13:00.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/h59n2en48ou6y6wntcgh2og7o
- Original: https://robot.ofweek.com/2026-10/ART-8321202-8420-30708322.html

## Summary

The article analyzes the visible and hidden lines behind the convergence of physical AI and industrial scenarios. Han Chen, president of ABB China, believes that working conditions with small batches, multiple varieties, and high-frequency changeovers are best suited to physical AI, but the existing thresholds of safety, efficiency, and cost in industry leave no room for trial and error. Han Chen says that AI hallucinations have very serious consequences in factory operations.