Forging The Future with Chris Howard · 2026-02-19 · 1h 3m
This special CES 2026 episode brings together Pete Bernard (EDGE AI FOUNDATION), Pankaj Kedia (2468 Ventures), and Hank Crawford (Blue Collar Robotics) to explore how AI is moving from theory into everyday use. From cameraless sensing to edge-powered devices that listen, measure, and respond in real time, it’s clear that AI is becoming embedded in our everyday lives. Pete, Pankaj, and Hank all share one common goal: to have AI to solve real problems and simplify life at scale. For Pete, that means building collaborative edge AI ecosystems that work reliably outside the cloud. For Pankaj, it’s unlocking applied AI that delivers real ROI in the healthcare, education, and automotive industries. And for Hank, it’s rethinking grocery shopping by using virtually controlled robotics to tackle labor shortages without replacing people. The future of AI isn’t abstract or far off, it’s already at work in the real world.
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