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# From Simulation to Reality: Overcoming the Data Challenge in Physical AI

How do we train generalist robots without millions of slow, expensive real-world hours? Discover how massive-scale synthetic data and foundation models bridge the sim-to-real gap.

- **Speakers:** [Mitesh Patel](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@mitesh-patel)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 29:41
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100509-from-simulation-to-reality-overcoming-the-data-challenge-in-physical-ai
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