# Emerging Tech

The Rise of the Iron Collar: How 'Physical AI' is Set to Redefine the Global Workforce

Goldman Sachs forecasts a massive expansion of the humanoid robot market, reaching 1.4 million units by 2035 as 'Physical AI' moves from theory to industrial reality. Driven by persistent labor shortages in manufacturing, this shift marks the next frontier of automation where robots must master the physical laws of the real world.