Running Physical AI Ops Means Mastering Everything from Roofing to Red Bull Logistics
MatthewChang · x · 2026-09-03
jimbelosic lists the skills required to excel at physical AI operations: recruiting and retention, 24/7 operations, unplanned maintenance, EH&S, supply chain, "scaling with square feet vs tokens", negotiations with utilities, banks and machine vendors, permits, roofing ("factories always leak"), rigging and logistics, forklift certification, waste management, and "pain tolerance". MatthewChang highlights "catering and Red Bull distribution" as the funniest, most real item.
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