News Summary

• The buzzy physical AI sector is filled with robotics and defense tech companies looking for people with a specific set of skills.
• Defense tech startups are apparently the most generous when it comes to compensation, thanks to the Department of Defense’s open wallet.
• Palo Alto-based venture firm Eclipse has put itself at the center of the physical AI action and now has another $1.3 billion to invest in it.
• The ideal candidate for an autonomous vehicle company has hybrid skills, a mix of classical robotics and AI know-how.