What is DePAI (Decentralized Physical AI)?

DePAI is a new paradigm at the intersection of robotics, AI, Web3, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). It refers to intelligent machines—like robots—operating autonomously in the real world, governed and owned through decentralized networks.

Key Concepts

Physical AI: Coined by NVIDIA, it refers to embodied AI—robots with intelligence and autonomy.
DePAI: Adds decentralization to the mix, enabling community ownership, governance, and funding of these machines via DAOs.
Agentic AI: AI that doesn’t just respond to commands but makes decisions and acts proactively in the real world.

Why It Matters?

Democratizes robotics: Shifts control from corporations to communities.
Mitigates job displacement: Lets people earn from automation rather than be replaced by it.
Enables open innovation: Through shared data, open-source development, and decentralized governance.

How to Get Involved?

Join peaq’s Get Real campaign: Contribute data to DePINs and earn rewards.
Build on peaq: Launch your own DePAI-enabled app or service.
Explore XMAQUINA DAO: Co-own robots and participate in governance.