This approach is risky and inefficient, and when it comes to embodied artificial intelligence (AI) — where AI operates in and interacts with the physical world — the stakes are even higher. As embodied AI continues to evolve and integrate more deeply into the world around us, it’s essential to remember that safety must be the foundation on which these systems are built. However, they’re even more critical in embodied AI, where failures can lead to physical harm rather than mere inconvenience or user frustration. Building Safety into the FoundationStarting with safety from the onset of a project offers a more efficient and scalable path for developing embodied AI systems. Safety as a Catalyst for InnovationSafety shouldn’t be something we bolt onto embodied AI.