Physical AI startups are in early discussions to form an industry body to set common standards for workers. The group aims to manage pay, safety, and legal compliance. "The proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments," one founder said.

The proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments from where they can access and collect data needed to train robots at a fixed rate, one of the founders said.

Startups involved in collecting real-world data to train robots and other physical AI systems are in early discussions to form an industry body to set common standards for workers' pay and wellbeing, working hours, safety and legal compliance, founders told ET.The proposed body could also help AI labs connect with various farms, factories, hotels and other real-world environments from where they can access and collect data needed to train robots