{"name":"Paul Veth","type":"person","description":"Entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building and scaling companies. Now studying the Physical AI market in public and publishing data-driven analysis of humanoid robot actuators, key players, and supply chain dynamics.","expertise":["Studying humanoid robot actuators: reading up on electric, hydraulic, quasi-direct drive, series elastic, and harmonic drive systems","Following Physical AI market dynamics: tracking funding rounds, partnerships, production announcements, and company strategies","Learning about actuator specifications: trying to understand torque density, backdrivability, thermal management, and power-to-weight ratios","Tracking key players: Figure AI, Tesla Optimus, Unitree, Agility Robotics, Apptronik, Fourier Intelligence, UBTECH and others","Mapping the component supply chain: learning about sensors, motor controllers, harmonic drives, encoders, and force/torque sensors"],"credentials":["23+ years entrepreneurial experience, but new to robotics and actuator technology","Builder background in AI-driven content and media systems, applying that curiosity to a hardware domain","Committed to careful sourcing: linking to primary sources, datasheets, and official announcements rather than making unsupported claims"],"services":[],"socialProof":{"reviewCount":0,"averageRating":0,"topQuotes":[]},"contact":{"email":"paul@actuatorhq.com"},"socialProfiles":{},"website":"https://actuatorhq.com","languages":["en"],"profileUrl":"/en/merkfeiten","lastUpdated":"2026-03-19T18:25:35.032408+00:00"}