Russian Universities and Industry Will Train Students in Physical AI
Russian universities and leading tech companies are launching a new Physical AI training program, combining physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence for real-world engineering applications.
A New Educational Model
Russian engineering students are gaining access to an entirely new learning track focused on Physical AI, a discipline that blends physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. Yandex, together with five major universities, has launched a large-scale educational initiative called Physical AI Garage. The program is designed to give students hands-on experience in autonomous systems and other intelligent technologies.
As part of the training, students will spend several weeks working inside Yandex offices. There, they will contribute to real development projects involving autonomous transport and advanced robotic systems. Mentors from Yandex and the School of Data Analysis will guide their work, providing support grounded in industry practice.
Fundamental Theory Meets Engineering Practice
The theoretical part of the program will be taught by specialists from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI. The company will also provide computational infrastructure to support students’ learning tasks.
Konstantin Kogos, acting director of the Institute of Intelligent Cybernetic Systems at MEPhI, emphasized that the university has long prepared engineers capable of working at the intersection of fundamental science and advanced technologies.
The university notes that AI-based robotics and Physical AI are among the “most advanced technological fields.” These competencies make it possible to create intelligent robots and autonomous systems capable of perceiving their environment, analyzing it, and making decisions based on that information.
