Deep technology research · 2026-08-26

Map the technologies shaping the future.

Move across four structural investment universes into their infrastructure layers, technology bottlenecks and the public companies positioned to supply them.

4research universes
308technology themes
32infrastructure layers

Four universes. Distinct bottlenecks.

Each universe page contains its full thesis, layer framework and complete technology directory. Start with the system you want to understand.

Deep Dives.

Highly detailed, analyst-style reports for investment questions that cannot be understood through a single ticker or technology page. Each Deep Dive connects system architecture, public companies, primary-source financial evidence, competitive positioning, risks and a dated conclusion.

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01 · System map
Start with the architecture, value chain and bottlenecks.
02 · Company comparison
Evaluate exposure, economics and competitive position on one frame.
03 · Evidence ledger
Link filings and official sources while bounding directional estimates.
04 · Dated conclusion
Preserve the original analysis and route readers to live signals.

Latest analyst-style reports.

2 reports spanning 1 research universe.

Physical AI

The Physical AI Perception Stack

A cross-stack investment research report on cameras, LiDAR, radar, edge vision, tactile sensing and the public companies building machine perception.

Primary coverage
CGNX · NXPI · MBLY · OUST · ON · NOVT · VPG · DRS
Scope
Machine vision, LiDAR, radar, edge perception, tactile sensing and defense imaging
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Find the research you need.

Search every published theme, then narrow by universe, infrastructure layer or editorial depth.

Showing 12 of 308 technology themes

Physical AIFull research

Machine vision and LiDAR/perception

Perception & Sensing · Autonomy Software, Fleet Platforms & End Markets

16 stocksUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Physical AIFull research

800G and 1.6T optical interconnect / silicon photonics / co-packaged optics

AI Factory & Cloud Training Infrastructure · Connectivity, RF & Positioning

13 stocksUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Digital CMOS LiDAR

Perception & Sensing · Autonomy Software, Fleet Platforms & End Markets

9 stocksUpdated Aug 25, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Motion control and actuation

Actuation & Motion Control · Autonomy Software, Fleet Platforms & End Markets

9 stocksUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Satellite components / launch / ISR

Autonomy Software, Fleet Platforms & End Markets · Perception & Sensing

9 stocksUpdated Aug 25, 2026
Physical AIFull research

Defense autonomy and AI/ML mission systems

Autonomy Software, Fleet Platforms & End Markets

8 stocksUpdated Aug 25, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Liquid-cooled busbar and DC power distribution

Grid, Power & Thermal Infrastructure

8 stocksUpdated Aug 25, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Transformers and grid interconnect

Grid, Power & Thermal Infrastructure

8 stocksUpdated Aug 25, 2026
Physical AIResearch in development

Water infrastructure and environmental permitting for AI data centers

Grid, Power & Thermal Infrastructure · Edge Compute & Control Silicon

8 stocksUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Physical AIFull research

AI Data Center Power Density Limits

Grid, Power & Thermal Infrastructure

7 stocksUpdated Aug 26, 2026
Healthspan InfrastructureResearch coming soon

Biological Manufacturing Capital Equipment

Manufacture

7 stocksUpdated Aug 24, 2026
Healthspan InfrastructureResearch coming soon

GLP-1 Demand Engine

Intervene

7 stocksUpdated Aug 6, 2026

Recently reviewed research.

Two recently reviewed technology themes from each universe keep the frontier balanced and make meaningful updates easier to find.