Jamaica-based technology firm Amber Group is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, with a strategic focus on robotics and physical AI. CEO Dushyant Savadia unveiled the company’s ambitious plans during a ceremony marking its 10th anniversary at the AC Hotel Kingston. Savadia emphasized the rapid pace of AI advancements, describing generative AI as the first phase of evolution, followed by conversational AI, and now the imminent rise of physical AI. He envisions a future where robotics will autonomously perform tasks across industries, reducing the need for human intervention. Amber Group has already secured distribution agreements with leading robotics companies and established its Amber Robotics subsidiary to train Jamaican staff in robot programming and implementation for various applications, such as cleaning, sweeping, and food delivery. Savadia highlighted global examples, such as robotic surgery in India and Amazon’s automated warehouses, to underscore the transformative potential of physical AI. The company aims to position Jamaica as a global hub for robotics training and development, leveraging its international distribution network to expand services to South Africa, India, and Dubai. Parallel to its robotics venture, Amber Group is spearheading the creation of a Jamaica-specific generative AI model through the newly formed National Artificial Intelligence Lab of Jamaica. This initiative, a collaboration with the University of Technology, HEART/NSTA Trust, and the Ministry of Education, aims to cultivate local expertise in AI and robotics. Savadia outlined plans to train 50 students in AI engineering, with the goal of developing Jamaica’s own large language model (LLM) within a year. He envisions licensing this model to global AI firms, complementing rather than competing with established players like ChatGPT. Prime Minister Andrew Holness endorsed the initiative, emphasizing its role in Jamaica’s economic strategy and the need to upskill the workforce to embrace higher-value opportunities in AI and robotics. Savadia’s vision extends beyond technology, aiming to build a knowledge-based economy where Jamaicans can thrive through innovation and global digital participation.