ABOUT THE BOOK:  AI is no longer confined to screens. It is moving, sensing, building, and deciding — in factories, hospitals, classrooms, and supply chains.This book charts that leap: from the limits of digital intelligence to a new era where AI acts in the physical world through autonomous agents, real-time systems, and human-machine collaboration. Spanning 26 chapters across 7 parts, it guides you from first principles through architecture, engineering, healthcare, education, ethics, and the frontier of human–AI collaboration.
Inside this book:
From Digital AI to Agentic and Physical AI
Multi-agent architecture, orchestrators, and guardrails
Smart manufacturing, supply chains, and predictive maintenance
AI in education, healthcare, and emergency response
Ethics, governance, and what comes next
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. (Hon.) Prakash Pandey is a global thought leader in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, with nearly two decades of industry experience. A Guinness World Records holder and recipient of the International Change Maker Award 2026, he has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate for his contributions to technology, innovation, education, and social impact.
Renowned for his vision and versatility, Prakash has collaborated with leading global organizations across Automotive, Insurance, Public Services, and Natural Resources sectors. His expertise spans Generative AI, Agentic AI, Data Engineering, and Cloud-Native Architectures — positioning him as a key voice in the evolution of Industry 5.0, where humans and intelligent machines work in seamless collaboration. He has completed executive studies at IIM Mumbai and holds an Agentic AI certification from Stanford HAI, USA. Through writing, speaking, and mentoring, he inspires professionals, students, and aspiring innovators to embrace the transformative power of AI. He is the author of the acclaimed AI Adventures series.
"The future is not something that happens to us. It is something we build — together with intelligent machines."