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How FPGAs become the gatekeepers of physical AI security

By Mike Oitzman | September 4, 2026

The Robot Report Podcast · How FPGAs become the gatekeepers of Physical AI Security
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Eric Sivertson, VP at Lattice.

In Episode 260 of The Robot Report Podcast, the topics are FPGAs (field-programmable gate arrays), physical AI, and building safe and secure robots.

Our guest is Eric Sivertson, vice president of the security business at Lattice Semiconductor.

Sivertson is an experienced entrepreneur, executive, and engineer with more than 30 years of experience developing technologies that enhance trust and security in embedded systems, wireless connectivity, and high-performance, reconfigurable computing.

He focuses on building the business in this growth market for Hillsboro, Ore.-based Lattice, as well as supporting leading-edge solutions development within the organization.


Show timeline

  • 8:24 – News of the week
  • 24:13 – Eric Sivertson, VP of Security Business, Lattice Semiconductor

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About The Author

Mike Oitzman

Mike Oitzman is a robotics industry veteran and Senior Editor of WTWH Media’s Robotics Group, covering automation for The Robot Report and co-hosting its podcast. With 25+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Adept Technology, Mike founded the Mobile Robot Guide (acquired by WTWH). He is a leading expert on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), physical AI, and RaaS business models, holding a Systems Engineering degree and an MBA. He can be reached at [email protected].

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