Embodied AI in Action:  Derek Yan on Humanoid Robotics, KOID ETF & the Physical AI Shift

EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 17 MIN

Embodied AI in Action: Derek Yan on Humanoid Robotics, KOID ETF & the Physical AI Shift

from Lead-Lag Live · host Michael A. Gayed, CFA

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Derek Yan, Senior Investment Strategist at KraneShares, to explore why humanoid robotics is moving from research labs into real-world deployment — and what that means for investors.From embodied AI and general-purpose robotics to global supply chain dynamics between the U.S. and China, Yan explains why the KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence ETF (KOID) focuses on the full ecosystem — not just headline mega-cap names — and even brings KOID, a working humanoid robot, into the interview to demonstrate the theme in real time.In this episode:– What “embodied AI” actually means– Why humanoids are reaching an inflection point now– How labor shortages are accelerating adoption– Why the “body” of robotics may hold the most value– How KOID captures the entire humanoid value chainLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.#HumanoidRobotics #EmbodiedAI #ArtificialIntelligence#FutureOfWork #ThematicInvestingSupport the show

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