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Physical AI has a data problem that better models alone can’t solve. Robots need to understand the real world in 3D, from sidewalks and stairs to narrow alleys and building entrances. Most existing mapping systems weren’t designed to capture all of that at scale. @vangrid_io is taking a different approach. Instead of relying on expensive mapping fleets, Vangrid turns everyday smartphones into decentralized spatial data nodes. The interesting part is the pipeline: → Faces are blurred on-device before upload. → Multi-angle captures are converted into structured 3D geometry. → Cryptographic attestations anchor data provenance on Base. → Verified spatial data can be delivered to developers building robotics and Physical AI systems. This brings together three important ideas: DePIN for distributed data collection, edge AI for privacy, and blockchain for verifiable provenance. But the bigger question is whether Vangrid can turn millions of potential sensors into a reliable, continuously updated dataset that enterprises actually need. Data quality, geographic coverage, and real demand will matter more than the number of phones connected. If Physical AI is going to move beyond the lab, it needs a better understanding of the physical world. @vangrid_io is building toward that missing layer.