Universally observable
Every mobile system expresses behavior through physical movement.
Independent measurement for Physical AI
Truth in Motion.
Paverly is building the independent measurement infrastructure that enables objective verification, benchmarking and comparability across Physical AI systems.
Learn why motion matters
Coming in 2027
Why motion?
Every decision leaves a trace in the real world.
Physical AI systems perceive, plan and act through software, but every decision ultimately becomes motion. Measuring that motion independently creates an objective reference outside the machine.
Read the white paperIndependently measured
A separate reference records what the machine physically did.
Objectively validated
Reported state can be reconciled against observed movement.
Comparable over time
Repeated observation supports evidence, benchmarking and accountability.
Our technology
Independent measurement. Purpose-built for Physical AI.
TraceQ™ is an independent motion-measurement system designed to observe platform movement outside the primary autonomy stack. It does not reproduce the machine's reasoning; it creates a separate record of what physically occurred.
Measured vs. inferred motion
InferredDependent on internal sensors, software and assumptions.
MeasuredBounded by an independent physical reference.
BoundaryScore™
The independent benchmark for Physical AI.
BoundaryScore™ is a benchmarking framework built on independently measured performance data. It translates verified evidence into transparent, comparable insight across systems, fleets, versions and operating conditions.
Neutral by design
Independent governance and disclosed methodology.
Measured, not claimed
Built on evidence reconciled against an external physical reference.
Comparable and actionable
Common methods, context and confidence retained.
BoundaryScore™ exampleIllustrativeComing in 2027
87/100
Five-star view
Safety92
Reliability84
Performance86
Operational design82
Transparency88
Why Paverly?
The measurement company is the natural administrator of the benchmark.
Paverly develops TraceQ™
Independent motion measurement purpose-built for Physical AI.
→
Paverly administers BoundaryScore™
The benchmark transforms verified evidence into comparable insight.
→
The ecosystem benefits
Regulators, insurers, customers, researchers and the public gain a common reference.
Applications
One measurement layer across many forms of Physical AI.
Autonomous mobility
Vehicles, shuttles, freight and delivery systems.
Industrial autonomy
Warehouses, yards, construction and agriculture.
Robotics
Mobile robots, humanoids and task-specific machines.
Emerging systems
Drones, unmanned platforms and new physical agents.
ADAS passenger vehicles
Evidence for insurers, automakers, fleets and other risk stakeholders.
Physical AI Intelligence
Demand for independent measurement is forming now.
Across the ecosystem, different voices are converging on the need for objective, independently verified performance evidence.
Regulation
Global frameworks are moving toward evidence-based safety cases.
Regulators increasingly require structured evidence, operational data and real-world validation.
Standards
Common performance methods are beginning to emerge.
New standards activity points toward common definitions, testing and reporting.
Public confidence
Confidence depends on independent evidence.
Public and professional stakeholders are asking who verifies developer-generated claims.
Research
Measurement gaps are becoming a central research question.
Academic work increasingly emphasizes exposure, context and comparable evidence.
Insurance
Risk models need operational evidence.
Underwriting and claims decisions require clearer performance and software-version data.
Government
Policy is shifting from principles to measurable competencies.
Government attention is moving toward testable behavior and operational accountability.
Aug 24, 2026Standards
Messy World Emerges for Humanoids, With Safety Role for SensorsFierce Sensors
Aug 20, 2026Research
Humanoid Robot Shipments Up 300% in First Half of 2026Forbes
Aug 2026Public confidence
World Humanoid Robot Games (Beijing) Show Record-Breaking Performance Alongside Control FailuresArs Technica
Jul 31, 2026Regulation
Legal Analysis: AV Deployment Is Accelerating Faster Than OversightHolland & Knight
Jul 31, 2026Regulation
NHTSA Opens Second Docket: First AV Guidance Update Since 2017Federal Register
Jul 31, 2026Regulation
NHTSA Opens Public Comment on Commercial AV ExemptionsFederal Register
Jul 30, 2026Standards
NHTSA Begins Developing First National AV Performance StandardsNHTSA
Jul 30, 2026Public confidence
Safety Community Challenges Reliance on Industry-Led AV StandardsAdvocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Jul 28, 2026Government
FCC Adds Chinese-Made Humanoid/Quadruped Robots and Power Inverters to Import Covered ListReuters
Jul 8, 2026Regulation
NHTSA Administrator letter to ADS developersNHTSA
Early Jul 2026Insurance
UK Law Firm Publishes AV Act 2024 Liability GuidanceJackson Boyd LLP
Jun 26, 2026Regulation
NHTSA Proposes FMVSS 135 Brake Rule Update, Withdraws AV STEP ProgramCrowell & Moring
Jun 24, 2026Research
Automotive Suppliers Move Into Humanoid RoboticsAutomotive News
May 22, 2026Government
House T&I Advances BUILD America 250 Act — Federal Safety Case Standard for Autonomous Commercial VehiclesHolland & Knight
May 6, 2026Regulation
UN ADS Regulation — GTR vs. UN Regulation: Legal Framework and U.S. ImplicationsInside Global Tech
Resources
The thinking behind truth in motion.
Independent measurement, validation and applications across Physical AI.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most.
Clear explanations of what Paverly is building, how the pieces fit together and what is—and is not—available today.
What is Paverly building?
Independent measurement infrastructure for Physical AI, beginning with motion measured outside the machine.
What is TraceQ™?
An independent motion-measurement system that creates a separate physical record for comparison with machine-reported state.
What is BoundaryScore™?
An independent benchmarking framework that converts verified evidence into transparent, comparable performance insight.
Why does Paverly administer BoundaryScore™?
Because the benchmark depends on the independent measurement infrastructure Paverly is building and operating.
Does participation imply endorsement or a rating?
No. Early conversations and Jumpstart participation do not imply endorsement, certification, evaluation or any public rating.
When will it be available?
Paverly is building toward initial availability in 2027.
Jumpstart
Help shape the future of independent measurement.
Jumpstart is an invitation to learn, collaborate and provide feedback as the platform is developed. Participation does not imply endorsement, certification or evaluation.
Request informationLate 2026