Physical architecture, no matter how elegant, will never be the structural factor that unifies long-term robotic vision systems; it's a past vision. The evolution will be driven by embedded artificial intelligence, which allows robots to perceive and act coherently, regardless of their mechanical form. In a generation, true value will come from AI that manages perception and decision-making, like a student learning to understand concepts rather than just copying. It is cognitive integration that will break down silos, not just the articulation of an arm.