Intelligent physical systems is a research domain focused on the design, analysis, and deployment of engineered systems that integrate computational intelligence with physical components to perceive, reason about, and interact with the real world. It investigates the fundamental principles governing the interaction between intelligent algorithms and physical dynamics, including perception, decision-making under uncertainty, control, learning from experience, and safe operation in complex environments. Key characteristics include embodiment, sensing capabilities, actuation for physical interaction, computational processing for intelligence, and often the ability to adapt or learn. Its significance lies in enabling advanced automation, creating autonomous agents capable of performing tasks in unstructured or hazardous environments, enhancing system adaptability and resilience, and driving innovation across numerous applications such as autonomous vehicles, advanced manufacturing, smart infrastructure, and assistive robotics.