Where AI Meets Atoms
Silicon Valley hardware community for builders of the physical future. Free to join as members.
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Why Join Next Hardware?
A community built by hardware engineers, for hardware engineers
Silicon Valley Hub
Based in the heart of tech innovation, connecting hardware builders worldwide
Active Community
Regular meetups, workshops, and events for hardware engineers and founders
Project Sharing
Showcase your work, get feedback, and collaborate with fellow builders
Global Network
Connect with engineers from Google, NVIDIA, Rokid, Stanford, and more
Focus Areas
Spatial Computing
AR/VR, Vision Pro, Glasses
Building immersive experiences through advanced optics, spatial tracking, and mixed reality interfaces. Exploring the future of human-computer interaction beyond screens.
Embodied AI
Robotics, Sensors, Physical Intelligence
Creating intelligent systems that interact with the physical world. From autonomous robots to sensor fusion and real-time decision making at the edge.
Edge Hardware
IoT, custom silicon, manufacturing
Designing efficient, powerful hardware for edge computing. Custom ASICs, embedded systems, and scalable manufacturing for the next generation of devices.
Next Hardware Meetup
Casual evening of demos and hardware talk—no pitches, no pressure. Come share, learn, and meet fellow builders.
What we'll do
Lightning demos
5-minute show-and-tell from members (bring a board or slides).
Open bench time
Meet other builders, share parts, compare stacks, get feedback.
Peer roundtable
Small-group chats on sourcing, firmware, CV, and manufacturing.
No prizes—just a relaxed night to share, learn, and meet other hardware folks.
Schedule
| Day | Time | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 13 | 09:00 | Opening Keynote | Auditorium |
| Saturday, December 13 | 10:30 | Workshop: Building with AI | Workshop Room A |
| Saturday, December 13 | 12:00 | Lunch & Networking | Main Hall |
| Saturday, December 13 | 14:00 | Panel: Future of Hardware | Main Hall |
| Saturday, December 13 | 15:30 | Project Showcase | Exhibition Hall |
| Saturday, December 13 | 17:00 | Closing Ceremony | Auditorium |
No judges. Just peers.
This is a friendly meetup. No judging panels or mentor slots—bring your build, share feedback, and connect with other hardware folks.
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