Democratizing the Production of Interactive Hardware

Explore the challenges and potential solutions for democratizing interactive hardware production in this insightful UIST 2020 Visions Talk by Steve Hodges from Microsoft Research. Delve into the importance of interactive hardware in connecting networked computer systems to the real world and the predicted growth of IoT devices. Examine the two phases of hardware development: prototyping and scaling to production. Uncover the hidden challenges of transitioning from research prototypes to reliable production, including design verification, testing, and regulatory compliance. Learn about innovative approaches to overcome mass production limitations, such as "DevOps for hardware," continuous integration, and AI-powered tools. Discover how democratizing hardware production can lead to more impactful innovations, easier evaluation of new ideas, and increased viability for start-ups and small companies in the hardware space.

Introduction
Democratizing the production of interactive hardware
Why this presentation
Dependence on manual labor
Custom tooling
Component sourcing
Compliance
Devops
Supply Chain Transparency
Fluid Transition
Questions
Challenges Solutions
What happens in mass manufacture
Knowledge
Incentives for compliance
Sustainability
Scalability
Knowledge into Tools
Interaction between Researchers and Manufacturers
Visibility Shared Understanding