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The parts of the work that don’t fit in a case study.
Notes on hardware, AI and the unglamorous business of getting a product made.
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HoloBot: Building an Interactive Digital Persona With Permission and Clear AI Disclosure
HoloBot gives conversational AI a visible, interactive presence people can speak to naturally — a practical look at permission, clear AI disclosure, and knowledge boundaries for museums, events, education and customer experience.
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PROCESS
From Working Prototype to FDA Submission: The 7 Workstreams Between You and a Filing
A practical breakdown of the seven overlapping workstreams between a working prototype and an FDA submission — intended use, design freeze, verification, human factors, validation, manufacturing transfer and the quality file.
AI
Putting an AI Avatar in Your Museum, Airport or Hospital: 8 Decisions to Make Before You Commission One
Eight decisions to make before commissioning a live AI avatar for a museum, airport or hospital: hardware, latency, content control, language and accessibility, AI disclosure, and pilot design.
PROCESS
How to Choose a Medical Device Development Partner: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Nine questions to ask a medical device development partner before you sign: experience, quality system, firmware, cybersecurity, manufacturing, IP, cost.
SOFTWARE
How Wearable App Development Improves Medical Care and Expands Access
A builder's guide to healthcare wearable applications — from sensor selection and firmware architecture to EHR integration, compliance, and clinical deployment
PROCESS
How HIPAA Relates to Healthcare Laws and Regulations Across Canada, the UK, Australia, and MENA
A practical compliance guide for medical device builders, health app founders, and digital health teams expanding into global markets
PROCESS
IoT Testing Guide
A practical IoT testing guide covering firmware testing, BLE protocol validation, OTA update testing, security testing, and performance testing for connected devices. Written by hardware engineers with 12+ years of IoT product experience.
PROCESS
Product Development: The Complete Guide for Hardware Founders & Product Teams
From first idea to factory floor — a practical, end-to-end guide built for founders, PMs, and entrepreneurs navigating the complexity of physical product development.
HARDWARE
The Future of Intelligent Hardware Development: A 2026 Roadmap
The year 2026 marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of technology: the era of truly Intelligent Hardware.
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The 2026 Prototyping Roadmap: From Breadboard to Mass Production in Six Months
In the world of intelligent hardware, timing often determines success. A company that brings a product to market even a few months earlier can define the category, capture early adopters, and attract investment.
HARDWARE
Sustainable Hardware & Circular Design: Building Technology for the Future
As intelligent hardwarebecomes part of everyday life—from wearables and smart homes to industrial sensors—the environmental impact of these devices is coming under greater scrutiny.
PROCESS
Hardware-Software Co-Design: Why Silos Are the #1 Killer of IoT Startups
In the early days of embedded systems, product development often followed a simple sequence: build the hardware first, and once the physical device was ready, develop the software that runs on top of it. That model worked when devices were relatively simple.
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