GROUNDED
Vibe Hardware · Early Access

Close the loop
between humans agents
and the physical world.

Grounded gives AI agents the perception, reasoning, and action capabilities to design, source, build, and verify real hardware. Pick a project. Agent runs the loop. You assemble.

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Open-source packages
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Reference builds
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The Gap

Agents can reason about hardware. They just can't see it.

Every stage of hardware development produces a feedback signal. The problem is that none of those signals are wired to the agent. Grounded wires them.

TodayOpen loop
  • Human: 'Design a robot enclosure'
  • Agent: generates STL code
  • Human: opens FreeCAD, check fits…
  • Human: searches LCSC, compares prices
  • Human: debug firmware by hand
  • ⟲ 5-10 iterations, 2+ hours
With GroundedClosed loop
  • Human: 'Design a robot enclosure'
  • Agent: generates Build123d code
  • → renders, verifies PCB fit
  • → finds cheapest BOM across suppliers
  • → simulates firmware, checks display
  • ✓ 3 automated iterations, agent time
The Loop

Three feedback loops. One continuous pipeline.

Every action has a feedback signal. Every signal reaches the agent. The human enters only where they have to.

01

Design Loop

Your KiCad PCB becomes typed constraints. Natural language + PCB → OpenSCAD / Build123d code → rendered PNG → vision check → iterate until spec met. Firmware compiled in Wokwi, serial logs fed back to agent.

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02

Sourcing Loop

BOM from design → search Waveshare / LCSC / JD / 1688 → price compare → order via API + virtual card. Human sets policy once; agent operates within it.

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03

Physical Loop

3D print → camera verifies fit → flash firmware → camera + serial test → Three.js assembly guide that you follow step by step.

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Hardware Hunt

See what builders are reading, cloning, and discussing.

A lightweight preview of the discovery layer. For now we hand-pick a few project cards and discussion links. Later this becomes a live feed.

Browse Hunt →
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ESP32-S3 · low power · weekend build

ESP32 E-Ink Desk Companion

A compact e-ink side display for tasks, timers, and agent status. Good starter build with a clear enclosure path.

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RP2040 · USB HID · beginner PCB

RP2040 Macro Pad

Small enough to finish, rich enough to exercise sourcing, flashing, and enclosure fit checks inside Grounded.

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The SDK

Six composable packages. One agent loop.

Install what you need. Ignore what you don't. Every package speaks Claude Code / MCP / CLI — no custom runtime.

Claude Code Skill

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LLM → OpenSCAD / Build123d code → render → vision check → printability verify.

CLI

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KiCad → typed constraints + STEP. Makes enclosures actually fit the board.

CLI

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Search, compare, and purchase across Waveshare / LCSC / JD / 1688.

MCP Server

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USB/IP camera → photograph, measure, verify physical objects.

Web App

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Three.js step-by-step assembly guide from STL + BOM.

CLI + MCP

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Wokwi sim → arduino-cli compile → flash → serial monitor.

FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

Is Grounded a product or a framework?

A framework. It's a set of Claude Code Skills, MCP servers, and CLI tools. You install the pieces you need into your own agent setup.

Do I need a 3D printer?

Not to start. Many projects can be sourced pre-assembled or laser-cut. The gallery shows what each build requires up front.

What about PCB fabrication?

Grounded generates the Gerbers; fabrication routes through JLCPCB or PCBWay. Order automation is on the roadmap.

When does it launch?

Private beta with first cohort mid-2026. Public SDK shortly after. Waitlist order is preserved.

Can agents spend my money?

Only within policy you set. We use per-order limits and virtual cards. You approve rules once, not every purchase.

Invite-only Beta

Build your first device
with an agent by your side.

We're inviting early builders in waves. Drop your email and tell us what you want to make — we'll reach out when your slot opens.

No password. No account. Just your email.