While open-source software is widely known, open-source hardware (OSH) is gaining momentum as a tool for innovation, education, and enterprise experimentation.
OSH projects publish design files, schematics, and documentation publicly—allowing anyone to study, modify, and build upon them. Platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and RISC-V are at the forefront of this movement.
From prototyping IoT devices to building affordable AI chips, open-source hardware lowers barriers for startups and researchers alike. It promotes collaborative engineering, faster iteration, and cost reduction.
Enterprises are now adopting OSH to speed up R&D cycles, customize edge devices, and test experimental features. The global maker movement and hardware accelerators are also fueling OSH innovation.
As sustainability and supply chain transparency become crucial, open-source hardware offers a model of shared progress and ethical development.
It’s not just open—it’s opportunity unlocked.
