OpenAI Utilizes GPT-6 Astra to Design Hardware Device in Under a Week

OpenAI's hardware team utilized GPT-6 Astra to design a device for the Codex coding agent in under a week, covering everything from the enclosure to the circuit board and firmware. Several rounds of revisions were necessary before production, as the model did not always account for manufacturing tolerances. A newer internal model, however, scores significantly higher on OpenAI's engineering benchmark. This achievement highlights the potential of AI models to accelerate engineering design processes, which could positively impact future hardware development and enhance engineering team efficiency.