Dual-PCB Linux computer with 843 components designed by AI boots on first attempt — Project Speedrun was made in just one week and required less than 40 hours of human work

A LA-based startup, Quilter, has developed Project Speedrun, a Linux computer designed by AI with 843 components on dual-PCBs that booted successfully on the first attempt. The project was completed in just one week with less than 40 hours of human work, a significant time-saving compared to traditional methods. Quilter's AI aims to streamline PCB design processes, allowing engineers to focus on creativity and refinement rather than execution. The AI was trained through an optimization game against the laws of physics, without relying on human-designed sample boards to avoid potential limitations. Quilter's CEO envisions the AI system surpassing human capabilities in circuit board design, potentially revolutionizing hardware startups by lowering barriers to entry.