ToolsThe story, in brief
Liquid Instruments launches GenInst Studio to build test instruments by prompt
No FPGA code required. Liquid Instruments just shipped GenInst Studio—build custom test instruments by prompt.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
AI-powered code generation is moving into hardware instrumentation. This is a narrower but concrete example of LLMs automating domain-specific tooling—similar to how Cursor automated software development, but for test/measurement workflows.
The key facts
6 to knowLiquid Instruments launches GenInst Studio
Converts plain-language prompts into custom test instruments
Eliminates need for FPGA code writing
Runs on Liquid Instruments' Moku reconfigurable hardware
Includes validation and ready-to-run output
Chat interface UX
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Publisher excerpt: Software-defined test and measurement startup Liquid Instruments Pty. Ltd. today launched GenInst Studio, software that turns a plain-language description into a custom, ready-to-run test instrument on the company’s reconfigurable Moku hardware. GenInst Studio takes the request through a chat…