MakeGPT AI Hardware Copilot Platform Launched in Tamil Nadu to Accelerate Prototyping

MakeGPT, the world's first AI hardware copilot designed to accelerate prototyping and experiential learning, was officially launched in Tamil Nadu on January 8, 2026, at Umagine 2026 in Chennai. The platform, supported by the Tamil Nadu government and incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, enables users to develop IoT products rapidly using natural language prompts. It aims to transform education and startup ecosystems by shortening development cycles and supporting diverse hardware components, facilitating faster prototype creation and investor readiness.