Open Hardware Movement: Democratizing Computing Design (2025+)
The Open Hardware Movement: Democratizing Computing Design (2025+) The open hardware movement is gaining momentum, poised to revolutionize computing design. As proprietary systems become increasingly restrictive, open hardware offers a compelling alternative, empowering individuals and organizations with unprecedented control and customization capabilities. What is Open Hardware? Open hardware is hardware whose design is made publicly available so that anyone can study, modify, distribute, make, and sell the design or hardware based on that design. The design, typically electronic or mechanical, is made available under a license that grants users these freedoms. Key characteristics of open hardware include: Accessibility: Design specifications
