OpenAI launches hardware dedicated to Codex

OpenAI announced the launch of a specialized keyboard and a small hardware device for Codex, the AI model that generates code from natural language. The hardware product called 'Codex Keyboard', designed to work directly with the Codex model, which translates instructions from natural language into programming code. The device includes keys to reduce latency between the developer's idea and code execution, offering physical shortcuts and tactile feedback.

The launch comes as demand for AI-based coding assistants grows rapidly, especially among developers who want to accelerate prototypes and reduce repetitive tasks. OpenAI wants to differentiate its ecosystem by offering not only software, but also a physical touch that improves the user experience.

For those learning AI in Brazil, this move shows how the integration of hardware and language models can create more efficient workflows, inspiring projects that combine AI with embedded devices or custom workstations.

A practical example: an engineering student can use the keyboard to say in Portuguese 'create a function that calculates the average of a list' and see the Python code generated instantly, testing and adjusting in real time without leaving the editor.

To follow along, try Codex via API or GitHub Copilot, observe how natural language commands are converted into code and think about how a similar hardware shortcut could be adapted to your own workflow or automation projects.