Model Hardware Standard

Model Hardware Standard (MHS) is an independent hub and directory dedicated to the emerging standard for connecting AI models and agents to physical hardware. The site curates Model Hardware Standard projects, open hardware designs, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that enable agent workflows to interact with real-world devices.

The directory highlights featured MHS projects such as microduck (a tiny biped duck robot), LeRobot (an open-source library for end-to-end robot learning), Strands Robots (controlling physical hardware via natural language through Strands Agents), and Strands Robots Sim (simulated environments for robot agent evaluation). Under open hardware, it lists tools like pcb2blender for KiCad-to-Blender 3D model workflows, micropython for microcontrollers, CoreCycler for CPU stability testing, and ghdl for VHDL simulation. The MCP servers section includes excel-mcp-server for Excel file manipulation, Fetch MCP Server, Langflow-DOC-QA-SERVER for document Q&A, and PipedreamHQ pipedream for API connectivity.

The hub also explains how models, agents, MCP, and hardware fit together, offering a clear physical AI stack narrative: a model interprets context, an agent plans and calls tools, and hardware senses and acts. MHS aims to standardize the last connection between agent reasoning and physical action, complementing MCP which connects models to software tools and data. The site is free to browse, includes a submission process for new projects, and provides a newsletter for updates. It states that the core MHS specification remains a limited research preview, and it is not affiliated with Anthropic.

To use the Model Hardware Standard hub, visit model-hardware-standard.com. Browse the featured MHS projects, open hardware, and MCP servers sections directly from the homepage. Each project card links to its public repository and includes tags, language, and popularity indicators where available.

Use the top navigation to jump to MHS Projects, Hardware, MCP Servers, What is MHS?, or FAQ. To explore a specific project, click its card to view details such as the repository name, description, and primary topics. If you have a project to share, use the Submit option after signing in, providing a public repository, a concise description, and primary-source evidence for review. You can also subscribe to the newsletter for new projects and updates.

What is the Model Hardware Standard (MHS)?

MHS proposes a shared way for AI agents to discover, understand, and operate physical equipment.

Is MHS open source today?

The core specification remains a limited research preview; public evidence must be labelled carefully.

How is MHS different from MCP?

MCP connects models to software tools and data; MHS describes physical devices, operations, state, and safety.

Can an MCP server control hardware?

Yes, when a server safely exposes a driver or hardware API as tools an agent can call.

What hardware projects are listed here?

Open robots, arms, humanoids, edge devices, and related software with credible AI integration paths.

How can I submit a project?

Sign in and provide a public repository, concise description, and primary-source evidence for review.

Model Hardware Standard hub provides limited support options on its website. For inquiries, you can use the email contact associated with the submission (appuiku@gmail.com). The site also offers a newsletter subscription for new projects and updates. It states that MHS hub is independent and is not affiliated with Anthropic. For more details, refer to the official MHS site linked in the Learn section.