Previewing the Model Hardware Standard

Anthropic has launched a research preview of the Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a shared specification designed to enable AI agents to safely operate physical devices. Developed in collaboration with HHMI Janelia Research Campus, MHS allows AI agents to control various lab and manufacturing instruments, such as microscopes and robotic arms, for tasks like drug discovery and laser calibration. The MHS driver helps agents understand new devices by incorporating natural language tags for machine characteristics, generating a reference file with operational details, adjustable parameters, and safety limits.