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When AI is Not Enough: Vibe Coding for the IoT

by Chris Rommel, EVP,

AI is transforming software development. However, in the complex, high-stakes world of IoT and embedded systems, it is only part of the story. Specialized tools, optimized workflows, and a deep understanding of real-world constraints such as size, weight, power, safety, and security remain essential. Engineering in this space demands precision, traceability, and domain-specific expertise.

This research note examines why AI-assisted coding is not a silver bullet for production-grade systems and highlights emerging vendor solutions tailored for specific chipsets, footprints, and real-time requirements. Learn where AI fits, where it falls short, and how to choose the right combination of tools and methods for reliable IoT innovation.

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Mitch Solomon

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Mitch has spent years supporting senior leaders of operational and industrial technology companies as well as private equity investors that participate in the space.  He is an active member of the Technology and Innovation Council at Graham Partners, a leading industrial technology focused private equity firm, and serves on the advisory boards of OptConnect (a top IoT connectivity provider) and DecisionPoint (a rapidly growing operational technology systems integrator).  Mitch has worked closely with a wide range of industrial technology clients on a diverse array of growth opportunities and challenges including applications of AI, c-suite recruiting, strategic planning, new market identification and entry, product strategy, competitive positioning, revenue retention, value proposition identification and messaging, sales strategy and execution, and board presentations. Mitch holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.