OpenAI has finally entered the hardware space, but its first product is not the screenless AI companion that recent rumours suggested. Instead, the company has introduced the Codex Micro, a compact keypad built for developers using its Codex AI coding platform. The accessory has been created in partnership with keyboard maker Work Louder and is now available for pre-order.
OpenAI’s first hardware focuses on Codex users
The Codex Micro is a programmable macro keypad designed to make interacting with Codex agents quicker and more convenient. It features 13 mechanical keys, including six illuminated Agent Keys that display the status of active AI agents using different colors. Users can also assign Command Keys for actions such as accepting or rejecting code suggestions, starting new chats, voice input, or switching between tasks. The keypad includes a rotary dial to adjust Codex’s reasoning effort and a joystick that can be mapped to frequently used workflows like debugging or code refactoring.
The device ships with 32 interchangeable keycaps, giving users the flexibility to customize shortcuts based on their workflow. It supports both Bluetooth and USB-C connectivity and works with Windows and macOS systems. OpenAI says the keypad is designed for users who spend significant time working with Codex, especially after the company expanded the platform beyond coding into a broader AI productivity tool. The Codex Micro is priced at $230 and is currently being sold in limited quantities through OpenAI and Work Louder.
While the Codex Micro marks OpenAI’s first commercial hardware product, it is separate from the consumer AI device that has been widely rumoured in recent weeks. According to Bloomberg, OpenAI is still working on a portable, screenless AI companion with former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s startup, io Products. That product is expected to arrive later and could offer conversational AI features, smart home controls, media playback and more.
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