Most engineers have experimented with AI by asking for code snippets and pasting them into their workflow. While this approach is useful, it barely scratches the surface of leading techniques for agentic code development. AI-assisted instrumentation is no longer speculative or distant — it’s emerging rapidly and already usable today.
This 45-minute webinar will explore how engineers can move beyond copy-paste AI prompting toward a more powerful model: context-driven, plan-first AI workflows that actively control instruments, analyze data, and generate usable results in real time. The program will contrast lightweight “vibe coding” with more advanced context engineering approaches used by senior developers, where AI starts from a plan rather than a code request. Viewers will leave with the tools to begin adopting these techniques immediately to accelerate automation and insight.
Through practical test and measurement examples, attendees will learn how modern AI tools can:
- Write automation code
- Configure oscilloscopes and signal source
- Execute measurements and perform math and plotting
- Automatically export structured data
A Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speakers:
Rick Kuhlman, General Manager – Software Portfolio, Tektronix
Rick Kuhlman is the General Manager of Software at Tektronix, where he pushes the envelope of T&M bench and automation software capability. He also consults with two startups, one working on AI-based test automation solutions and another focused on smart access control systems. He previously served as an Application Engineer and LabVIEW Product Manager at National Instruments and as a Product Director for various hardware and software startups. Rick holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a master’s degree in engineering science with a concentration in robotics and imaging, and an M.B.A., all from the University of Tennessee.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
