Designing circuit boards requires expertise in both electronics and CAD tools. Small teams and hobbyists often struggle with optimal component placement and routing.
An AI assistant could suggest layouts, flag potential issues, and automate repetitive tasks while allowing full manual override. Think 'GitHub Copilot for PCB design' with visual feedback.
Hobbyists and small hardware startups would pay for a subscription that saves them time and reduces prototyping costs. Freemium models could work well here.
Start with a web-based tool that imports existing schematics and suggests optimizations. Later add full design generation from requirements.
The biggest risk is professional EDA tools adding similar features, so focus on ease-of-use and community features.