OpenAI announced a set of physical-product engineering projects on November 3, 2026, including an Astra-designed test device, expanded engineering work with Chip Ganassi Racing and a new vehicle-design research collaboration with Mazda. The capabilities span mechanical and electrical engineering and end-to-end system design, from preparing drawings and setting up simulations to coordinating changes across disciplines. The goal is to give engineers more time to explore ideas and improve designs…