> Markdown version of [/@michael-yuan](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@michael-yuan). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Michael Yuan
Co-founder at Second State building server-side WebAssembly, Rust, and AI-native hardware.

## About

Michael Yuan builds server-side WebAssembly and open-source AI tools as the co-founder of Second State. He primarily works with Rust and explores new ways to interact with software agents.

Recently, he designed the vibe keyboard—a voice-first hardware controller built specifically for AI coding agents. His work breaks down the engineering behind this device, spanning PCB design to WebSocket server architectures.

A Docker Captain and author of five software development books, Michael also holds a PhD in astrophysics.


## Upcoming Sessions

### World Congress 2026 North America · September 23, 2026
San José, CA
- [From Software Agents to Physical Devices: Inside the Agentic Hardware Stack](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-north-america/sessions/1735-from-software-agents)





## Links

- [X](https://www.twitter.com/juntao)
- [LinkedIn](https://LinkedIn.com/in/myuan)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/juntao)