Digital Nomad Builds Portable Computing Lab

Steven K. Roberts has built Bionode, a portable computing lab integrated into a hand truck that consolidates power management, networking, storage and local AI-capable compute. The unit includes a GPU-equipped PC, a 14 TB NAS, several Raspberry Pi machines (Pi 5, Pi 4, Pi 3) for Home Assistant, development, SDR and 3D printing, a smart KVM, sensors and solar charging capability, enabling modular mobile workflows for on-the-go makers and fieldwork.