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UID:pretalx-devconf-us-2026-UQYVAJ@pretalx.devconf.info
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DESCRIPTION:Kernel validation on real hardware is still a highly **manual a
 nd iterative process**. Engineers must repeatedly select system images\, p
 rovision hardware boards\, flash devices\, configure test environments\, a
 nd execute tests to reproduce issues and validate fixes.\n\nIn this talk\,
  I present an ongoing effort to **automate this validation loop using AI a
 gents**. Instead of automating isolated steps\, we treat kernel validation
  as a **continuous feedback system** and design agents to orchestrate the 
 entire workflow.\n\nWe will cover:\n\n- **Decomposing the kernel validatio
 n loop** into automatable stages  \n- Designing **agent-driven workflows**
  for image selection\, hardware provisioning\, flashing\, and test executi
 on  \n- Integrating with existing tools such as **tmt and hardware lab inf
 rastructure**  \n- Supporting **iterative debugging workflows** for reprod
 ucing issues and validating fixes  \n- Lessons learned from applying this 
 approach in **ARM-based kernel validation environments**\n\nThis talk focu
 ses on real-world engineering challenges\, including **hardware constraint
 s**\, **non-deterministic failures**\, and **flaky tests**. It demonstrate
 s how AI can coordinate complex workflows while keeping **humans in the lo
 op for critical decisions**.
DTSTAMP:20260727T175230Z
LOCATION:101 (Capacity 48)
SUMMARY:Closing the Loop: Using AI Agents to Automate Kernel Validation on 
 Real Hardware - Charles Shi
URL:https://pretalx.devconf.info/devconf-us-2026/talk/UQYVAJ/
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