UniverseTBD is a diverse community of scientists, AI researchers, and enthusiasts united by a mission to democratise science for everyone. Their key projects include specialized Large Language Models for astronomical literature and Pathfinder, a semantic frameworks in astronomical research. These efforts exemplify the growing trend of leveraging AI to enhance scientific insights.

TeleskAI is an innovative project under UniverseTBD that connects agentic systems powered by Vision-Language Models (VLMs) to astronomical observation instruments. This integration enables intelligent, autonomous control over data capture, optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of astronomical research.