Meshmerize, a company operating in software-defined wireless mesh networking, and 8devices, an EU-based manufacturer of compact Wi-Fi modules and a Qualcomm Authorized Design Center (ADC), are pleased to announce the launch of the RoboNode-M: a robust, high-performance wireless module purpose-built for integration into mobile robots, drone swarms, and autonomous systems.
Designed for the demands of real-world industrial environments, the RoboNode-M features a lightweight (178g) aluminum housing with extended temperature support, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor deployments.
Powered by the Qualcomm QCS405 SoC, the RoboNode-M combines:
- A long-range 2×4 MU-MIMO radio and a 1×1 auxiliary radio for dual-concurrent Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) operation
- Software-selectable 2.4 and 5 GHz bands, plus extended frequency support across 2.3–3.2GHz and 4.1–6.7GHz
This hardware is seamlessly integrated with Meshmerize’s intelligent, field-proven mesh networking software which is designed specifically for machine to machine (M2M) and machine to infrastructure (M2I) communication. Meshmerize’s platform powers fully autonomous ‘dark’ warehouses across six continents with hundreds of interconnected nodes achieving 99.99% reliability, and has enabled drone swarms of over 50 units operating kilometres apart.
“The RoboNode-M is a brilliant example of how Wi-Fi continues to push boundaries in automation and robotics,” said Claus Hetting, CEO and Chairman of Wi-Fi NOW. “This compact, dual-radio module proves Wi-Fi is not just a consumer technology—it’s a high-performance platform for drone swarms, autonomous systems, and industrial innovation. It’s truly exciting to see Wi-Fi connectivity enabling new categories of ultra-innovative products.”
Key benefits:
- Compact dual-radio Wi-Fi 6 module with extended frequency range
- High-throughput, low-latency performance well suited for mobility and autonomy
- Meshmerize’s Hive Network Manager simplifies large-scale deployment and monitoring
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