We are at a pivotal point in connectivity right now. In recent years, developments in IoT, AI, and satellite communications have been delivering more and more incredible opportunities, providing data intelligence in ways that previously seemed inconceivable. But these technologies remain somewhat siloed.
While the potential opportunities in bringing these technologies together are significant, challenges related to connectivity, power availability, and compact, embedded design may explain why they have yet to be fully integrated.
EchoStar Mobile has been at the forefront of integrating IoT with satellite connectivity, working with innovative partners in the industry. However, adding AI would represent a breakthrough in creating smart connectivity solutions suitable for remote IoT monitoring applications.
That is what MountAIn has been able to do. Their frugal AI end-to-end infrastructure is the first of its kind. At its core is the IBEX device, a “digital watchman” specifically trained to monitor unique use case parameters. As an advanced IoT imaging device, it has embedded AI processing while also acting as a LoRa® gateway for additional data inputs. IBEX operates without a power source or Wi-Fi, relying instead on solar energy. When required, events-based short messaging alerts are sent to a user via satellite connectivity. Its versatility makes it an ideal solution for a wide range of scenarios, from managing urban assets to monitoring remote natural environments.
In this use case, we share the ground breaking capabilities of MountAIn’s IBEX solution. We also look at how it combines with EchoStar Mobile’s satellite LoRa®-enabled IoT network to provide outstanding opportunities for numerous applications.
