Hubble network's global Bluetooth leap challenges IoT norms
The idea of connecting with every Bluetooth device worldwide was initially met with a fair amount of scepticism. Many people considered it unrealistic. However, the start-up Hubble Network argues that their project is feasible and has a chance of success.
Bluetooth, well-known for wireless communication, is already an everyday tool. The latest version increases the range but is usually associated with phones, wireless headphones, or keyboards and mice that operate within a range of several dozen feet.
Hubble Network plans to create a global satellite network that will connect with any Bluetooth device on Earth. Recently, the start-up launched two initial satellites into orbit, which are to serve as the foundation of the new infrastructure. Although the project initially faced scepticism, the company demonstrates that their idea might succeed.
Connecting to a satellite via Bluetooth
Hubble Network has become a pioneer in directly connecting Bluetooth with a satellite in space, over a distance of about 600 kilometres.
Alex Haro, co-founder and CEO of Hubble Network, highlighted that successfully transmitting signals from Bluetooth chips and receiving them in space over a distance of 373 miles has unlocked new possibilities.
Are we facing a revolution?
This innovative project has the potential to revolutionise communication on Earth. According to the founders, this system will enable global connections using twenty times less energy and operational costs reduced fiftyfold compared to current methods. The new technology is expected to replace existing IoT systems, which consume a lot of energy, are expensive to operate, and do not always offer global coverage, as emphasised by Hubble Network.
Thanks to this technology, it will be possible to connect with any device that uses Bluetooth, provided it receives a software update. Potential applications include logistics, smart collars for pets, GPS watches for children, vehicle inventory, and soil temperature monitoring, encompassing millions of devices worldwide.
