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summarized on 2026-11-12 16:28:20 PST.
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Published: 2026-11-12T14:41:12
- Fibocom successfully tested its LE270-EU and LE271-GL LTE Cat.1 bis modules on SpaceX's Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite network in New Zealand, achieving data connectivity using standard firmware without satellite-specific hardware modifications.
- Field tests revealed significant performance trade-offs: outdoor downlink throughput reached approximately 2 Mbps, but indoor performance degraded to around 0.5 Mbps, and satellite uploads consumed 1.5 to 1.8 times more energy than terrestrial cellular connections.
- The demonstration suggests that IoT devices may gain satellite connectivity without dedicated satellite modems, though manufacturers must still address power budget, reliability, and deployment readiness challenges for battery-powered applications.
Tags:
asset tracking · connectivity · direct to cell · field test · firmware · hybrid network · internet of things · long term evolution · low earth orbit · module · network registration · power consumption · satellite communication · starlink · telecommunication
Published: 2026-11-11T18:48:45
- Autonomous delivery robot development has been driven by the rapid rise of e-commerce, with a focus on last-mile delivery of food and small packages directly to consumers in an affordable and reliable manner.
- Fleets of battery-powered autonomous delivery robots have already been operating in confined spaces such as college campuses, proving the concept in controlled environments.
- These robots are now expanding beyond early test locations in warm-weather regions like Silicon Valley to urban streets and sidewalks in broader city environments.
Tags:
automation · autonomous robot · autonomous vehicle · battery · delivery robot · electronic commerce · last mile delivery · logistics · sidewalk · transportation · urban area