Firecell provides turnkey private 5G networks that give enterprises industrial‑grade, interference‑free connectivity for autonomous robot fleets in large facilities such as factories, ports, airports, mines and energy sites. The solution offers floor‑to‑ceiling coverage, secure SIM‑based authentication, and seamless integration with existing LANs, enabling reliable, low‑latency control of AGVs, AMRs, drones and robotic arms.
Funding
$7.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Industrial facilities that rely on autonomous robots often face unreliable wireless connectivity due to Wi‑Fi interference, limited coverage, and the need for complex network integration. This hampers robot mobility, precise tracking, and overall operational efficiency in large, complex environments.
Solution
Firecell delivers turnkey private 5G networks designed specifically for autonomous robots in manufacturing, logistics, ports, airports, mines, and energy sites. By providing an industrial‑grade, dedicated radio spectrum, the solution eliminates interference with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and other sensors, ensuring floor‑to‑ceiling coverage. The network integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise LANs, assigning IP addresses via DHCP just like a Wi‑Fi network, while offering secure SIM‑based authentication that prevents credential sharing. Built on an open‑source 4G/5G software suite, Firecell reduces deployment complexity and cost, enabling enterprises to connect and orchestrate fleets of AGVs, AMRs, drones, and robotic arms with ultra‑reliable performance.
Target Audience
Primary customers are enterprises operating large‑scale autonomous robot fleets in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, ports, airports, mining, and energy production.
Features
- Dedicated private 5G frequency band that avoids interference with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and motion sensors
- Seamless LAN integration with DHCP IP allocation, matching the simplicity of Wi‑Fi deployment
- Secure SIM‑based authentication and management, ensuring network access cannot be shared or compromised
- Open‑source 4G/5G RAN and core software stack, lowering deployment costs and fostering community‑driven improvements
- Scalable coverage designed for large, complex industrial spaces, providing floor‑to‑ceiling connectivity
- Support for a wide range of autonomous devices, including AGVs, AMRs, drones, and robotic arms