Mercku M2 Hive: Revolutionizing Home WiFi Systems

Designed by Ronghao Jin, this mesh WiFi system redefines connectivity at home

WiFi connectivity is a common issue in many homes due to unique architectural designs that hinder signal penetration. Ronghao Jin, inspired by the efficiency of a bee hive, has designed the Mercku M2 Hive, a mesh WiFi system that ensures reliable WiFi coverage in every corner of the house. This innovative design has been awarded the Silver A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award in 2018.

The Mercku M2 Hive is a unique WiFi system that combines flexibility and performance. The system comprises of many nodes, referred to as "Bees", that extend the range of the M2 WiFi router, the "Hive". This ensures that every location in the house, including upper floors and basements, is blanketed with a stable signal. Furthermore, the system is designed to cater to the uniqueness of every home, allowing users to easily connect and disconnect individual Bee nodes as per their requirements.

The M2 Hive system is a product of advanced technology and innovative design. The software used for its design includes Sketchbook Pro, Rhino 5, and UG. The system is made from PC and ABS materials and is produced in a fully robotic factory. The system's performance is driven by a patented antenna design, an in-house built transceiver, and reduced system noise. The product is user-friendly and begins working as soon as it's plugged in.

The design process of the M2 Hive system was not without challenges. Balancing performance and aesthetics was a major hurdle. The product needed to be small enough to fit any plug and blend with home decors, yet powerful enough to provide market-leading performance. The solution was to shrink the node to only thirty percent of the size of competitors' products, a feat that made the design process complex but ultimately successful.

The Mercku M2 Hive system is a testament to the power of innovative design and technology. It solves a common problem faced by many homeowners and does so with style and efficiency. The system's flexibility allows it to be tailored to the unique needs of each home, ensuring that every corner is covered by a stable WiFi signal. This innovative design has earned it the Silver A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award in 2018, a testament to its outstanding expertise and innovation.

The Mercku M2 Hive system is a product of Mercku Inc., a Canadian IoT hardware company. The copyrights for the design belong to Mercku Inc. The design was completed between September and November 2017 and was exhibited at the Web Summit in November 2017 and CES in January 2018. The system has already started shipping products to early adopters, marking the beginning of a new era in home WiFi connectivity.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: RONGHAO JIN
Image Credits: RONGHAO JIN
Project Team Members: RONGHAO JIN
Project Name: Mercku M2 Hive
Project Client: RONGHAO JIN


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