Everything you need to know about AOSMesh.
AOSMesh (Autonomous Open Safety Mesh) is a for-profit business building affordable, local-first personal safety devices. Our first product is a LoRa-based safety beacon for personal and vehicle use that operates without subscriptions, satellites, or mandatory cloud services.
We're currently in early development and research phase. We don't have a launch date yet—we're focused on building it right rather than fast. Follow our progress page for updates.
We're targeting under $50 for the hardware. No subscriptions, no monthly fees—just a one-time purchase. The device will continue working for as long as the hardware lasts.
No. The device works completely standalone. It doesn't require a phone, internet connection, cellular service, or satellite service. An optional companion app may be available in the future for local device configuration.
The device uses LoRa mesh networking to communicate with other nearby devices, creating a community safety network. Messages forward through the mesh until they reach their destination or a gateway (if you choose to set one up).
The device still functions and records your location and status. Range is limited without a mesh, but the device remains functional. You can also set up your own network with multiple devices (family, community, property).
You do. Your location and status data belongs to you. There's no cloud service collecting or storing your information. The device is yours, and so is everything it generates.
No. This is a safety beacon, not a tracker. It's event-driven—you control when it reports your location. It's designed for emergency and status signaling (OK, HELP, EMERGENCY), not for continuous surveillance.
The v1 Safety Beacon is designed for:
We're focused on core development right now. Once we have working hardware and clearer direction, we'll explore community involvement. For now, the best way to help is to sign up for updates and spread the word about the mission.
This is real engineering for a real problem, not vaporware. We're building for the long term with user ownership and transparency as core principles. The hardware and firmware approach will enable devices to function even if the company disappears—no lock-in, no forced obsolescence.