Airfide Networks has unveiled its latest occupancy sensor, the AFN6843, enhanced with Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity, at COMNEXT Japan. The launch follows three months of successful field testing and signals a major step forward in scalable and privacy-focused smart building technology.
The new sensor integrates Morse Micro’s MM6108 Wi-Fi HaLow system-on-chip, offering up to ten times greater coverage than conventional Wi-Fi technologies like Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and 7. Designed for commercial and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, the device combines long-range wireless communication with ultra-low power consumption and high reliability.
Built on Airfide’s existing millimeter wave (mmWave) and edge artificial intelligence (AI) architecture, the AFN6843 delivers advanced sensing capabilities including occupancy detection, motion tracking, fall event alerts, and presence monitoring. Crucially, it operates without cameras or wearables, enhancing privacy in sensitive environments such as healthcare and elder care.
“The Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled version of our sensor unlocks the potential of truly wireless, long-range, privacy-compliant occupancy detection,” said Venkat Kalkunte, CEO of Airfide. “This device transforms how spaces are monitored—from smart offices to public transport hubs.”
Applications for the sensor range from smart buildings and retail to industrial logistics and healthcare. Key use cases include automating HVAC systems, detecting falls in aged care facilities, tracking worker presence in hazardous areas, and analyzing foot traffic in public spaces.
“This collaboration is helping us bring to life scalable, secure, and standards-based wireless sensing for the next wave of IoT—what we call IoT 2.0,” said Michael De Nil, CEO and co-founder of Morse Micro.
