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Get ready to shake things up at the DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite! Join host Michael Noel and a crew of creative minds as we dive into fresh ideas, bold experiments, and a little bit of friendly chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned innovator or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark something new. We’re keeping things lively and interactive—bring your energy, your questions, and maybe even your wildest brainstorms. Hop in online via Google Meet or dial in if you’re on the go. Let’s make some noise, share some laughs, and see what kind…
DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite
Tuesday, July 29 · 11:00am – 12:00pm
Time zone: America/Phoenix
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Get ready to shake things up at the DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite! Join host Michael Noel and a crew of creative minds as we dive into fresh ideas, bold experiments, and a little bit of friendly chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned innovator or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark something new. We’re keeping things lively and interactive—bring your energy, your questions, and maybe even your wildest brainstorms. Hop in online via Google Meet or dial in if you’re on the go. Let’s make some noise, share some laughs, and see what kind…
DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite
Tuesday, July 29 · 11:00am – 12:00pm
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sdf-zdih-ybkOr
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A Meshtastic network, built on LoRa (Long Range) radio technology, can provide a robust, off-grid communication layer, and when interfaced with an SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) router, it opens up significant possibilities for applications like medical telemetry and autonomous transportation, particularly across extended geographical areas.
1. Meshtastic Network Fundamentals
Meshtastic is an open-source, decentralized mesh networking protocol designed for low-power, long-range communication over unlicensed radio bands. It utilizes LoRa transceivers on inexpensive hardware (like ESP32 or nRF52-based boards). Key characteristics include:
- Mesh Networking: Devices (nodes) automatically relay messages for each other, extending the effective range beyond the direct line-of-sight of any single device. Each message can “hop” between nodes, creating a resilient network.
- Low Power: LoRa is highly efficient, allowing devices to operate for extended periods on battery power.
- Long Range: In optimal conditions (line-of-sight, elevated antennas), individual links can span several kilometers. Through mesh relaying, communication can extend much further, even exceeding 30 miles (record connections are over 100km, with some even reaching 300km+ in highly optimized scenarios). For a 30-mile radius, a well-planned network with strategically placed, elevated nodes (e.g., on hills or towers) is achievable.
- Data Capabilities: Primarily designed for small data packets, including text messages, GPS coordinates, and sensor data. It’s not a high-bandwidth internet replacement but excels at reliable, low-data communication where other infrastructure is unavailable.
- Off-Grid: Operates independently of cellular or Wi-Fi networks, making it ideal for remote or emergency situations.
2. Interfacing Meshtastic with an SD-WAN Router
To integrate a Meshtastic network with an SD-WAN router, a gateway device is essential. This gateway acts as a bridge, translating data between the Meshtastic LoRa radio signals and standard IP (Internet Protocol) communications that an SD-WAN router understands.
- Meshtastic Gateway: Devices like RAK WisMesh Gateways (or a Raspberry Pi running gateway software) are designed for this purpose. These gateways feature both a LoRa transceiver (to communicate with Meshtastic nodes) and an IP interface (Ethernet or Wi-Fi).
- Protocol Bridging: The gateway typically utilizes protocols like MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport). Meshtastic messages received by the gateway are published to an MQTT broker over the IP network. Conversely, messages sent to the MQTT broker can be forwarded by the gateway to specific Meshtastic nodes.
- Connection to SD-WAN Router: The Meshtastic gateway connects to the local network port of an SD-WAN router via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
- SD-WAN Management: The SD-WAN router, which manages and optimizes network traffic across various WAN links (e.g., cellular, fiber, satellite), now includes the Meshtastic gateway’s connection as another potential data path.
- Traffic Prioritization: The SD-WAN can prioritize Meshtastic-derived data (e.g., critical medical alerts or autonomous vehicle commands) over less time-sensitive traffic.
- Redundancy and Reliability: If one WAN link fails (e.g., cellular outage), the SD-WAN can dynamically route Meshtastic-originating data over an available link, leveraging its inherent multi-path capabilities.
- Security: The SD-WAN can enforce VPNs and encryption for the data traversing the internet, ensuring secure transmission of sensitive information originating from the Meshtastic network.
In essence, the Meshtastic network provides the “last mile” (or several miles) off-grid communication, while the gateway and SD-WAN router provide the secure, managed, and resilient backhaul to central systems.
3. Benefits for Medical Telemetry within a 30-Mile Radius
For medical transportation and remote patient monitoring, a Meshtastic-enabled system offers significant advantages:
- Real-time Vital Sign Monitoring: Portable Meshtastic devices integrated with medical sensors (e.g., for heart rate, oxygen saturation, body temperature, as supported by Meshtastic’s telemetry module) can transmit crucial patient data from remote locations where traditional cellular service is spotty or nonexistent. This is vital for patients in transit or awaiting transport in rural areas.
- Emergency Alerts: Medical personnel can send urgent text alerts or distress signals via the Meshtastic mesh, even if their phones have no signal, instantly notifying a central command center or nearby responders.
- Location Tracking: Meshtastic nodes with GPS can continuously transmit the location of medical vehicles, ambulatory teams, or patients, allowing dispatchers to monitor their positions within the 30-mile operational radius.
- Secure Data Transmission: While Meshtastic itself offers encryption, routing this data through an SD-WAN with VPN capabilities ensures end-to-end secure transmission of sensitive medical information to cloud-based monitoring platforms (e.g., integrated with Grafana or specialized medical dashboards).
- Disaster Preparedness: In scenarios like natural disasters where conventional communication infrastructure might be compromised, a Meshtastic network provides a resilient backup for critical medical communications.
4. Benefits for Autonomous Transportation Communications
For robo-taxis and other autonomous vehicles operating in an AI Innovation Hub, Meshtastic can serve as a vital supplemental communication channel:
- Localized Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication: Autonomous vehicles can exchange localized awareness data (e.g., presence, speed, direction, immediate hazards) directly via Meshtastic, providing an additional layer of communication independent of cellular V2X systems, particularly useful for “platooning” or navigating complex local scenarios.
- Redundant Telemetry & Status Updates: Robo-taxis can transmit essential operational telemetry (battery status, system health, sensor anomalies) and status updates to a central fleet management system via Meshtastic gateways connected to the SD-WAN, offering a reliable alternative if primary cellular links degrade or fail.
- Emergency & Distress Signaling: In case of an autonomous vehicle breakdown or incident in a communication dead zone, the vehicle can send automated emergency messages and GPS coordinates over the Meshtastic network to alert human operators.
- Route Optimization and Local Information: Limited, critical routing instructions or localized map updates could be disseminated via the mesh if high-bandwidth internet is temporarily unavailable, supporting the AI’s decision-making process.
- Remote Diagnostics (Limited): Small diagnostic data packets could be transmitted to allow for basic remote troubleshooting or health checks from a central operations center.
5. Other Benefits
- Off-Grid Local Communication: Provides a reliable method for personnel within the 30-mile radius (e.g., field technicians, emergency responders, remote workers) to send text messages and share basic data without relying on public infrastructure.
- Cost-Effectiveness: LoRa hardware is relatively inexpensive, offering a cost-effective solution for establishing wide-area, low-bandwidth communication compared to deploying traditional cellular microcells or satellite links for similar coverage.
- Community Resilience: Fosters a resilient communication backbone for communities, enabling coordination during outages or emergencies beyond just critical services.
- IoT and Sensor Networks: Supports the deployment of various IoT sensors (environmental, infrastructure monitoring) across the 30-mile area, with data transmitted back to central systems via the Meshtastic-SD-WAN bridge.
Challenges and Considerations:
- Bandwidth Limitations: Meshtastic is low-bandwidth; it’s suitable for text and small data packets, not voice calls, streaming video, or large data file transfers.
- Line-of-Sight Dependency: While mesh networking mitigates this, optimal range and reliability for a 30-mile radius still heavily depend on elevated nodes and minimizing physical obstructions (terrain, buildings). A site planning tool is crucial.
- Network Density: The effectiveness of the mesh relies on a sufficient density of nodes to ensure messages can hop across the desired area.
- Security Integration: While Meshtastic messages are encrypted within the mesh, robust end-to-end security and data integrity for sensitive applications (like medical telemetry) require careful integration with the SD-WAN’s security features and backend systems.
By strategically deploying Meshtastic gateways connected to an SD-WAN, organizations can create a resilient, hybrid communication infrastructure that leverages the strengths of both technologies, significantly enhancing capabilities for critical applications like medical transportation and autonomous vehicle operations in expansive or underserved areas.
Quartzsite Arizona AI Innovation Hub 2025.
Meeting Agenda: Quartzsite Arizona AI Innovation Hub 2025
Date: July 22, 2025
Time: [Insert Meeting Time]
Location: [Insert Meeting Location]
Attendees: [List of Attendees]
I. Call to Order & Welcome (5 minutes) * Opening remarks * Review and approval of today’s agenda
II. Project Updates & Key Initiatives (45 minutes)
* **Local Engagement & Innovation in La Paz County (10 minutes)**
* Review of current strategies for fostering local community involvement.
* Discussion of new ideas for innovative projects.
* **AI-Powered Transportation System (15 minutes)**
* Status update on the development of the AI transportation system for medical transport.
* Review of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant application status.
* Discussion of next steps and potential challenges.
* **AI-Powered Healthcare System (10 minutes)**
* Update on the AI healthcare system development.
* Discussion of the dual-use applications for both community and Department of Defense (DOD) needs.
* **Tourism & Hospitality Initiative (10 minutes)**
* Update on the "Eco-Tours and Travel Hospitality Experience Generator."
* Review of customization progress for the application.
* Brainstorming session for promoting Quartzsite's unique features.
III. The Role of DePIN (10 minutes) * Presentation on the role and benefits of Decentralized Networks (DePIN) and “DeReticular” in the hub’s projects. * Q&A session.
IV. Open Discussion & Next Steps (15 minutes) * Open floor for questions, comments, and new ideas. * Summary of action items and assigned responsibilities. * Confirmation of the next meeting date and time.
V. Adjournment
Get ready to shake things up at the DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite!
Join host Michael Noel and a crew of creative minds as we dive into fresh ideas, bold experiments, and a little bit of friendly chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned innovator or just curious about what’s next, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark something new.
We’re keeping things lively and interactive—bring your energy, your questions, and maybe even your wildest brainstorms. Hop in online via Google Meet or dial in if you’re on the go. Let’s make some noise, share some laughs, and see what kind of magic we can create together. See you there!
DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite
Tuesday, July 22 · 11:00 – 11:50am
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
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Michael Noel DeReticular Founder Moderator – DePIN Architect
Aaron Babcock Tri-Fi Wireless Founder Wireless Infrastructure Fulfilment
Josh Banks DeReticular CO-Founder – Prompt Engineer, Grant Submission Fulfilment Team Leader
Ash Aly – DeReticular CO-Founder – Advanced AI Medical Team Leader
DeReticular Innovation Hub 2025 Quartzsite
Tuesday, July 8 · 11:00 – 11:50am
Time zone: America/Phoenix
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sdf-zdih-ybk
Or dial: (US) +1 413-398-2179 PIN: 159 307 717#
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Fostering Local Engagement: A Plan for Innovation in La Paz County
Our goal is to create a plan that fosters local engagement through innovative projects. Here’s a breakdown of key initiatives:
AI Transportation System
This initiative is at the forefront of global innovation. We’ll leverage advancements seen in vehicles like the Tesla Model Y, which retails for around $38,000 and is already capable of RoboTaxi operations in cities like Chandler and Austin. The rapid mapping of Austin (completed in just three days) and its current “ride-along” monitoring phase demonstrate the feasibility and progress in this area.
A Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant would significantly benefit La Paz County. It would provide a clear path toward establishing reliable medical transportation for residents. We would focus on collaborating with existing provider networks and directly engaging patients in very rural areas of La Paz County to ensure their needs are met.
AI Healthcare System
An AI-powered healthcare system could serve as the primary commercial driver for this research. Beyond its immediate healthcare benefits, this system would also assist the Department of Defense (DOD) in autonomously transporting patients in challenging terrains, showcasing a dual-use application.
Eco-Tours and Travel Hospitality Experience Generator
To boost local tourism and engagement, we plan to develop an Eco-Tours and Travel Hospitality Experience Generator. We’ll utilize an existing application (which Josh has the details for) and customize it specifically for Quartzsite, highlighting the unique ecological and travel opportunities in the area.
