What 8Devices UAB does

8Devices UAB is a privately held Lithuanian embedded wireless connectivity company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Vilnius, operating as a Qualcomm Authorized Design Center. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of Wi-Fi System on Modules (SoMs), radio modules, long-range data radios, HomePlug GreenPHY powerline modules, USB2CAN adapters, and mmWave development kits spanning Wi-Fi 4 through Wi-Fi 7 generations, built primarily on Qualcomm silicon (QCS405, IPQ-6010, QCN9072/9074/9274, Dragonwing QCS6490). Its proprietary software stack includes the FirmUx embedded Linux framework, the Robosoft robotics platform, and a Yocto Linux SDK intended to reduce integration time for OEM customers.

The company sells through a global e-commerce storefront (shop.8devices.com), a distributor network, and direct engineering consultation, with worldwide shipping subject to EU/UN/Lithuanian sanctions compliance. Target verticals are drones, unmanned systems and robotics, industrial IoT, networking/telecommunications equipment, automotive/EV charging (ISO 15118), smart cities, security and surveillance, and consumer IoT. Pricing is per-unit, ranging from roughly $21 for entry-level SoMs (e.g., Kinkan) to $995 for the mmWave development kit, with industrial-temperature variants commanding price premia and premium engineering support available from $80 per engagement.

8Devices operates ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified EU-based production facilities with module-level calibration and holds product-level CE, FCC, IC, UKCA, NDAA, and TAA compliance. It is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, and recent strategic activity centers on Wi-Fi 7 portfolio expansion, the Meshmerize partnership for mesh networking (RoboNode-M, June 2025), and the announced RobonodeVision edge AI / computer vision platform for unmanned aerial systems (unveiling Q4 2026).

Name

8Devices UAB

Legal name

UAB "8devices"

Website

https://8devices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

8Devices UAB is a Lithuanian Qualcomm Authorized Design Center that designs and manufactures embedded wireless modules — Wi-Fi SoMs, radio modules, long-range data radios, powerline modules, and USB2CAN adapters — for drone, robotics, industrial IoT, networking, and automotive OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Embedded Wireless Connectivity

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), Network Adapters (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth) (HDACAHAG)

Keywords

• Embedded wireless modules
• Wi-Fi system modules
• Data radio systems
• Powerline communication modules
• USB CAN adapters

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of embedded wireless modules including Wi-Fi SoMs, radio modules, data radios, powerline modules, and USB2CAN adapters. Products sold directly via online shop and through distributor network.
2. Software Platforms and Frameworks: Licensing and support of proprietary embedded Linux frameworks (FirmUx, Robosoft) and Yocto Linux SDK for developers integrating 8devices hardware.
3. Premium Support Services: Engineer support time packages offering technical consultation and assistance starting from $80 per engagement.
4. Custom Product Development: Custom hardware and software solutions developed by 8devices engineering team for clients requiring tailored modules, components, or specialized firmware.
5. Production Scaling Services: Full-service production fulfillment and scaling for custom designs created by 8devices engineers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

8Devices UAB designs, manufactures, and sells embedded wireless connectivity hardware including Wi-Fi System on Modules (SoMs), radio modules, long-range data radios, HomePlug GreenPHY powerline modules, and USB2CAN adapters. Products are built on Qualcomm processors and span Wi-Fi 4 through Wi-Fi 7 standards, serving drone manufacturers, industrial automation, networking equipment makers, automotive/EV infrastructure, and CAN bus diagnostics customers. The company also provides proprietary embedded Linux firmware frameworks (FirmUx, Robosoft), custom hardware/software engineering services, and premium technical support engagements.

Product overview

8Devices UAB is a Lithuanian networking R&D company and Qualcomm Authorized Design Center offering a comprehensive portfolio of embedded wireless connectivity products. The portfolio includes: Wi-Fi System on Modules (SoMs) spanning Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7 generations (Mango, Kiwi, TobuFi, Carambola 3, Lima, Kinkan, Komikan, Habanero, Jalapeno, Rambutan, Cherry); Radio Modules including Wi-Fi 5/6/7 solutions (Noni, Mini Pini, Pineapple series, Bean series); Data Radios for long-range applications (Robonode, Maca 2); Powerline Modules based on HomePlug GreenPHY for automotive/EV applications (RED Beet 2.0, White BEET, Yellow BEET, Red BEET); USB2CAN adapters for industrial CAN bus connectivity (Korlan, discontinued USB2CAN); and mmWave solutions. The products support software frameworks including FirmUx (proprietary embedded Linux) and Robosoft (robotics software), with Yocto Linux SDK support for development. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and provides engineering design, production, and mmWave services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FirmUx: Embedded Linux framework for network devices providing developers with powerful tools and integration procedures for building full-featured firmware and device software.
• Robosoft

Products and services

• TobuFi Premium System on Module
• Kiwi Wi-Fi 7 SoM
• Mango Wi-Fi 6 SoM
• Robonode Data Radio
• Maca 2 Data Radio
• Noni Wi-Fi 7 Radio Module
• Mini Pini Radio Module
• BEAN Connectivity Module Family
• Pineapple 6 Wi-Fi 6 Radio Module
• Pineapple 5 Wi-Fi 5 Radio Module
• Korlan USB2CAN Adapter
• RED Beet 2.0 Powerline Module
• BEET Powerline Module Family
• PRM2141X mmWave Kit
• RoboNode-M Dual Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Module
• FirmUx Embedded Linux Framework
• Robosoft Robotics Software Platform
• Premium Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% reliability for mesh networking in drone swarm applications
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MeshmerizecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025Joint product development partnership resulting in RoboNode-M, a compact dual-Wi-Fi 6 mesh module for robotics and drone swarms. Meshmerize contributes mesh networking software capabilities with 99.99% reliability for hundreds of interconnected nodes, while 8devices provides the compact hardware platform. The product targets industrial automation and robotics applications.
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.coreTechnology or Integration8devices operates as a Qualcomm Authorized Design Center, enabling authorized development of products using Qualcomm processors including the Dragonwing platform (QCS6490, QCS405, QCN9074, QCN9274). This partnership provides access to cutting-edge wireless silicon and enables deep integration capabilities for embedded connectivity solutions in drones, robotics, and IoT applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• u-blox: Swiss fabless supplier of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular modules plus positioning chips for IoT and industrial applications. Closely comparable to 8devices' Wi-Fi SoM and radio-module portfolio serving overlapping industrial and IoT customers.
• Ezurio (formerly Laird Connectivity): Designs and manufactures Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LoRa modules plus antennas for industrial IoT. Directly comparable to 8devices' Wi-Fi SoMs (e.g., Mango, TobuFi) and Industrial IoT focus.
• PEAK-System Technik: German manufacturer of CAN bus interface hardware and tools for automotive and industrial diagnostics. Directly comparable to 8devices' Korlan USB2CAN product line.
• Espressif Systems: Fabless supplier of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoCs and modules (ESP32/ESP-S series). Targets embedded connectivity for IoT, smart home, and industrial use cases — a comparable SoC-and-module proposition to 8devices' SoM business.
• Persistent Systems: Provider of Wave Relay mesh networking radios used in unmanned ground and aerial systems. Competes head-to-head with 8devices in long-range, low-latency, multi-node mesh connectivity for robotics and autonomous platforms.
• Quectel: Global leader in IoT wireless modules (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS) for automotive, energy, and industrial applications. Comparable to 8devices' radio-module portfolio and similar multi-vertical GTM approach.
• Silvus Technologies: Specializes in mesh-networked wireless data radios for unmanned systems, defense, and public safety. Directly comparable to 8devices' Robonode, Maca 2, and RoboNode-M product lines targeting the same drone/UAS connectivity market.
• Silex Technology: Japanese-origin supplier of embedded wireless modules and connectivity SoMs (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE). Overlaps directly with 8devices' Wi-Fi SoM offering for networking devices, IoT, and embedded systems.

Broad incumbents

• Nordic Semiconductor: Fabless supplier of low-power Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Matter SoCs widely integrated into IoT modules. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Nordic sells the silicon that module makers (including peers of 8devices) integrate.
• Murata Electronics: Large Japanese electronics manufacturer offering wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa) as part of a much broader passive-components and connectivity portfolio. Overlaps with 8devices' module business but at greater scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/8devices
• Xx.com/8devices
• Facebookfacebook.com/8devices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/8devices

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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