In the realm of building automation, the future is shaping up to be an era of unprecedented intelligence and connectivity. Today, most building systems operate on a centralized architecture, where sensors, actuators, and other devices communicate with a central controller. This architecture requires data to flow back and forth between devices and the controller, leading to potential bottlenecks and inefficiencies. This architecture is not only inefficient but also results in extensive hardware infrastructure and cost.
However, the future promises a shift towards a more distributed and autonomous system, where every device in a building is smart enough to make decisions based on its own data and in collaboration with other devices. This vision is made possible by wireless mesh networks, which enable devices to communicate directly with each other, forming a self-organizing network that can adapt to changing conditions in real-time.