BotBlox

verified This business has been claimed by BotBlox and verified by UST.
Verified companies work with us to ensure we display the most up-to-date and comprehensive product information, articles and other material to help you choose the right solution for your requirements.
Rugged & Ultra-Compact Network Infrastructure for Drones & Robotics United Kingdom
Visit Website
Saved
Save
Contact
BotBlox

Rugged & Ultra-Compact Network Infrastructure for Drones & Robotics

BotBlox is a leading developer of rugged and ultra-compact network infrastructure for drones and robotics. With a focus on Ethernet technology, we provide highly SWaP (size, weight and power) optimized network components that deliver faster data rates in as compact a form factor as possible and are designed to be embedded directly into UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), UGVs (unmanned ground vehicles), and other robotic systems.

The BotBlox Advantage

We are a young and agile company, and can move quickly to fulfil our customers’ requirements, offering OEM and customization capabilities in addition to our off-the-shelf solutions. We offer rapid turnaround times, and can work closely with our clients to ensure seamless integration and customer satisfaction.

All of our boards and software are designed and tested in-house at our UK-based facilities, allowing us to provide the deepest level of technical support and to maintain the utmost in quality. Our manufacturing partners are RoHS and ISO 9001 certified, and can quickly scale up production volumes to accommodate even the most challenging of requirements.

Standard Series OEM Boards

The Standard Series of OEM boards utilizes industrial-grade components with high-quality manufacturing to create some of the market’s smallest Ethernet solutions, and is ideal for a wide range of commercial drone and robotics designs operating in temperatures of up to 80°C.

This product range includes a variety of options for equipping your space-constrained unmanned systems with robust and ultra-compact Ethernet connectivity, as well as solutions for incorporating Ethernet into the ArduPilot open-source autopilot ecosystem.

GigaBlox Small GigaBit SwitchGigaBlox
Miniature Gigabit Ethernet switch with five 10/100/1000Mbps ports

GigaBlox Nano 1 Inch GigaBit Ethernet SwitchGigaBlox Nano
Ultra-compact Gigabit Ethernet switch with four 10/100/1000Mbps ports

GigaBlox SFP Ethernet SwitchGigaBlox SFP
Six-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP compatibility

PoEBlox Compact 360W PoE SwitchPoEBlox
Power over Ethernet daughterboard delivering up to 90W per port

SwitchBlox Small Ethernet SwitchSwitchBlox
Small Ethernet switch for space-constrained drones with five 10/100Mbps ports

SwitchBlox Nano – 1 Inch Ethernet SwitchSwitchBlox Nano
Smallest Ethernet switch with three 10/100Mbps ports

SwitchBlox for ArdupilotSwitchBlox for Ardupilot
ArduPilot-compatible five-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch

SwitchBlox ethernet cable adapter for ArduPilotSwitchBlox Cable Adapter
Ethernet cable adapter for ArduPilot

More information: Standard Series OEM Boards

Rugged Series OEM Boards

Our Rugged Series of OEM boards features products that have been designed and manufactured using automotive and military-grade components, enabling operation in extended temperature ranges from -40 to 85°C.

These robust boards are ideal for drones and robotic vehicles requiring reliable connectivity even under harsh environmental conditions. The product range includes NDAA-compliant solutions for the most sensitive government and military applications.

SwitchBlox Industrial Ethernet switchSwitchBlox Industrial
Wide temperature range Ethernet switch with five 10/100Mbps ports

SwitchBlox Industrial NDAA Compliant Ethernet SwitchSwitchBlox Industrial NDAA
NDAA- and Blue UAS-compliant Ethernet switch with five 10/100Mbps ports

SwitchBlox Rugged Ethernet SwitchSwitchBlox Rugged
Ultra-robust Ethernet switch with five 10/100Mbps ports

UbiSwitch Ethernet ModuleUbiSwitch
Compact modular 11-port Ethernet switch with heatsink

UbiSwitch Module NDAA Compliant SwitchUbiSwitch NDAA
Rugged NDAA-compliant 11-port Ethernet switch

UbiSwitch BaseboardUbiSwitch Baseboard
Connectivity breakout and development board for UbiSwitch with eight 10/100/1000Mbps ports

UbiSwitch NDAA Compliant Ethernet BaseBoardUbiSwitch Baseboard NDAA
NDAA-compliant breakout and development board for UbiSwitch module

UbiSwitch 10G BaseboardUbiSwitch 10G Baseboard
Baseboard with three 10GBASE-T and eight 1GBASE-T ports for UbiSwitch

UbiSwitch Baseboard MiniUbiSwitch Baseboard Mini
Compact connectivity breakout board for UbiSwitch with four 10/100/1000Mbps ports

GigaStax Rugged GigaBit Ethernet SwitchGigaStax Rugged
Industrial-grade GigaBit Ethernet switch with five 10/100/1000Mbps ports and one MAC RGMII port

GigaStax Rugged PicoConnGigaStax Rugged PicoConn
PicoBlade stackable breakout board for GigaStax Rugged

BotBlox Puck GigaBit Ethernet SwitchBotBlox Puck
MIL-STD-810H qualified four-port GigaBit Ethernet switch

Rugged SOM Compact embedded computing moduleRugged SOM
Compact embedded computing module for network management and routing

NDAA Compliant USB to Ethernet Conversion for DronesUSBBlox
NDAA-compliant USB-to-Ethernet converter for drones

More information: Rugged Series OEM Boards

Single-Pair Ethernet Series

We also offer a range of boards designed to take advantage of single-pair Ethernet standards. These solutions offer the same high data rates of up to 1 Gbps while reducing cabling requirements, enabling you to save space and weight in your drone and robotics designs.

Single Pair Ethernet ConverterSPEBlox
Miniature Gigabit to single-pair Ethernet converter

Single-pair Ethernet communications boardSPEBlox Long
Single-pair Ethernet communications board providing 10Mbps at up to 1 km range

More information: Single-Pair Ethernet

Products

GigaBlox Ethernet Switch

Miniature Gigabit Ethernet switch with five 10/100/1000M ports

GigaBlox Nano Ethernet Switch

Ultra-compact Gigabit Ethernet switch with four 10/100/1000Mbps ports

GigaBlox SFP Ethernet Switch

Six-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with SFP compatibility

PoEBlox

Power over Ethernet daughterboard delivering up to 90W per port

SwitchBlox Ethernet Switch

Small Ethernet switch for space-constrained drones with five 10/100Mb ports

SwitchBlox Nano Ethernet Switch

Smallest Ethernet switch with three 10/100Mbps ports

SwitchBlox for Ardupilot Ethernet Switch

ArduPilot-compatible five-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch

SPEBlox Ethernet Converter

Miniature Gigabit to single-pair Ethernet converter

SPEBlox Long Ethernet Board

Single-pair Ethernet communications board providing 10Mbps at up to 1 km range

Articles

Latest
Q&A: Enhancing Unmanned Systems with BotBlox Ethernet Technology

Josh Elijah, BotBlox Founder and CEO, sits down with UST to discuss the importance of Ethernet technology in the unmanned systems industry

Jan 28, 2025
Choosing the Right Ethernet Switch for GigE Vision Cameras

Explore BotBlox's Ethernet switches for GigE Vision cameras, comparing their suitability for high-performance streaming in drones and embedded platforms

Jan 17, 2025
Rugged Connectivity for Tactical UAS

BotBlox has developed a USB-to-Ethernet converter compact enough to integrate into Trillium Engineering’s systems while maintaining durability in extreme conditions

Dec 16, 2024
Compact Ethernet Switches Solving Robotic Challenges

This case study looks at how Danieli Automation-Telerobot and BotBlox conquered technical obstacles in robotic system design

Nov 22, 2024
BotBlox Supports Magnetic Remote Operated Vehicle Development

BotBlox’s GigaBlox small GigaBit switch is helping Remotion power its innovative Magnetic Remote Operated Vehicles, performing in challenging hydrodynamic environments for effective ship hull maintenance

Oct 28, 2024
Case Study: Efficient Camera Integration for Autonomous Robots

Ross Robotics successfully integrates BotBlox networking hardware to enhance the functionality of its autonomous, modular robots, streamlining power and data transfer for high-performance cameras

Oct 02, 2024
BotBlox Powers Modular Networking Hardware for Pipe-Inspection Robots

BotBlox collaborated with JettyRobot to provide compact gigabit Ethernet solutions, enabling its duct-inspection robots to operate in tight spaces while maintaining high-performance connectivity

Sep 18, 2024
Rugged & Compact Ethernet Network Infrastructure for Drones & Robotics

Botblox' Ethernet technology is designed to deliver faster data rates in as compact a form factor as possible

Sep 02, 2024
Single Pair Ethernet: Revolutionizing Connectivity for Drones and Robots

BotBlox joins the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, paving the way for advanced networking solutions in unmanned systems

Oct 17, 2023
Partnership for Deep-Sea Rugged Networking

BotBlox have unveiled the UbiSwitch ethernet switch, with Kystdesign set to provide the engineering necessary to qualify the networking appliance for use in deep-sea ventures

Aug 07, 2023
What’s the Best Communication Bus for Robots & Drones?

BotBlox delves into communication buses, including key criteria, best options available right now, and what is the best communication bus

Jul 09, 2021
Regional Offices & Locations
Kapek Ltd United Kingdom 4 Pavilion Court, 600 Pavilion Drive, Northampton Business Park, Northampton, NN4 7SL Contact Website
Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.