FiberSmart: The Pioneer of Data Center Robotics

A Legacy of Innovation

FiberSmart, built on its 20 years of connectivity expertise, developed ROME to automate fiber optic switching. This software-driven system enhances precision and enables remote management, addressing inefficiencies in traditional data center operations.

Cutting-Edge Technology

ROME provides high-durability hardware, offering a lifespan of 3 million cycles. Scalable from 200 to 2,000 fibers, it serves both edge and hyperscale facilities. Cloud-based digital twins provide real-time operational visibility, distinguishing FiberSmart’s technology in the market.

Proven Impact

Deployments demonstrate ROME’s value: Microsoft reports improved equipment utilization, Juniper Networks saves $500,000 annually per unit, NTT Group mitigates labor shortages, and Booking.com benefits from remote access. These outcomes highlight FiberSmart’s practical impact.

The Case for Full Mobility in Data Center Robotics

Defining Full Mobility

Full mobility refers to autonomous robots navigating data centers to perform tasks like connectivity management, monitoring, and maintenance without fixed constraints. This builds on ROME’s capabilities, aiming for facility-wide functionality.

Why Now? The Perfect Storm

Three factors align as of March 31, 2025: (1) surging demand from AI and 5G requires rapid, scalable solutions; (2) mature AI, 5G, and robotic technologies enable mobile systems; and (3) labor shortages and rising costs necessitate automation. These conditions favor immediate action.

The Risks of Delay

Gartner predicts that by late 2025, 50% of cloud data centers will adopt AI-driven robotics. Early adoption offers competitive advantages in efficiency and reliability, while hesitation could hinder market position.

Benefits of FiberSmart’s Mobile Robotics Vision

• Operational Agility: Mobile robots adapt quickly to network changes, reducing latency.
• Enhanced Security: Remote operations and audit trails improve oversight.
• Edge Enablement: Mobility supports low-latency edge data centers.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduced labor and downtime yield savings, as evidenced by Juniper’s results.

Challenges to Full Mobility

• Infrastructure Adaptation: Legacy facilities may require upgrades for mobility.
• Initial Investment: Development and deployment costs are significant but offset by long-term gains.
• System Integration: Compatibility with existing infrastructure demands robust software solutions.

FiberSmart’s experience with ROME suggests these obstacles are manageable.

The Future: FiberSmart Leading the Charge

FiberSmart is advancing data center automation with ROMER—mobile robots evolving from its ROME platform. Designed to roam facilities, ROMER will monitor, repair, and optimize operations using AI and digital twin technology.