Hardware
ACT Smart Wi-Fi powers up homes with 5x faster speeds across devices
MUMBAI: Buffering be gone! ACT Fibernet is turning homes into connectivity powerhouses with its latest report on ACT Smart Wi-Fi, powered by Zippy. The findings reveal that this intelligent home Wi-Fi solution doesn’t just promise speed, it delivers up to 5x faster performance across laptops, mobiles, and smart TVs, all while improving Quality of Experience (QoE) by 17 without customers needing to upgrade their broadband plans.
Unlike conventional routers that treat every device the same, Smart Wi-Fi dynamically senses each device’s capability and signal strength, intelligently switching between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The result? Devices demanding higher bandwidth think laptops streaming 4K content or mobile gaming sessions automatically get the fastest, most stable connection, while other devices are seamlessly balanced across the network.
The report shows that laptops and mobiles saw the largest performance gains, while even older smart TVs recorded nearly 3x improvement in stability and responsiveness. Smart Wi-Fi devices spent 71 per cent of their time on high-bandwidth channels, compared with just 48 per cent under traditional setups. High-capacity channels were used 30 per cent more often, while low-bandwidth channel usage dropped 41 per cent, ensuring smoother video calls, lag-free gaming, and uninterrupted streaming even in multi-device households.
Quality of Experience, a holistic measure of speed, signal, stability, and latency, rose 18 per cent overall, with the most noticeable improvements on devices that depend heavily on adaptive channel switching. Adoption is already impressive: two out of three ACT Fibernet customers are now on Smart Wi-Fi, reflecting widespread satisfaction and trust.
ACT Fibernet vice president marketing Naveen Nahar said, “Homes and offices are increasingly digital. People expect more than just high-speed internet, they expect consistency and seamless performance across all devices. Smart Wi-Fi, powered by Zippy, maximises the potential of existing broadband plans, automatically managing connectivity and bandwidth to keep streams, games, and calls smooth even in busy households.”
The benefits of Smart Wi-Fi multiply when combined with Mesh networks, which extend signal coverage across larger spaces. Together, the technology ensures every device gets the right bandwidth at the right time, creating a self-optimizing network that adapts to the home rather than forcing the home to adapt to it.
With ACT Smart Wi-Fi, homes aren’t just connected, they’re smarter, faster, and more reliable, turning every room into a high-speed hub that keeps up with modern digital lifestyles.
MUMBAI: Addverb has taken a decisive turn on the road to humanoid automation, unveiling its first wheeled humanoid robot, Elixis-W, at LogiMAT India 2026 in Mumbai. Built and manufactured in India, the robot signals the company’s push to make so-called physical AI a practical presence on the factory floor rather than a futuristic concept.
Unlike traditional fixed automation, Elixis-W is designed to move, think and work alongside people in dynamic industrial settings. The robot combines adaptive wheeled mobility with dual arms, each fitted with five-fingered dexterous hands, allowing it to handle tasks that demand precision as well as flexibility.
At its core sits a Physical AI-ready architecture, supported by dual Nvidia Jetson Orin and Thor computing units. This setup is intended to give the robot the ability to perceive, plan and adapt to changing environments, rather than simply follow pre-programmed routines.
According to Addverb CEO and co-founder Sangeet Kumar, the humanoid reflects the company’s long-standing belief in human-robot collaboration. He said the robot is designed to take on repetitive, risky or physically demanding tasks, freeing human workers to focus on higher-value decision-making roles.
Alongside the humanoid, Addverb also showcased two new intralogistics solutions. The Cruiser 360, a four-way pallet shuttle, is aimed at high-density storage environments where space and speed matter. The FlowT, an autonomous forklift, is designed to move materials safely in busy warehouses and factory spaces.
Visitors also saw Trakr, the company’s quadruped robot, navigating the exhibition floor, offering a glimpse of how legged machines could assist in future warehouse and industrial operations.
Addverb, which began as a warehouse automation specialist, has steadily expanded its global footprint across the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia. Its client list includes Reliance, HUL, PepsiCo, Maersk, Mondial Relay and DHL.
With the launch of Elixis-W, the company is steering towards a future where robots are not just bolted to the floor, but rolling, reasoning and working shoulder to shoulder with people on the shopfloor.
