BLOG: From Prototyping to Scaled Deployments

Build Fast,
Scale Instant.

From idea to production, directly scalable out of the box.
Plug in your prototype code—logic, drivers, or ML models—wire up any protocol, and ship a production-grade AI fleet in days.

Portable Across Edge, Cloud, and Custom Hardware

Run containerized apps on any Linux system — edge devices (e.g. Jetson, RPi), cloud nodes, or both — without vendor lock-in or runtime limits.

Protocol and
Language-Agnostic

Use any stack: ROS2, MCP, HTTP, Zenoh — and write in Python, Rust, or anything else. No rewrites, no restrictions.

Immutable Releases
with Rollbacks

Push versioned updates with one-click rollbacks for safe, repeatable deployments at scale.

Zero-Config
Secure Networking

Distributed applications auto-connect via encrypted overlay networks—no VPNs, firewalls, or manual setup required.

Effortless
Fleet Orchestration

Scale from one to many devices
without changes to architecture or code.

Observability That Fits Your Tools

Stream logs and metrics directly into Grafana, Rerun, Foxglove, or your existing pipeline—no glue code.

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End-to-End
Physical AI Orchestration

Composable Data Flows

Redesign system logic on demand—insert, connect, and update AI and sensor applications with no downtime or custom integration work.

Zero-Friction Dev Mode

Move seamlessly between production and development. Edit, debug, and ship code directly on running hardware without toolchain switching.

Total Node Access

Get real-time metrics and terminal access for every device. Diagnose, control, and optimize distributed edge nodes from a single interface.

Predictable Pricing,
Designed to Scale

Start building for free, collaborate with your team,
then scale to millions of users.

Free

Ideal for individuals exploring Physical AI systems.

start building

$0

Flat fee

systems

2 active systems

Collaboration:

Solo use only

Deployment:

Unlimited self-hosted nodes

Observability:

Basic metrics and logs

Marketplace:

Access to pre-built applications

Storage:

500 MB included to get you started.

Support:

Community Discord & documentation

Teams

most popular

For teams scaling their AI systems and need for pro features.

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Everything in Free, plus:

systems

Up to 30 systems

Collaboration:

Multi-user workspaces

Deployment:

Access to managed cloud nodes

Customer Portals:

Expose UIs with managed access

Storage:

Flexible, expandable as needed

Support & sla:

Email support

enterprise

For scaled deployments and advanced enterprise needs.

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Everything in Free, plus:

systems

No system limit

Multi-Region Orchestration:

Management nodes deployed globally

Identity & Access:

SSO, SAML & SCIM Authentication

Customer Portals:

Expose UIs with SSO access

Licensing:

Site‑license terms available

Support & SLA:

Dedicated CSM (priority response)

Coming soon

fleet plan

Looking to operate large, fully self‑managed fleets at scale while keeping control on‑prem?

Let’s Talk Fleet options

Grounded Answers
to Hard Questions

What makes deploying Physical AI hard today?
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AI deployment is fragmented — requiring custom infrastructure, manual integrations, and disconnected tools across cloud, edge, and hardware. This slows time-to-market and drives up costs.

How does make87 change that?
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make87 standardizes deployment, networking, and middleware for multi-modal AI, so teams can focus on their application instead of rebuilding infrastructure from scratch.

Who is make87 for?
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Companies developing AI-powered physical systems — from robotics to smart machines — who need to deploy, iterate, and scale without deep infrastructure engineering.

Can I use my own hardware?
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Yes. make87 is hardware-agnostic, supporting industrial PCs, NVIDIA Jetsons, ARM boards, and more — enabling  operations across edge and cloud. Embedded device support is also on our roadmap.

How does make87 handle sensor integration?
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make87 doesn’t impose restrictive sensor abstractions. Any sensor that your hardware supports can be integrated into your system. Some devices, like cameras, have built-in support for easier access, but you can connect and use any sensor —from industrial LiDAR to environmental monitors — without limitations.

Can I write my own code?
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Yes, you’re meant to write your own code with make87. Use any language; SDKs for Python and Rust are available but optional. Build and deploy with full control, or leverage our marketplace for ready-made community applications.

What languages are supported?
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Any programming language can be used to integrate with make87. For Python and Rust, we offer SDKs to make integration even easier. Support for additional languages—including C++ and JavaScript—is in development. If your preferred language isn’t listed, let us know.

How does make87 help with scaling?
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With one setup, you can deploy everywhere — edge, cloud, or hybrid. Deploy faster, manage remotely, and scale without re-engineering your system. Simply clone what you've built as many times as needed.

How is make87 different from IoT platforms?
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Most IoT platforms are built for simple device telemetry and rely on centralized cloud processing. make87 is designed for AI-driven systems that require real-time decision-making across distributed hardware. Instead of enforcing rigid data pipelines, it enables flexible multi-modal data flows between edge and cloud, allowing AI models and processing to run where they make the most sense.

What’s the benefit of using make87 from day one?
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Avoid months of infrastructure setup. Start with a scalable foundation that grows with your needs — from first prototype to full production deployments.

News, Articles & Changelogs

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Leveraging make87's infrastructure, Bee friendly rapidly transformed its prototype into a global field-ready product in under two months, enabling engineers to prioritize AI, power management, and core product development to deliver automated biodiversity data and fully integrated reporting workflows for enterprise clients to meet EU reporting obligations.