Dividing the communication work
Data runs over mobile networks and LoRa in parallel, handling message exchange across different field conditions.
ABOUT WAYFINDER
About
WAYFINDER is LINKGUARD's communication terminal sub-brand. It starts from what people need at disaster sites and in the field.
Brand structure
WAYFINDER,
by LINKGUARD.
Parent brand
LINKGUARD
LINKGUARD · Disaster search and rescue communication system
Sub-brand
WAYFINDER
A LINKGUARD SYSTEM · Communication terminal brand · CORE / MAX
Where it started
Communication, location,
and how people use them in the field.
Where networks are limited, power is scarce or the way forward is unclear, messages and location shape how people act. WAYFINDER starts from these conditions and asks how communication, maps and positioning can come together in one tool you carry with you.
The lineup has two forms: CORE, a phone-style terminal, and MAX, a landscape tablet. Each makes its own trade-offs between screen space, portability, performance and power.
LINKGUARD is the parent brand. WAYFINDER is its sub-brand, and "A LINKGUARD SYSTEM" marks that relationship. The WAYFINDER logo combines a W with a pointing arrow, a nod to the name: finding the way.
Where LINKGUARD began
From the needs of the mountains
to connecting people and information.
The LINKGUARD main site documents a search and rescue communication project that began with needs in the mountains of Jianshi, Hsinchu. It covers LoRa nodes, search vehicles and command applications.
WAYFINDER focuses on the terminal people carry: how it travels with them, how they read messages and check location, and how they plan work on limited power.
Integrating different devices means confirming protocols, data formats and workflows step by step. What CORE and MAX can do is still determined by their own development and verification results.
Read the project story on the LINKGUARD main site ↗︎TEAM VISION
Every step forward,
with a clearer direction.
We want people in the field, with incomplete information and limited connectivity, to still understand where they are, exchange messages and decide the next step together with their teammates.
WAYFINDER starts with CORE, turning communication, positioning and operating needs into designs that can be verified, step by step. WAYFINDER OS explores a dedicated system that lets these functions work together.
We value the process of building: saying clearly how far we have got, recording the problems still open, and tying every contribution to specific work. Our shared near-term goal is to advance the first operable CORE engineering prototype.
Design considerations
Designing for real conditions.
Allocating energy
Always-on control and main computing are scheduled by working state, and the power design is verified with whole-device measurements.
Real-world handling
Grip, display, cooling, mechanical contacts and antenna placement are considered together, with usability confirmed step by step.
Current stage
The design is moving forward.
What you see here reflects product positioning and architecture decisions. Integrated hardware, software, mechanical and test results still need further confirmation.
The Development page lists the selections decided so far and the items to be verified. Product pages will be updated as specifications are finalized.
View development updates →LINKGUARD / TEAM RECOGNITION
Team awards
From research and design to competition,
building hands-on experience as a team.
Information provided by the team
Updated September 14, 2026
- 2026 · IYRC
International Youth Robot Competition
Grand PrizeChampion
- 2026 · 66th
National Primary and High School Science Fair (Taiwan)
Third Placeplus the Chong You Innovation Research Award, a special award
Regional Science Fair (District 2)
Superior
Macronix Science Award
Honorable Mention
National Electronic Creative Design Competition
Honorable Mention
National Student Essay Writing Competition
First Class
The Chong You Innovation Research Award is one of the individual awards of the National Primary and High School Science Fair. It is established by the Chong You Cultural and Educational Foundation. In the vocational high school division it covers mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering, and information technology, with 10 teams awarded each year. The sponsors for the 66th fair are listed in the official list of individual awards.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Finalist
Currently in the top 5% nationwide
The competition is still under way. Final results have not been announced.
Company and brand
固碩實業有限公司
Business No. 27617680
LINKGUARD and its sub-brand WAYFINDER are operated by 固碩實業有限公司. For brand, product and partnership inquiries, reach us at our main contact address.