FeatureCloud

FeatureCloud is the software backbone of Martian Micro. It connects devices, web interfaces and simulations through a modular, secure and feature-based system designed for long-term, zero-waste operation.

What FeatureCloud Is

FeatureCloud is a modular software infrastructure designed to operate distributed hardware systems.
Abstract system overview showing devices, cloud services and software modules connected through a central infrastructure.
It provides real-time communication, configuration and coordination across devices and interfaces.
FeatureCloud is not an app. It is the system that apps, devices and simulations run on.

Everything Is a Feature

In FeatureCloud, every capability is implemented as a feature.
Multiple small software units representing independent features connected together.
A feature is a small, clearly defined software unit with a single responsibility.
Features are modular, replaceable and reusable — mirroring the physical modularity of Martian Micro devices.

Feature Types

FeatureCloud supports multiple feature types across the system.
Diagram showing different feature types deployed across devices, cloud and simulation.
  • WebFeatures – user interfaces and control panels
  • PiFeatures – logic running directly on devices
  • BackendFeatures – automation, routing and orchestration
  • SimulationFeatures – system behavior inside simulations
  • Future EngineFeatures – support for additional engines and environments
All feature types follow the same structural rules and communication model.

FeatureCloud From a Manufacturer’s Perspective

For Martian Micro, FeatureCloud is an operational requirement, not a convenience layer.
Industrial system view showing manufactured devices connected to centralized software infrastructure.
It allows devices to remain physically simple while gaining functionality through software.
This separation reduces hardware complexity, extends device lifespan and minimizes waste.

Cloud-Oriented Device Model

Martian Micro devices are intentionally cloud-oriented.
Device connected to cloud-based features that define its behavior.
The device provides computation, input and output — its role is assigned by deployed features.
Devices can change function without being rebuilt.

A Single Live System State

All features operate on a shared live state.
Multiple systems reflecting the same state changes in real time.
Changes propagate instantly across devices, interfaces and simulations.
This ensures consistency across all operational layers.

Security and User Binding

Security is a foundational requirement of FeatureCloud.
Abstract representation of encrypted communication between devices and services.
All communication is end-to-end encrypted in the final system.
Features are always bound to a specific authenticated user.
Cross-user communication is blocked by default and must be explicitly enabled.

Authentication and Access Control

Users authenticate through industry-standard identity protocols.
Clean authentication flow diagram showing user identity binding.
Once authenticated, all deployed features operate strictly within the user’s scope.
This model prevents accidental data leakage and unauthorized control.

The FeatureStore

The FeatureStore is the distribution layer of FeatureCloud.
Store-like interface showing modular features available for deployment.

It serves simultaneously as:

  • a repository for features
  • a deployment system
  • a marketplace for digital and physical products
  • an access and membership system
Features are installed, updated and removed through the FeatureStore.

Designed for AI-Assisted Development

FeatureCloud is designed to be native to AI-assisted development.
Conceptual visualization of AI-generated modular software components.
Small, well-defined features can be generated, modified and validated automatically.
This enables rapid iteration without accumulating structural complexity.

Why FeatureCloud Exists

Traditional software models encourage accumulation and replacement.
Stable modular system contrasted with an overgrown monolithic system.
FeatureCloud enables reuse, reconfiguration and long-term operation.
It is a software system designed for environments where waste is unacceptable.