Download - IoTino - Arduino for Internet of Things
IoTinoArduino for
Internet of ThingsAbiro
2015-10-30
Introduction
• Arduino-compatible platform for medium-volume real life Internet of Things applications (home control, healthcare, environment control/sensing etc)
• Integrated communication (primarily BLE) and digital/analog I/O
• Low cost, low power and small size
• Custom form factor and port configuration for minimum size
• Control via apps in smartphones/tablets and aggregating IoT centrals
USPs
• Quick prototyping and product deployment
• Modular solution for many applications (including yet to be thought up ones)
• Many already know the Arduino architecture, that is very easy to use, so little new to learn, and easy to find developers
• The same architecture can be used in cost-optimized solutions at a later stage
• Developers can focus on the software, peripheral and usage aspects
Rationale
• Internet of Things as a hyped trend and a real need• Actually this market niche is growing amazingly fast due to the broad
applicability and potential gains
• Bluetooth LE/Smart as the main link for local communication
• Many IoT devices need to be battery-powered
• Many developers around the world are experienced in Arduino
• Possibility to sell add-ons due to custom I/O port
Arduino Compatibility
• Compatible with non-Mega boards, except in terms of port configuration
• Surface-mounted ATmega328 (or better) for 100% software and port compatibility
• Arduino Bootloader
• Programming via USB
Arduino Compatibility
• All Arduino ports available for use via the I/O port• Custom configuration with 28 pins in two rows plus a few extra pins for future
use
• Custom shields are needed, but the components could be the same as on standard shields
• A bridge shield would enable connection of existing Arduino-compatible shields
Software Platform
• Arduino Bootloader
• API for communicating with master devices
• API for Xively
• API for Sen.se
• Utility library for rapid development of IoT solutions
• Definition of a standard self-describing protocol for IoT, unless available
Products: Main Board
• 3.3 Volts
• Atmel ATMega328 in 28-pin MLF casing
• Integrated wireless communication to cut cost, minimize size• with BLE (for initial board)
• Possible future main boards:• with 100baseT + PoE
• with Wi-Fi
Products: Main Board
• Same MCU, programming and ports as standard non-Mega Arduino
• Battery-powered, but with the option of external (stabilized) power
• Holes for stacking with custom shields
• 30 mm square
Battery
BLE Module + Antenna
MCU + USB
Ports (2 rows)
Products: Shields
• Shields should be possible to stack, like for original Arduino
• Types:• Prototyping, Zigbee, Buffered/decoupled digital/analog I/O, Interface to
normal Arduino shields, USB host, CAN host, NFC transponder, weather station, MIDI, camera, stereo audio I/O etc
Project Steps
1. Develop your solution using a generic IoTino and shields• Add peripherals
• Develop software
2. Launch small-volume commercial product
3. Possibly CAD your own board with integrated peripherals for optimized cost/size• Use the peripherals and software you used/developed earlier
Partners
• Providers of hardware design and production setup have beencontacted about feasibility and interest in exploring this further
• Consulting companies have been contacted about providing software development and custom designs
Funding
• Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo etc• Requires a clear message and promotional information, and possibly also a
working prototype, before the market is approached• Yet, some only post 3D simulations
• Use this as a way to market and pre-sell (like everybody else)
• Possibly local funding would be better, especially if beta customer
Questions
• Business• Does it make business sense?
• Can it scale enough business-wise?
• How much funding is needed for prototyping and a first commercial product?
• Tech• Hardware too limited for IoT applications?
• Can there be issues with the fact that Arduino is open source?
Principal System
Contact Information
• Anders Borg
• CEO Abiro
• +46 705 22 76 44
• http://abiro.com