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Introduction to the IoT and Arduino

Connecting any device or machinery to the most advanced communication network in the world, the internet, opens endless possibilities for the progress of human beings.

The realization of an interconnected world involves many different technologies and technical aspects, regulations, and even ethical principles.

In this chapter, you will learn about the whole architecture of an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) application, including the different software layers and the communication channels required between its various components. We’ll also analyze similarities and differences between the IoT and its industrial version, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and we’ll look at the Industry 4.0 concept ...

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