The IoTino is an Arduino-compatible platform designed for Internet of Things applications. It features integrated Bluetooth Low Energy communication and digital/analog I/O in a small, low-cost, and low-power form factor. The IoTino allows for quick prototyping and product deployment of IoT solutions. It is based on the widely used Arduino architecture to take advantage of the large community of Arduino developers. The IoTino system includes main boards, shields, and software APIs to enable a range of IoT applications.

1. IoTino
Arduino for
Internet of Things
Abiro
2015-10-30

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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

11. 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

12. Partners
• Providers of hardware design and production setup have been
contacted about feasibility and interest in exploring this further
• Consulting companies have been contacted about providing software
development and custom designs

13. 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

14. 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?

15. Principal System

16. Contact Information
• Anders Borg
• CEO Abiro
• +46 705 22 76 44
• anders.borg@abiro.com
• http://abiro.com