Introduction to Embedded Systems and the Internet of Things

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Embedded systems are computing platforms that are embedded into a larger mechanical or electrical system, where they collect data, perform computations, and control the larger system's actions; examples include "smart" thermostats (e.g., Nest), automotive sub-systems, industrial robots, and flight control systems. When embedded systems are provided with network connectivity, the resulting capability enables the "Internet of Things" - large scale machine-to-machine interconnections that provide distributed intelligence intersecting wide swaths of everyday life. This course will use the Arduino platform to investigate fundamental issues associated with embedded systems and their role in the Internet of Things.