The Arduino is an open-source hardware platform for building prototypes and interactive objects. It was designed in academia in 2005 and is now distributed in 28 countries, having sold over 60,000 units. The Arduino platform and software are available under open licenses, and an active community shares code and schematics online to support users. Both commercial and non-commercial developers create add-ons, projects, and products using Arduino boards.

1. Arduino and Open Source Hardware Daniel Soltis Interaction Designer Tinker.it! www.tinker.it

2. Designed in academia in 2005 Manufactured in Italy Distributed in 28 countries > 60,000 units sold The Arduino Team Massimo Banzi David Cuartielles Tom Igoe Gianluca Martino David Mellis

3. detail from The Prototyping Toolbox by Gillian Crampton Smith

5. Arduino Lilypad, Leah Buechley & Sparkfun Electronics Arduino Mega, Arduino Arduino Nano, Gravitech Arduino Single-Sided Serial Board, v. 3 Adilson Akashi Arduino Pro and Pro Mini, Sparkfun Electronics Arduino Duemilanove, Arduino Some Official Arduino Products

6. What and Who Commercial and Non-Commercial Arduino Shields & peripherals Project & product dev Education & publishing Consulting Software and IDE design & support Boards Arduino team Manufacturers and distributors Universities and schools R&D departments Consultancies Artists, designers, engineers, inventors Hobbyists and students

7. Thanks! Daniel Soltis [email_address]