The document discusses Arduino, an open-source prototyping platform introduced in 2005 to provide students with an inexpensive yet programmable microcontroller for connecting sensors and actuators in electromechanical devices. Arduino boards like the Uno, Mega, and LilyPad allow users to control outputs like LEDs or motors through inputs like sensors for GPS, WiFi, accelerometers through an intuitive programming environment. Examples of Arduino projects include smart home controllers, spy drones, robots, and automated systems like fish feeders or fan speed controls.

2. A programmable micro controller for prototyping electromechanical
devices
You can connect Digital and Analog electronic signals:
 Sensors (GPS Locators, accelerometers, Wifi, Bluetooth)
 Actuators (LEDS or electrical motors)

3. Arduino started in 2005 as a project for students at the
Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Ivrea, Italy. At that
time program students used a "BASIC Stamp" at a cost of
$100, considered expensive for students. Massimo Banzi,
one of the founders, taught at Ivrea

5. Arduino Mega 2560
Arduino LilyPad
Arduino Uno
DIY Arduino
Boarduino Kit

8. Ultrasonic Shield
Bluetooth Shield

10. 2.- Configure the Arduino software for the
correct chip(Select the Microcontroller)

11. Input
Status
Bar
Program
Notification
Area

14. Smart Home Controlled by android phone
Android Controller Spy Drone
Smart Gardening
Fish food dispenser
Robots (Light Following Robot, Wireless Robot controlled by android phone)
Fan speed controller by temperature