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IoT & Embedded Systems	Emerging Technologies	📡	Internet of Things solutions, embedded systems programming, sensor integration, and smart device development.

IoT & Embedded Systems

Build intelligent, connected devices and IoT solutions that bridge the physical and digital worlds. From sensor networks to industrial automation, we develop embedded systems that are reliable, secure, and efficient.

IoT Platform Development

End-to-End IoT Solutions

• Device-to-cloud architecture
• MQTT broker setup (Mosquitto, HiveMQ)
• IoT gateway development
• Edge computing implementation
• Cloud backend integration (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT)

Device Management

• Device provisioning and onboarding
• Over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates
• Remote device monitoring
• Device health tracking
• Fleet management dashboards

Data Pipeline

• Telemetry data collection
• Time-series data storage (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
• Real-time data processing
• Data aggregation and analytics
• Alert and notification systems

Embedded Systems Programming

Microcontroller Development

• Arduino: C/C++ programming, libraries, shields
• ESP32/ESP8266: WiFi/BLE microcontrollers, MicroPython
• STM32: ARM Cortex-M development, HAL/LL drivers
• Raspberry Pi Pico: RP2040 programming, CircuitPython
• Teensy: High-performance ARM Cortex development

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

• FreeRTOS implementation
• Zephyr Project
• ARM Mbed OS
• Task scheduling and prioritization
• Inter-task communication
• Resource management

Embedded Linux

• Yocto Project and Buildroot
• Device tree configuration
• Kernel module development
• Systemd service creation
• Cross-compilation toolchains

Sensor Integration

Environmental Sensors

• Temperature and humidity (DHT22, BME280)
• Air quality (MQ series, PMS5003)
• Barometric pressure
• Light sensors (TSL2561, BH1750)
• UV index sensors

Motion & Position

• Accelerometers and gyroscopes (MPU6050, LSM9DS1)
• GPS modules (NEO-6M, u-blox)
• Magnetometers
• Ultrasonic distance sensors
• Time-of-flight (ToF) sensors

Industrial Sensors

• Current and voltage sensors
• Flow meters
• Level sensors
• Vibration sensors
• Load cells and strain gauges

Biometric Sensors

• Heart rate monitors
• Pulse oximeters
• ECG sensors
• Fingerprint sensors
• Temperature sensors

Communication Protocols

Wireless Protocols

• WiFi: ESP32, ESP8266, wireless modules
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE): nRF52, ESP32 BLE
• LoRaWAN: Long-range, low-power communication
• Zigbee: Mesh networking for home automation
• Thread: IPv6-based mesh networking
• NFC: Near-field communication

Wired Protocols

• I2C: Sensor communication
• SPI: High-speed peripheral interface
• UART/Serial: Asynchronous communication
• 1-Wire: Temperature sensors, identification chips
• CAN Bus: Automotive and industrial applications
• Modbus: Industrial automation protocol

IoT Protocols

• MQTT: Publish-subscribe messaging
• CoAP: Constrained Application Protocol
• HTTP/HTTPS: RESTful APIs
• WebSocket: Real-time bidirectional communication
• AMQP: Advanced Message Queuing Protocol

Smart Home & Building Automation

Home Automation Systems

• Smart lighting control
• Climate control (HVAC integration)
• Security systems (cameras, door locks)
• Energy monitoring
• Voice assistant integration (Alexa, Google Home)

Open-Source Platforms

• Home Assistant configuration
• OpenHAB integration
• Node-RED flow programming
• ESPHome for ESP devices
• Tasmota firmware

Commercial Building Systems

• Building management systems (BMS)
• Access control integration
• Occupancy monitoring
• Energy management
• Maintenance scheduling

Industrial IoT (IIoT)

Factory Automation

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) integration
• SCADA systems
• Machine monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Production line automation
• Quality control systems

Asset Tracking

• GPS tracking systems
• RFID and NFC tracking
• Barcode and QR code scanners
• Inventory management
• Supply chain visibility

Condition Monitoring

• Vibration analysis
• Temperature monitoring
• Oil quality analysis
• Pressure monitoring
• Predictive maintenance algorithms

Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring

Smart Agriculture

• Soil moisture monitoring
• Weather station integration
• Irrigation automation
• Greenhouse climate control
• Livestock monitoring

Environmental Monitoring

• Water quality monitoring
• Air pollution tracking
• Noise level monitoring
• Radiation detection
• Wildlife tracking

Wearable Technology

Fitness & Health Wearables

• Activity trackers
• Heart rate monitors
• Sleep tracking
• GPS running watches
• Medical alert devices

Custom Wearable Development

• Low-power design
• Battery optimization
• Bluetooth data sync
• Mobile app integration
• Comfortable form factors

Power Management

Low-Power Design

• Sleep mode implementation
• Wake-on-interrupt
• Power profiling and optimization
• Battery life estimation
• Energy harvesting (solar, kinetic, RF)

Battery Management

• Li-ion/Li-Po charging circuits
• Battery level monitoring
• Power path management
• USB-C power delivery
• Wireless charging (Qi)

Edge Computing & AI

Edge Processing

• On-device machine learning
• TensorFlow Lite for Microcontrollers
• Image classification on edge devices
• Anomaly detection
• Local data processing for privacy

Computer Vision

• Camera integration (OV7670, ESP32-CAM)
• OpenCV on embedded systems
• Object detection and tracking
• QR code scanning
• Facial recognition

Custom Hardware Design

PCB Design

• Schematic capture (KiCad, Eagle)
• PCB layout and routing
• Component selection
• Design for manufacturing (DFM)
• Prototype fabrication

3D Printing & Enclosures

• Custom enclosure design
• 3D CAD modeling
• Waterproof and dustproof designs
• DIN rail mounting
• Field-serviceable designs

Testing & Quality Assurance

Hardware Testing

• Functional testing
• Environmental testing (temperature, humidity)
• EMC/EMI compliance testing
• Safety certifications (UL, CE, FCC)
• Reliability testing

Firmware Testing

• Unit testing frameworks
• Integration testing
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Continuous integration for firmware
• Over-the-air (OTA) update testing

Security for IoT

Device Security

• Secure boot implementation
• Code signing and verification
• Hardware security modules (HSM)
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Secure element integration

Communication Security

• TLS/SSL for device-to-cloud
• Certificate management
• Mutual authentication
• Encrypted data storage
• Secure key provisioning

Network Security

• Firewall configuration
• VLAN segmentation
• VPN for remote access
• Intrusion detection
• Device authentication

Specialized IoT Applications

Smart Retail

• Digital signage
• Point-of-sale (POS) integration
• Inventory tracking (RFID)
• Customer analytics
• Queue management

Connected Vehicles

• Vehicle telematics
• OBD-II diagnostics
• GPS fleet tracking
• Driver behavior monitoring
• Predictive maintenance

Smart Cities

• Smart parking systems
• Traffic monitoring
• Street lighting control
• Waste management
• Environmental sensors

Technical Expertise

• Microcontrollers: Arduino, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Teensy
• Languages: C/C++, Python, MicroPython, Rust
• Protocols: MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, I2C, SPI, UART, BLE
• Platforms: Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, ESP-IDF
• Cloud: AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google Cloud IoT

Benefits

• Scalability: From prototype to production
• Reliability: Robust, tested designs
• Security: Secure by design
• Efficiency: Optimized power consumption
• Integration: Seamless cloud connectivity
• Support: Ongoing maintenance and updates

Transform your physical products into intelligent, connected solutions. Contact us to discuss your IoT project.