Overview/Description
What is the Internet of Things (IoT), and how do we program devices to support it? This course introduces you to the IoT ecosystem, its architecture, and the essential characteristics of IoT: intelligence, connectivity, sensor capability, action automation, energy, data flow, and smart analytics. See how IoT appliances impact industries, such as information technology, healthcare, energy management, home security, and highway administration. Examine IoT cloud applications and data analytics. Explore how Python programming can support IoT implementation. Study the online Python simulator and MicroPython programming for IoT microcontroller chips.