What is Pervasive Computing? Can I Make It?

By: Dr. Maria Seraphina Astriani

 

Have you ever heard of pervasive computing?

 

Pervasive computing is a new wave of technology where computing takes the place everywhere and anywhere.

 

The goal is to become a technology that disappears.

 

Pervasive computing can be seen as:

  • An enabler technology for many new and exciting applications
  • Making information accessible to anyone, anywhere, and at any time

 

Previous pervasive computing was often limited by the physical size of the electronic devices

 

However, this constraint has been overcome by rapid technological developments.

Examples (products):

  • iWatch
  • Samsung galaxy watch
  • Sony SmartWatch
  • Google Glass

 

You can make a pervasive solution by using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other boards

ARDUINO UNO REV3

Source: https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-uno-rev3

 

By using Arduino or Raspberry Pi, you can make the following projects:

  • Home automation
  • Internet radio
  • Custom LED lights on DIY electric skateboard
  • Light control (combine it with Amazon Alexa)
  • and many more…

 

Click https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/projects/tags/raspberry%2Bpi for more inspirations

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Source: https://raspberry.piaustralia.com.au/products/raspberry-pi-4?src=raspberrypi

 

 

Please do not worry if you do not have the board yet.

 

There is a circuit simulator to help you!

 

Tinkercad Circuits (https://www.tinkercad.com/) allows anyone to virtually create and program Arduino projects without the need for physical hardware.

 

Please access https://www.tinkercad.com/learn/overview/O0QHK73ISCC2DXD;collectionId=OMOZACHJ9IR8LRE

to start your first project.

 

Have fun ^_^

 

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References:

Guo, M., Zhou, J., Tang, F., & Shen, Y. (2016). Pervasive computing: concepts, technologies and applications (1st ed.). CRC Press

https://www.arduino.cc/

https://raspberrypi.org/

https://www.tinkercad.com/

https://all3dp.com/2/tinkercad-arduino-how-to-design-simulate-circuits/