Intel, in conjunction with the founders of Arduino, has announced the release of Genuino 101, a learning and development board for entry-level makers and education environments. Genuino 101 is claimed to be the first widely available development board based on Intel’s CurieTM module.
Josh Walden, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's New Technology Group said: "Empowering budding entrepreneurs and young students has always been a priority for Intel, and by partnering with Arduino, we are bringing the power of Intel to a new generation of makers."
Genuino 101 can also be used to prototype technology-based products that connect and compute. It is said to be priced comparably to entry-level microcontroller boards and features an accelerometer, gyroscope and Bluetooth Smart connectivity.
The board joins Arduino's open-source electronics platform, which combines freely available hardware designs, an ecosystem of third-party extension components, and a software programming environment for designers to create interactive projects.
Massimo Banzi, co-founder and CEO, Arduino, said: "Through our work with Intel, we're able to reach a global community of entry-level makers and students with a comprehensive introduction to physical computing and now with a more advanced, powerful technology solution that will help them bring their creative visions to reality."
Author
Tom Austin-Morgan
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk