This seminar will cover the hardware development process, important points to keep in mind when melding both the aesthetic design and the technology solution of an IoT device, as well as insight into successful methods and case studies developed by Optimal Design.

There is a great deal of focus in the emerging IoT industry on cloud connectivity and Big Data analytics. The device that sits at the edge is the crucial link between the user/environment and the cloud. The engineering of this device is vital for several reasons. First, it is the initial interface for the end user, and must be designed with this user’s needs in mind. Secondly, IoT devices in many applications are intended to be “set and forget”, so reliability and ruggedization is important, especially in outdoor environments. Finally, it is an electronic device, so the complex task of integrating the physical, software, and design aspects deeply impact the overall quality, performance and user experience.