Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield: Real-Time Precision Tracking
Arduino, in partnership with Truesense, is launching its two products: Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield. These devices are designed to provide high-accuracy real-time positional tracking, good connectivity, and secure communication as the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape is incorporating advanced Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.
Arduino, in partnership with Truesense, is launching its two products: Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield. These devices are designed to provide high-accuracy real-time positional tracking, good connectivity, and secure communication as the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape is incorporating advanced Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.
The Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield have several key features. These include precision for achieving real-time location tracking with pinpoint accuracy, also in complex environments. The devices also provide connectivity with UWB-enabled smartphones and the Portenta UWB Shield. Additionally, they offer secure communication using UWB’s hard-to-intercept signals for enhanced data privacy. Development support is also available through Arduino IDE libraries, tutorials, and ready-to-use examples.
Specifications and Insights of Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield
Arduino Stella:
- nRF52840 microcontroller
- Truesense DCU040 module
- High-density connectors
Portenta UWB Shield:
- Truesense DCU150 technology
- Real-time location services (RTLS) and precise two-way ranging
- Cloud connectivity for streamlined data management and analytics
The Arduino Stella features an nRF52840 microcontroller and Truesense DCU040 module, which supports real-time tracking, automated safety systems, and intuitive human-machine interactions. The Portenta UWB Shield utilizes Truesense DCU150 technology, enabling real-time location services (RTLS), precise two-way ranging, and advanced IoT applications. Both devices offer high-density connectors for integration and cloud connectivity for streamlined data management, remote monitoring, and analytics.
- Portenta-UWB Shield
Features of the Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield
The Arduino Stella and the UWB Shield have introduced several distinct features that set them apart, like dual functionality that operates both UWB base stations and client devices, supports RTLS and two-way ranging for accurate, real-time positioning and communication. It can connect easily to the Portenta C33 through high-density connectors and combine with the Portenta C33 for data management, remote monitoring, and advanced analytics.
The use of UWB technology provides accuracy and reliability in real-time location tracking applications with accuracy and is durable. The devices’ dual-functionality and high-precision capabilities enable various IoT applications across multiple sectors. Additionally, the Arduino Stella and the UWB Shield offer UWB communication, allowing users to expand their IoT networks.
Applications
The Arduino Stella and the UWB Shield are compatible with the Arduino IDE, which provides libraries, tutorials, and ready-to-use examples for development. The devices can be applied to various fields, such as logistics and warehouse automation, access control, item transportation, and asset tracking. They can also be used in the EV industry for automatic charging processes based on exact vehicle positioning. Overall, the Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield can be used for a wide range of IoT applications.
More information on the new parts is available on the Arduino website, the pricing and availability is yet to be announced.
