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Smart homes, embedded systems, and IoT—these are shaping the future of technology. But did you know IoT dates back to the 1980s? I was just as surprised when I found out! I learned this at an Arm developer program called Smart Tech in Your Hands: An Intro to IoT with Arm MCUs. The concept of connecting devices to the internet dates back to the?early 1980s?with a Coca-Cola vending machine connected to the internet, allowing users to check if it had cold drinks. IoT is basically when everyday appliances are connected to the Internet so that they can collect and share data, making them 'smart'. I got to experience hands on how IoT works last Saturday using the MXChip IoT Devkit, powered by the STM32F412 Arm Cortex-M4F processor architecture. The event held at KNUST with the Arm E3(NGAGE) club was led by Samuel Adranyi who did a wonderful job breaking down IoT concepts and guided us through how the MXChip worked using VScode on our laptops. Sylvian Kimkpe assisted with the hands on experience. Believe me when I say it was an awesome experience. We also had the pleasure of learning from Dominica Abena Oforiwaa Amanfo, who introduced us to "ARM’s Introduction to TinyML with PyTorch & ExecuTorch learning path." She shared insightful experiences on women in engineering, using her own journey as an example of how women are making strides in software and electronics. I couldn't help but feel inspired as I listened to her. Special thanks to the #ArmDeveloperProgram. #armengageclub #ARMy Have you attended a similar program before? I would like to hear you experience and what stood out to you the most!

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?? IoT: Where Innovation Meets Reality ?? From smart agriculture to wearable tech, IoT is reshaping industries and improving lives. Did you know that the idea of connected devices dates back to the 1970s, when the first ARPANET-connected toaster was demonstrated? It’s amazing how far we’ve come since then! This blend of history and innovation was at the heart of the Arm Developer Program event I recently attended at KNUST: “Smart Tech in Your Hands: An Intro to IoT with Arm MCUs”. ?? Hands-On Learning: We got our hands on the MXChip IoT Devkit, powered by Arm’s STM32F412 Cortex-M4F processor. Through VSCode, we explored device setup, programming, and connectivity. A big thank you to Derrick Sosoo for his engaging introduction to the program and to Samuel Adranyi for breaking down the technical aspects of Arm MCUs. Special thanks to Sylvian Kimkpe for guiding us through the practical sessions—truly an eye-opening experience! One of the highlights was Dominica Abena Oforiwaa Amanfo session on integrating machine learning into IoT devices using TinyML. It was inspiring to see how these technologies can work together to create smarter solutions. ?? Why This Matters to Me: If my interests were a Venn diagram, you’d find me at the intersection of technology, innovation, and problem-solving. Events like this not only sharpen my technical skills but also inspire me to create solutions that bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. A huge thank you to the Arm Developer Program and the Arm Engage Club for bringing this incredible opportunity to campus. The future of IoT is bright, and I’m excited to be part of this journey. ?? Let’s Connect! Have you explored IoT or worked on any exciting projects in this space? What excites you most about the future of connected devices? Let’s share ideas and inspire each other! #ArmDeveloperProgram #ArmEngageClub #ARMy #IoT #EmbeddedSystems #TechInnovation #FutureTech #EngineeringExcellence

?? Science Outreach features Jeffrey Asiedu-Brako ‘28! ?? Jeffrey is Black History! ??? He is an Electrical and Computer Engineering ? student with a deep passion for teaching STEM ?? and sharing the wonders of science with K-12 students ??. He loves learning with and from them in fun, hands-on experiences. As a Science Outreach Fellow, Jeffrey volunteers each month at: ??? Urban Promise ?? Science Saturday outreach at local libraries ?? Boys and Girls Club Jeffrey encourages the next generation of science learners to: ?? Be stubborn – never give up when progress is slow! ?? Ask for help – collaboration is key! ?? Be resilient – push through challenges! ?? Lift others up – success is even better when shared! Thank you, Jeffrey, for being an inspiration to all! ?????? #STEM #ScienceOutreach #BlackHistoryMonth #FutureEngineer #Inspiration #GivingBack Paryn Wallace, Ed.D.

Arm Developer Workshop with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Arm(E3)NGAGE Club Last week, we successfully hosted our first Arm Developer workshop of the year with the KNUST Arm(E3)NGAGE Club. The workshop focused on introducing participants to IoT using the MXChip IoT DevKit, powered by the STM32F412 Arm Cortex-M4F processor architecture. The session was led by Samuel Adranyi guiding attendees through the hands-on workshop and real-world applications. We were also joined online by Dominica Abena Oforiwaa Amanfo, sharing valuable insights on Arm's learning paths and introduced the recent "Introduction to TinyML with PyTorch & ExecuTorch" learning path. Special thanks to Sylvian Kimkpe for assisting with the the hands-on session! Ready to dive into TinyML on Arm using PyTorch and ExecuTorch? Get started here: https://lnkd.in/dfu9Sb9Z Explore more learning paths here: https://learn.arm.com/ Read about the Arm Developer Program here: https://lnkd.in/ejpAkJDY Thanks to the #ArmDeveloperProgram. #OnArm #ArmDeveloper ???: Gemma Platt, Tamara Swarbreck, Stephen Ozoigbo, Shola Akinrolie, Jayant Roy, Chloe Biscoe, Kenneth Dotse, Toufiq Musah, Benjamin Abotsi

TinyML has a long list of use-cases, improving people's lives and our society every day ????????♀? Even better, it runs well on #Arm using #ExecuTorch! Curious to learn about the subject? I'm excited to share the first Learning Path in a series on the topic, by the amazing Dominica Abena Oforiwaa Amanfo. Check it out, and let me know what you think. https://lnkd.in/eeXFT-it

If you had told me (3) years ago that I would be successfully planning and facilitating #TechnicalEvents in #Kenya, I wouldn’t have believed it. But here we are, creating #spaces where #tech #enthusiasts, #developers, and #engineers can #connect, #learn, and #innovate through the Arm Developer Program. This past weekend, I facilitated my first event of the year (2025) in collaboration with my fellow #ArmAmbassadors ?? Nicabed Gathaba and Kevin Odero and what a memorable experience! The turnout was incredible, the presentations were knowledge-packed, and the energy in the room was unmatched. One of the most touching moments was meeting attendees who took an #8hour bus ride overnight to be part of the event. When I asked them why, "they shared that an #IoTHackathon I organised two years ago (on July 1, 2023) in Kisumu, Kenya, had changed their lives, and they couldn’t afford to miss this one"—that reminder of #impact truly stuck with me. Arm(E3)NGAGE sponsored the event ???https://lnkd.in/dCBu_rK7. A huge thank you to our #keynote #speaker, Ben Roberts, for reminding us of #Kenya’s legacy of groundbreaking tech innovations and our potential to contribute to the next wave of #AI solutions. To our guest speakers Martin Wafula, Allan K. Koech, HSC, Tom Kinyanjui Njoroge, and Tabitha Mutharu, your contributions are shaping the future of #AI in Kenya. To our amazing attendees, thank you for spending your Valentine’s weekend with us! Your enthusiasm fuels this work. A special shoutout to my fellow Arm Ambassadors, ?? Nicabed Gathaba and Kevin Odero, for going above and beyond to make this event happen. Thank you to the Angaza Elimu team for their support and to ALX Kenya for hosting us in such a beautiful space. Last but not least, a big thank you to the Arm Developer team for your continuous support?before, during, and after the event. The future is built #onArm, and I am delighted to be part of it ?? Gemma Platt Tamara Swarbreck Jayant Roy Shola Akinrolie Chloe Biscoe Stephen Ozoigbo Peter Ing Dominica Abena Oforiwaa Amanfo Marvin Rotermund #TechCommunity #ArmDeveloper #Innovation #Networking #onArm

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