Arduino Pro has teamed up with Bosch Sensortec to launch Nicla Sense ME

The strong collaboration between Arduino PRO and Bosch Sensortec sets a new benchmark for smart sensing solutions: Nicla Sense ME is the smallest Arduino Pro product to date that also uses the latest generation of Bosch sensor technology for edge sensing and edge intelligence. Equipped with a 9DoF smart motion sensor and an AI-enabled 4DoF environment sensor, the co-developed appboard enables a rich variety of applications that can be adapted to different segments of the iot market, while maintaining Arduino's signature integration simplicity and scalability.

Nicla Sense ME is equipped with Bosch Sensortec's BHI260AP AI sensor system, which integrates motion sensors, BMM150 magnetometers, BMP390 pressure sensors, And the unique BME688 4-in-1 gas sensor - with artificial intelligence capabilities and integrated high linearity, high precision pressure, humidity and temperature sensors.

Because of its ability to sense and process such a rich variety of data at the edge, the system can improve autonomy, reduce latency and power consumption, provide better privacy protection, and reduce bandwidth requirements: it is "a small application version with an excellent combination of sensors and powerful computing power, which can take full advantage of the efficiency of sensor fusion and open up entirely new application situations." Smart building automation, mobile and wearable devices, industrial and professional equipment are key target areas." Adriano Chinello, head of Arduino Pro.

On the one hand, Nicla Sense ME's design is robust and reliable, making it suitable for projects that require AI capabilities at the edge. On the other hand, its power saving operation and clear programming structure make it ideal for research projects, rapid prototyping and development work. It is also one of the "starter kits" offered to every team participating in the Bosch Sensortec iot Innovation Challenge 2021. This is a unique online competition where students combine hardware and software tools to develop attractive sensor-based iot solutions.

"Arduino Nicla Sense ME combines hardware and software technologies on the same platform, ensuring that we provide our users with extremely fast time to market. Bosch Sensortec's self-learning AI motion sensors, AI-enabled environmental sensors, and a range of other sensors enable a rich variety of applications, making them suitable for various segments of the iot market. This makes it much easier than ever to develop smart, low-power, scalable edge sensing applications." Dr. Stefan Finkbeiner, CEO of Bosch Sensortec GmbH.

In addition, Sense ME (where "ME" stands for "Motion" and "Environment") is just the first product in the new Nicla line. This new modular smart product family, named after the Greek word for "Victory of the People," will add a new set of easy-to-use, cost-effective, versatile and accessible tools to the Arduino ecosystem for users and enthusiasts seeking higher performance.

The main advantage of NICLA SENSE ME

Nicla Sense ME is at the top of both fields in many ways. It combines low-power sensor nodes with a high-performance "brain" that enables AI and machine learning at the edge. It combines fast Arduino deployment and easy configuration with Bosch Sensortec's state-of-the-art sensor portfolio. The product meets current needs and future challenges, as it allows for the addition of more sensors and is compatible not only with upcoming Nicla products, but also with the Arduino Pro MKR and Portenta series.

Such an excellent application board is only 22.86x22.86 mm in size, making it the perfect choice for compact, low-power applications. Nicla Sense ME can be either battery-powered and used as a complete standalone app board, or connected to an Arduino app board to extend its functionality.

From the Industrial Internet of Things to sports gear, from home automation to predictive maintenance, from air quality monitoring to anti-theft systems - the small and intelligent Nicla Sense ME is ready to deploy continuous data monitoring and AI capabilities anywhere to benefit everyone.