Elevate your IoT with ultra-wideband: Meet Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield!

We are proud to announce two groundbreaking additions to the Arduino Pro portfolio: the Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield, developed in partnership with Truesense. These advanced tools leverage ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to redefine precision tracking, indoor navigation, and contactless human-machine interactions, empowering IoT innovation across industries. Whatever you have in mind, you’ll leverage streamlined development thanks to ready-to-use Arduino IDE libraries, examples, and tutorials, enabling you to move from concept to prototype faster. 

With UWB technology, you can achieve pinpoint accuracy in even the most complex environments, connect effortlessly with UWB-enabled smartphones and cloud platforms, and ensure your data remains private and secure thanks to UWB’s hard-to-intercept signals. You can learn more about our collaboration with Truesense and the power of UWB technology in our recent blog post: Arduino and Truesense partner to bring UWB technology to millions.

Arduino Stella shines for precision and versatility

Featuring an nRF52840 microcontroller and Truesense DCU040 module, the Arduino Stella delivers unparalleled accuracy for real-time tracking. Its compact design and seamless integration with UWB-enabled smartphones and apps like NXP Trimension, Apple’s Nearby Interaction, and Android’s UWB Jetpack library make it the perfect solution for modern tracking and automation needs.

Stella excels in industries such as healthcare, logistics, and smart buildings, offering advanced functionality like:

• Pinpointing location tracking for high-value assets
• Intuitive human-machine interaction
• Automated safety and monitoring systems
• Reliable indoor navigation

Portenta UWB Shield extends the end-to-end capabilities of the Portenta family

Powered by the Truesense DCU150, the Portenta UWB Shield easily adds UWB connectivity to the Portenta C33. This versatile shield acts as a base station and a client device, enabling precise real-time location services (RTLS) and two-way ranging.

With its modular and robust design, the Portenta UWB Shield is ideal for:

• Smart logistics with dynamic route optimization
• Interactive environments for enhanced user experiences
• Secure and responsive IoT systems

Expand possibilities with ultra-wideband!

Every new addition to our ecosystem is a tool designed to make innovation accessible and scalable for professionals across industries. The Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield, in particular, make it easier than ever to tackle applications such as:

• Human-machine interaction: Enable intuitive commands and real-time feedback using UWB-equipped devices.
• Follow-me AGVs: Automate logistics with autonomous vehicles that dynamically follow workers in warehouses.
• Secure item transportation: Track critical items with proximity alerts and temperature monitoring during transit, leveraging compatibility with Modulino nodes.
• Residential access control: Automate door access for authorized personnel with UWB-enabled smartphones.
• EV automatic recharge: Streamline EV charging by triggering the process based on real-time vehicle positioning.
• High-value asset tracking: Monitor valuable equipment in real time with location alerts and optimization tools.

Ready to elevate your IoT projects to new heights, with unmatched precision, seamless integration, and secure communication? Find the Arduino Stella and Portenta UWB Shield on the Arduino Store today!