Preface

When directly comparing Arduino and Android, one can see that they are two incredibly different platforms with different targets. Arduino is mostly focused on connecting physical everyday objects to embedded microcontrollers. On the other hand, Android intends to provide the necessary operating system and framework to operate countless smartphones around the world.

This reality also reflects the contrasting realities of the authors, who come from very different backgrounds and cultures; Stefan hails from the Island of Malta, and he brings with him a medical background and passion for the intersection of technology and medicine, whereas Marco originates from France and has an electrical engineering background.

The power of combining the efforts of Arduino and Android platforms bring about incredibly implemented practical projects that enhance daily life. Keeping this motivation in mind is what brought two authors from contrasting backgrounds together to work on this book. We believe in the intersection of technology and real life and visualize a future where technology will keep on forming an integral part of our day-to-day life.