Empowering Agriculture: Regenerative Experiment in Bungoma, Kenya with SenseCAP LoRaWAN Solutions
This initiative in Bungoma, Kenya, led by One Planet Education Network (OPEN) and Mabanga Agriculture
Kezang Loday
Robotic Reference Designs Based on Seeed Studio XIAO
Discover how makers around the world are redefining robotics with Seeed Studio XIAO! This blog showcases a curated collection of innovative, community-driven robotic projects—ranging from self-balancing bots and FPV rovers to emotion-aware companions and AI-powered assistants. Powered by the tiny yet powerful XIAO Series, these builds highlight the versatility of XIAO in robotics applications that demand compact design, wireless connectivity, and real-time control. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, these reference designs are the perfect starting point for your next robotic creation.
Power Management Reference Design based on Seeed Studio XIAO
The Seeed Studio XIAO Series is a compact, low-power, and high-performance platform purpose-built for smart energy and power management systems. In this blog, we showcase a range of community-driven reference designs—from solar charge controllers and real-time PV monitoring to battery testers and smart AC relays. These projects demonstrate how the XIAO Series enables accurate energy tracking, efficient control, and seamless integration with platforms like Home Assistant. Also featured are in-depth product reviews from CNX Software, highlighting the capabilities of the XIAO 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Energy Meter and 2-Channel Wi-Fi AC Relay—ready-to-use, ESPHome-powered solutions for smarter, safer power monitoring and automation.
Smart Home Reference Designs Based on Seeed Studio XIAO Series
Discover how makers around the world are transforming their homes with Seeed Studio XIAO! From Zigbee-enabled air quality monitors and Wi-Fi smart plugs to AI-powered HVAC diagnostics and ambient lighting systems, this blog showcases a curated collection of smart home projects powered by the thumb-sized yet powerful XIAO Series. Whether you’re building with BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, or Zigbee, these community-driven reference designs — many fully compatible with Home Assistant — are the perfect starting point for your next automation innovation.
Announcing The Amazon Sidewalk Native LPWAN Asset Tracker Dev Kit
Introducing the LPWAN Asset Tracker Dev Kit for Amazon Sidewalk, powered by Semtech LR1110 and Nordic nRF52840 chips. This open-source kit simplifies indoor and outdoor tracking using GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, ensuring compatibility with Amazon Sidewalk. With features like multiple positioning technologies, environmental sensors, and extensive Grove sensor support, developers can create versatile tracking solutions. The kit aligns with Amazon Sidewalk manufacturing standards, making it ideal for scale-up projects with applications ranging from theft prevention to optimizing asset utilization.
IOT202 | Building Compliant, Secure Connected Products with Demo Badge for AWS IoT at AWS re:Invent
Another please-do-not-miss-out workshop at the upcoming AWS re:Invent: the IOT202 Connected Products Workshop, where you’ll delve into hands-on learning with a purpose-built practice kit: Demo Badge for AWS IoT. Led by Andrzej Mizerkiewicz and Thomas Kriechbaumer, this workshop explores various AWS IoT connectivity capabilities, including MQTT, Matter, and Amazon Sidewalk. Gain practical insights into the free-to-connect Amazon Sidewalk network using Bluetooth Low Energy and compare it with MQTT connectivity over Wi-Fi on AWS IoT ExpressLink. You can also explore diverse use cases, such as over-the-air updates, location tracking, sensor data ingestion, digital twins, and shadows.
Experience IoT and Robotics with AWS IoT and Seeed Studio at re:Invent 2023
Don’t miss out on the IoT and Robotics sessions at AWS re:Invent! The Experience/IoT@re:Invent Landing Page, created by the AWS IoT team in collaboration with Seeed Studio, offers 45 captivating sessions, 6 interactive project demos, and an immersive live demo to track and locate the AWS IoT team on-site. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies and learn from industry experts at this exciting event. Join us to explore the latest trends in IoT and Robotics and have a hands-on experience like no other.
IOT205 | Generative AI & AWS IoT: Building a 2D Drawing Robot Workshop with XIAO ESP32S3 Sense at AWS re:Invent
On November 27, 2023, Jordan Alexander and Vijay Baskar from AWS IoT team will lead the IOT205 Generative AI & AWS IoT Workshop at the Caesars Forum at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas. Join them to experience hands-on learning if you’re visiting AWS re:Invent, as they guide you in building a 2D drawing robot using Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Sense. This transformative event explores the fusion of AWS IoT services and AI, providing practical insights into transforming text into images and bringing digital creations to life.
Smart Campus: Enhancing Geography Education at Hills Grammar School with SenseCAP Sensors in Australia
To enhance geography education for Year 11 and 12 students, making it more immersive, data-driven,
Seeed Studio’s Presence at Hackster Impact Summit: Innovations for Resilient and Smart Cities & Community Spotlights
Explore Seeed Studio’s participation in the upcoming Hackster Impact Summit, a two-day virtual event dedicated to inspiring developers and accelerating technological innovation for smarter cities. Our representative, Violet, will contribute to the “Technology Resiliency in Urban Environments” panel, addressing urban flooding monitoring solutions with SenseCAP for LoRaWAN® and the exploration of drainage formation through LoRaWAN®-enabled environmental monitoring. More importantly, there will be 4 amazing community members (Naveen, Pablo Zuloaga Betancourt, Pradeep, Ivan Arakistain) who will showcase their projects powered by Seeed Studio products, including predictive maintenance systems, climate simulators, and elevator anomaly detection solutions. Be part of the future of technology for smarter, more resilient cities.
Seeed Studio Partners with Traxmate to Offer Seamless Asset Tracking Solutions
Seeed Studio partners with Traxmate to introduce an inclusive range of asset tracking solutions, prominently featuring the compact LoRaWAN Tracker, SenseCAP T1000. This card-sized tracker, powered by Semtech’s LR1110 chipset, ensures precise indoor and outdoor tracking using GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technologies. With adaptive capabilities, local data storage, and an extended battery life, SenseCAP T1000 is a versatile solution equipped with integrated sensors for temperature, light, and motion monitoring. Traxmate contributes a robust tracking data processing hub, showcased at The Things Conference. This partnership aims to make advanced asset tracking accessible across industries through innovative, scalable solutions.
Wio Tracker 1110 Workshop Tutorial at SenSys 2023
SenSys 2023, the 21st ACM Conference, hosted by Bahcesehir University in Istanbul, offers a platform for innovation through workshops and tutorials. Seeed Studio sponsors Wio Tracker 1110 Dev Kits, empowering exploration in sensor networks and LoRaWAN tech. These affordable, versatile kits provide hands-on experience and are featured in “The Anatomy of a Sensor and LoRaWAN” tutorial.