Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It was created in Italy in 2005 to help students and designers build interactive electronic projects.
Unlike Raspberry Pi, Arduino is a microcontroller board rather than a full computer. This means it is designed to perform specific control tasks, such as reading sensor data or controlling motors. Popular boards like the Arduino Uno are widely used in education and prototyping.
Arduino uses its own programming environment called the Arduino IDE, where users write code in a simplified version of C/C++. It is commonly used in robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, wearable technology, and automation projects.
Its simplicity, affordability, and large community make Arduino one of the most important tools in modern electronics learning.