Occupation | Arduino Creator |
Education | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from New York University |
Nationality | American |
Residence | New York City, USA |
Date of birth | April 15, 1971 |
Tom Igoe is an American computer scientist and artist, best known as the creator of the Arduino open-source electronics platform. He is currently a professor at New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where he teaches classes on physical computing and computer networking.
Igoe's work focuses on the intersection of physical computing, computer networking, and interactive art. He has written several books on the subject, including Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers, Making Things Talk: Using Sensors, Networks, and Arduino to See, Hear, and Feel Your World, and Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius.
Igoe is also the co-founder of the Arduino project, which he started with Massimo Banzi and David Cuartielles in 2005. The Arduino platform is an open-source electronics platform that enables users to create interactive objects and environments. It is widely used in the fields of art, design, education, and research.
Tom Igoe was born on April 15, 1971 in New York City, USA. He received a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from New York University in 1993.
Igoe is currently a professor at New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program, where he teaches classes on physical computing and computer networking.
Igoe's career has focused on the intersection of physical computing, computer networking, and interactive art. He has written several books on the subject, including Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers, Making Things Talk: Using Sensors, Networks, and Arduino to See, Hear, and Feel Your World, and Arduino + Android Projects for the Evil Genius.
Igoe is also the co-founder of the Arduino project, which he started with Massimo Banzi and David Cuartielles in 2005. The Arduino platform is an open-source electronics platform that enables users to create interactive objects and environments. It is widely used in the fields of art, design, education, and research.
Igoe has collaborated with several celebrities, including musician and artist David Byrne, who has used Arduino in his work. He has also collaborated with the band OK Go on several projects, including the "This Too Shall Pass" music video.
Igoe is known for his quote, "The best way to learn is to do."
Igoe has been criticized for his involvement in the Arduino project, which some have argued is not open-source enough.
Igoe is also a musician and has released several albums, including The Electric Garden and The Electric Garden II.
Igoe is a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.