IoT Forge | Packet Transport, Fire Bots, LoRa Farms & Smarter Homes: Edge IoT in Action | Podcast@IoTForge
In this episode, we explore projects and products that move intelligence closer to the action—from backyard greenhouses to wildfire zones. In this episode: - ESPHome 2025.5.0 introduces Packet Transport for UART/UDP device-to-device comms—perfect for farm-scale automation with no Wi-Fi stress. https://esphome.io/changelog/2025.5.0.html - A LoRa-based soil monitoring project using Raspberry Pi Pico, solar power, and Home Assistant. https://www.briandorey.com/post/pi-pico-lora-remote-soil-monitor - How a DIY Everything Remote simplified an overcomplicated projector setup—made with ESP32, ESPHome, and a 3D-printed case. https://www.thestockpot.net/videos/theeverythingremote - Meet The Guardian, a fire-seeking robot with YOLO-based flame detection, built to help battle wildfires autonomously. https://blog.adafruit.com/2025/05/25/the-guardian-presenting-a-robot-for-wildland-firefighting/ - New launches: Homey Pro mini and SmartThings developer tools aimed at simplifying smart home integrat...