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Solving IoT Education Problems
When I started exploring the world of IoT, one of the first things I noticed was how fragmented the ecosystem seemed.
Every project required a different set of tools, and connecting the dots — devices, platforms, and data — felt like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the final picture would look like.
That’s when the idea behind FAVORIOT — an IoT ecosystem — truly clicked for me.
I didn’t want to create just another IoT platform; I tried to solve real problems that educators, students, and developers face daily.
Let me take you through it in my own words.
The Real Problem with IoT Education
During one of my visits to a university, I candidly chatted with an educator who shared their frustrations about their IoT lab.
“We have the hardware,” they said, pointing at a table full of Arduino boards and sensors. “But the students never get the complete picture. They build projects, but these projects live in isolation, never really demonstrating what IoT is capable of in the real world.” That conversation stayed with me.
I started asking others in the field; the story was the same everywhere. Students spend more time figuring out middleware and less time learning how IoT could transform industries.
And worse, most of their projects died after submission — no data continuity, no way to scale, and no means to manage the work if they wanted to revisit it later.
That’s when I realised we needed to bridge this gap.
Enter FAVORIOT: Built with Real Challenges in Mind
When we designed the FAVORIOT IoT Ecosystem, we didn’t start with features — we started with problems.
Could we make it effortless for students and developers to integrate their devices into an IoT platform? What if educators could easily create a complete IoT lab experience without assembling a dozen tools? These questions drove our design.
I remember thinking, “It’s not about cramming features into a platform; it’s about solving headaches.”
Take, for example, the issue of middleware. I’ve seen students spend weeks deciding which middleware to use, only to hit a wall regarding implementation.
FAVORIOT eliminates this by offering a ready-to-use IoT platform that handles device management, data ingestion, and visualisation — all in one place.
What Does This Mean for Educators and Students?
Let’s go back to that IoT lab I visited.
Imagine if those Arduino boards and sensors were connected to FAVORIOT. Suddenly, students wouldn’t just be building isolated projects; they’d be building scalable IoT solutions.
They’d learn how to send real-time data from their devices to the cloud, process and analyse it, and visualise it for meaningful insights. Isn’t that what IoT is all about?
And for educators, the value is clear. “How do I make IoT exciting for my students?” an instructor asked me. FAVORIOT gives them the tools to answer that question.
Providing a complete ecosystem lets them focus on teaching concepts rather than troubleshooting technical hurdles.
Students get hands-on experience with a real-world IoT platform, and educators see their students’ potential fully realised.
Solving the Continuity Problem
One of the most significant pain points I’ve heard is the lack of project continuity. Students build something impressive, present it, and then… it’s gone.
There’s no scalable database to store the data, no device management to maintain the system, and no way to build upon the project later. FAVORIOT changes that.
Features like data storage and device scalability ensure that every project has a future. “What if your final-year project could become the foundation for your startup?” I often ask students, and their eyes light up at the possibility.
Real Impact, Not Just Buzzwords
Sometimes, I ask, “What’s the difference with FAVORIOT?”
For me, it’s the focus on solving practical problems. It’s not just another IoT platform; it’s a tool designed to empower users.
One educator shared how FAVORIOT transformed their teaching approach. “Before this, our IoT projects were disconnected. We have a complete ecosystem that lets students see the bigger picture,” they told me.
Hearing that kind of feedback reinforces why we do what we do.
Preparing Students for the 4IR
As we move deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), IoT skills are no longer optional but essential.
FAVORIOT helps students develop these skills in a meaningful way.
They learn not just how to connect devices but also how to create solutions that can scale and adapt.
And because the platform is affordable, it’s accessible to institutions that might otherwise struggle to provide such opportunities.
A Personal Vision
Creating FAVORIOT wasn’t just about building a product and making an impact.
I often reflect on how my technological journey began with curiosity and access to the right tools.
I wanted to give today’s students the same chance to explore, innovate, and excel. FAVORIOT is more than an IoT ecosystem; it bridges education and industry, ideas and implementation.
Wrapping Up
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, technology is only as good as the problems it solves.
FAVORIOT solves real problems in IoT education and development, empowering users to build solutions that matter.
And for me, that’s what makes all the effort worthwhile.
So, the next time you think about IoT, ask yourself: Are you just building devices, or are you building solutions?
FAVORIOT is here to help you do the latter.
Dr. Mazlan Abbas 