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24 alternatives to Nordic Thingy:52

A compact, power-optimized, multi-sensor development kit.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Nordic Thingy:52 launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   PUREmodules▲5

   Modular IoT hardware sensor prototypes

   2016 · puremodules.pureengineering.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Puck.js▲103

   The ground-breaking bluetooth beacon

   2016 · puck-js.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Stilla Motion▲91

   A pocket-sized security system

   2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   MODI▲220

   Create anything you want with robotics of things

   2016 · luxrobo.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apitronics▲75

   Nest for Farming

   2014 · apitronics.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Littlebits▲93

   Programmable modules that snap together

   2013 · edu.sphero.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Notion▲89

   Powerful home intelligence sensors

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   IoUT▲74

   The Internet of Useless Things

   2015 · internetofuselessthings.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Cylon.js▲80

   JavaScript framework for robotics and IoT

   2014 · xoilacxba.tv · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Design of Future Things▲60

    A revealing examination of smart technology

    2015 · jnd.org · its alternatives →

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    Ozobot▲78

    The World's Smallest Smart Robot

    2015 · ozobot.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Structure▲84

    3D Sensor for iOS

    2013 · structure.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    The Internet of Things Business Primer▲91

    A product manager's how-to guide to build an IoT Business

    2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Smart Cube▲67

    Bluetooth-enabled portable locking system

    2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Netbeast API▲113

    An IoT development platform

    2016 · netbeast.co · its alternatives →

16. 16
    ecobee4▲111

    Smart thermostat with Alexa built inside

    2017 · ecobee.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Ritot▲71

    The first projection watch - indiegogo project

    2014 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Strap▲71

    Analytics and dev SDKs for wearables

    2014 · straphq.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Zenodys▲68

    The easiest way to create a powerful Internet of Things

    2015 · zenodys.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Analyse Asia - 118: The State of Internet of Things in Asia Pacific with Charles Anderson▲54

    Trends on Asian companies & countries on IoT innovation

    2016 · blcw.me · its alternatives →

21. 21DA
    DataBrokerDAO – A Decentralised Marketplace for IoT Sensor Data▲8

    2017 · databrokerdao.com · its alternatives →

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    Aurora▲56

    The Dream-Enhancing Headband

    2013 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    KnittBar▲4

    an IoT Power Solution

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Floating Cloud▲38

    A magnetically levitating ambient lamp.

    2018 · rclarkson.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →