PyoT, a macroprogramming framework for the Internet of Things

The extensive diffusion of new generation wireless sensor networks requires the adoption of flexible mechanisms capable of abstracting the functionality of the nodes, facilitating their integration in larger computing infrastructures. This paper presents PyoT, a framework designed to simplify the development of complex applications for the Internet of Things, coordinating the activities of group of nodes. Adopting the macroprogramming paradigm, PyoT lets programmers focus on the application goal, hiding low-level communication details. The framework is capable of efficiently distributing the processing effort inside the network, providing support for “in-network” processing applications. The proposed system is evaluated both in an emulated scenario and on a real testbed.