REST No More - Using Actors for the Internet of LEGO Trains & Raspberry Pis

Explore the innovative use of Actors in IoT applications through a conference talk that delves into the Internet of (LEGO) Trains project. Learn how Java and Scala can be utilized to develop software for IoT hardware like Raspberry Pi. Discover the architecture behind LEGO trains equipped with Raspberry Pi, cameras, wireless dongles, infrared transmitters, speakers, RFID readers, and battery packs. Gain insights into actor-based communication, message protocols, and performance comparisons between HTTP and Remote Actors. Examine the challenges faced during development, including memory limitations, Raspberry Pi connectors, RFID integration, and WiFi setup. Understand the implementation of Docker and Spring Boot in the project. Assess the feasibility of replicating this project and draw valuable conclusions about using Actors for IoT applications.