makeSense: Easy Programming of Integrated Wireless Sensor Networks

WSNs are expected to play a critical role in the next computing revolution, as depicted in the visions of Cooperating Objects and the Internet of Things. However, designing and developing WSN software is currently very difficult. This may prevent WSNs from reaching large-scale adoption, especially in industry. The makeSense project aims at enabling an easier integration of WSNs in business processes, by allowing business process experts and WSN developers to express the high-level functionality required, while leaving low-level details to the compiler and run-time system. We envision the results of makeSense to be not only a landmark for WSN software development, but also a new way to look at WSN programming that increases productivity and business value, enabling a far-reaching adoption in key industrial domains.