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RIOT is a free, open-source operating system for the Internet of Things developed by a global, grassroots community. It runs on a wide range of microcontroller architectures and devices, and supports common IoT network technologies and security features such as DTLS, 802.15.4 encryption, and secure firmware updates. It is designed to be modular and energy-efficient with POSIX-like APIs and developer-friendly tooling, backed by extensive documentation and community channels.
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RIOT OS — An open-source microkernel-based operating system built specifically for resource-constrained, low-end IoT nodes.
RIOT OS: Lightweight and designed specifically for constrained IoT devices, though with a smaller ecosystem.