DFRobot – Arduino Shield for Raspberry Pi B+/2B/3B – DEDB0427

Raspberry Pi is a mini-computer that runs on Linux operating system, while Arduino is a microcontroller that runs on simple I/Os. The Raspberry Pi has better computing performance compared to Arduino. When building a mobile robot, for example, the Raspberry Pi can be used for vision and as a monitor, while the Arduino can handle the motor driving and provide fast responses for obstacle avoidance. The Arduino’s lack of an operating system allows for faster response times. The Raspberry Pi can handle wireless communication, imaging, and running complex algorithms more easily. – Together, the Arduino and Raspberry Pi can provide a powerful combination of a “brain” and “cerebellum” for a project.