Mike Bell, Intel New Devices Group VP, announced on IDF that Intel Edison is available now where allow makers to rethink where and in what situations computing is possible.

The Edison platform is designed to enable rapid innovation and product development from inventors, entrepreneurs and consumer product designers by simplifying the design process, increasing durability and providing additional cost savings.

Mike Bell highlighted several Intel Edison-powered prototype devices, including a 3-D printed interactive garment and a braille printer and embosser.