Explore the impact of Johnny-Five (J5) on JavaScript robotics and IoT in this 27-minute conference talk from View Source 2018. Discover how J5 kickstarted the JavaScript hardware movement and learn about its unique advantages in the IoT landscape. Gain insights into the asynchronous nature of JavaScript and its compatibility with real-world sensors, as well as how the language's digital UI origins complement physical hardware interfaces. Understand the importance of focusing on non-experts and cultivating an inclusive community in open-source projects. Examine critical lessons for creating an open and ethical IoT ecosystem, drawing from J5's six-year journey in the modern IoT era.