The automated deployment of IoT systems in in- dustrial environments is an open challenge. In this work, latest research by the authors on this topic is presented. To this end, a design methodology has been conceived for the set up of a fully connected IoT network in a target area. To demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methodology, an experimental testbed has been set up, consisting of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle that deploys an IoT network both in a laboratory and outdoor environment.