Summary

In this episode of the Embedded Frontier, Jacob Beningo discusses the key trends observed at Embedded World 2025, focusing on the integration of commercial tools with modern workflows, the rise of Zephyr as a dominant RTOS, the pervasive influence of AI in embedded systems, the necessity of multi-core processors, and the mainstream adoption of DevOps practices. Beningo emphasizes the importance of adapting to these trends to enhance development efficiency and product reliability.

Takeaways

• Commercial tools are starting to support open source development.
• Zephyr is becoming a dominant player in the embedded systems industry.
• AI technologies are increasingly being integrated into embedded devices.
• Multi-core processors are becoming essential for complex IoT applications.
• DevOps practices are being adopted more widely in embedded development.
• Security and compliance must be automated in development workflows.
• The integration of AI can significantly enhance embedded system capabilities.
• Open source and commercial tools can work together effectively.
• Modern workflows are essential for efficient embedded software development.
• The industry is evolving rapidly, and developers must adapt to stay competitive.

Keywords

embedded systems, trends, Zephyr, AI, multi-core processors, DevOps, modern workflows, commercial tools, open source, Embedded World 2025