In order to provide autonomous mobility, a robotic wheelchair,requires various tasks such as sensing, localization, obstacle detection, and motor control, which is a very complex control system. In this paper, we present a real-time control system design for robotic wheelchairs based on RTAI. (more…)

A vast need of current production industry is a significant increase of manufacturing precision and quality. A major step towards accomplishing these needs is MESACTIF (Modular Embedded System for ACTive Intelligent Fixtures), a fixture mounted underneath conventional part fixtures of milling machines. (more…)

Good Fork, Bad Fork — Examining the Limits of Open Source S/W in the Embedded Market
Talk abstract: Some have expressed concern about the potential for Linux forking (fragmentation). In his presentation, Mr. Bird asserted that the Open Source developer community cannot fulfill all of the Embedded Market's needs, because “network effects” which drive Open Source… (more…)

Talk abstract: The talk will explore alternative approaches to implementing graphical and windowing environments in Linux-based systems, and will focus in detail on how X Window System technology can be a viable solution. Topics will include advantages of using the X Window System, the history of embedded X, desktop and embedded X size requirements, distinctions between client and server… (more…)

Talk abstract: Development of embedded systems is moving away from single-task / single-user applications running on specialized target platforms, towards a reduced general purpose OS running on PC-like hardware. This move is well represented by Linux based projects for embedded platforms and specialized minimum distributions. (more…)

Talk abstract: Debian GNU/Linux is a natural choice as the basis for embedded Linux, due to its open development process, reliability and security, powerful package manager, and wide range of supported architectures. The Embedded Debian Project intends to create a Debian-based Embedded Linux that is scalable, supports a wide range of platforms, integrates embedded Linux related software from a… (more…)

Talk abstract: IBM researchers are successfully running Linux and X11 on a unique wrist watch, demonstrating the viability of Linux across all platforms — from large supercomputer clusters to the smallest intelligent devices. In this keynote presentation, Alex Morrow discussed IBM's far-reaching Linux activities and talked in detail about (and demonstrated on videotape) the incredible IBM Linux… (more…)