Embedded software is a specialized type of software typically designed to control or optimize the functionality of specific hardware. This software usually refers to programs that run within a particular physical device or system, such as microcontrollers, microprocessors, or dedicated hardware devices. Embedded software often carries out tasks like low-level control of complex hardware, managing sensors and actuators, providing user interfaces, or automating specific industrial processes. It is developed to ensure and optimize the core functionality of a device.
Embedded software is widely used across various industries, including medical devices, industrial automation systems, automotive applications, household appliances, and many more.