Embedded Linux in EOD Robots - Lessons Learned

Explore the practical aspects of implementing Embedded Linux in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) mobile robots through this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the benefits and challenges of utilizing Embedded Linux, Yocto Project, and other open-source software stacks in the development, production, and maintenance of specialized mobile robots. Trace the evolution of Polish mobile robots from their inception in 1999 to their digital transformation around 2010. Discover how a small engineering team adapted to industry changes and leveraged Embedded Linux to meet evolving requirements. Learn about real-time operating system considerations, software updates, system monitoring, safety-critical operations, and data encryption in the context of EOD robotics. Benefit from over a decade of experience in applying Embedded Linux and Yocto Project to mobile robot design, uncovering both successes and failures along the way.