Firmware
What is RTOS?
Real-Time Operating System
A real-time operating system (RTOS) is a compact operating system that schedules tasks with deterministic, bounded timing, guaranteeing that time-critical operations run within their deadlines.
An RTOS lets firmware juggle many concurrent tasks predictably — essential for motor control, communications, and safety systems. Common choices include FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
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