The Evolution of Embedded Systems: How IoT Integration is Revolutionising Industry 4.0
The 2025 factory floor is nothing like the one that existed ten years ago. Machines speak to each other, anticipate breakdowns on their own, and make real-time optimisation of production. This change is not science fiction; it is the actual outcome of the IoT integration with embedded systems, which essentially redefines Industry 4.0. Between Free-Standing Systems and Linked Intelligence. Embedded systems are the workhorses of industrial automation, but have been quiet in the past decades. One of the earlier applications of specialised computer systems was to run dedicated functions in the larger mechanical or electrical systems, and these systems once ran independently. Nowadays, they are smart and networked into the nervous system of modern manufacturing. Embedded technology is converging with the IoT, and it has formed what industry analysts refer to as smart embedded systems. An analysis of the latest market studies shows that the embedded systems market worldwide will grow to reac...