Keynote: Safety-Critical Meets Web-Native: Wasm Revolutionizes Embedded Systems - Larry Carvalho, RobustCloud LLC; Chris Woods, Siemens; Dan Mihai Dumitriu, Midokura; Stephen Berard, Atym; Moderated by Divya Mohan, SUSE
The burgeoning realm of embedded systems, particularly those that are safety-critical and constitute integral components of cyber-physical systems, presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for the WebAssembly (Wasm) community and runtime projects. As industries like automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics, represented by giants such as Bosch, Siemens, and Sony, increasingly adopt and integrate Wasm into their ecosystems, it becomes imperative to address the nuanced requirements of these domains. This panel discussion will explore Wasm's role in advancing innovation, security, and reliability in these fields. Key discussion points will include safety and reliability, resource constraints, real-time performance, security, and standards-based interoperability. Innovative use cases will showcase cutting-edge applications of Wasm in embedded and cyber-physical systems, highlighting collaborative efforts between industry leaders like Bosch, Siemens, and Sony.