Robots represent a mix of embedded software, cameras, sensors and other technologies that allow them to complete tasks that are incredibly complex for a machine not being controlled by a human.

Industrial robots can use embedded software and control networks to perform sophisticated actions.

Military robotics solutions that use embedded software systems, cameras and other advanced technologies to support tactical functions have changed warfare in many ways. However, using robots that can be programmed to kill is a controversial issue.

Many coral reefs around the world are dying, creating the potential for major environmental damage. Coral reefs are a vital part of the ecosystem and their decline is having a wide impact on ocean life. Finding ways to repair and preserve coral reefs is essential and robotics could be the answer.

With major wars ending, the competition for military robotics contracts is heating up.

Effective embedded software testing has increasingly come to depend on being able to assess how solutions will respond to security threats.

The U.S. Navy has successfully tested a ship-based laser that can fire incredibly efficiently and be used against drones and fast ships that often use swarm tactics to threaten larger vessels.

Embedded software and a web connection can go a long way toward making what seems like science fiction into reality. DARPA has been experimenting in this area through its ARM project.

The U.S. military is working on a new drone aircraft that could solve major strategic problems impacting a variety of missions. According to a recent Wired report, the new drone would provide information exchange capabilities between aircraft and ships being used for a wide range of mission types.

The Curiosity rover that is exploring Mars and completing experiments recently ran into a major software problem that forced it to enter safe mode.