Embedded systems are specialized computing systems designed to perform specific tasks within larger electronic devices or systems. They are omnipresent in our daily lives, present in a wide range of applications such as consumer electronics, automotive systems, medical devices, industrial machinery, and more. These systems are characterized by their compact size, low power consumption, and real-time operation. They typically consist of a microcontroller or microprocessor, memory, input/output interfaces, and various sensors or actuators.