Positive contributions to Computer Science: Embedded Computers By Alix Croves-Jeffrey, Produced For Durham University

What Are Embedded Computers?

Believe it or not, most devices nowadays contain embedded computers: dishwashers, microwaves, even your car!

Car Embedded Computer

Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaats right! WOW! SCIENCE!

But What Embedded Computers are There?

and whats more, some of these devices wouldn't weven be possible without embedded computers running the show!

Milk Machine

This is a milk pasteurising machine!

It heats and maintains milk at a very precise temperature for a very long time. It manages to kill the bacteria in the milk while avoiding casuing any cooking chemical reactions to keep the milk tasting fresh!

Imagine a human trying to maintain that precise a temperature for so long a time!