Linux Foundation Launches ELISA, an Open Source Project For Building Safety-Critical Systems

The Linux Foundation today launched Enabling Linux in Safety Applications (ELISA), an open source project comprising tools intended to help companies build and certify Linux-based systems whose failure could result in loss of human life, significant property damage, or environmental damage. From a report: In partnership with British chip designer Arm, BMW, autonomous platforms company Kuka, Linutronix, and Toyota, ELISA will work with certification and standardization bodies in 'multiple industries' to establish ways Linux can form the foundation of safety-critical systems across industries.

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