What Is Real Time Operating System?
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What is an example of a real time operating system?

Real-time operating system.

A real-time operating system (RTOS; commonly pronounced as “are-toss”) is a multitasking operating system designed for real-time applications.

Such applications include embedded systems, industrial robots, scientific research equipment and others.

What are the types of real time operating system?

4 Types of Popular Real-Time Operating Systems

  • PSOS. PSOS is widely used in embedded applications and is a host target type of RTOS.
  • VRTX. VRTX is an OS that is compliant with POSIX-RT and is certified by the US Federal Aviation Agency for use in life- and mission-critical applications like avionics.
  • RT Linux.
  • Lynx.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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