Embedded Systems & Edge Connectivity Engineering

We create Production-Grade Firmware for Mission-Critical Hardware

Here at The Labs we accelerate the delivery of embedded Linux and RTOS products. We handle the hard stuff: custom BSPs, drivers, secure OTA, and fault-tolerant connectivity.

Our engineers have shipped mission-critical software for applications ranging from DO-178C compliant aerospace avionics to secure high-volume transaction networks and autonomous robotics for:

Kitchen Brains
NCR Atleos
Brightstar
Capital One
Airbus
Symbotic
Ericsson
Diebold
Intralot
DRL
FIS
FlexRadio
NCR Voyix
Cantaloupe
Everi
Digi
Production-grade BSP Yocto • OpenWRT • Buildroot Kernel & Driver Dev Microcontrollers • RTOS • Bare Metal Secure Boot & OTA Fleet Management Drones, Robotics & ROS 2 Edge AI • Computer Vision • NVIDIA Jetson Cellular 5G • Wi-Fi 6 • Mesh Safety Critical • DO-178C

From "First Boot" to "Mass Production"

Whether you’re building a new drone, warehouse robot, router, or secure industrial controller, we work with your team to solve hard technical problems and de-risk launches.

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Projects that show the depth of the stack

These are example projects our engineers have delivered over their careers. Some were completed prior to The Labs in previous roles.

Aerospace SDR

Airborne & spaceborne SDR fleet demonstrator

Implemented dynamically reconfigurable multi-band SDR systems for airborne platforms.

• Safety-critical, latency-sensitive links
Drones & Robotics

AI racing drone platform

Developed Linux OS and full software stack on NVIDIA GPU hardware for autonomous racing drones.

• End-to-end autonomy software stack
5G & Wi-Fi

Next-gen 5G router

Delivered advanced Wi-Fi and 5G integration on Qualcomm platforms with robust CI testing.

• High-density Wi-Fi
Drones & Robotics

Autonomous warehouse robotics

Developed Yocto-based BSPs, kernel drivers, and ROS integration for autonomous warehouse robots, including provisioning and update systems for fleets.

• Robotics fleets at scale
• Robust OTA & provisioning
Lottery Terminals and ATMs

Lottery terminals and ATM connectivity

Created multiple generations of 4G/5G routers with TR-069 provisioning, remote power management, and secure networking – deployed in over 150,000 lottery terminals and ATMs across North America.

• 250K+ production routers
• Lottery terminals and ATMs
Media over Cellular

Multicast distribution system over 4G

Designed a scalable multicast content distribution solution over 4G cellular to 120,000+ devices, ensuring reliability on bandwidth-constrained links.

• 120K+ subscriber endpoints
• Highly optimized over cellular networks

Led by a team of engineers

We are a team of industry veterans who ship mission-critical systems where failure is not an option. In fact, if you’ve used an ATM, bought a lottery ticket, or flown on a plane, you’ve likely trusted the design that we created and the code that we wrote.

A straightforward, engineering-first engagement model

Clear technical scoping, fast feedback loops, and pragmatism. The goal is not slides – it’s a working system you can deploy and maintain.

Step 01

Discovery & deep-dive

We start with a working session to understand your hardware, constraints, and deadlines. We review existing schematics, firmware, and logs to quickly map the real problem.

Step 02

Minimal, high-impact plan

You get a concise technical plan: prioritized tasks, assumptions, and risks. If you already have a team, we plug into your workflow (Git, CI, ticketing) without disruption.

Step 03

Implementation & hand-off

We implement, test, and document the changes. Where helpful, we schedule knowledge-transfer sessions so your team can own and extend the work after the engagement.

Let's build your next products together.

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