Embedded Systems, ES, conducts research in cooperation with the industry, with the mission to provide research excellence that enables industry to take advantage of the opportunity provided by software in products and production systems.

ES is the most research-intensive research profile at Mälardalen University and a national leader in embedded-systems research. Research at ES has a dominating focus on embedded software. Our mission is to provide research excellence that enables industry to take advantage of the opportunity provided by software in products and production systems.

We have world leading competence in embedded-software development and real-time systems modelling and analysis. We offer extensive experience of international projects, proven track record in industrial cooperation and commercialization of research and a professional research organization.

Internationally, ES has extensive co-operation and is known for its research as well as its strong industrial links. Industrial partners include major companies, such as ABB, Bombardier, Ericsson, Scania and Volvo, as well as many smaller businesses, including several spin-off companies.

ES provides a stimulating international research environment, characterized by its cooperative atmosphere, openness, and team spirit – a great environment for a researcher to grow in; with a mix of established and young researchers, several of which are employed or funded by industry. The research is organized in a set of mutually supportive and cooperating research groups.