Real-Time Systems (company)

Real-Time Systems GmbH (RTS) is a German technology company specializing in virtualization and real-time operating system (RTOS) software. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Ravensburg, Germany, RTS provides solutions primarily for industrial automation, automotive, and other embedded systems markets where determinism and low-latency performance are critical.

The company's core product is RTS Hypervisor, a real-time hypervisor that allows multiple operating systems, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and general-purpose operating systems (GPOS) like Windows or Linux, to run concurrently and independently on a single multicore processor. This capability enables the consolidation of different functionalities, such as control, communication, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs), onto a single hardware platform, reducing system complexity, cost, and power consumption.

RTS Hypervisor implements a partitioned architecture, ensuring that applications running in different partitions cannot interfere with each other. This isolation is crucial for safety-critical applications, as it prevents errors in one application from affecting the operation of other applications. The hypervisor supports a variety of hardware platforms, including Intel x86 and ARM architectures.

Beyond the hypervisor, Real-Time Systems also offers development tools and services to assist customers in integrating and optimizing their real-time systems. These services include consulting, training, and customized software development.

The company targets industries where deterministic behavior and low latency are essential, such as industrial control, robotics, automotive control systems, medical devices, and aerospace applications. Real-Time Systems positions itself as a provider of reliable and efficient solutions for meeting the demanding requirements of these applications.

RTS partners with other technology companies, including semiconductor manufacturers, operating system vendors, and system integrators, to provide comprehensive solutions for its customers. The company is known for its commitment to open standards and its active participation in industry consortia focused on real-time and embedded systems.