The Zephyr Project Meetup held on May 17, 2025, at Texas Instruments in Bangalore, India, featured two parallel tracks of talks and panel discussions showcasing the latest developments and use cases of Zephyr RTOS.
Below is a summary of each session.
Keynote: Sip a blend of Zephyr : Open Standards, Broad ecosystem, Shared engineering, Khasim Syed Mohammed, Director of Engineering | TI Sitara ARM Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Texas Instruments
Khasim discussed how Zephyr’s open standards and shared engineering ecosystem provide a flexible, scalable solution for TI customers building innovative products. He highlighted how Zephyr’s migration path has enabled product enablement and reduced development complexity at Texas Instruments.
Using Zephyr for Mobile/Browser Testing – Dhruv Menon, Software Engineer, Mozark India Pvt Ltd
Dhruv Menon presented on using Zephyr for mobile and browser testing, focusing on how the Optics-Framework addresses challenges in DRM-protected applications by leveraging Zephyr-based embedded solutions. He explained how Zephyr’s capabilities support seamless and secure testing across industries.
Zephyr and LVGL to build industrial grade HMI Solutions -Baipalli Vallab Rao (Vasu), PHYTEC EMBEDDED, Managing Director
Baipalli Vallab Rao (Vasu) demonstrated using Zephyr and LVGL to build industrial-grade HMI solutions, with a live demo on the RuggedBOARD-RA8. He highlighted applications in medical and railway systems, emphasizing real-world deployment scenarios.
Zephyr for Open Source healthcare devices – Ashwin Whitchurch, CEO, Protocentral Electronics
Ashwin Whitchurch from Protocentral Electronics discussed the use of Zephyr in open source healthcare devices like HealthyPi 5, 6, and HealthyPi Move. He explained how Zephyr enabled a single codebase across multiple microcontroller platforms, improving efficiency and maintainability. Slides here.
From Whisper to Storm: The Evolution of Zephyr RTOS – Sri Surya A S, Embedded Software Developer, Linumiz.
Surya outlined the evolution of Zephyr RTOS from a microkernel to a modern, scalable platform. He covered its key milestones, core improvements, and subsystem growth that have made Zephyr adaptable for industrial and IoT applications. Slides here.
Panel Discussion: Zephyr RTOS: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Taking It from Prototype to Production
The panel, moderated by Vagesh Panditharadhya (Embedded Software Engineer, PHYTEC EMBEDDED PVT LTD), brought together Vaishnav Achath (Software Engineer, Texas Instruments), Dhruv (Software Engineer, Mozark India Pvt Ltd), Bharathiraja Nallathambi (Linumiz) and Ashwin Whitchurch (CEO, Protocentral Electronics) to demystify Zephyr RTOS its modular, secure architecture and real-world use in IoT, wearables, and industrial systems and to share best practices for taking Zephyr based projects from rapid prototyping through optimized deployment, CI/CD-driven scaling, and certification.
Mechanical keyboard on Zephyr – Vaibhav Khatri, Embedded Engineer, Hardware-Tinkerers
Vaibhav Khatri gave a talk on building custom mechanical keyboards with ZMK on Zephyr, highlighting the framework’s flexibility for creating specialized input devices.
Zephyr support for heterogeneous SoCs – Amneesh Singh, Software Engineer, Texas Instruments
Amneesh Singh detailed enabling Zephyr for heterogeneous SoCs, including the AM243x platform, describing board support, device driver development, and challenges in booting multicore systems with TI’s RTOS bootloader. Slides here.
Zephyr vs Real-time Linux on application processors, a comparative study – Vaishnav Achath, Texas Instruments India Pvt. Ltd., Software Engineer
Vaishnav compared Zephyr and real-time Linux for application processors, analyzing performance, scalability, determinism, and ecosystem fit for different use cases. He provided benchmarks and architectural insights to guide RTOS selection.
Embedded Controller Firmware Performance Profiler for Debugging – Astha Chavda and Sriharsha Govinda Raj, Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd Firmware Engineer
Astha Chavda and Sriharsha Govinda Raj from Intel introduced the EC Profiler tool for performance profiling and debugging embedded controller firmware running on Zephyr. They explained its real-time tracing capabilities and how it improves debugging efficiency and robustness. Slides here.
Zephyr RTOS: Under 1KB of RAM – Parthiban, Software Engineer, Linumiz
Parthiban showcased efforts to run Zephyr RTOS on microcontrollers with under 1KB of RAM, sharing strategies to manage limited memory while enabling multitasking, peripherals, and low power consumption. Slides here.
Real-Time at the Charger: Zephyr RTOS in EVSE Applications – Saravanan Sekar Linumiz Software Engineer
Saravanan Sekar highlighted the use of Zephyr in EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) applications, focusing on precise control for power regulation, fault protection, and real-time scheduling. Slides here.
The meetup concluded with a thank you note and announcements by Dhruva Gole, Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Texas Instruments and participants received free BeaglePlay boards, sponsored by Texas Instruments.
During and after the sessions, participants enjoyed networking sessions with refreshments, generously sponsored by Texas Instruments. This informal time allowed developers to share experiences, discuss ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.
Special Thanks
A big thank you to Texas Instruments for making this event possible. Their support not only facilitated an engaging event but also contributed to strengthening the local Zephyr community.
Videos from the sessions will be uploaded in the Zephyr Project YouTube channel soon. Photos can be found here in the Flickr account.
Thanks to Ashok R from the Embedded Club for this short overview video of the Zephyr project meetup in Bangalore.
What’s Next?
This Bangalore meetup was part of the ongoing Zephyr Community Meetup Series, and it reminded us of the importance of coming together to share knowledge, challenges, and successes. Whether you’re an experienced contributor or new to embedded systems, these meetups offer invaluable opportunities to connect with like-minded innovators.
If you are excited about the Zephyr Project and want to share it with your local community, consider hosting an event in your city. Whether you are in Bangalore or halfway across the globe, we encourage passionate individuals to get involved.
Reach out to us and explore how you can bring Zephyr to your community and make a difference in the world of IoT development.
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