US embedded software company (est. 1981) providing VxWorks RTOS and Linux platforms for aerospace, defense, and industrial robotics.
Wind River Systems, headquartered in Alameda, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aptiv PLC and a pioneer in embedded and intelligent edge software since 1981. The company is best known for VxWorks, the world's most widely deployed real-time operating system (RTOS), which powers mission-critical systems across aerospace, defense, industrial automation, robotics, medical devices, automotive, and network infrastructure. VxWorks is certified to DO-178C, IEC 61508, IEC 62304, and ISO 26262 safety standards, and its VxWorks 653 platform is ARINC 653-conformant, supporting integrated modular avionics in aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A400M.
Industrial robots from manufacturers including KUKA rely on Wind River device software for real-time deterministic control. Wind River also offers Wind River Linux, the Helix Virtualization Platform for multi-OS edge computing, and cloud-native development tools. In 2025, Wind River held the top ranking globally in edge OS platforms across RTOS, commercial Linux, and IoT embedded OS categories.
The company's products serve defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, robotics manufacturers, and industrial equipment makers worldwide, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Industry-leading real-time operating system for deterministic, safety-certifiable embedded and robotics applications.
Commercial embedded Linux platform for intelligent edge devices requiring long-term support and security hardening.
Contact Wind River Systems
WEBSITE
https://www.windriver.comPHONE
(510) 748-4100HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1981
Primary Role
Software/Algorithm
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Primary Region
North America
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