corecm3h

corecm3h is an open-source software framework designed for real-time control, data processing, and modular extension in embedded and edge computing environments. The framework provides a lightweight runtime, a plugin-based architecture, and bindings for common programming languages to enable deterministic, low-latency applications.

Its architecture centers on a minimal core kernel that handles scheduling, inter-component communication, and resource management, while application logic is implemented as independently loaded modules. The runtime supports fixed-priority and rate-monotonic scheduling modes, high-resolution timers, and traceable event logging to aid debugging and verification. Cross-platform support includes Linux-based systems and select real-time operating systems.

corecm3h emphasizes determinism, modularity, and portability. It includes a small, well-documented API surface, a test harness for unit and integration tests, and tooling for simulation and offline validation. The project maintains a modular plugin system for sensors, actuators, communication protocols, and data processing blocks, enabling reuse across projects.

Applications span robotics, industrial automation, research prototypes, and edge AI deployments. The framework is used to orchestrate sensor fusion, control loops, and decision logic in environments where predictable timing and reliability are important. The plugin ecosystem supports drivers for common hardware platforms and middleware interfaces.

corecm3h is released under an open-source license (commonly MIT or Apache-style), with development coordinated through a public repository. The project accepts community contributions, issue tracking, and periodic releases. Documentation covers installation, architecture, API references, and migration notes.

History and future directions: The project originated from collaborative research in control systems engineering and has evolved through several major releases, emphasizing compatibility with standard industrial interfaces and interoperability with other middleware.