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9. System Evolution: Prototype to Industrial
Overview
The ASF project is transitioning from a functional prototype to an industrial-grade embedded product. This document summarizes the current state and the value added by the new architectural decisions.
Current Status
The project already possesses a strong foundation:
- Good Functional Coverage: The core requirements are well-understood and implemented.
- Clear System Intent: The goals of the system are well-defined.
- Excellent Hardware Choice: The ESP32-S3 provides the necessary performance and security features.
Industrial Enhancements
The proposed architecture adds the following critical layers:
| Enhancement | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Determinism | Predictable behavior under all operating conditions. |
| Security Maturity | Protection against physical and network-based threats. |
| Fleet-scale Maintainability | Tools and patterns for managing thousands of devices. |
| Industrial Fault Tolerance | Graceful handling of power, network, and sensor failures. |
Next Steps
To continue the evolution of the ASF system, the following activities are recommended:
- Formal System Architecture Diagram: Visualizing the data flow and component interactions.
- FreeRTOS Task Model: Defining the priority and resource allocation for all software tasks.
- Factory Provisioning Workflow: Automating the secure injection of identities and configuration.
- ESP-IDF Component Mapping: Translating these architectural decisions into specific Kconfig options and code modules.