See microcontroller. Embedded in a Shoe! The microprocessor in this sneaker calculates the foot-to-ground pressure and continuously adjusts the comfort level by moving a cushion.

Microcontroller or Microprocessor: Making the Right Choice Microprocessors have a single processing core (CPU), typically powerful enough to handle complex applications involving lots of memory.

Students expressed creativity and ingenuity in the design of practical, microcontroller-based embedded systems for their final course projects.