Embedded computers are specifically designed to control various devices and systems in the physical world.

They are connected to sensors and actuators, enabling them to gather data from the environment and initiate physical actions based on that data.

For example, embedded computers in industrial automation systems can monitor temperature sensors and control actuators to adjust the temperature of a manufacturing process.

These systems rely on embedded computers to process sensor data and make real-time decisions, illustrating the essential role of embedded computers in controlling and automating physical processes.