Visualizing Virtual Embedded Systems: Enhancing Renode with Interactive Board Simulations

As the complexity of embedded systems increases, traditional hardware testing methods are progressively being supplemented with advanced virtual simulations. Virtual simulation has become essential in automotive software development for system stability verification. Renode stands out for its ability to efficiently simulate complex interactions between embedded devices. However, its command-line interface (CLI) for debugging can be less intuitive. This paper proposes the integration of board visualization features into Renode to create a more user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI). This enhancement simplifies debugging, accelerates the verification cycle, and provides clearer insights into software behavior, thus improving overall productivity. We will examine the implementation and benefits of this approach and highlight its potential to revolutionize embedded system verification.