Exploring AtomVM: A New Runtime for Elixir

The presentation covers the significance of the BEAM Virtual Machine to Elixir and explores AtomVM, which enables Elixir applications to run on microcontrollers with limited resources. The speakers, from Software Mansion and the Atom VM team, discuss their collaboration to enhance AtomVM's compatibility with BEAM functions, revealing promising results. Key takeaways include a comparison of AtomVM and BEAM, insights into Elixir runtimes, previous efforts to adapt Elixir for different platforms, and how AtomVM enhances the language's versatility.