Here are links to similar projects:

=== mbed ===

Link: [[http://mbed.org/|mbed]]

Similarities:
  * Delivers HAL
  * Uses C++
Strengths:
  * From what we know they have partnership with ARM Ltd.
  * 3 developers working full time
  * Lot's of code already available
  * Already has a community around the project
  * Is recognized
Weaknesses:
  * The mbed project seems to target ARM based microcontrollers only. HAL is based on CMSIS.
Other differences:
  * We're using C++11
    
=== ChibiOS ===

Link: [[http://www.chibios.org/dokuwiki/doku.php|ChibiOS/RT]]

=== Arduino ===

Link: [[http://arduino.cc|Arduino]]

=== AutoSAR ===

Link: [[http://www.autosar.org/|AutoSAR]]
