This article provides an introduction to, and overview of, the subject of embedded motion control and some considerations for design engineers when implementing motion control in embedded systems. Embedded motion control is a major emerging trend that's being driven by the interconnectedness of many different systems, such as new edge device applications in the Internet of Things (IoT) and the industrial IoT (IIoT), as well as other trends such as increasing integration and miniaturization of systems, and the spread of mobile/wearable consumer electronics – and artificial intelligence (AI).