Why are C, C++, and LISP so prevalent in embedded devices and robots?

Question

It seems that the software language skills most sought for embedded devices and robots are C, C++, and LISP. Why haven\'t more recent languages made inroads into these applicat

Answer 1

Lisp is/was used in some research and some commercial robots. iRobot for example uses it. Here is an older article about their Common Lisp variant called L (<- Link).

Lisp is used when there is need for special higher level libraries, for example for complex planning operations. There are lots of libraries written over time for various planning operations, including planning of actions and movements of autonomous systems.