Rapid system prototyping in academic laboratories of the 1990’sRapid system prototyping in academic laboratories of the 1990’s Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Publication 2015-11-171991enThe term “rapid system prototyping” is introduced in the context of academic research in digital systems. The technological issues as well as issues of policy which affect system prototyping in academia are presented, as well as opportunities stemming from a rapid system design cycle. The complementary role of academia and industry in the development of systems is outlined.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/38-45First International Workshop on Rapid System Prototyping Proceedings, First International Workshop on Rapid System Prototyping Dollas Apostolos Δολλας Αποστολος Chi V. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Automatic computers Automatic data processors Computer hardware Computing machines (Computers) Electronic brains Electronic calculating-machines Electronic computers Hardware, Computer computers automatic computers automatic data processors computer hardware computing machines computers electronic brains electronic calculating machines electronic computers hardware computer