This is the next logical step for semiconductor companies like AD, TI, etc.
AD doesn't tend to compete on cost, so high quality open source drivers become a key differentiator compared to other companies with lower cost parts, especially as these parts become increasingly complex. A 9 axis IMU with 10 different acquisition and buffering modes, built in algorithms, etc. becomes a lot more tractable if you don't have to write the whole driver from a datasheet.
This is the next logical step for semiconductor companies like AD, TI, etc.
AD doesn't tend to compete on cost, so high quality open source drivers become a key differentiator compared to other companies with lower cost parts, especially as these parts become increasingly complex. A 9 axis IMU with 10 different acquisition and buffering modes, built in algorithms, etc. becomes a lot more tractable if you don't have to write the whole driver from a datasheet.