Acorn Computers was a British computer company founded in 1978, known for developing the Acorn BBC Microcomputer in the early 1980s. This computer was part of the BBC's initiative to promote computer literacy in schools and became popular in educational settings. Acorn's innovative designs contributed to the rise of personal computing in the UK. In the late 1980s, Acorn introduced the Archimedes series, which featured advanced graphics and processing capabilities. The company played a significant role in the development of the ARM architecture, which is now widely used in mobile devices and embedded systems. Acorn Computers ceased operations in the mid-1990s, but its legacy continues through ARM technology.