Аннотация:The article provides an overview of modern microprocessor control systems for internal combustion engines, which allow improving the entire complex of design, technological, environmental and operational characteristics of engines due to the wide possibilities of regulating the working process in each cycle of each cylinder. The directions of research and development on the creation of adaptive engines are considered. It is indicated that the main distinguishing feature of engines with a variable workflow of any design scheme is that these adaptability properties are achieved by increasing the number of controlled elements in comparison with existing engines. The article provides an overview of the controlled elements implemented in internal combustion transport engines and discusses the technical solutions that are used by well-known global companies in the field of marine medium-and high-speed engines. The directions in the field of improving computers that control engines are described.