Since this device will integrate into a machine and control it I’m thing finger pointing might be an issue for the washing machine owner. When the washing machine breaks the repair person might say “That’s your problem right there, you got that there imp thing installed.” Then when you call the imp tech line you get a tech saying we don’t fix washing machines.

So if the washing machine company does want to provide good customer service they’re going to have to take “ownership” of the imp and warranty the imp. In the end this will cost the company more than just adding an imp slot.