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Android for Embedded Devices - 5 Reasons why Android is used in Embedded Devices

Maharajan VeerabahuMaharajan Veerabahu November 6, 20173 comments

Android may seem like a phone OS, but it now solves real embedded product problems. This post outlines five practical reasons engineers pick Android for devices with displays, from built-in touch and GUI frameworks to simplified camera and wireless APIs. It also covers vendor BSP and driver support, a large developer pool, and how Android speeds prototyping by reusing phones or tablets as HMIs or processors.


Android for Embedded Devices - 5 Reasons why Android is used in Embedded Devices

Maharajan VeerabahuMaharajan Veerabahu November 6, 20173 comments

Android may seem like a phone OS, but it now solves real embedded product problems. This post outlines five practical reasons engineers pick Android for devices with displays, from built-in touch and GUI frameworks to simplified camera and wireless APIs. It also covers vendor BSP and driver support, a large developer pool, and how Android speeds prototyping by reusing phones or tablets as HMIs or processors.