android picking-up steam in the embedded market
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The survey included respondents from around the world, with the US and Europe each representing 38% of the total.
Top Other: • User familiarity • Many developers • OS Robustness • Low OS overhead • Modern Interface
The ability to easily add a touch interface as well as time to market and customizability are the winning characteristics for Embedded Android.
Top Other: • Java Dependency • Lack of Community • Real-Time Capabilities • Handling of Hanging
Situations
As Android is a mobile OS, lack of I/O support, internal expertise and availability of development tools head up the key challenges for adopting the OS.
Key Findings
• 93% of respondents are either considering or currently using Android for an Embedded Application
• Top Applications: • Industrial automation - 28% • Infotainment – 20% • Digital signage – 12%
• Top Benefits:
• Touch Screen – 26% • Quick-time-to-market – 25% • Customizable – 19%
• Top Challenges:
• Lack of I/O support – 23% • Lack of internal expertise – 21% • Lack of development tools – 19%