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It's not just apps that take from the mobile world and onto the shop floor. The industry is also starting to open their eyes to Google's mobile operating system Android.
It is incredibly exciting. So far, the automotive industry the most advanced. Several manufacturers build their new infotainment system on Android, said Robert Niemi, an expert on Android on program.
Android is currently used in mobile phones and surf boards, but
according to Robert Niemi is now spreading the use of other industries.
At all times when you have a human-machine interaction, it is a good
option. However, it can not replace real-time operating system for such
control systems.
One advantage of Android is that it is easy to customize what is shown on the screen for what is needed for the moment.
It makes the system easier to use, for example, an operator need not get up a lot of unnecessary information, said Robert Niemi.
One of the companies started to use Android in its development, defense company Saab.
In a current project using Android in a new communications system for soldiers in the field.
We choose between multiple operating systems, but the choice fell on
Android for several reasons. It's simple, which reduces development
time. It is also open source, good documentation and quality, says
Johan Johansson, software developer at Saab Security & Defence
Solutions in Jarfalla.
The new system consists of a vest with various built-in modules for communication, and maps. In mid-September, it demonstrated for the first time at a defense trade show in London.
According to Robert Niemi going on the developments with Android in many Swedish companies:
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