Android Mascots At The Google I/O Developers Conference
Android mascots are lined up in the demonstration area at the Google I/O Developers Conference in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, May 10, 2011. Reuters/Beck Diefenbach

Android is not about smartphones. Android is designed to be used in various platforms like the tablet, smartwatches, cars and even televisions. Not many people would be aware of the extent of the use of Android operating system.

Automotive Industry

Recently, Honda made an announcement that they have designed a system called the Honda Connect that will coordinate between the car, the driver and the system. This is not to control the engine, but to make it easy for a person to drive a vehicle. The system has a camera that will allow the driver to get a better view while reversing the car. The driver can receive and make calls, download apps and customise the device. It also includes a GPS system. This system used in the car is intuitive, interface integrated control and voice action.

Robotics

According to Android Authority at the InForce stand they saw a demo of a 3D printed micro rover from Qualcomm. The research team at Qualcomm have published the designs for the robots that can be used to refer to build a flying or rolling robot. The brain that steers the robots is the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The United States defence department will use tablets to control machines that are used in an environment that is highly stressed and in places that are inaccessible. It is easy to steer a machine with an Android tablet than the conventional joystick. It takes lesser time to train the personnel. Other functions like capturing videos and photos instantly and sending it across via satellite or uploading to the cloud has become easy. This allows for the defence personnel to communicate with each other.

Television

Yesterday, Google officially launched its devices, as well as the Nexus Player. Android TV is an optimization for a larger screen. This is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop the Android TV is designed to allow users to get easy access to Google media that include Google Play, streaming services like YouTube and Netflix. This will also allow gamers to play games on their TV via a gamepad.

Devices

Android is also used on Computers, Smartwatches, Smartwearables, Phones, Tablets and Smart Homes. Android has varied uses in the industrial, medical and technological fields. This only goes to show that Android is everywhere, it has matured and it can handle all.