Android Picking-up Steam in the Embedded Market

Embedded Android Survey Results

July 2015

The survey included respondents from around the world, with the US and Europe each representing 38% of the total.

93% of respondents are either currently using or considering using Android for Embedded

Visual Applications win out due to the user friendly interface of Android

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%