When you think of Android Automotive, you probably think of cars, specifically EVs. But KTM currently uses the Android Automotive OS on its motorcycles, so that’s not the only thing you can use the OS for.
In addition to announcing a new touchscreen dashboard for the motorcycle, KTM now uses Android Automotive OS on this updated hardware. This allows for offline navigation and more advanced features such as more apps and over-the-air updates.
KTM says:
Staying connected to the world outside your helmet is even easier thanks to the upgraded CCU3.0 connectivity unit, which has 32 GB of storage, 3 GB of RAM, and finally runs the Android Automotive operating system. It will be. This enables IoT connectivity via eSim, GPS antenna, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Android Auto, a smartphone-projected platform, has been available on some motorcycles for several years, but using Android Automotive OS may be a better and safer option. Android Auto is prone to occasional connectivity issues, even when running wired, and troubleshooting them on the bike can be very risky.
Notably, there’s no mention of Play Store or Google apps and services, so this may be different from Android Automotive, which many cars have. Perhaps it’s simply Google’s focus on cars. As Mishaal Rahman points out, Google and its partners often refer to Android Automotive as “the car with Google in it.”
KTM’s new Android Automotive dashboard for motorcycles comes in vertical and horizontal layouts and will be featured on the company’s premium motorcycles.
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