Android In-Car Infotainment By Foryou/Adayo

• Rob Jackson
• 14 years ago

Beyond gaming, I think one of the most underutilized opportunities for Android is in the automotive space, and I can understand why. With texting while driving being made illegal the world over, how many issues, problems and concerns does a full entertainment suite via Android include? Check out this nifty In-Car Infotainment center from Foryou/Adayo that we spotted at CES:

My first reaction was, “Cool!” and my second reaction was, “This is dangerous,” but after reflecting, I think automotive companies could create some interesting integrations that are enjoyable, informational, AND safe. Just a few ideas:

• Have the dash console be a dock for a tablet. When you dock it, you’re in NAV mode and can only use certain functions. If you remove the tablet, it turns into a more fully functional device that can be used by passengers or for a driver who is sitting still, parked, etc…
• Embed these in rear headrests
• Put them on other vehicles, like boats or hey… what about golf carts?!?!

I think combining Android with vehicles in general is an incredibly underutilized area and while the product displayed by Foryou/Adayo was pretty buggy, I applaud the effort. It looked pretty good and had a solid concept. Now it’s just about improving the hardware/software functionality and customizing it to a specific setting with specific features to aid in the given environment.