Android SBCs in Industrial Automation: Bridging Human Interfaces and Intelligent Control
Introduction
The era of Industry 4.0 has reshaped how factories and production lines operate.
Automation is no longer just about replacing human labor — it’s about connecting machines, data, and people through intelligent systems that respond in real time.
At the center of this evolution lies a versatile class of hardware: Android Single Board Computers (SBCs).
Traditionally, industrial automation relied on PLCs, RTOS controllers, and Linux-based HMIs.
But as interfaces become more visual and connectivity demands grow, Android SBCs have emerged as an ideal solution — merging multimedia performance with flexible networking and intuitive human-machine interaction (HMI).