DroidBUZZ

DroidBUZZ is the world’s first Android-based software platform developed specifically for rear-seat entertainment systems. The new social media-oriented, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software platform is based on Android 2.2 Froyo. Featuring rich functionality, DroidBUZZ can be easily customized to fit the particular product requirements, allowing manufacturers of rear-seat entertainment systems to significantly reduce time to market and development costs.

Cutting-edge infotainment capabilities

The new DroidBUZZ is a full-scale vehicle software platform that enables multimedia and online connectivity features, along with the support of regular Android applications, to the rear-seat entertainment systems, head units, personal navigation devices and other infotainment systems. Luxoft’s Android-based software platform is compatible with tablets, smartphones, and other wireless devices that use the popular operating system. DroidBUZZ provides a tablet computer-like experience for car users, allowing them to effortlessly surf the Internet, use social media networks, download content, and more.

Optimized for low costs and high performance

ARM hardware platform allows easy-to-port DroidBUZZ to work on a wide variety of MCU modules from different vendors. OEMs can build both autonomous and connected in-car infotainment systems using the Luxoft software platform. In addition, DroidBUZZ supports 3G and LTE connectivity, as well as Bluetooth-based channel to Internet via user’s smartphone, thus enabling a comprehensive set of online services for the car users.

Features and benefits of DroidBUZZ:

• Automotive software platform for Android OEMs (head units, PNDs, entertainment systems) is effortlessly implemented and highly extensible
• The user interface is customized for the unique needs of in-vehicle use by drivers and passengers
• Provides for personalized services that evolve throughout the lifetime of the vehicle via downloadable upgrades and apps
• Access to the Android Market with over 200,000 apps available to users in 131 countries
• Built-in apps are developed for in-vehicle demands, including Shturmann GPS navigation, Facebook and Twitter social networking, and a variety of other branded automotive apps
• Supports the capabilities that meet the needs of drivers and passengers, such as location-based services for content delivery and advertising, Bluetooth dial-up networking, 3G USB modems, multimedia services, and wireless connectivity services