Android 13 on panel PCs for the industrial and medical arenas

FORTEC Integrated has collaborated with Emteria to provide x86 panel PCs featuring Android 13. This integration integrates the high computing power of the x86 architecture with the benefits of Android 13, including regular updates, customisation, and remote management capabilities.

"Emteria ensures seamless operation of Android 13 on the POS-IQ-PRO Panel PCs, maximising app compatibility and usability," stated Matthias Keller, managing director at FORTEC Integrated/Distec.

The contemporary Android version delivers extensive design options, allowing users to tailor the user interface, boot animations, and colour schemes to their brand specifications. (CI/CD) pipelines enable automatic OS updates and system, and app changes distribution through OTA updates. The Android operating system further enhances the POS-IQ-PRO panel PC experience with features such as kiosk mode for authorisation management, easy remote access through Mobile Device Management (MDM), streamlined app management, and screen mirroring for real-time monitoring of remote device screens. Extended long-term support and regular security updates contribute to Android devices' ongoing safety and reliability.

The monitors, equipped with a robust Intel Pentium N4200 processor, were specifically designed for machine controls, HMIs, and medical technology applications. Obtainable in sizes ranging from 10.1" to 15.6", these panel PCs feature a ten-finger PCAP touchscreen for user-friendly operation and a slim, durable stainless-steel housing with front IP65 protection against dust and water. Passive cooling ensures optimal system performance even in high ambient temperatures. Also, VESA mounting holes allow flexible installation options, including swivel arms or monitor bases, and optional wall installation frames facilitate integration into various constructions like concrete, wood, or drywall.

The integrated monitors of the series, equipped with an integrated Raspberry Pi ARM processor, are also offered with the Emteria Android operating system.