ArcherMind Android-based in-dash PND system unveiled

Given how often we hear about manufacturers using Android for their mobile devices, it’s a surprise dedicated sat-nav units don’t feature more highly.  Chinese firm ArcherMind Technology have been showing off what they’re saying is the world’s first embedded Android-based navigation system, complete with 7-inch touchscreen display and integrated 3G.

ArcherMind – who were mainly responsible for the software development, partnering with local hardware manufacturers who came up with the reference design – claim to have set fifty engineers to work over a four month period in order to come up with the unnamed head unit. Full story...