Project Ara

GPTKB entity

Statements (113)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:accessories
gptkbp:aims_to create customizable smartphones
gptkbp:aims_to_improve electronic waste
gptkbp:allows hardware upgrades
user to swap parts
gptkbp:benefits unrealized potential
gptkbp:challenges market adoption
sustainability and scalability challenges
technical and market challenges
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:Phonebloks
Google and Motorola
gptkbp:community active user community
gptkbp:community_feedback integrated into development
gptkbp:community_involvement open-source development
gptkbp:compatibility various hardware modules
gptkbp:competes_with traditional smartphones
gptkbp:component_interchangeability yes
gptkbp:components camera, battery, processor
gptkbp:customization_options high level of customization
gptkbp:design_purpose reduce electronic waste
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Google
community feedback
collaboration with universities
gptkbp:development gptkb:ATAP_(Advanced_Technology_and_Projects)
gptkbp:development_methodology agile development
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:2016
gptkbp:economic_impact smartphone industry
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Google_I/_O
various tech events
gptkbp:features interchangeable modules
swappable parts
gptkbp:final_prototype Spiral 2
gptkbp:first_public_demo gptkb:2014
gptkbp:funding $15 million
venture capital funding
gptkbp:has_been_cancelled gptkb:2016
gptkbp:has_documentation extensive documentation available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Project Ara
gptkbp:impact significant impact on modular tech discussions
gptkbp:included multiple modules
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:LEGO
gptkbp:initial_announcement_date October 2013
gptkbp:initial_prototype Spiral 1
gptkbp:inspired_by modular design principles
modular design philosophy
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Phonebloks
gptkbp:involved gptkb:print
gptkbp:is_aimed_at tech enthusiasts
developers and makers
reducing upgrade cycles
gptkbp:is_designed_to enhance user experience
personalization
reduce costs
extend device lifespan
be user-friendly
support diverse user needs
allow for easy component swapping
be easily repairable
encourage third-party development
provide a platform for experimentation
support various hardware configurations
gptkbp:is_expected_to create a new market segment
enhance innovation in mobile technology
influence future smartphone designs
revolutionize smartphone industry
gptkbp:is_influenced_by modular computing
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by empower users
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:developers
gptkbp:legacy influenced future modular devices
gptkbp:manufacturer collaborated with various manufacturers
gptkbp:market_launch never launched commercially
gptkbp:modular_architecture yes
gptkbp:modular_smartphone_concept pioneering concept
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Android
gptkbp:patents_filed multiple patents
gptkbp:processor gptkb:ARM_architecture
gptkbp:production_status cancelled
gptkbp:project gptkb:Paul_Eremenko
3 years
2013 to 2016
innovation in smartphone design
personalized technology
gptkbp:project_philosophy user-centric design philosophy
gptkbp:project_visionary gptkb:Paul_Eremenko
gptkbp:prototyped_in gptkb:Puerto_Rico
gptkbp:provides_support_for Android ecosystem
gptkbp:public_interest high public interest
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:2013
gptkbp:research_focus modular technology
gptkbp:result project cancellation
gptkbp:successor gptkb:none
gptkbp:target_audience developers and consumers
gptkbp:target_market tech enthusiasts
gptkbp:user_engagement high user engagement
gptkbp:user_experience enhanced user experience
gptkbp:user_interface customizable UI
gptkbp:uses modular components
gptkbp:utilizes gptkb:Android
gptkbp:was_a_response_to consumer demand for customization
growing demand for personalization in tech.
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:computer
sustainability trends
user-centric design principles
modular computing concepts
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:Google's_hardware_ecosystem
gptkb:Google's_Project_Tango
Advanced Technology and Projects group
Google's hardware strategy
Google's vision for the future of smartphones
gptkbp:was_showcased_through demonstration units
gptkbp:year gptkb:2016
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Google
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4