The Caterpillar S50 is a rugged smartphone that, yes, is made by the same Caterpillar company more renowned for making construction equipment and vehicles. The device is designed to be extremely tough and durable, making it ideal for outdoorsy types and people who work outside.
This phone is completely dust-proof and can block out water while immersed at a depth of up to one meter. Its 4.7-inch touchscreen allows for wet finger tracking, which permits the capacitive screen to read touching gestures and respond normally. The screen meanwhile is made with shatter-resistant Gorilla Glass 3.
The Caterpillar S50 isn't only about a rugged exterior however, it also packs a lot of internal goodies including an Android 4.4 KitKat engine, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage and an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Rugged Outdoor Smartphones
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced, rugged smartphones with enhanced durability for outdoor and rugged environments.
- Waterproof and Dust-proof Technology
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new waterproof and dust-proof technologies that can be applied to various electronic devices.
- Shatter-resistant Screens
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce stronger shatter-resistant screens for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design durable and rugged consumer electronics that can withstand outdoor and rugged environments.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative outdoor recreational products and accessories that are rugged and durable.
- Construction and Industrial Equipment
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Manufacture durable and rugged equipment and vehicles specifically designed for construction and industrial use.
