Together while washing your hands with water and soap… Antibacterial smartphone

Caterpillar, which manufactures construction machinery such as forklifts, also produces Android devices for workers who work in the field. However, here, the Cat S42 H+, an antibacterial smartphone that can be washed with water and soap, was introduced when washing hands.

The product name is derived from the Hygiene Plus technology used on the surface. The terminal suppresses the propagation of attached bacteria using the Addmaster antibacterial technology. The case is airtight, so even if it gets dirty, it can be washed with detergent, and it also provides resistance to bleach.

However, the specifications are low with a 720p 5.5-inch display, MediaTek SoC, RAM 3GB, and Android 10. If you often wear gloves while working, you can also use push-to-talk or SOS call with a shortcut button located on the side. The battery has a large capacity of 4,200mAh and costs 269 euros. The launch is scheduled for late summer this year in the US.

Caterpillar manufactures niche smartphones that can withstand the demanding labor industry. However, Caterpillar is not the only one to offer smartphones in this field. Samsung Electronics recently stopped producing the tough version of the Galaxy S, but there is the Galaxy XCover Pro.

Such smartphones are in demand more than expected. According to a related report, tough smartphones accounted for 30% of smartphone sales in North America and Europe in 2019. In this report, brands such as DOOGEE and OUKITEL, which sell cheap tuff phones overseas, are listed. Recently, there is Blackview, which introduced a phone that supports 5G with an underwater camera and an 8,580mAh extra-large battery.

Of course, you can also purchase an Otterbox case that can protect your smartphone in difficult environments. Of course, tough smartphones include at least one programmable button for excellent water resistance and shock resistance. Some support dual SIM and interchangeable batteries that are rarely found among smartphones manufactured within 7 years. Some Caterpillar products are equipped with flare infrared rays to support thermal image shooting.

Tough smartphone sales decreased slightly during the Corona 19 period, but it can be interpreted that it was affected by related industries. As vaccination progresses and the antibacterial model becomes a workplace necessity, we may see a rise in sales again. Caterpillar’s antibacterial smartphone target assumes workers who are constantly exposed to others in hospitals or medical facilities. Related information can be found here.