The World's Smallest Wearable Terminal - Zebra WS50

Zebra has introduced the world's smallest Android all-in-one solution - the WS50. This hands-free device combines a mobile terminal with 2-inch display with barcode scanning. It's available in two variants:

• Converged Scanner - mounts on two fingers or the back of the hand
• Wrist Mount - mounts on right or left wrist

Wearable terminals and ring scanners have traditionally been used in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing floors to maximize productivity in use cases that require hands-free operation. The WS50 Converged supports many of the same use cases, but in a one-piece solution that eliminates the need to manage a separate host device and paired scanner. The WS50 Wrist expands enterprise wearables into new use cases, such as task management and communications. With its enterprise-class features, Android operating system and rugged design, the WS50 Wrist can be deployed into unforgiving environments, such as manufacturing facilities, warehouses and distribution centers, as well as retail stores and hotels.

WS50 "Converged Scanner" Features

• Weight: Finger mount = 134 g; Back of Hand mount = 148 g
• Android 11 AOSP
• 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
• 2-inch, full color AMOLED touch display
• Two programmable physical keys
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC
• SE4770 high performance 1D/2D imager scan engine
• 1300 mAh removable battery, with hot swap
• Operating temperature from -10 °C to 50 °C
• 6-foot drop to concrete, over the operating temperature
• Integrated speaker and microphone

WS50 "Wrist Mount" Features

• Weight 112 g
• Android 11 AOSP
• 1 GB RAM, 8 GB Flash
• 2-inch, full color AMOLED touch display
• Four programmable physical keys
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC
• 13 MP camera, for photos, video and barcode scanning
• 800 mAh removable battery, with hot swap
• Operating temperature from -10 °C to 50 °C
• 4-foot drop to concrete, over the operating temperature
• Integrated speaker and microphone – supports 3^rd party push to talk applications

At this time, Android 11 is the only OS supported on the WS50. No future Android versions are committed on this platform. The WS50 does not support GMS. The following Mobility DNA tools are available on the WS50: DataWedge, StageNow, Enterprise Home Screen, Device Diagnostics, MX, OEMConfig, Device Tracker, Wireless Fusion and RxLogger.

The WS50 can support push to talk via the integrated speaker and microphone or via a Bluetooth headset. The physical side keys on the WS50 are programmable and can be mapped to a PTT application to initiate a push to talk session. While Zebra’s Workforce Connect solution is not currently supported on the WS50, the device is “push to talk ready” for 3^rd party PTT apps.