Caterpillar S60 – World’s first smartphone with thermal camera built right in the machine

Caterpillar S60 is a very special smartphone since it is equipped with a thermal camera usually used only by law enforcement and the military. Check it out now!

Caterpillar S60 – World’s first smartphone with thermal camera built right in the machine

Caterpillar’s new rugged S60 smartphone has been announced, drawing much people’s attention because there are thermal imaging sensors built right in the machine, not just an accessory. Yes, it is the first device in the world to do that. Speaking more specifically, CAT S60’s thermal cam is developed by FLIR and with the help of Lepton sensor, FLIR shooter can see in total darkness along with a standard 13 MP rear snapper.

In addition, it sports “a strengthened die cast steel frame inside, and is designed to exceed the military’s 810G drop test specifications”. In other words, CAT S60’s 4.7-inch HD display can survive a drop onto hard concrete from about 1.7 meters. And furthermore, the CAT S60 is waterproof and able to work underwater for about an hour at a depth of about 5 meters. So, no need to worry about it during rainy days, right?!






Other Caterpillar S60 specs include 32 GB of internal storage, 3 GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 chip, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a 5 MP selfie camera, plus a big 3,800 mAh battery. Besides, it also supports location tracking using GPS, assisted-GPS, or Glonass, Bluetooth, NFC, an FM radio tuner, barometer and altimeter sensors.

How about Caterpillar S60 price and availability?

According to our source, the CAT S60 will go on sale in June 2016 with Caterpillar S60 price set at $599. A phone like that will be very useful for those who usually enter or work at a construction site as its thermal cam will help identify things like overheating wires or pipes carrying hot water. Well, what do you think? Souce.... Price Pony and thanks.