Android is already the top smartphone operating system in the world, and is taking over the tablet market, too. As an Android lover, I couldn’t be happier about it. Oh wait, maybe I could be… What if the little green robot would make the jump to an entire new class of devices? No, I am not thinking about computers, although Google certainly thinks about that possibility.

I am talking about something bigger and way more exciting. Something like a pair of HUD glasses, an intelligent washing machine, a smart mirror, or even a connected car. What if Android could breathe life in all the “dumb” objects that we use every day, to make them smarter and more useful? On smartphones and tablets, Android makes our lives better already. Just imagine what impact it could have in a world of smart devices, all connected to each other.

Android everywhere is not the stuff of sci-fi. It’s happening right now. Sooner that you think, Android may take over the world. Here’s a list of amazing objects, from wristwatches to cars, that already run Android. If you think that we missed something, give us a shout.

1. Watches

Most little boys (and plenty of grown-up ones) dream about having Dick Tracy’s watch. And why wouldn’t they? What’s more awesome than to have a smart gadget on your wrist? The first modern smart watches were repurposed iPod Nanos, but as usual, Android took the concept to the next level. From Swiss-made luxury pieces to rugged wristband-mounted computers that happen to show the time, Android is coming to a watch near you.

The MOTO ACTV is so advanced that Motorola doesn’t even call it a watch. The “fitness device” incorporates a GPS tracker, MP3 player, and heart rate monitor. Here are a few specs:

1.6-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass
600MHz TI OMAP processor
256 MB RAM
8GB or 16GB of storage
FM radio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Weight: 35g

It wasn’t long before someone rooted the MOTO ACTV and installed Honeycomb on it. So, if you really want to, you can play Angry Birds or watch YouTube videos on it. How’s that for a “watch”?

Here’s another example, from Wimm Labs:

Wimm Labs sells tiny Android devices, about the size of postal stamp, which can be mounted as watches, on bike clips, on pendants, and even on keychains. In fact, there are few places where you can’t put them. The company’s flagship product is the Wimm One, “a wrist-based companion for people who desire more control over their smart devices and notifications”. In other words, you can pair your watch with your Android smartphone to get messages and notifications on your wrist. You can even install apps on it.

 2. Smart glasses

Google has an awesome new product in the pipeline, a pair of smart glasses, reportedly coming later this year. For now, all we have is rumors, but that’s enough to get an idea about how will these ground-breaking glasses will work. What we know so far:

Heads Up Display (HUD) – the image will be imposed on your field of view
GPS […]