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Adevice is a fictional modular electronic platform designed to function as a universal base for a variety of devices, from wearables to desktop hubs. It is used in technology literature and design proposals to illustrate the benefits of modular hardware and long-lived consumer electronics.

The core concept centers on a small core module housing processing, memory, and storage, which can be augmented by detachable expansion modules called A-Modules. The modules connect through a standardized physical and electrical interface that supports hot-plugging and a common power and data bus.

Typical A-Modules include power modules with swappable batteries, sensor packs (camera, acoustic, environmental sensors), and connectivity modules offering Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, or satellite links. A few modules provide dedicated accelerators or GPUs.

Software is designed to be hardware-agnostic, with an abstraction layer that enables the same operating system image to run across configurations. Adevice emphasizes repairability, with components designed for easy replacement and a supported lifecycle.

In discussions, Adevice is cited as an example of sustainable design and modular computing, though real-world adoption faces challenges such as standardization, supply chain fragmentation, and market demand. It remains primarily a conceptual reference rather than a widely produced product.