ASUS and Google are also both committed to improving education and the quality of the classroom, a commitment reflected by today’s launch of the first concrete result of this close partnership — the classroom-tough Chromebook C202, a rugged Chrome OS computer built to withstand the rigors of educational use.

The Brillo IoT demonstration and Chromebook C202 are on display from today until the 8th January, 2016, in the ASUS Media Lounge on the 63rd floor of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.

At CES 2016, ASUS and Google are showcasing the capabilities of next-generation smart home technology based on the Google Brillo platform and utilizing the Google Weave communications protocol. There will be live demonstrations of a forthcoming Brillo gateway device from ASUS, which will be connected to smart home devices including an IoT-enabled power plug and an ASUS Ai-Cam, allowing visitors to the ASUS Media Lounge to experience the future of smart homes.

Google Brillo is a new operating system for the IoT. It is designed to enable a new generation of digital living, and ensure that all connected devices work in perfect harmony. Brillo uses the Google Weave protocol for secure, reliable communications over wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Every Android device works seamlessly with Brillo and Weave, allowing users to detect and connect to Weave-certified devices straight out of the box with no fuss or complicated setup. ASUS will release its first Brillo-powered smart home devices later in 2016.

ASUS Education delivers a broad range of innovative products and services to educational establishments around the world, and the ASUS Chromebook C202 is the latest addition to its portfolio.

”The ASUS Chromebook C202 demonstrates our total commitment to providing inspired solutions for the education sector”, said President of ASUS North America Steve Chang.

“The incredibly tough chassis of Chromebook C202, combined with the proven and popular Chrome operating system, creates an education solution that helps minimize downtime and maximize learning time.”