The browser has an interface of the former promising OS Google Fuchsia embedded in it

Fuchsia Operating System: From Disappearance to Rebirth

As little attention is now given to Google's Fuchsia project, its "abandoned" interface—Armadillo—is even more intriguing. Since 2017, when information about the system first appeared, it differed from other company platforms: the user screen was divided into two parts—the lower quick‑settings panel and a list of recent apps positioned at the top in reverse chronological order.

However, Google never brought Armadillo to production. In 2021, Fuchsia was reoriented as a platform for Nest Hub smart displays, and the idea of a user space with the same screen division largely faded into the past.

The forgotten project was revived by former Google employee James O’Leary, known for his work on Material You. Using open source code and additionally generated AI code, he created a web application that recreates Armadillo’s look. The release is posted on GitHub, so anyone can view the original concept and try playing with the lower settings panel and list of recent apps.

There is no functionality that fully reproduces Fuchsia yet: the web version works inconsistently and is harder to control than desired. Nevertheless, it offers a chance to see what Google’s system might have looked like when its prospects seemed brighter.