Qualcomm buys Arduino and takes the robotics world to the next level
By ForGeeks
American company Qualcomm has announced the purchase of Italian electronics manufacturer Arduino, known for its low-cost programmable boards that are heavily used in robotics, educational projects and startups. The amount of the deal was not disclosed, but Arduino will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary. This purchase was Qualcomm’s next step in developing its ecosystem for robotics and the Internet of Things. The company previously acquired Edge Impulse and Foundries.io — developers of AI and cloud-based solutions. Now Qualcomm is forming a complete platform that combines hardware, software and cloud services. And now Qualcomm is building a full-fledged platform that combines hardware, software and cloud services. The deal gives Qualcomm direct access to Arduino’s massive community of 33 million users — from students and enthusiasts to entrepreneurs and engineers. This will allow developers to build and test prototypes faster and then bring them to market using Qualcomm’s technology and infrastructure. The deal will allow developers to build and test prototypes faster and then bring them to market using Qualcomm’s technology and infrastructure. The company expects that working with this creative audience will help strengthen ties with future makers of commercial robots and smart devices that will need powerful artificial intelligence-enabled chips. The first result of the merger is a new product — the Arduino UNO Q, a next-generation single-board computer with two processors: one supporting Linux and the other running real-time. The device is built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 chip and is designed for AI projects that can adapt to their environment — from smart home systems to industrial automation.
