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QCraft sets up European headquarters and partners with Qualcomm

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QCraft has announced plans to establish its European headquarters in Germany and formed a partnership with Qualcomm, marking what the company calls its official entry into the European and global markets.

The Chinese autonomous driving start-up unveiled the strategy at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich.

The new base will oversee research integration, certification processes and business development, with Germany’s automotive ecosystem seen as “fertile ground for QCraft to localize its solutions,” the company said. [Read more…] about QCraft sets up European headquarters and partners with Qualcomm

How Wireless Connectivity Enhances IoT Device Performance

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Wireless connectivity has quickly become essential for powering the Internet of Things (IoT). However, it’s more than just a core technical component. It determines everything from range to energy efficiency.

Wireless connectivity improves the performance of IoT devices, and the secret lies in modern hardware advancements and the latest Wi-Fi standards. [Read more…] about How Wireless Connectivity Enhances IoT Device Performance

Visteon and Qualcomm partner to develop AI-based intelligent cockpits for cars

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Visteon, an automotive technology company specializing in vehicle dashboards, and chipmaker Qualcomm have agreed a technology collaboration to bring “groundbreaking capabilities to the automotive industry” with Visteon’s new high-performance cockpit system, powered by Visteon’s automotive AI framework, cognitoAI, and Qualcomm Technologies Snapdragon Cockpit Elite Platform.

Sachin Lawande, president and CEO of Visteon, says: “This technology collaboration marks a pivotal moment in automotive technology, where AI-driven insights will transform the way drivers and passengers interact with their vehicles.

“We are excited to work with Qualcomm Technologies and lead the charge towards creating a truly intelligent cockpit experience.” [Read more…] about Visteon and Qualcomm partner to develop AI-based intelligent cockpits for cars

Epec and Qualcomm Technologies showcase technology to automate off-highway heavy machinery sector

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Epec and Qualcomm Technologies have agreed a collaboration aimed at “transforming the off-highway heavy machinery sector”.

By combining Epec’s expertise in machine system solutions and automation with Qualcomm Technologies’ high-performance, low-power computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and highly advanced connectivity solutions, the collaboration will drive digital transformation and innovation in mobile machinery for use in mining, construction, agriculture, and more. [Read more…] about Epec and Qualcomm Technologies showcase technology to automate off-highway heavy machinery sector

Promwad partners with Hilscher to develop ‘universal’ industrial communications platform

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Promwad, an electronics design house based in Germany, has collaborated with Hilscher, a technology and solution provider in industrial communication, to develop a pioneering universal robotics platform that addresses a critical problem faced by industrial robotics manufacturers using popular robotics platforms from Nvidia, Qualcomm, and other tech vendors.

The new platform, powered by the Hilscher netX communication controller, supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP protocols and enables manufacturers to seamlessly integrate popular modules and ready-made servo drives with a wide range of industrial and consumer robots without the need for additional solutions, which the industrial robotics manufacturers face today.

The issue of integrating Nvidia Jetson, Nvidia Orin, or Qualcomm RB5 platforms into the existing industrial networks and components stems from the need for supplementary integration solutions to bridge the compatibility gaps. The problem leads to additional costs on hardware and complex software development, as well as a potentially diminished performance of the final robotic solution.

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Qualcomm and Google expand collaboration around wearable technology

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Qualcomm Technologies says it is building on its long-standing collaboration with Google by bringing a RISC-V based wearables solution for use with Wear OS by Google.

This expanded framework will help reduce time to market for OEMs when launching smartwatches with advanced features like custom cores, low power, and higher performance.

Leading up to this, the companies will continue to invest in Snapdragon Wear platforms as the leading smartwatch silicon provider for the Wear OS ecosystem. [Read more…] about Qualcomm and Google expand collaboration around wearable technology

e-con Systems unveils ‘advanced multi-camera solutions’ for Qualcomm Robotics Kit

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e-con Systems, a designer and manufacturer of OEM cameras, has launched an “advanced and extensive” multi-camera solution which it says will “fully unlock” the power of the Qualcomm RB5 Robotics Development Kit’s potential.

This solution allows connecting up to six cameras (MIPI or GMSL2 or a combination of both) simultaneously.

econ Systems’ cutting-edge camera solution, along with Qualcomm’s high compute power of 15 TOPS, low power consumption, and thermal dissipation, is the perfect choice for applications such as drones, delivery robots, and autonomous shopping systems. [Read more…] about e-con Systems unveils ‘advanced multi-camera solutions’ for Qualcomm Robotics Kit

Qualcomm releases ‘groundbreaking IoT and robotics’ platforms

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Qualcomm Technologies has launched what it says are “the world’s first” integrated 5G IoT processors that are designed to support four major operating systems, in addition to two new robotics platforms, and an accelerator program for IoT ecosystem partners.

These new innovations will empower manufacturers participating in the rapidly expanding world of devices at the connected intelligent edge.

The need for connected, intelligent, and autonomous devices is growing rapidly, and it is expected to hit $116 billion by 2030 according to Precedence Research. Businesses attempting to compete in this fast-moving economy need a reliable source of control and connectivity technology for their IoT and robotic devices. [Read more…] about Qualcomm releases ‘groundbreaking IoT and robotics’ platforms

Qualcomm and Zebra invest in Third Wave Automation

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Third Wave Automation, a provider of high-reach autonomous forklifts, has received strategic investments from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies, bringing the startup’s total funding to $70 million.

Carlos Kokron, vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, and managing director, Qualcomm Ventures Americas, says: “The increasing adoption of advanced robotics, artificial intelligence and 5G connectivity is facilitating the use of autonomous solutions within the warehouse.

“Third Wave Automation’s shared autonomy approach with continuous learning capabilities delivers immediate value to the customers by easily integrating with existing workflows while enhancing labor productivity and safety. We are excited to invest in Third Wave Automation to bring next-generation autonomy to the forklifts.” [Read more…] about Qualcomm and Zebra invest in Third Wave Automation

ForwardX Robotics partners with Qualcomm to develop new autonomous mobile robots

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ForwardX Robotics, a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots for warehouses, is partnering with chipmaking giant Qualcomm to develop new robots.

The two companies showcased the results of their collaboration at the recent Hannover Messe event in Germany, where ForwardX and Qualcomm jointly gave demonstrations.

Qualcomm showcased its Robotics RB5 Platform with the ForwardX Flex AMR on display. The robotics platform supports 5G connectivity, AI and machine learning, superior computing, and intelligent sensing capabilities. [Read more…] about ForwardX Robotics partners with Qualcomm to develop new autonomous mobile robots