Qualcomm Acquires Arduino in Push to Dominate Robotics Market
Summary
Qualcomm acquires Italian hardware company Arduino for undisclosed terms, gaining direct access to robotics developers and hobbyists while launching the new Uno Q board featuring Qualcomm's AI-capable Dragonwing QRB2210 processor for $45-55.
Key Points
- Qualcomm acquires Italian hardware company Arduino for undisclosed terms, making it an independent subsidiary to expand deeper into robotics markets
- The deal gives Qualcomm direct access to robotics developers and hobbyists who use Arduino's inexpensive programmable circuit boards for prototyping and testing concepts
- Arduino releases its first board with a Qualcomm chip called the Uno Q, priced at $45-55 and equipped with a Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 processor capable of running AI and computer vision