- Arduino acquisition connects Qualcomm’s Edge Computing with open source innovation
- New Arduino Uno Q Board debuts with Qualcomm Dragonwing processor
- Qualcomm says Arduino open model and 33M community will remain independent
In a surprise announcement, Qualcomm revealed plans to acquire Arduino, the open source hardware and software company behind the popular Microcontroller Boards.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will help Qualcomm expand its reach in the global developer community and increase its position in Edge and AI Computing.
Arduino, which has more than 33 million active users, will retain its brand and continue to support a wide range of microcontrollers from different chip manufacturers.
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The acquisition will combine Arduino’s open source approach with Qualcomm’s processing, graphics and AI capabilities, with the goal of simplifying development across education, industry and research.
“With our acquisitions of Foundries.io, Edge Impulse, and now Arduino, we are accelerating our vision to democratize access to our cutting-edge AI and computing products,” said Nakul Duggal, group general manager for automotive, industrial and integrated IOT at Qualcomm Technologies.
“By combining their open source ethos with Qualcomm Technologies’ portfolio, we are helping enable millions of developers to create intelligent solutions faster and more efficiently,” Duggal added.
The collaboration’s first product, the Arduino Uno Q, will feature a “dual-brain” design powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing processor, combining Linux-based computing with real-time microcontroller capabilities.
It will be compatible with Arduino App Lab, a new integrated environment that connects OS, Linux, Python and AI workflows in real time.
“Joining forces with Qualcomm Technologies allows us to supercharge our commitment to accessibility and innovation,” said Fabio Violante, CEO of Arduino. “The launch of Uno Q is just the beginning – we’re excited to empower our global community with powerful tools that make AI development intuitive and open to everyone.”
Massimo Banzi, the co-founder of Arduino, added that joining Qualcomm would help “bring cutting-edge AI tools to our community while staying true to what has always been about us best.”
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