Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 68.77
August 17, 2021
Qualcomm claims to be the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When it connected the phone to the Internet, the mobile revolution was born, said the company. Today, its technologies are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. Qualcomm said it brings the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the Internet of Things, and computing, and is leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 55.13
February 21, 2019
…neuroscientist, Dr. Eugene Izhikevich, and serial tech entrepreneur, Dr. Allen Gruber. Brain Corp’s initial work involved advanced R&D for Qualcomm Inc. and DARPA. The company is now focused on developing advanced machine learning and computer vision systems for the next generation of self-driving robots. Brain Corp is funded by the Softbank Vision Fund and Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of mobile technology leader, Qualcomm Inc. AI platform for the development, deployment, and management of intelligent machines
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 42.40
February 28, 2022
Zyter Inc. today said it has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to support the demonstration of 5G private networks. The partners said they will provide network management services, a user interface/dashboard, and three initial applications. “Applications like lidar-based analytics require high-bandwidth, low-latency networks that can potentially support thousands of devices, render images in 3D, or enable autonomous mobile robots to react in milliseconds,” said Sanjay Govil, founder and CEO of Zyter. “The combination of Qualcomm Technologies’ platforms for 5G private networks with Zyter’s leading-edge applications offer a world of new possibilities for organizations that want more performance, ownership and control.”…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.97
October 25, 2021
…San Diego. It will be equipped with products from Qualcomm Technologies Inc. High turnover and a severe labor shortage are affecting warehouse operations, while demand reaches record highs, driven by e-commerce growth, noted Zyter. The warehouse and transportation industry had a record 490,000 openings in July, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that turnover in warehousing has grown from 40% to nearly 60% over a five-year period. “This smart warehouse project exemplifies how Qualcomm Technologies and its IoT ecosystem are essential to enabling the global digital transformation of many different industries,” stated Sanjay Govil, founder and CEO…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 40.27
March 14, 2022
…are working together under a new agreement devised by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., BMW Group, and Arriver Software to develop a scalable autonomous driving platform. The cooperation combines BMW’s autonomous driving (AD) technology, Arriver’s Vision Perception and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) policy products, and Qualcomm’s chips, the companies said. A common goal They will focus on SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), SAE Level 3 automated driving functionalities, and NCAP solutions. The companies will build on top of BMW’s automated driving technology stack, which it launched in 2021 with the release of the BMW iX. The global ADAS market…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 39.24
August 17, 2021
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G Platform, which it described as “the world's first 5G and AI-enabled drone platform and reference design.” The San Diego-based company said the commercial drone platform is now available for preorder through ModalAI. “Autonomous flight on the 5G network is here now—extending the flight path of drones to increase the value of a broad set of inspection capabilities,” stated Chad Sweet, CEO of ModalAI. “Better yet, the platform is open to everyone. Together, ModalAI and Qualcomm are advancing the adoption and commercialization of drone technology.” ModalAI spun out of Qualcomm in…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.78
June 08, 2021
…a part of the growing Internet of Things ecosystem. Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced seven new products to boost edge computing, networking capabilities, and digital transformation efforts. The San Diego-based company said its systems range from entry-level to premium tier for a variety of applications in indutries including transportation, logistics, warehousing, retail, and healthcare. “Qualcomm Technologies is uniquely positioned to lead the IoT ecosystem forward with our systems-level approach,” stated Jeff Lorbeck, senior vice president and general manager of connected smart systems at Qualcomm. “Along with the recently announced Qualcomm 315 5G IoT modem, these new IoT solutions further exemplify…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 38.74
May 10, 2022
…few years but have been constrained by available hardware. Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today unveiled its expanded road map of 5G and edge artificial intelligence systems, including its new Qualcomm Robotics RB6 Platform and the Qualcomm RB5 AMR Reference Design. The San Diego, Calif.-based company said its new products will enable innovations in industrial automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), drones, urban air mobility (UAM), delivery robots, autonomous defense systems, and more. From the Amazon Astro consumer device and the Perseverance rover on Mars to wireless factories, robots “promise to make our lives easier, but many challenges remain,” noted Dev Singh, senior…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 35.23
July 17, 2023
…San Francisco-based Ware, which was acquired by Gather AI. Qualcomm joins investors In March, Verity announced that it had raised an initial $32 million in Series B funding. In this latest investment, Qualcomm Ventures joined backers including A.P. Moller Holding and Exor Ventures, the venture capital arm of Exor, whose portfolio includes Ferrari, Juventus FC, and The Economist. Existing investors included Fontinalis Partners, Airbus Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, ROBO Global Ventures, and Verve Ventures. “The supply chain of the future is autonomous and automated,” stated Boaz Peer, senior director of Qualcomm Israel Ltd. and managing director of Qualcomm Ventures Israel…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.01
August 17, 2021
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. today announced the release of the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G drone reference platform, which is intended to enable developers to apply 5G networking and artificial intelligence to new commercial and industrial applications. It is being manufactured and distributed by partner ModalAI. The RB5 5G platform is designed to provide high-performance, heterogeneous, power-efficient computing, said the San Diego-based company. It also includes a Qualcomm Secure Processing Unit for cybersecurity. Qualcomm said it is working with Verizon to complete network testing of the Qualcomm Flight RB5 Platform for the Verizon 5G network. It said it expects the new platform,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 32.15
April 26, 2022
…support safer, more reliable flight.” New system powered by Qualcomm ModalAI said VOXL 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform. It is integrated with a PX4 real-time flight controller, which the company says has “an eight-core CPU up to 15 TOPs [trillions of operations per second].” The board also has seven image sensors, TDK internal measurement units, and barometer. The company spun out of chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies Inc in 2018. ModalAI is a Blue UAS Framework manufacturer, which means it works with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop component technologies. It also collaborates with Qualcomm. ModalAI…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 30.11
February 16, 2023
…yesterday announced that it has received strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies. The Union City, Calif.-based company said the latest, unspecified funding brings its total financing to $70 million. Third Wave Automation (TWA) said the investment will enable it to accelerate innovation as its first product expands its select pilot program. It also plans to develop systems to automate other classes of forklifts, including narrow-aisle and counterbalance trucks. “With the strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies, we look forward to scaling production of our fork trucks, deploying them with new customers in a wide variety of…
