Qualcomm Technologies announced its plan to acquire Arduino, the open-source hardware and software pioneer, to accelerate access to its edge computing and AI technologies. The move strengthens Qualcomm’s developer ecosystem and builds on its recent integrations of Edge Impulse and Foundries.io. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Through this acquisition, Qualcomm will combine its advanced processing, graphics, computer vision, and AI capabilities with Arduino’s simplicity and global developer community. Arduino will retain its independent brand and mission while continuing to support a broad range of processors. Its 33 million users will gain access to Qualcomm’s technology stack, enabling faster prototyping, testing, and commercialization of AI-powered solutions.
As part of this partnership, Arduino introduced Arduino UNO Q, its first dual-brain board powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing QRB2210 processor. The UNO Q merges high-performance computing with real-time control, designed for applications such as smart home systems and industrial automation.
Arduino also launched Arduino App Lab, a new development environment that unifies workflows across Real-time OS, Linux, Python, and AI. App Lab integrates with Edge Impulse, making it easier to build and deploy AI models for vision, sound, and anomaly detection.
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