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Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino to strengthen its position in the robotics market. This acquisition aims to provide Qualcomm with access to grassroots innovators and establish its chips as the preferred solution for robotics development, fostering brand loyalty from prototype to commercialization. The deal is part of Qualcomm’s strategy to diversify revenue beyond mobile chips and capitalize on the growing robotics sector, aligning with previous acquisitions like Foundries.io and Edge Impulse. The first collaborative product, Arduino Uno Q, features a Qualcomm Dragonwing processor capable of running Linux and Arduino software, enhancing computer vision capabilities. Qualcomm commits to maintaining Arduino’s existing ecosystem.