Qualcomm semiconductor chipmaker US has announced its first platform optimised specifically for robotics. RB3 is derived from its Snapdragon 845 system-on-a-chip, but includes AI and sensor processing. It also supports wireless broadband, making it suitable for drones and automatons. The platform is customisable, so different operating systems can be installed to meet user needs. RB3 is the company's first solid foray into robotics, following rivals like Intel and Nvidia. The first RB3-powered bots are expected to be available this year, from such firms as LG and Naver.
US semiconductor chipmaker Qualcomm has announced its first platform optimised specifically for robotics. RB3 is derived from its Snapdragon 845 system-on-a-chip, but includes AI and sensor processing. It also supports wireless broadband, making it suitable for drones and automatons. The platform is customisable, so different operating systems can be installed to meet user needs. RB3 is the company's first solid foray into robotics, following rivals like Intel and Nvidia. The first RB3-powered bots are expected to be available this year, from such firms as LG and Naver.