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March 3, 2026
Qualcomm CEO sees robotics as a 'larger opportunity' within 2 years
It comes shortly after Qualcomm launched a processor under the Dragonwing brand name designed for robots.
TL;DR
- Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon anticipates robotics will become a significant opportunity within two years.
- Qualcomm launched a Dragonwing-branded robotics processor, aiming to build a chipset for multiple robotics platforms.
- The company's strategy mirrors its success with Snapdragon processors in the smartphone industry.
- Market forecasts suggest the general-purpose robot market could reach $370 billion by 2040, and the humanoid robot market could reach $9 trillion by 2050.
- Advances in AI, specifically physical AI, are increasing the utility and market potential of robots.
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also sees robotics as a key growth area for his company.
- Robotics is a prominent theme at Mobile World Congress, with companies like Honor showcasing humanoid robots.
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