--- title: "Robotics and Drones" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/applications/robotics-processors" description: "Explore Qualcomm's Robotics Processors, featuring the RB3 Gen 2 platform. Unleash on-device intelligence and powerful computing for robotics solutions." --- ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/robotics-processor?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) # Robotics and Drones Qualcomm envisions a future where intelligent robots safely co-exist and collaborate with humans, enhancing lives and human skills across industries. Building on decades of foundational innovation, Qualcomm is pioneering an era of robotics that comes with unmatched power efficiency, built-in safety, advanced AI reasoning, and an open, democratized ecosystem of hardware, software, AI, MLOps engine, data flywheel, and other frameworks and tools to scale robotics applications from home robots to humanoids. Contact sales Helpful Documents [Internet of Things Product Selector Guide](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-Application-Processors-for-IoT-Selector-Guide.PDF) [IoT SoC Quick Reference Guide](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-IoT-SoCs-Quick-Reference-Guide.PDF) ## Platform portfolio Qualcomm® products make massive data actionable in real-time, optimize efficiencies, and facilitate innovation. ### IQ10 Series Engineered for the most advanced robotics applications, the Dragonwing IQ10 is a premium-tier processor series that powers advanced AMRs, humanoid robots, and other general-purpose robots. It delivers unparalleled AI, compute, and image processing performance, fortified by built-in functional safety, exceptional design flexibility and longevity. [Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 Series](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq10-series) - [IQ-9075](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq9-series/iq-9075) — Powering the most demanding industrial-grade, compute-heavy, and AI based devices in extreme temperatures - [IQ-8275](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq8-series/iq-8275) — Powering industrial-grade, compute-heavy, and AI based devices in expanded temperatures - [IQ-8300](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq8-series/iq-8300) — Powering industrial-grade, compute-heavy, and AI based devices in expanded temperatures - [IQ-615](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq6-series/iq-615) — Essential industrial-grade performance - [QCS8550](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q8-series/qcs8550) — Premium processor combines powerful computing, extreme edge AI processing, Wi-Fi 7, and robust video and graphics for a wide range of use cases for the Internet of Things (IoT). - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/q6-chip?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [QCS6490](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q6-series/qcs6490) — Powering the most connected, performance-driven, and AI-enhanced edge devices with premium multi-gigabit connectivity, scalable compute, intelligent camera capabilities, and expanded I/O for enterprise and commercial IoT deployments. - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/q5-chip?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [QCS5430](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q5-series/qcs5430) — Designed for the most connected, high-performance, and AI-driven edge applications—delivering 5G connectivity, scalable performance, multi-camera support, and versatile I/O. Built-in flexibility allows you to enhance features over time through software updates, whenever your product roadmap demands it. - [QRB5165](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q5-series/qrb5165) — Designed to help you build smarter and powerful consumer, enterprise or industrial robots with on-device AI and 5G connectivity and more. - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/q4-chip?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [QRB4210](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q4-series/qrb4210) — Dream up and deploy a new generation of everyday robotics and IoT products for the masses without sacrificing features or performance. - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/q2-chip?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [QRB2210](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q2-series/qrb2210) — The Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QRB2210 is a cost-effective, low-power processor designed for robotics and IoT applications. ### Prototype to Production with Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ Series ![Dragonwing IQ Robotics Intro](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6398732613112-1) 03:29 ### Qualcomm Dragonwing Robotics Hub Dragonwing Robotics Hub is a collaborative robotics hub within Arduino Project Hub, designed to help developers accelerate the journey from prototype to production. [Explore now](https://projecthub.arduino.cc/sections/featured) ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/robotics-arduino?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) ### Developer Boards and Reference Designs - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/afe-a503?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Advantech AFE-A503** A production‑ready AMR robotic controller optimized for autonomous mobile and delivery robots, powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9. [Learn more](https://www.advantech.com/es-mx/products/8d5aadd0-1ef5-4704-a9a1-504718fb3b41/afe-a503/mod_12fdad30-7018-42b3-8d55-4b463f90166b) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/ASR-A503-v3?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Advantech ASR-A503** A scalable AMR controller reference design for industrial robotics based on Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9. [Learn more](https://www.advantech.com/en-us/products/8d5aadd0-1ef5-4704-a9a1-504718fb3b41/asr-a503/mod_4731e789-4afa-4bd5-9e4e-188315e198ba) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/arduino-2x?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Arduino UNO Q** Next-generation developer board combining an AI-capable MPU with a real-time MCU for edge innovation. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/arduino-uno-q) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/arduino-ventuno-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Arduino VENTUNO Q** The premier developer board for robotics and industrial IoT applications with 5G connectivity. [Learn more](https://www.arduino.cc/product-ventuno-q) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/rb3-gen-2-2x?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Qualcomm Dragonwing™ RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit** Development kits delivering advanced AI edge computing for diverse IoT applications. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/rb3-gen-2-development-kit) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/turbox-irb10?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) **Thundercomm TurboX IRB10 Development Kit** Built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 series, the TurboX IRB10 development board and reference design targets emerging physical AI and robotics. [Learn more](https://www.thundercomm.com/turbox-irb10-launches-at-embedded-world-2026/) ### Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 Robotics Reference Design A unified reference design that packages high-performance compute, sensor integration, deterministic connectivity, and a full robotics stack in one cohesive system. [Get notified](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/contact/forms/dragonwing-iq10-rrd) [Learn more](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/87-A0789-1/87-A0789-1_REV_A_Qualcomm_Dragonwing_IQ10_Robotics_Reference_Design_Product_Brief.pdf) ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/iq10-rrd?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ### See what's been built with Dragonwing Explore the full range of devices powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing processors with our device finder. Compare features and performance to match you needs. [Explore devices](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder) - ![CUBRICK](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1V8X000006NBYvUAO_0.PNG) Integrit Inc. — Robotics **CUBRICK** The world's first media mobility Cubrick is the world's first intelligent infotainment robotic system equipped with a high-resolution full-body display and provides optimized multimedia content that responds to users and spaces through powerful AI vision computing and 5G connectivity. [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/integrit-inc-cubrick) - ![Airpeak](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/f0911583-62f0-4301-9ab9-1607696f55cf_0.png) Sony Corporation (LDAC) — Drone **Airpeak** World's smallest drone that can carry a full frame Alpha series mirrorless camera [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/sony-corporation-ldac-airpeak) - ![SECO SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1VJx00000huVA1MAM_0.jpg) Development Hardware SECO spa **SECO SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8** SECO SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8 is a compact, industrial-grade SMARC System-on-Module powered by the Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ IQ8 platform, designed to accelerate the transition from AI prototyping to scalable edge deployment. Combining high-performance AI processing with robust industrial features, it enables low-latency on-device inference for industrial automation, robotics, smart surveillance, and smart infrastructure applications. Chipset: [QCS8275](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/iq8-series/iq-8275) Link: [SECO SOM-SMARC-Dragonwing-IQ8](https://edge.seco.com/en/som-smarc-dragonwing-iq8.html) - ![V Stella®](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1VJx00000gUit3MAC_0.png) Integrit Inc. — Robotics **V Stella®** V-STELLA is a next-generation AI concierge platform that seamlessly integrates AI Humans with Large Language Models (LLMs). Recognized as the industry's first "Physical AI" interface, it perceives spatial and user context to deliver real-time interactions and dynamic autonomous motions. By leveraging the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor and the proprietary AirPath V4 McQueen platform, V-STELLA provides a secure and high-performance "On-Device AI" experience, processing multimodal data at the edge without the need for constant cloud connectivity. [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/integrit-inc-v-stella) - ![Stella Deck®](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1VJx00000gUioDMAS_0.jpg) Integrit Inc. — Robotics **Stella Deck®** Stella Deck is a next-generation AI concierge platform that seamlessly integrates AI Humans with Large Language Models (LLMs). Recognized as the industry's first "Physical AI" interface, it perceives spatial and user context to deliver real-time interactions and dynamic autonomous motions. By leveraging the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor and the proprietary AirPath V4 McQueen platform, Stella Deck provides a secure and high-performance "On-Device AI" experience, processing multimodal data at the edge without the need for constant cloud connectivity. [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/integrit-inc-stella-deck) - ![SnoCat®](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1VJx00000gUimbMAC_0.png) Integrit Inc. — Robotics **SnoCat®** Adaptive AI Home Agent: A new kind of life intelligence that lives with you, not just around you. SnoCat is an intuitive AI companion that senses the subtle rhythms of your space and adds value by acting before you even ask. By integrating Vision-Language-Action (VLA) technology, it recognizes people and spaces to deliver personalized AI responses, connecting through motion, gaze, and emotion. It doesn't wait for a command; it thinks in real time, understands the context, and proactively acts with you in your everyday space. [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/integrit-inc-snocat) - ![X10](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/3340e1af-d87a-4975-bee2-e397d4268eb8_0.png) Skydio — Drone **X10** The best sensors for a drone this small, piloted by the most advanced AI in the sky. To get the data you need, wherever and whenever you need it. Includes Thermal Imaging capability [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/skydio-x10) - ![Bella Pro](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/c8f57ad9-b2fa-4c9e-bc37-480eefb2011e_0.png) Pudu — Robotics **Bella Pro** Indoor Delivery Robotics with vSLAM, using QCS8250 [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/pudu-bella-pro) - ![AFE-A503](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/a1VJx00000gt7K1MAI_0.jpg) Advantech Co., Ltd. — Robotics **AFE-A503** Powered by the Qualcomm® IQ9075M processor, the AFE-A503 is a robust robot control system delivering up to 100 TOPS of AI performance for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). It features dedicated AMR I/Os, including 4x GbE, 4x USB, 2x COM, 2x CAN FD, and 16-bit DIO. With three M.2 expansions and flexible sensor connectivity for LiDAR, IMUs, and optional GMSL cameras, it seamlessly integrates advanced navigation. Operating on Ubuntu 24.04 and the Advantech Robotic Suite, it ensures efficient, intelligent robotic automation. [Shop now](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/device-finder/advantech-co-afe-a503) ## Use Cases - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6391237231112) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6391238204112) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6391237714112) - ![IMAGE_URL](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/6393583649112) ## Explore our ecosystem of IoT partners. 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