The verified answer
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Qualcomm: 1 model. 6 sources back the record.
Models
1
Patents
4
Overview
Qualcomm, headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, was founded in 1985 and trades on NASDAQ as QCOM. The company develops the Qualcomm RB (Robotics) Platform: RB1, RB2, and RB3 system-on-modules for IoT and robotics with integrated AI, 5G, and computer vision, as well as the Snapdragon Ride platform for ADAS, autonomous driving, and AMR/drone autonomy. Its robotics customers include Irobot, LG, Sony (Aibo), and Amazon (Astro).
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Company
Robotics Platform
Autonomy Platform
Leadership
Customers
Patents
Cross-Category
Data & sources
Press releases
2
Patent documents
4
6 sources backing this record.View all →
Models (1)
View all models →Partnerships
Every company Qualcomm has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most-frequent partners
- 1Alpha Asimov Robotics1× joint1 total
- 2Quectel1× joint1 total
- 3RayNeo1× joint2 total
- 4VinMotion1× joint1 total
Most recent
- Quectel x Qualcomm C-V2X2018-11-20with Quecteloperating
Qualcomm on the deployment map
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Relationships
Current leadership (5)
- Ziad Asghar executiveSEC-verified
- Sahil Bhasin executivesince 2022-01-01secondary-verified
- Cristiano Amon ceosince 2021-06-01SEC-verified
- Dev Singh executivesince 2021-01-01secondary-verified
- Akash Palkhiwala executivesince 2020-01-01SEC-verified
Founders (1)
- Irwin Jacobsno longer at company
Former / Previously (2)
- Jiao Guofang Executive at Qualcommsecondary-verified
- Irwin Jacobs Foundersecondary-verified
Safety record
No incidents on record for Qualcomm.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Full safety record: incidents, sourcing, and exposure data →
Qualcomm on the data-center map
Every verified data center Qualcomm operates that has a mapped coordinate (1 total). Filled circles are Tier-2 facilities and Tier-1 campuses under this operator; click any pin to open its record.
Qualcomm data centers (1)
AI data centers Qualcomm operates or is a party to, from the DEPLOY data center registry.
Recent coverage
Qualcomm in third-party press
Supplies to (9)
Outbound supply edges from this company. Each relationship appears here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Supplied by (1)
Supply-chain reach
50 total transitive counterparties · 7 upstream · 37 downstream · depth 1
Single points of failureArm Limited, TSMC, Samsung Electronics, Cadence Design Systems, Samsung Foundry, GlobalFoundries, Synopsys
Compute / semiconductor
- TSMCcompany-levelTSMC 4nm / N4P node fabrication -- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, AI 100 Ultra, and robotics chipsetsmanufactures-for
Inbound supply edges feeding this company directly or via the models it owns. Same source bar as the outbound view (verified against at least two strong sources).
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- aggregator_estimate
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
- Counterparty risk class
- low
Each numeric field carries its own basis marker. Aggregators report a number; this surface preserves the source class so verification depth travels with the value.
Partnerships
4 total · 1 operating · 3 just announced
Every company Qualcomm has built with, alongside the ones only announced in a press release.
Most recent
- Quectel x Qualcomm C-V2X2018-11-20with Quecteloperating
Most-frequent partners
- 1Alpha Asimov Robotics1× joint1 total
- 2Quectel1× joint1 total
- 3RayNeo1× joint2 total
- 4VinMotion1× joint1 total
All 4 partnerships
open in the atlas →- technology—just announced
- technology—just announced
- technology—just announced
- technology2018-11-20operating
Acquisitions (3)
- acquired Autotalksfull acquisitionannounced2023-05-08
- acquired Autotalksfull acquisition2023-05-01
- acquired Arriverasset purchase2021-10-04
Patent estate (4)
- US12186907B2usptograntedgranted 2025-01-07assignee
- US12271202B2usptograntedgranted 2025-01-07assignee
- US20240185445A1usptopendingassignee
- US20190258878A1usptopendingassignee
Timeline
Every recorded move in Qualcomm’s history, most recent first: funding rounds, partnerships, acquisitions, supply-chain starts, key hires, and press.
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Monarch Tractor
2026-08-23Supply: Snapdragon for connectivity to Monarch Tractor
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Amazon Prime Air
2026-08-23Supply: Snapdragon SoC for drone compute to Amazon Prime Air
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Wingcopter
2026-08-23Supply: Communication modules for delivery drones to Wingcopter
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Saildrone
2026-08-23Supply: Satellite communication modules to Saildrone
Started supplyingBecame supplier to DJI
2026-08-23Supply: WiFi/BT connectivity modules to DJI
Started supplyingBecame supplier to BRINC Drones
2026-08-23Supply: Snapdragon SoC for drone compute to BRINC Drones
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Agility Robotics
2026-08-23Supply: Qualcomm 5G for Digit connectivity to Agility Robotics
Started supplyingBecame supplier to Boston Dynamics
2026-08-23Supply: Qualcomm 5G module for Spot to Boston Dynamics
Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Verified media addedVerifiedJun 12, 2026
Introducing Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 RDD | Next-Gen Robotics...
- Record createdJun 6, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Sources (2)
- Qualcomm · https://www.qualcomm.com/
- Qualcomm Investor Relations · https://investor.qualcomm.com/
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Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-21
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-21
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Qualcomm.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Qualcomm from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Ultrahuman Raises $70 Million At Reported $365 Million Valuation With Backing From Qualcomm Ventures
Ultrahuman has raised $70 million in new funding at a reported $365 million valuation, according to TechCrunch, as the smart ring company looks to expand beyond health tracking…
Qualcomm leads $70m round in Indian healthtech firm Ultrahuman
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Ultrahuman Raises $70 Mn From Qualcomm, Alpha Wave, Nexus and Others
Ascendants Ultrahuman Raises $70 Mn From Qualcomm, Alpha Wave, Nexus and Others Bengaluru-based wearable technology company Ultrahuman has raised $70 million in a new funding…
Qualcomm backs Ultrahuman in $70M round on bet to turn smart rings into computers
Ultrahuman is targeting a $200 million annual revenue run rate by January 2027 as it builds a new Qualcomm-powered smart ring.
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 Adds Snapdragon X2 Plus With an 80-TOPS NPU and 26-Hour Battery Claim
Lenovo is expanding its ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 lineup with a new Snapdragon X2 Plus configuration, bringing Qualcomm’s latest processor and a powerful 80-TOPS NPU to its mainstream…
HUMAIN Horizon Ultra AI PC unveiled with Snapdragon X2 Elite and on-device AI
Qualcomm and HUMAIN unveiled Horizon Ultra at LEAP 2026, an AI PC built on the Snapdragon X2 Elite that can run AI tasks locally and switch to the cloud only when it needs extra…
Poco F9 series is loaded with a Bose-tuned subwoofer, 5x zoom, and humongous batteries
The Poco F9 Ultra and F9 Pro push the brand further into flagship territory with high-end Qualcomm chips, 185Hz displays, and premium camera hardware.
Qualcomm’s AI Ambitions Run Into a Smartphone Reality Check
Qualcomm shares have fallen amid smartphone and Apple revenue pressures, but growing automotive and data center AI businesses may offer long-term diversification despite a Hold…
QCOM - Can This Support Keep the Bulls in Control?
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RG 55G1 vs Switch Lite vs Pocket 6: 1080p Wins in 2026
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Qualcomm Launches Comprehensive Robotics Investment Initiative in Japan, Anchored by New Qualcomm Japan Robotics Center
Insider Brief Qualcomm Technologies plans to launch a long-term investment initiative in Japan focused on robotics, physical AI and industrial automation, including a new research…
Xiaomi Develops Its Own AI Mobile Chip in Challenge to Qualcomm
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- Revision history: /companies/qualcomm/history
- Data documentation: /data
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Video
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Heat Index
Serious58/100
A composite of competitive footprint, funding, press velocity, active partnerships, and supply-chain edges. Different from the Intelligence score below (which is per-form-factor productization). Non-robotics companies cap at 25.
Reality vs attention
Qualcomm draws attention at the 96th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among other robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Sep 7, 2026