Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Arduino, the renowned open-source hardware and software company. This strategic acquisition aims to accelerate Qualcomm Technologies’ mission to empower developers by providing seamless access to its industry-leading portfolio of edge technologies and products. Building on prior integrations of Edge Impulse and Foundries.io, this move reinforces Qualcomm Technologies’ commitment to delivering a full-stack edge platform encompassing hardware, software, and cloud services. The completion of the acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
By merging Qualcomm Technologies’ advanced processing, graphics, computer vision, and AI capabilities with Arduino’s hallmark simplicity, affordability, and strong community support, the combined entity is set to elevate developer productivity across multiple industries. Arduino will maintain its open-source approach and community focus while unlocking a full-stack platform for modern development, starting with the launch of Arduino UNO Q.
Arduino will continue to operate under its independent brand, tools, and mission, supporting a broad range of microcontrollers and microprocessors from various semiconductor providers. The acquisition will enable the platform’s 33M+ active users to leverage Qualcomm Technologies’ robust technology stack and global reach. Entrepreneurs, businesses, tech professionals, students, educators, and hobbyists will gain enhanced capabilities to prototype, test, and commercialize innovative solutions rapidly, supported by Qualcomm Technologies’ advanced hardware, software, and extensive partner ecosystem.
The Arduino UNO Q is a next-generation single-board computer featuring a “dual brain” architecture a Linux Debian-capable microprocessor coupled with a real-time microcontroller bridging high-performance computing with real-time control. Powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QRB2210 processor, UNO Q enables AI-driven vision and sound solutions that respond to real-world environments, from advanced smart home systems to industrial automation. Designed for accessibility, versatility, and lifelong learning, UNO Q aims to become an essential tool for every developer.
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UNO Q remains fully compatible with the Arduino IDE and the iconic UNO ecosystem. It is also the first Arduino board integrated with Arduino App Lab, a unified development environment supporting Real-time OS, Linux, Python, and AI workflows. App Lab provides an open-source platform for developers to rapidly ideate, prototype, and scale AI-powered solutions. Its seamless integration with the Edge Impulse platform accelerates AI model development using real-world data for applications including object and human detection, anomaly detection, image classification, ambient sound recognition, and keyword spotting.
“With our acquisitions of Foundries.io, Edge Impulse, and now Arduino, we are accelerating our vision to democratize access to our leading‑edge AI and computing products for the global developer community,” said Nakul Duggal, Group General Manager, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Arduino has built a vibrant global community of developers and creators. By combining their open-source ethos with Qualcomm Technologies’ portfolio of leading edge products and technologies, we’re helping enable millions of developers to create intelligent solutions faster and more efficiently including a path towards global commercialization by leveraging the scale of our ecosystem.”
“Joining forces with Qualcomm Technologies allows us to supercharge our commitment to accessibility and innovation,” said Fabio Violante, CEO, Arduino. “The launch of UNO Q is just the beginning we’re excited to empower our global community with powerful tools that make AI development intuitive, scalable, and open to everyone.”
“Our passion for simplicity, affordability, and community gave rise to a movement that changed technology,” said Massimo Banzi, Co-founder, Arduino. “By joining Qualcomm Technologies, we’ll bring cutting-edge AI tools to our community while staying true to what has always mattered most to us.”