Qualcomm has announced its acquisition of Edge Impulse Inc., a move aimed at enhancing its AI and IoT capabilities. The acquisition, unveiled at Embedded World Germany, will empower more than 170,000 developers by enabling them to create, deploy, and monitor AI models for various edge applications and hardware.

This acquisition aligns with Qualcomm’s broader strategy for IoT transformation, which includes a comprehensive chipset roadmap, a unified software architecture, a suite of services, and strong developer resources. By integrating Edge Impulse’s AI platform, Qualcomm aims to strengthen its position in key sectors such as retail, security, energy, supply chain management, and asset tracking.

Edge Impulse’s AI platform supports multiple microcontrollers and processors, facilitating AI-powered applications in predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, and more. Qualcomm plans to integrate this technology with its Dragonwing processors, optimizing AI model performance and efficiency.

The deal is expected to bolster Qualcomm’s leadership in edge AI and developer enablement while maintaining Edge Impulse’s existing platform and brand.