Qualcomm Technologies announced an expanded Industrial and Embedded IoT (IE-IoT) portfolio at CES 2026. The updates include the introduction of Dragonwing Q-series processors, new developer offerings, and services.
These expansions are supported by acquisitions of Augentix, Arduino, Edge Impulse, FocusAI, and Foundries.io over the past 18 months. Qualcomm’s updated portfolio targets global enterprises, independent developers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aiming to provide solutions for edge compute and AI across industrial and embedded verticals.
Expanded Industrial and Embedded IoT Portfolio
Qualcomm Technologies has restructured its IE-IoT business to provide edge compute and AI solutions across multiple sectors. The portfolio now integrates advanced processors, software, services, and developer tools, supported by five strategic acquisitions. Key updates include:
- Distinct product lines with competitive roadmaps
- Unified software architecture compatible with Linux, Windows, and Android
- Deployment-ready solutions for industrial, embedded, and consumer IoT applications
- Integration with developer platforms such as Arduino, Edge Impulse, and Foundries.io
The combination of these platforms provides developers with tools for rapid prototyping, scalable deployment, and secure AI integration at the edge. Arduino provides open-source accessibility, while Edge Impulse and Foundries.io offer machine learning deployment and security-focused management tools.
Dragonwing Q-Series Processors
Dragonwing Q-8750
- Purpose: Drones, media hubs, multi-angle vision systems
- AI Performance: 77 TOPS, supporting INT4/8/16 and FP16 precision
- On-device LLM Support: Up to 11 billion parameters
- Camera Architecture: Supports up to 12 physical cameras with triple 48 MP ISPs
The processor enables real-time inference and eliminates cloud dependency for critical applications.
Dragonwing Q-7790
- Purpose: Smart cameras, AI TVs, collaboration systems
- AI Performance: 24 TOPS
- Multimedia Capabilities: Dual 4K60 display support, 4K60 encoding, 4K120 decoding, AV1 hardware decode
- Security Features: Total Management Engine, Secure Boot, Qualcomm® Trusted Execution Environment
This processor allows AI-driven multimedia and smart device functionality without relying on cloud infrastructure.
Camera Processor Portfolio Expansion
Following the acquisition of Augentix Inc., Qualcomm now includes low-power vision and smart imaging chips for IP security cameras, smart home devices, and connected video applications. This integration enhances:
- Image quality and resolution
- Performance efficiency
- Energy consumption
- Security-focused edge AI capabilities
Qualcomm Insight Platform
The Qualcomm® Insight Platform provides AI-powered video intelligence for security and operational applications. Its features include:
- Edge AI with LLM-based conversational engine
- Profile-aware real-time video analytics
- Compatibility with AI-enabled cameras and Edge AI boxes
- Scalable deployment for various industry and infrastructure use cases
Augentix’s camera technologies expand the platform’s hardware options, enabling flexible deployment and unified control across multiple devices.
Qualcomm Terrestrial Positioning Services
The Terrestrial Positioning Service provides precise location data for IoT devices using:
- Over 9 billion Wi-Fi access points
- More than 100 million cellular towers
- Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) beacon positioning
- Annual delivery of over 6 trillion location results
It operates independently of GNSS, works in offline, indoor, or emergency settings, and can complement satellite-based systems for faster and more reliable positioning.
Dragonwing AI On-Prem Appliance with Edge Impulse
The Dragonwing AI On-Prem Appliance integrates Edge Impulse to enable secure, on-premise AI inference and training. Features include:
- Support for models up to 120B parameters
- Private network and offline operation
- AI-based data labeling and synthetic data generation
- MLOps management and localized model cascades for edge deployments
- Functions as a Physical AI Agent for high-security environments
This appliance supports scalable, security-focused AI deployment without relying on cloud infrastructure.
CES 2026 Showcase
Qualcomm will demonstrate its Dragonwing-powered IoT ecosystem at Booth #5001, CES 2026, from January 6–10. Demonstrations include drones, smart cameras, AI TVs, and edge AI applications.
Speaking on the announcement, Nakul Duggal, Executive Vice President and Group General Manager, Automotive, Industrial and Embedded IoT, and Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., said:
At Qualcomm Technologies, we’re not just introducing new products—we’re unveiling a comprehensive new approach to help organizations of virtually all sizes, across virtually all verticals, reap the benefits of AI and edge compute in their pursuit for efficiency and new opportunities.
Our expanded Industrial and Embedded IoT portfolio, combined with a robust developer ecosystem, positions us as the ultimate platform for building intelligent, connected business solutions that scale.