Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ-10, expands into premium humanoid robotics at India AI Summit

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Qualcomm introduced its Dragonwing IQ-10 robotics processor and comprehensive Robotics System platform, marking its formal entry into high-end humanoid and autonomous mobile robotics innovation.

Global semiconductor major Qualcomm unveiled a comprehensive suite of robotics technologies, including humanoid systems, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The showcase underscored the company’s expanding focus on physical artificial intelligence and intelligent automation across industries.

At the centre of the announcement was Qualcomm’s Robotics System—an integrated platform designed to accelerate the adoption of AI-powered machines in real-world settings. The end-to-end framework brings together specialised hardware, software capabilities, and advanced AI models to enable scalable robotics deployments, ranging from home assistants to industrial autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and full-scale humanoids.

Dragonwing IQ-10 marks entry into premium robotics

Speaking at the summit, Shrestha Jain, Marketing Lead for Robots and Automotive at Qualcomm, introduced the company’s first dedicated robotics processor, the Dragonwing IQ-10. Developed specifically for humanoid robots and advanced AMRs, the chipset represents Qualcomm’s entry into the premium robotics segment.

According to Jain, the Robotics System is built on a modular, general-purpose architecture that integrates heterogeneous edge computing, mixed-criticality frameworks, machine learning operations, and an AI-driven data feedback loop. This approach enables robots to process complex sensory inputs—such as vision and audio—while interacting safely and reliably within dynamic environments. The platform is engineered to scale across various robot form factors, supporting both domestic and industrial use cases.

Global AI leaders convene under India AI Mission

The India AI Impact Summit, held from February 16 to 20, has drawn participation from over 20 Heads of State, 60 ministers, and hundreds of global AI leaders. The event is aligned with the objectives of the India AI Mission and Digital India initiative, focusing on translating policy dialogue into measurable development outcomes.

The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who emphasised India’s ambition to harness AI for inclusive growth and global collaboration.

Qualcomm’s robotics demonstration highlights growing global interest in deploying physical AI solutions in India. As policymakers and industry leaders converge to shape the next phase of AI adoption, the company’s latest innovations signal how advanced robotics could play a transformative role across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and consumer environments.