NEXCOM (8234) Forges Strategic Collaboration with Qualcomm to Accelerate Embodied AI Robotics Development at COMPUTEX

TAIPEI – June 2, 2026 – Today, at COMPUTEX 2026, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a global leader in communication and computing, and NexCOBOT Taiwan Co., Ltd. (NEXCOM), a leader in industrial computing, announced their intent to collaborate in the acceleration of the development of next-generation robotics solutions. This collaboration aims to combine Qualcomm Technologies’ pioneering position in high-performance edge computing with NEXCOM's deep expertise in robotic functional safety and motion control to develop key technology platforms tailored for embodied AI robots, accelerating the global timeline for mass production.

A Next-Generation AI Control Board: Harmonizing Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ10 Series with NEXCOM Group and Subsidiary : NexCOBOT TAIWAN Co., Ltd. (NEXCOM Robotic Solutions) Real-Time Control and Functional Safety Stack

Qualcomm Technologies views intelligent robotics as the ultimate practice platform for physical AI applications. To meet this demand, Qualcomm Technologies is introducing the Dragonwing IQ10 Series, a dedicated processor designed for industrial Embodied AI robotics. The Dragonwing IQ10 Series is designed to feature high performance, low power consumption, and multi-sensor integration capabilities, helping to enable humanoid, embodied, AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot), and service robot applications. By integrating the Dragonwing IQ10 Series with the real-time motion control and functional safety technologies of NEXCOM, the two companies are assessing the launch of a "Next-Generation AI Control Board." It is envisioned that this solution would seamlessly blend Qualcomm Technologies' cutting-edge AI computing power with NEXCOM’s specialized robotics control, aiming to provide the robotics industry with an AI controller defined by three core pillars: Real-Time Ready, EtherCAT Ready, and Functional Safety Ready. 

Targeting High-End Vertical Applications and the Humanoid Market

NEXCOM and Qualcomm Technologies would focus on sectors requiring intensive AI computation and rigorous safety standards, including smart manufacturing, AMRs, and various high-end vertical robotics applications. By providing an "out-of-the-box" high-performance AI robotics solution, the collaboration could support developer goals of significantly shortening R&D cycles and accelerating time-to-market, with a particular emphasis on the burgeoning humanoid robot market.

“Robotics is emerging as one of the most demanding applications of AI at the edge, requiring seamless integration of high-performance computing, real-time control, and functional safety,” said Anshuman Saxena, VP and GM, ADAS & Robotics, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Through our collaboration with NEXCOM, we are aiming to combine on-device AI with advanced control and safety technologies to help accelerate the development and commercialization of embodied AI robotics.”

Clement Lin, Founder and CEO of NEXCOM, further stated: "NexCOBOT has deep-rooted expertise in robot core motion control technology, and provides robot controllers that meet international functional safety standards. Having obtained TÜV Rheinland certification in 2024, we are one of the very few companies in the industry to achieve robotic functional safety certification through a modular platform. Through this powerful collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, we aim to become the preferred provider of core components for humanoid robot developers worldwide, collectively securing a leading position in the Edge AI market."