Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Autonomy Strategy
Anshuman Saxena, Vice President and Head of ADAS/Autonomous Driving Products, Qualcomm joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss Qualcomm’s Snapdragon autonomy strategy.
Qualcomm’s automotive division is rapidly expanding, with revenue up 59% year-over-year to $959 million. At the center of this growth is the company’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis, a comprehensive automotive platform and the cornerstone of Qualcomm’s autonomy strategy.
As part of this approach, Qualcomm is redefining the digital cockpit by integrating AI-powered natural language interactions, advanced graphics through Adreno GPUs, and vision-based systems that enhance both safety and user experience.
Looking ahead, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon architecture is not only powering vehicles today but also laying the foundation for robotics and future intelligent systems.
Recorded on Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Episode Chapters
- 0:00 Qualcomm’s Approach to Autonomy
- 6:10 ADAS Growth Opportunity
- 10:09 Consumer Adoption of ADAS
- 12:10 In-Vehicle Experience
- 16:37 Snapdragon Digital Chassis
- 17:44 Adreno GPU
- 24:15 Developing Technology with Partners
- 28:05 Robotaxi Platform
- 29:36 Vision Systems
- 33:07 Personally Owned Autonomous Vehicles
- 35:46 Reasoning
- 40:54 Chip Design
- 45:16 Future of Qualcomm’s Automotive Division
