On October 7, 2025, Qualcomm made a major announcement: it had officially acquired Arduino, the well - known Italian electronics manufacturer. Following the acquisition, Arduino, along with its vibrant user community, will operate as an independent subsidiary.

The first fruit of this strategic collaboration is the Arduino UNO Q. Qualcomm's move to introduce this product is part of its broader ambition to gain a stronger foothold in the robotics market. Arduino has long been a go - to choice for hardware startups and robotics labs. Its affordable programmable circuit boards and computers are highly favored for prototyping purposes. In fact, the brand has amassed an impressive user base, with over 33 million active users.

Qualcomm has made it clear that it will remain committed to Arduino's core values. The company pledged to continue upholding Arduino's open - source software and hardware philosophy, ensuring that the spirit of innovation and accessibility that has defined Arduino remains intact.