Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Google Cloud have expanded their collaboration to transform in-car experiences through agentic AI, integrating Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, powered by Gemini models, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis solutions. This partnership enables automakers to deliver intelligent, multimodal AI agents that enhance personalization and connectivity in vehicles.
Qualcomm and Google Cloud partner to enhance in-car AI experiences.
Combines Google’s Automotive AI Agent with Snapdragon Digital Chassis.
Enables multimodal, conversational AI for navigation and entertainment.
Hybrid edge-to-cloud AI reduces development time for automakers.
Supports branded, multilingual AI experiences with Gemini models.
Builds on a multi-year collaboration for automotive innovation.
The collaboration integrates Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis to create customizable, conversational AI experiences. These agents go beyond basic commands, offering personalized interactions for navigation, media, and vehicle controls. "AI will fundamentally redefine the carmaker’s ability to provide experiences in and around the car," said Shiv Venkataraman, VP, Applied AI, Google Cloud, highlighting the potential for intuitive driver and passenger experiences.
By leveraging a hybrid edge-to-cloud architecture, the solution optimizes AI inferencing for flexibility and performance. Automakers benefit from prebuilt capabilities and a reference architecture that reduce system development times. "The automotive industry is on the verge of major transformation driven by breakthroughs in generative AI," said Nakul Duggal, Group GM, Automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This partnership empowers automakers to deploy branded, multilingual AI agents efficiently.
The integration supports evolving AI capabilities as Google’s Gemini models advance, ensuring automakers can adopt cutting-edge features. The solution spans Qualcomm’s automotive portfolio, enabling scalable, secure, and brand-owned AI experiences. This flexibility allows automakers to meet rising consumer expectations for intelligent, connected vehicles while maintaining operational efficiency.
Building on a collaboration that began in 2016 with Android-powered infotainment systems, Qualcomm and Google Cloud continue to drive automotive innovation. Their work has evolved to include AI-enabled cockpits and Android Automotive OS scaling, transforming vehicles into connected, intelligent environments that enhance user experiences.
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