The Road to Autonomy Episode 327 | 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.
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
Recorded on Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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