AI NewsWaveQualcomm Introduces Technologies of Six Korean AI Startups at Industrial AI Expo
Key points
- Qualcomm runs QAIPI Pavilion at Industrial AI Expo
- Technologies of six Korean AI startups on display
- Edge AI and robotics collaboration technologies demonstrated
Qualcomm is taking part in Industrial AI Expo 2026, held Oct. 21 to 23 at KINTEX in Ilsan, and unveiled the results of its support for Korean AI startups. According to The Elec, Qualcomm set up the QAIPI Pavilion, a dedicated space for companies in the Qualcomm AI Innovator Program (QAIPI), at the venue.
Chosun Biz and Digital Daily reported that industrial AI solutions from six Korean AI startups were introduced in the space. Digital Daily wrote that partners' robotics technologies were also shown. Industry News reported that startups and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) partners are showing AI technologies and robots for industrial sites and continuing cooperation toward commercialization and overseas expansion.
According to Qualcomm, the aim is to publicize the technologies of Korean startups that use Qualcomm platforms and to broaden the cooperation ecosystem in industrial AI and automation. IT Chosun wrote in its headline that edge AI and robotics collaboration technologies were demonstrated, and iNews24 reported that startup AI technologies and industrial robot solutions are on display. TechM titled its report on support for building Korea's AI ecosystem.
Related reports continued before and after the event. Techworld News reported that on Oct. 19, ICbanQ announced it would exhibit two Arduino platforms based on Qualcomm processors at the expo's QAIPI Pavilion. On Oct. 15, Digital Daily and Robot Newspaper reported that the board of the Korea AI Robot Industry Association elected Hyundai Motor and Qualcomm Technologies as new executive member companies.