The Road to Autonomy

Episode 327 | Qualcomm's Snapdragon Autonomy Strategy


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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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