BlackBerry CEO Says Robotics is Fastest-Growing QNX Business
· Technology · CNBC
BlackBerry CEO John Giamatteo stated that robotics represents one of the fastest-growing sectors within the company's QNX software portfolio. QNX currently runs in 275 million vehicles and supports a royalty backlog valued at approximately $950 million, with a portion tied to robotics. The software division is positioning itself to capture growth in physical AI applications across industrial settings. Rather than humanoid robots, the focus centers on warehouse equipment, robotic forklifts, and medical instruments. The CEO did not disclose specific financial figures for the robotics segment.
Why it matters
This pivot shifts BlackBerry from automotive software into industrial automation and medical robotics, opening new revenue streams as physical AI adoption accelerates.
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