How QNX is Transforming AI Robotics with Their New Platform

Today, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, introduced a new Functional Safety (FuSa) platform for advanced robotic systems. In partnership with Intel and NexCOBOT, this solution integrates robotic and safety controls onto a single NexCOBOT board.

This integration is designed to help manufacturers and developers achieve significant cost savings, reduce power consumption, enhance thermal efficiency, and lower the risk of hardware failures.

"With QNX® safety-certified technology at the core of this platform, our customers benefit from a reliable foundation for AI-inference in robotics. Our established history in delivering safety-certified solutions assures developers of our commitment to the highest standards of safety and performance. Our ongoing partnerships with Intel and NexCOBOT enable us to deliver a comprehensive solution that meets the complex needs of modern robotics and industrial automation."

Grant Courville, SVP, Products and Strategy at QNX

Advancements in safety and efficiency

As industries continue to adopt AI technologies, the importance of robust functional safety measures has become more pronounced. The platform, leveraging Intel® Core™ i7 processors and the QNX® OS for Safety, addresses the critical need for integrated and safety-certified solutions in industrial automation and robotics, particularly in AI-powered environments.

It enhances computing power and enables virtualization for AI-driven vision systems, real-time motion control, and other crucial robotic functions, all while adhering to safety certification standards.

"We recognize the dynamic nature of the industry, and aim to develop solutions that meet the growing demands of our customers. Alongside QNX and NexCOBOT, we are focused on advancing this collaboration to deliver a solution designed to reduce development time, ease certification, and lower costs for manufacturers, making this an ideal choice for developing AI-driven robotic systems, including humanoids and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operating in unstructured environments."

Ricky Watts, Senior Director of Federal and Industrial Solutions at Intel

NexCOBOT's role in flexible safety solutions

NexCOBOT modular safety applications, adhering to international standards like ISO 10218, offer customizable solutions that integrate safety components and software modules into various robotic systems, enhancing adaptability to changing safety requirements.

"NexCOBOT is proud to present the safety control platform, motion and AI control platform, and robotic safety peripherals to the market for AI-driven robotic applications, where we aim to make building smart and safe robots easy."

Jenny Shern, NexCOBOT General Manager