Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon XR Day in India to Showcase Future of AR, VR Technologies on July 21

Qualcomm will host a Snapdragon XR Day in India subsequent week, the corporate has introduced. At the occasion, the US-based chipmaker will showcase the newest applied sciences in the world of augmented actuality (AR), digital actuality (VR), and blended actuality (MR) — all encompassed and interpolated below the umbrella time period of prolonged actuality (XR). The Snapdragon XR Day is a component of its “Snapdragon for India” initiative for which the corporate has already introduced the Snapdragon Auto Day the week after.

Snapdragon XR Day in India

According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon XR Day in India might be held in New Delhi on July 21 (Monday). It is anticipated to spotlight the significance of Snapdragon platforms for powering the present and future generations of sensible glasses, spatial computing units, and immersive experiences.

Practical functions of XR applied sciences might be showcased on the Snapdragon XR Day, throughout sectors resembling training, leisure, health, and well being. The chipmaker will convene builders, authentic gear producers (OEMs), and companions for demonstrations of makes use of of the XR tech, together with potential new collaborations and partnerships.

Notably, the corporate already has a major presence in the automotive, cellular, and wearable industries in India. With XR Day, Qualcomm goals to broaden its portfolio and place itself as a key participant in the event of XR know-how.

Following the Snapdragon XR Day in India, the chipmaker will host the Snapdragon Auto Day in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Qualcomm will take this chance to showcase in-vehicle know-how, strategic partnerships, and cross-border learnings. This consists of connected-car experiences and software-powered Snapdragon applied sciences for autos in India. These are stated to be constructed in the nation to sort out localised challenges.

Notably, the Snapdragon XR Day and Auto Day are Qualcomm’s first-ever automotive ecosystem and XR technology-focussed occasions in India. For XR and spatial computing experiences, it has the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform which powers units such because the Meta Quest 3. Meanwhile, it additionally develops chipsets for in-vehicle connectivity methods like superior driver help methods (ADAS), in addition to infotainment methods.

These applied sciences are probably to be showcased on the Snapdragon XR Day on July 21 and Snapdragon Auto Day on July 30.