# Ep. 14 | Leveraging 5G, AI, and Heterogeneous Computing for Autonomous Robotics

- Show: [Moore's Lobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby)
- Published: 2020-12-04
- Length: 51m
- Episode: 14
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics
- Listen: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcasts/ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics

## Summary

Dev Singh, Senior Director of Business Development and Head of Autonomous Robotics at Qualcomm, discusses the convergence of 5G, AI, and heterogeneous computing in autonomous robotics. He explains how Qualcomm diversified from mobile to robotics by identifying the need for edge intelligence and connectivity in sectors like industrial automation and delivery drones. Singh details the technical requirements for reliable edge AI, including power efficiency, thermal management, and functional safety, while highlighting the role of 5G in enabling low-latency communication for mission-critical applications.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=2) Introduction and Qualcomm's Robotics Strategy
- [9:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=595) Defining Autonomous Robotics and Edge AI Challenges
- [19:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=1175) The Role of 5G and Heterogeneous Computing
- [27:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=1662) Qualcomm's RB5 Platform and Development Tools
- [35:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=2149) Industry 4.0 and Reconfigurable Factories
- [39:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2020-12-04-ep-14-leveraging-5g-ai-and-heterogeneous-computing-for-autonomous-robotics#t=2386) Q&A: Heterogeneous Architecture and AI Accelerators

## Topics

- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Qualcomm (company)
- Texas Instruments (company)
- Roomba (product)
- RB5 (product)
- SNPE (tool)
- OpenCV (tool)
- OpenGL (tool)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Qualcomm’s Dev Singh on 5G, edge robotics; do delivery robots make economic sense?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2020-08-19-qualcomms-dev-singh-on-5g-edge-robotics-do-delivery-robots-make-economic-sense) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [RGO Robotics and Verizon on the future of robotics perception and AI compute on the edge](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-10-11-rgo-robotics-and-verizon-on-the-future-of-robotics-perception-and-ai-compute-on) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Safety and Efficiency in  Robotics Design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2025-05-09-safety-and-efficiency-in-robotics-design) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [AI at the Edge – Myth or Reality](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2022-11-11-ai-at-the-edge-myth-or-reality) (EE Times Current)
- [Christine Boles discusses key robotics technology from Intel](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-05-04-christine-boles-discusses-key-robotics-technology-from-intel) (The Robot Report Podcast)

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