Overview

• Qualcomm and Valeo expanded their collaboration to offer a pre‑integrated AD/ADAS solution worldwide that pairs Snapdragon Ride chips and software with Valeo sensors, parking algorithms, ECUs and system integration.
• The joint platform supports consolidation of driver assistance and infotainment on a single Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, cutting system complexity and accelerating software‑defined vehicle programs.
• Qualcomm and BMW unveiled the Snapdragon Ride Pilot system at IAA Mobility 2025 in the new BMW iX3, featuring a co‑developed automated‑driving software stack running on Snapdragon Ride hardware.
• Capabilities include hands‑free driving on approved routes, contextual lane changes and overtaking based on driver cues, AI‑assisted parking, in‑cabin camera monitoring and V2X support via Qualcomm’s V2X 200 chipset.
• Ride Pilot has been validated in more than 60 countries with expansion targeted to over 100 by 2026; the three‑year effort involved 1,400+ specialists, and Qualcomm reported record automotive revenue of $984 million in fiscal Q3, up 21% year over year.