Overview

• Debuting at IAA Mobility, the system enables hands‑free highway driving, automatic lane changes and parking assistance while keeping the driver responsible.
• The platform runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride SoCs with a co‑developed AD software stack that blends Qualcomm’s perception with BMW’s drive policy.
• BMW’s iX3 integrates a central “Superbrain” computer delivering about 20× the prior generation’s compute and adds Qualcomm’s V2X 200 chipset for vehicle‑to‑everything communications.
• Qualcomm is offering the system to global automakers and Tier‑1 suppliers, with OTA updates and a Snapdragon Ride SDK for customization and continuous improvement using fleet and simulated data.
• Safety features target NCAP, ASIL and FuSa compliance with cybersecurity protections and driver monitoring, as Qualcomm expands its auto push in a market contested by Nvidia and Mobileye.