Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to help automakers deliver next-generation in-car experiences powered by agentic AI.
This collaboration combines Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent, built on Gemini models, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solutions. Together, they will enable automakers to build and deploy multimodal, hybrid edge-to-cloud AI agents for connected vehicles.
Smarter and More Personalized In-Car Experiences
As customer expectations evolve, automakers are under pressure to create more intuitive and personalized vehicle experiences. Agentic AI provides a major opportunity for differentiation.
With Automotive AI Agent integrated with Snapdragon Digital Chassis, automakers can go beyond simple commands. They will be able to deliver conversational, customizable, and branded AI experiences both inside and outside the vehicle.
Faster Development for Automakers
The joint solution offers:
- Optimized reference architecture for reduced development time.
- Prebuilt use cases like conversational navigation, media, entertainment, and vehicle controls.
- Hybrid edge-and-cloud deployment, combining on-device performance with cloud scalability.
This approach allows automakers to launch smarter, AI-powered features quickly while maintaining flexibility.
Powered by Google’s Gemini Models
Automotive AI Agent is designed to evolve alongside Google’s Gemini multimodal models. This ensures automakers will benefit from continuous advancements in AI capabilities, including:
- Multi-intent conversations
- Multilingual support
- Highly personalized assistance
By leveraging both edge and cloud inferencing, automakers can deliver seamless, secure, and interactive AI companions.
Industry Leaders Speak
“AI will fundamentally redefine the in-car experience, making it more intuitive and personalized,” said Shiv Venkataraman, VP, Applied AI, Google Cloud.
“Through our collaboration with Qualcomm, automakers gain a secure, brand-owned platform to design advanced AI companions that adapt to drivers and passengers.”
“The automotive industry is on the verge of a major transformation driven by generative AI,” said Nakul Duggal, GM, Automotive and Industrial & Embedded IoT, Qualcomm Technologies.
“This collaboration marks a milestone in empowering automakers to deliver new AI-driven experiences faster and more effectively.”
Building on a Strong Partnership
Google Cloud and Qualcomm Technologies have been working together in the automotive space since 2016, starting with the first Android experience powered by Snapdragon.
Their relationship has since expanded to include:
- AI-enabled cockpit systems with integrated voice and navigation.
- Efforts to scale Android Automotive OS updates across automakers.
This ongoing collaboration highlights their shared commitment to transforming vehicles into intelligent, connected environments.
Driving the Future of Mobility
With the power of Snapdragon Digital Chassis and Google Cloud’s AI, automakers are better equipped to create intelligent, personalized, and scalable in-car experiences.
This partnership sets the stage for the next era of mobility, where vehicles evolve into smarter, connected digital ecosystems.