Introducing the Arduino VENTUNO Q, a single-board computer for AI and robotics powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 series



On March 10, 2026 local time,

Arduino announced the ' Arduino VENTUNO Q, ' a single-board computer equipped with the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 series .

Arduino Announces Arduino VENTUNO Q, Powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 Series | Qualcomm
https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/03/arduino-announces-arduino-ventuno-q----powered-by-qualcomm-drago

Introducing Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q: your new AI, robotics, and actuation platform! | Arduino Blog
https://blog.arduino.cc/2026/03/09/introducing-arduino-ventuno-q-your-new-ai-robotics-and-actuation-platform/

Introducing Arduino VENTUNO Q - YouTube


Dual-Brain Arduino Ventuno Q Debuts With Qualcomm Dragonwing For AI Robotics | HotHardware
https://hothardware.com/news/arduino-ventuno-q-debuts-qualcomm-dragonwing-ai-robotics

The Arduino VENTUNO Q uses the same dual-brain architecture as the Arduino UNO Q. It features the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ8 series processors for advanced AI workloads, as well as NPU acceleration for high-density computing at up to 40 TOPS, and the dedicated STM32H5 microcontroller for low-latency drive and motor control. The Arduino VENTUNO Q also features 16GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage, supporting simultaneous inference and complex multitasking.



The main processor runs Linux Ubuntu or Debian, and the real-time microcontroller runs Arduino Core on

the Zephyr , ensuring deterministic behavior for time-critical tasks.

It can be set up as a single board computer or connected to a PC, giving you the freedom to choose whether to add a display, keyboard and mouse, or develop from your PC.

It also supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, native CAN-FD , PWM , and more, and features industrial I/O including high-speed GPIO , ROS 2-enabled workflows and robotics use cases built directly into the platform, as well as a high-speed connector for 2.5Gb Ethernet.



Fabio Violante, vice president and general manager of Arduino at Qualcomm, said, 'With Arduino VENTUNO Q, AI can finally move from the cloud to the real world. This platform makes it possible to build machines that can perceive, judge, and act all on a single board. 'Our goal is to make advanced robotics and edge AI accessible to all developers, educators, and innovators. Arduino VENTUNO Q is a natural evolution of our mission and a major step toward bringing real-world intelligence to everyone.'

The 'VENTUNO' in 'Arduino VENTUNO Q' is Italian for '21,' and the product will be released on the 21st anniversary of Arduino's founding.

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