# Qualcomm to acquire PickNik Robotics

Qualcomm plans to acquire PickNik Robotics and keep the MoveIt open-source manipulation framework.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-09-18
- Status: announced
- Products: robotics software, MoveIt framework
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Qualcomm](https://endata.com/companies/16058.md) (acquirer)
- [PickNik Robotics](https://endata.com/companies/16059.md) (target)

## Sources

- [therobotreport.com](https://www.therobotreport.com/category/financial/mergers-acquisitions/), 2026-11-05: "Qualcomm plans to integrate the Dragonwing and Arduino platforms with the MoveIt open-source manipulation framework."

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