Qualcomm accelerates the expansion of Snapdragon Spaces in China’s developer ecosystem

April 17, 2023, Beijing - Today, Qualcomm Technologies announced its cooperation with Beijing Shenmu Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shenmu Technology") . The latter will provide localized services and technical support for the Snapdragon Spaces™ XR developer platform, a cross-terminal platform and open partner ecosystem, in the Chinese market, and work with industry partners and developers to accelerate XR application innovation using Snapdragon Spaces. This will support the expansion of Snapdragon Spaces in China's developer ecosystem and help the prosperity and development of China's XR content ecosystem.

As an innovative enterprise committed to promoting the development of China's XR industry, Shenmu Technology will provide developers with localized support for the Snapdragon Spaces developer kit for Unity and Unreal Engine, as well as tools and tools that adapt and integrate with the Snapdragon Spaces software platform and interfaces. Technical Support. Shenmu Technology is establishing an official Chinese developer community to help developers learn, use, and communicate related technologies and tools through rich reference examples and tutorials, and promote the formulation of relevant industry standards so that developers can use Snapdragon Spaces more quickly Create XR applications and content to accelerate commercialization. Snapdragon Spaces community tools are expected to launch in summer 2023.

Through cooperation with various OEM equipment manufacturers, Shenmu Technology will also support the application and delivery of hardware in the Snapdragon Spaces developer kit, making it easier for developers and explorers concerned with Snapdragon Spaces XR application development to obtain devices based on the Snapdragon® XR platform , thereby validating and developing rich XR content on device platforms. The Snapdragon Spaces developer kit is expected to be launched in the Chinese market in the summer of 2023.

Hugo Swart, vice president and general manager of XR business at Qualcomm Technologies, said: "The development of spatial computing requires a strong content ecosystem. Qualcomm Technologies is pleased to cooperate with Shenmu Technology to help the creativity of Chinese developers Quickly implement and reach a wide range of users. With the advanced platform tools and open ecosystem supported by Snapdragon Spaces, and more XR devices using the Snapdragon Infused vitality.”

Li Wei, CEO of Beijing Shenmu Technology Co., Ltd. , said: "Qualcomm Technologies is a key enabler of the Metaverse. Shenmu Technology will make full use of the certified Snapdragon XR technology and platform, combined with Shenmu Technology's own original technical advantages and long-term Developer community building experience provides Chinese XR developers with complete support and services, allowing them to develop more creative content, and ultimately allows users of XR products to feel the extraordinary charm of upgrading the dimension from mobile Internet to space Internet, helping China’s XR industry is booming.”

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Xiaomi XR Product Director Dou Zifei said: “With the recently released Xiaomi wireless AR glasses exploration version equipped with the first-generation Snapdragon Accelerate the commercialization of XR applications and content. We are very much looking forward to working with industry-leading partners and developers to accelerate the arrival of the AR era and allow more users to enjoy a richer immersive experience.”

Xu Yi, OPPO XR technical director , said: "The cooperation between Qualcomm Technologies and Shenmu Technology will help accelerate the maturity of China's XR ecosystem and bring broad opportunities to the XR industry. OPPO has continued to explore and invest in the XR field, and has launched OPPO AR Glass 2021, OPPO Air Glass and other four XR products. In terms of device development to support Snapdragon Spaces, we have maintained close cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies and launched the world’s first second-generation Snapdragon certified as Snapdragon Spaces Ready. 8 smartphones. We are very much looking forward to working with Qualcomm Technologies and Shenmu Technology to bring users a groundbreaking XR experience with richer content.”

As part of the previously announced Snapdragon Yuan Universe Fund project, Qualcomm Ventures has now invested in Shenmu Technology. The Snapdragon Yuanverse Fund, with a total amount of up to US$100 million, aims to help innovative developers and companies create immersive experiences across AR, MR and VR devices. Shenmu Technology plays an important role in promoting China's XR ecological construction. This investment by Qualcomm Ventures also demonstrates the attention and support of Qualcomm Technologies and its related subsidiaries to such enterprises.