As well as there currently being a big push for AI and its associated Neural Processing Units, aka NPUs - dedicated processors for AI tasks, similar to Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), or Image Signal Processors for cameras - there's still also a push for VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) capabilities.
Qualcomm's next flagship processor - the Snapdragon 845 - which will undoubtedly see extensive use inside many of 2018's lead models from the likes of Samsung, LG, Nokia, OnePlus, HTC, Google, and many more, is allegedly being optimised for what's being called "mixed reality" capabilities.
According to a report from VRFocus, the Snapdragon 845's Adreno 630 GPU will support built-in wall-collision detection, while the third-generation AI platform grants scene and object recognition too. The whole setup also consumed 30% less power than the previous generation of Qualcomm chipset.
As well as facilitating better AR/VR in smartphones and headsets which dock smartphones, such as Google Daydream View, the chip is well suited for hardware independent, standalone VR headsets which will run the processor along with their own display, battery, and sensors.
Qualcomm has recently revealed a cooperative effort with NetEase Games to optimise the Snapdragon 845 with NerEase's Messiah game engine, which it uses with immersive VR mobile games. NetEase said the partnership with Qualcomm will allow for "more exceptional games" to be created.
by pbriden via Featured Articles
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