QNX to Showcase the Software Building Blocks Powering Next-Generation Robotics and Physical AI at Embedded World 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

QNX (NYSE:BB) will showcase mission-critical robotics and Physical AI software at Embedded World 2026, March 10–12 in Nuremberg. Highlights include the QNX General Embedded Development Platform, a QNX-powered humanoid robot demo, QNX Everywhere developer workshops, Developer Desktop, and digital factory automation exhibits.

Attendees can visit Hall 4, Booth 4-544 to see deterministic real-time control, fault tolerance, and hands-on developer sessions.

Key Figures

Embedded World 2026 dates: March 10–12, 2026 Current share price: $3.46 52-week range: $2.80–$6.24 +2 more

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Embedded World 2026 dates March 10–12, 2026 Conference timing for QNX demonstrations in Nuremberg

Current share price $3.46 Pre-news price for BlackBerry (NYSE:BB)

52-week range $2.80–$6.24 BB 52-week low and high before this AI robotics news

Market capitalization $2,041,910,523 Market cap prior to the Embedded World 2026 announcement

Booth location Hall 4, Booth 4-544 QNX exhibit position at Embedded World 2026

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Technical Price $3.46 is trading below the 200-day MA at $4.08, and about 44.55% below the 52-week high.

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Previous AI Reports

4 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Mar 12	AI safety platform	Positive	+0.0%	Launch of QNX Functional Safety platform for advanced robotic and AI workloads.
Jul 17	AI MDR launch	Positive	-2.7%	Introduction of CylanceMDR Pro, an AI-powered managed detection and response service.
May 02	AI MDR service	Positive	+2.8%	Launch of CylanceMDR, combining expert analysts with AI security technology.
Apr 30	GenAI assistant	Positive	-2.5%	Debut of Cylance Assistant, a generative AI cybersecurity advisor for enterprises.

Pattern Detected

AI-tagged announcements for BlackBerry/QNX have produced mixed reactions, with an average move of about -0.59% across prior AI news items, splitting evenly between positive and negative next-day performance.

Recent Company History

Recent AI-related news for BlackBerry has focused on cybersecurity and safety-critical AI platforms. In April–July 2024, BlackBerry launched Cylance Assistant, CylanceMDR, and CylanceMDR Pro, all AI-powered cybersecurity offerings, with price moves ranging from about -2.73% to +2.82%. In March 2025, QNX introduced a Functional Safety platform for robotic systems, with a flat price reaction. Today’s Physical AI robotics showcase continues this theme of applying AI to mission‑critical contexts.

Historical Comparison

-0.6% avg move · Past AI-tagged announcements for BlackBerry have shown modest, mixed price reactions, averaging abou...

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Past AI-tagged announcements for BlackBerry have shown modest, mixed price reactions, averaging about -0.59%, suggesting that AI news alone has not consistently driven strong moves.

AI efforts have evolved from generative AI cybersecurity tools and MDR services toward safety-certified platforms and, now, Physical AI and robotics demonstrations using QNX real-time technologies.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights QNX’s emphasis on Physical AI and real-time, deterministic software for...

Analysis

This announcement highlights QNX’s emphasis on Physical AI and real-time, deterministic software for robotics, showcased through humanoid robots and developer workshops at Embedded World 2026. It builds on a series of AI-tagged launches in cybersecurity and safety platforms that have produced mixed, modest price reactions averaging about -0.59%. Investors may watch for concrete design wins, ecosystem growth from QNX Everywhere, and future filings or earnings updates to gauge the commercial impact of these demonstrations.

Key Terms

real-time operating system, deterministic, fault-tolerant, digital twins, +2 more

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real-time operating system technical

"experience the company's real‑time operating system technologies in action."

A real-time operating system is specialized software that manages a device’s hardware and applications so tasks run at predictable, guaranteed times instead of whenever resources happen to be free. For investors it matters because predictable timing is often critical for safety, regulatory approval and customer trust in products like medical devices, cars and industrial controllers—think of it as the conductor or traffic controller that keeps time-sensitive equipment from failing under pressure.

deterministic technical

"the need for a deterministic, real-time software foundation becomes critical"

Deterministic describes a system, model, or process that produces the same result every time given the same starting conditions and inputs, with no role for chance. For investors, deterministic forecasts or rules act like a recipe: they make outcomes predictable and reproducible, which helps with planning and risk controls, but they can miss real-world randomness and unexpected events that affect returns.

fault-tolerant technical

"demonstrating the importance of real‑time determinism and fault-tolerant operation"

A fault-tolerant system is built so it keeps working correctly even when parts fail, by automatically detecting problems and shifting tasks to backups or safe modes. Think of it like a car with redundant brakes or a delivery route that has alternate roads: the service keeps running despite breakdowns. For investors, fault tolerance reduces unexpected downtime, cuts potential loss or regulatory risk, and helps preserve revenue and reputation over time.

digital twins technical

"helping to accelerate development cycles with digital twins and more."

Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical objects, systems, or processes that simulate their real-world counterparts in real time. They allow users to monitor, analyze, and predict how the actual entity will behave under different conditions. For investors, digital twins can provide valuable insights into performance and potential risks, helping to make better-informed decisions.

open-source technical

"QNX Everywhere continues to champion free, open-source collaboration"

Open-source describes software, tools, or designs whose underlying code or blueprint is made publicly available so anyone can inspect, modify, and share it. For investors it matters because open-source can accelerate innovation and lower costs by tapping a community of contributors—like a shared recipe improving over time—but it also changes how a company earns money, creates potential licensing or support risks, and affects competitive advantage and security through transparency.

Physical AI technical

"to embrace Physical AI, where machines perceive, reason, learn and autonomously interact"

Physical AI combines artificial intelligence with physical devices or environments, enabling machines to interact with and adapt to the real world in a human-like way. It matters to investors because it can lead to smarter robots, autonomous vehicles, or advanced sensors that improve efficiency and open new markets, potentially creating significant business opportunities and competitive advantages.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Development platform, real-time humanoid robot, and hands-on workshops round out QNX's critical enabling role in robotics systems

WATERLOO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 17, 2026 / QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)(TSX:BB), today announced it will showcase a powerful lineup of mission‑critical innovations at Embedded World 2026, taking place March 10 - 12, 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.

As industries move beyond traditional robotics and automation to embrace Physical AI, where machines perceive, reason, learn and autonomously interact with the world, the need for a deterministic, real-time software foundation becomes critical and marks a fundamental change in how intelligent machines are built.

In response to this emerging trend, the business will spotlight its QNX® General Embedded Development Platform (GEDP), alongside a QNX-powered humanoid demonstrating the importance of real‑time determinism and fault-tolerant operation for next‑generation 'intelligent' industrial and autonomous robots. Complementing these product showcases, QNX will also host two hands‑on QNX Everywhere developer workshops, giving engineers the opportunity to build a QNX-powered application and experience the company's real‑time operating system technologies in action.

On-site demos include:

QNX General Embedded Development Platform
An interactive demo designed to show how developers can rapidly build, test, and deploy mission-critical robotics applications using QNX's deterministic real-time operating system technologies. As robotics transition from task-specific automation to Physical AI systems, developers need platforms that eliminate uncertainty. QNX GEDP provides a deterministic, unified environment for software-defined embedded software development, enabling robotics innovators to bring advanced functionality to market faster while meeting ever-evolving yet stringent safety and security requirements, ensuring advanced intelligence is paired with predictable, safe physical behavior.

Humanoid Robot
Powered by QNX, a next-generation humanoid robot that picks up randomly placed objects from one tray, transferring them to another, simultaneously controlling and coordinating two robot arms and performing camera-based tasks. This provides a real-world example of QNX's reliability in industrial automation environments, and visitors can see firsthand how QNX technology delivers deterministic control, predictable motion, and factory-floor robustness.

Developer Desktop
The QNX Everywhere Developer Desktop demo shows the self‑hosted development environment anyone can use today to develop, build, and run QNX software using the same Linux tools, utilities, and workflows they already know, eliminating traditional host/target complexity and making it dramatically easier to reuse existing open‑source components. The demo shows how quickly Linux software can be brought into QNX, with multiple tools and utilities recompiled from Linux source without any change, and QNX's open source dashboard that tracks availability of the most popular packages.

Digital Factory Automation with Robotic Arm

The 'Digital' factory environment will showcase how QNX technology can accelerate the development and deployment of software-defined industrial embedded systems. The Digital Factory Automation demo focuses on how QNX powers production-ready mission-critical industrial systems while helping to accelerate development cycles with digital twins and more.

QNX Everywhere
Attendees will be given insight into the incredible progress the QNX Everywhere initiative has made - which aims to expand global developer access to QNX technology - and the chance to discover what's next. Featuring an interactive mini robotic arm that attendees can control to play games and win prizes, updates on academic collaborations and plans for nurturing future talent and ecosystem growth, QNX Everywhere continues to champion free, open-source collaboration for the developer community.

"Mission‑critical industries depend on software that works, every time. As robotics systems assume more autonomous roles, unpredictability is simply not an option," said Carsten Hurasky, SVP and CMO at QNX. "Physical AI demands platforms that deliver deterministic behavior in the real world which is why the next generation of intelligent robots need QNX at their core. Embedded World gives engineers and developers a rare opportunity to see firsthand what reliability, fault tolerance and real-time performance look like in action. We look forward to demonstrating how these foundational capabilities translate into consistent behavior, operational reliability and the confidence required to move projects quickly from concept to deployment."

Bringing together engineers, system architects, product leaders, and technology innovators from across the international embedded ecosystem, Embedded World features the latest advancements in embedded hardware, operating systems, software design, M2M communications, real‑time processing, displays, and safety‑critical technologies.

Visit QNX in Hall 4, Booth Number 4-544 or schedule a meeting with a spokesperson here.

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About BlackBerry
BlackBerry (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) provides enterprises and governments the intelligent software and services that power the world around us. Based in Waterloo, Ontario, the company's high-performance foundational software enables major automakers and industrial giants alike to unlock transformative applications, drive new revenue streams and launch innovative business models, all without sacrificing safety, security, and reliability. With a deep heritage in Secure Communications, BlackBerry delivers operational resiliency with a comprehensive, highly secure, and extensively certified portfolio for mobile fortification, mission-critical communications, and critical events management.

About QNX
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world's most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 1980, QNX is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Learn more at qnx.com.

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FAQ

What will QNX (BB) showcase at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg?

QNX will demonstrate its GEDP, a humanoid robot, Developer Desktop, and hands-on workshops. According to the company, attendees can see deterministic real-time control, digital factory automation, and QNX Everywhere initiatives, all aimed at enabling Physical AI and mission-critical robotics development.

When and where is QNX presenting at Embedded World 2026 (BB)?

QNX will present at Embedded World March 10–12, 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. According to the company, its exhibit is located in Hall 4 at Booth 4-544, featuring live demos, developer workshops, and opportunities to meet spokespeople and engineers.

What is the QNX General Embedded Development Platform (GEDP) being shown at Embedded World?

GEDP is a deterministic real-time development platform for mission-critical robotics applications. According to the company, it provides a unified environment to build, test, and deploy safe, secure embedded software and to reuse Linux tools and open-source components for faster development.

What does the QNX-powered humanoid robot demo illustrate for investors and engineers?

The humanoid demo illustrates deterministic control, coordinated dual-arm motion, and camera-based tasks in an industrial setting. According to the company, it shows fault-tolerant, predictable behavior for factory-floor robotics and validates QNX's suitability for next-generation autonomous and Physical AI systems.

What are the QNX Everywhere workshops and who should attend at Embedded World 2026?

QNX Everywhere workshops are hands-on sessions for developers to build QNX-powered applications using familiar Linux tools. According to the company, engineers, system architects, and students should attend to learn real-time OS features, toolchains, and how to reuse open-source software in QNX.

How can attendees access QNX demos and meet company representatives at Embedded World?

Attendees can visit Hall 4, Booth 4-544 or schedule a meeting with a QNX spokesperson. According to the company, onsite demos, interactive exhibits, and developer sessions will be available March 10–12, 2026 to demonstrate QNX technologies and ecosystem initiatives.