In this episode of IoT Forge News Digest, we dive into a surprising headline — Qualcomm acquires Arduino. What happens when the world’s simplest microcontroller brand meets one of the most complex chip ecosystems? We talk about the friction, the potential, and the future of the maker scene. Then, we shift gears to robotics research — from tireless task-specific machines to humanoids learning not just what objects are, but how they’re meant to be used. It’s about moving from recognition… to understanding.Tune in, think, and maybe — blink twice if you’re curious about where IoT and robotics are heading next.In this episode:

• ⚡ Qualcomm Buys Arduino — What does it mean for the maker community? Will this spark a renaissance or bury the simplicity that made Arduino legendary?
• 🤖 Robots That Understand the World — From warehouse bots that never sleep to humanoids that could soon grasp the purpose of objects — we explore the frontier between automation and cognition.
• 🧠 Task Robots vs. Humanoids — Why the industry is splitting into two clear paths: precision machines built for jobs… and human-like robots built for everything else.

Whether you’re a developer, engineer, or just someone who misses blinking that first LED, this episode breaks down how the maker world and robotics are evolving — and where human creativity fits in.💬 What’s your take — is the Qualcomm x Arduino deal a game-changer or the end of an era?