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Discover how Ubuntu and Linux open-source solutions power Qualcomm SoCs and hardware kits such as Rubik Pi, Arduino Uno Q, and IQ9 EVK. This session will showcase software offerings for AI/ML development, including demos of AI vision models and small language models running on Ubuntu on-device. Learn how these platforms enable building innovative edge AI use cases across diverse markets—retail, smart homes, industrial automation, and more—using IoT devices at the edge.
LK Reddy Ponnatota is Senior Director of Engineering at Qualcomm, leading initiatives in Edge AI solutions across business units. With extensive experience in AI/ML enablement on Qualcomm platforms, LK has driven developer-focused innovations across AI/ML workflows, GenAI, applications, and edge deployments.
LK has spearheaded projects integrating Ubuntu with Qualcomm SoCs like Rubik Pi, Arduino Uno Q, and IQ9 EVK, enabling developers to build AI vision models and small language models on-device. LK’s work empowers industries to adopt open-source solutions for edge AI use cases in retail, smart homes, and industrial automation.
At UbuCon India, LK will present “Developer-Ready Ubuntu on Qualcomm IoT Platforms”, showcasing AI workflows, demos, and best practices for building edge intelligence using Ubuntu.