Chinese search giant Baidu has partnered with Qualcomm to collaborate on extended reality (XR) technology and jointly create a platform for the metaverse, along with compatible services. The agreement also covers work on generative AI.
Baidu plans to integrate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces XR developer platform and related XR technologies into its XiRang metaverse platform, aiming to accelerate metaverse development in China and explore applications across various industries, including tourism, education, and sports.