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Robotics is one of BlackBerry's fastest-growing businesses within its key software division, the CEO told CNBC, as the company positions itself for a future in physical AI. BlackBerry, once one of the biggest mobile phone makers in the world with its iconic handsets that featured keyboards, has pivoted over the years to focus on other areas. One of its biggest businesses is QNX, which it calls "safety-critical" software that runs in cars. QNX provides operating systems and other embedded software to underpin features ranging from braking systems to some semi-autonomous driving functions. QNX has become a strong player in safety-critical automotive software and is embedded in 275 million vehicles, according to BlackBerry. CEO John Giamatteo said QNX is now being used in robotics.

Robotics is one of BlackBerry's fastest-growing businesses within its key software division, the CEO told CNBC, as the company positions itself for a future in physical AI. BlackBerry, once one of the biggest mobile phone makers in the world with its iconic handsets that featured keyboards, has pivoted over the years to focus on other areas. One of its biggest businesses is QNX, which it calls "safety-critical" software that runs in cars. QNX provides operating systems and other embedded software to underpin features ranging from braking systems to some semi-autonomous driving functions. QNX has become a strong player in safety-critical automotive software and is embedded in 275 million vehicles, according to BlackBerry. CEO John Giamatteo said QNX is now being used in robotics.

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