For decades, we’ve invented breakthrough technologies that transform how the world connects, computes, and communicates. What may come as a surprise is that these inventions extend beyond mobile to groundbreaking camera technologies.

Today we announced that GoPro is incorporating the Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform into two cameras from its just-announced HERO7 lineup — HERO7 Silver and HERO7 White.

What’s unique about our Vision Intelligence Platform? An integrated hardware and software architecture enables our customers to build low-power, ultra-compact devices with long lasting battery life. GoPro leveraged the Qualcomm Vision Intelligence 100 and 200 Platforms in its HERO7 Silver and HERO7 White cameras to deliver signature GoPro image quality, ruggedness and usability.

The Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform

The Qualcomm Vision Intelligence 100 and 200 Platforms are powered by the APQ8053 SoC, with a highly optimized CPU, GPU, and DSP designed to deliver high compute capability at low power. This heterogeneous computing allows application to utilize the full spectrum of cores within, maximizing performance and power efficiency.

The superior integration of audio, power management, and connectivity solutions accelerate product development at reduced costs. A vast set of documentation and sample code make it easier for an OEM to focus on their key differentiators and rapidly commercialize their products. OEMS can enjoy the flexibility of implementing their custom algorithms in a variety of ways to build differentiated products like GoPro cameras. In GoPro’s case, engineering teams from both organizations worked extensively to optimize the experience of the cost-effective Qualcomm chipset to deliver the tried-and-true video the brand has become known for.