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Agentic AI at the Edge: Running OpenClaw on a New Qualcomm Arduino UNO Q

Chris Rommel, EVP
June 16th, 2026

Agentic AI is moving beyond the cloud and onto intelligent edge devices. But can AI agents operate effectively on resource-constrained hardware while adapting to local environments and accelerating development?

This report explores OpenClaw running on Qualcomm’s new Arduino UNO Q, providing a firsthand look at how agentic AI, edge computing, and embedded development are beginning to converge. Through hands-on testing, the analysis examines the opportunities and challenges of bringing AI-powered workflows directly to the edge, including:

  • How Qualcomm’s Arduino UNO Q enables new edge AI development opportunities
  • What it takes to deploy agentic AI workflows on edge devices
  • Why local context matters for intelligent edge applications
  • What this experiment reveals about the future of edge computing and agentic AI

Discover how local-first AI agents can help developers move from experimentation to deployment faster.

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Mitch Solomon

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Mitch has spent years supporting senior leaders of operational and industrial technology companies as well as private equity investors that participate in the space.  He is an active member of the Technology and Innovation Council at Graham Partners, a leading industrial technology focused private equity firm, and serves on the advisory boards of OptConnect (a top IoT connectivity provider) and DecisionPoint (a rapidly growing operational technology systems integrator).  Mitch has worked closely with a wide range of industrial technology clients on a diverse array of growth opportunities and challenges including applications of AI, c-suite recruiting, strategic planning, new market identification and entry, product strategy, competitive positioning, revenue retention, value proposition identification and messaging, sales strategy and execution, and board presentations. Mitch holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.