ARM wants to fast-track IoT development in China with new accelerator

As if Chinese factories weren't already producing enough of our gadgets, chip designer ARM Holdings wants to help Chinese startups produce more wearable devices, robots and smart home products. To that end, the U.K. company is setting up an "accelerator" in Beijing staffed with experts who can provide Chinese companies with tips on product design including which chips or software to use.

It's the first time ARM has created such a program, and its aim is to remove any barriers that might hinder Chinese startups from quickly delivering their products.

The country is already home to numerous companies, large and small, developing smartphones, wearables and other connected devices. However, local startups typically possess few resources, and not enough know-how to quickly deliver their products, according to ARM.

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