BlackBerry is expanding its QNX software platform beyond the automotive industry, securing new deployments in sectors including industrial automation, robotics, and medical technology.

The company said QNX is being used in a new AI-powered heart pump developed by Johnson & Johnson, marking one of its most notable entries into the healthcare sector.

QNX is best known for powering software systems in millions of vehicles worldwide, where it is used in safety-critical functions. However, BlackBerry is increasingly positioning the platform for other industries that require highly secure and reliable operating systems.

The latest deployments indicate growing adoption of QNX in industrial robotics, factory automation systems, and advanced medical devices, expanding its footprint beyond its traditional automotive customer base.

The development comes as BlackBerry shares have surged in recent months amid investor optimism surrounding the company’s software business. Market attention is now focused on whether the new non-automotive contracts can translate into sustained revenue growth.

The expansion into healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation opens new markets for QNX and signals BlackBerry’s effort to diversify its business beyond the sectors that historically defined the company.