Technology & AI - Part 7
336 reports
IonQ and EPB Launch Quantum Memory Integration Testbed in Tennessee
IonQ and EPB are establishing a research center in Chattanooga to test commercial quantum memory hardware on a live fiber optic network, aiming to advance quantum communication infrastructure and evaluate real-world integration challenges
JIJ Expands Quantum Software and Accesses Quantinuum Hardware
Tokyo-based JIJ Inc. has raised $5.2 million to advance its quantum software platform, expand internationally, and integrate with Quantinuum's trapped-ion hardware for benchmarking hybrid quantum-classical algorithms
PsiQuantum Funds Quantum Workforce Training in South Chicago
PsiQuantum has committed $250,000 to support STEM education, higher education, and technical training in South Chicago, aiming to build a local talent pipeline for the region's developing quantum technology sector
OptQC and NTT Target Million-Qubit Optical Quantum Computer by 2030
OptQC and NTT have announced a capital and business alliance to develop a fault-tolerant optical quantum computer targeting one million physical qubits, with a roadmap spanning hardware, supply chain, and enterprise integration through 2030
D-Wave and Nasdaq Verafin Test Quantum-Hybrid Models for Financial Crime
D-Wave Quantum Inc. and Nasdaq Verafin have launched a proof-of-concept to assess quantum-hybrid algorithms for detecting complex financial crime patterns, using quantum annealing hardware to analyze multi-entity banking data
Quantum Communications Lab Brings Real Hardware to Indian University
QNu Labs and SRMIST have launched a quantum communications laboratory equipped with industry-grade quantum key distribution hardware, aiming to train faculty and expand practical quantum education in India
Mitten Codes Aim to Boost Logical Qubit Density in Quantum Processors
A new family of non-abelian quantum LDPC codes, called mitten codes, has been introduced by Caltech and Oratomic researchers, targeting higher encoding rates and lower overhead for fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware
BYD to Demonstrate Functional Humanoid Robots at Di Space in August
BYD, a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, will unveil its first functional humanoid robots in August, aiming to compete with Tesla's Optimus and leverage its large-scale manufacturing and battery expertise
Anchorage Digital Details Post-Quantum Security for Crypto Assets
Anchorage Digital has released a technical roadmap for migrating digital asset custody to post-quantum cryptography, outlining new cryptographic safeguards and protocols to address quantum decryption risks for institutional holdings
UC Berkeley and QuantrolOx Target Automated Quantum Hardware Control
UC Berkeley and QuantrolOx have agreed to a five-year collaboration to develop automated, reproducible control and calibration workflows for superconducting quantum processors using machine learning and open-access testbeds
Hybrid Quantum-Classical Testbed Planned at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Rigetti Computing, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will build a hybrid quantum-classical testbed integrating a 9-qubit superconducting processor with high-performance computing infrastructure
Foundation Robotics Tests Dexterous Hand Catching Baseball in Mid-Flight
Foundation Robotics has demonstrated a tendon-driven robotic hand that can catch a baseball in mid-air, highlighting advances in mechanical design, adaptive grasping, and sensor integration for industrial humanoid robots
Atlas to Expand Driverless Truck Fleet for Oilfield Sand Transport
Atlas Energy Solutions plans to increase its AI-enabled driverless truck fleet in the US Permian Basin, aiming for 100 vehicles by mid-2027, to automate sand delivery for hydraulic fracturing across private oilfield routes
China Surges Ahead in Humanoid Robotics Patent Innovation
A LexisNexis analysis of over 26,000 patent families finds Chinese startups leading global innovation in humanoid robotics, with six of the top ten most active companies and rapid growth in patent filings
External Beta Opens for EntangleX Quantum Circuit Simulator Platform
Two Hands Corporation has released its EntangleX quantum circuit simulation software for external beta testing, allowing selected partners to evaluate browser-based GPU-accelerated modeling of quantum circuits without physical quantum hardware
Hybrid Quantum Algorithm Tested on German Railway Scheduling Data
IQM Quantum Computers and Deutsche Bahn have demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical algorithm for rolling stock scheduling, using a superconducting quantum processor to process real operational data from major German cities
Vexlum Opens London Lab for High-Power Quantum Laser Development
Vexlum has established a dedicated R&D laboratory in London to advance high-power semiconductor lasers for quantum computing and precision measurement, appointing Dr. Stefan Truppe as Managing Director of Vexlum UK
EY Installs On-Site Quantum Computer to Meet Data Sovereignty Needs
Ernst & Young (EY) has deployed an on-premises quantum computer in Canada, aiming to process sensitive enterprise workloads while addressing regulatory and data sovereignty requirements for sectors including finance and healthcare
Quantum Neural Networks Tested for Cancer Neoantigen Prediction
A team at Cleveland Clinic and IBM Research has implemented a quantum convolutional neural network on real quantum hardware to classify immunogenic cancer peptides, comparing its performance to classical machine learning models
Communicating Quantum Technology: Challenges for Public Understanding
As quantum computing research accelerates, effective communication strategies are needed to explain complex quantum concepts, address technical jargon, and reach diverse audiences across the quantum sector
Tech Giants Form Open Secure AI Alliance to Counter Cyber Threats
NVIDIA, Microsoft, SpaceX, and other major firms have launched the Open Secure AI Alliance to develop open-source tools for defending software, AI agents, and infrastructure from cyberattacks, highlighting new security challenges as AI systems proliferate
Coffee-Filled Soft Gripper Shows Low-Cost Robotic Handling Advance
A soft robotic gripper using a latex membrane and coffee grounds has demonstrated the ability to securely grasp fragile and irregular objects without cameras or complex sensors, offering a low-cost alternative for robotic manipulation tasks
Crusoe and Aalo plan nuclear-powered data center for AI workloads
Crusoe and Aalo Atomics have announced a partnership to build a modular data center powered by a small nuclear reactor, aiming to test nuclear energy's suitability for large-scale AI computing at Idaho National Laboratory in 2027
IBM Quantum Processors Run Verified Tasks Beyond Supercomputer Reach
IBM and research partners have demonstrated quantum processors performing tasks that exceed the reach of leading classical supercomputers, using new verification methods to establish trust in quantum outputs where classical checks fail
US Naval Research Lab Sets Quantum Technology Priorities for Defense
The US Naval Research Laboratory has detailed its Quantum Science Institute's operational roadmap, focusing on quantum sensing, computing, networking, and materials to address defense and maritime needs under new federal directives
Google DeepMind Expands Gemini Robotics to Full-Body Humanoid Control
Google DeepMind has released Gemini Robotics 2, a model designed to control entire humanoid robots, enabling walking, object manipulation, and multi-robot coordination with limited retraining across different robot platforms
Ohio AI Data Center to Operate on 350 MW Off-Grid Microgrid
A new AI data center campus in Ohio will use a dedicated 350 megawatt microgrid, operated by Veolia, to supply all its electricity needs, bypassing the regional grid and aiming to accelerate deployment of large-scale computing infrastructure
Estonian Startup Demonstrates Autonomous Monowheel Security Robot
Rollo Robotics has introduced 1ROLLO, a single-wheel robot designed for autonomous patrols of large facilities, using computer vision and edge AI to monitor industrial sites and campuses with minimal human intervention
FLUX-mimic Model Cuts Robot Training Time for Factory Tasks
Mimic Robotics and Black Forest Labs have introduced FLUX-mimic, a video-action model that enables industrial robots to learn complex manipulation tasks from video demonstrations using far less training data than previous approaches
NASA Funds 18 Early-Stage Space Technology Concepts for 2026
NASA has selected 18 new Phase I projects under its Innovative Advanced Concepts program, providing $3.2 million to support early-stage studies of technologies for future space exploration and astrophysics missions
IonQ Gains Approval for $1.8B SkyWater Semiconductor Acquisition
IonQ has received final regulatory clearance to acquire SkyWater Technology, a U.S.-based semiconductor foundry, in a deal that will bring fabrication and packaging for quantum hardware under direct company control
ZuriQ Demonstrates 2D Trapped-Ion Array on Industrial Chip
Swiss startup ZuriQ has built a nine-ion 2D array using micro-Penning traps on a chip fabricated by Infineon, aiming to address scaling limits in trapped-ion quantum computing with $25.5 million in new seed funding
Quantum Networking Roadmap Reveals Gaps in Scalable Infrastructure
A new roadmap from QED-C and the Center for Quantum Networks details the technical and engineering barriers that limit current quantum networking applications, highlighting the need for advances in switches, repeaters, and satellite links
Real-Time Calibration Tested on Superconducting Quantum Hardware
Horizon Quantum Computing and Quantum Machines have integrated embedded calibration routines into a superconducting quantum processor, aiming to reduce downtime and improve operational stability during live operation
Silicon Spin QPU Runs Autonomously with Cryogenic Control Chip
HRL Laboratories has demonstrated an 18-qubit silicon spin quantum processor operating with a cryogenic CMOS controller, eliminating real-time room-temperature control and addressing key wiring and thermal bottlenecks in quantum hardware
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