The BMW Group and Airbus have advanced quantum computing’s role in mobility solutions by unveiling the winners of their Quantum Computing Challenge at the Q2B Conference in Silicon Valley.
This global competition sought innovative quantum-based applications to address challenges in manufacturing, logistics, and vehicle and aircraft engineering.
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“Quantum technology has the power to redefine innovation across industries,” said Robert Bruckmeier, General Manager of Computing & Network AI at BMW Group. Isabell Gradert, Vice President of Central Research and Technology at Airbus, emphasized the potential for quantum advancements to shape the next generation of aircraft.
Winning projects spanned five categories:
- Quantum Simulation: The University of Southern California demonstrated quantum methods to analyze material properties, aiding design optimization.
- Quantum Solvers: The University of Hamburg integrated quantum and classical computing to enhance aerodynamics and minimize aircraft noise.
- Quantum Logistics: UK-based start-up 4colors Research used quantum computing to reduce CO2 emissions and supply chain costs.
- Quantum Machine Learning: French start-up Quandela applied quantum techniques to improve autonomous systems’ performance in diverse conditions.
- Open Category: TU Delft in the Netherlands developed quantum solutions for optimizing carbon fiber layering, cutting weight and fuel consumption.
Each team received €30,000 and access to quantum computing resources through AWS, working alongside experts from the BMW Group and Airbus.
Launched in December 2023, the challenge attracted over 100 entries, underscoring the potential of quantum computing to transform transportation and mobility industries.
Source: BMW Group and Airbus Announce Winners of the Quantum Computing Challenge
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