BI Foresight’s Post

Robotics is evolving—but quantum may be what takes it from capable to truly intelligent. In this article, Jane Wakefield explores how quantum technologies are being embedded in real-world robotics—from logistics and agriculture to autonomous vehicles and micro-surgery. Kristin Gilkes, EY & University of Oxford explains how quantum sensors can guide aircraft when GPS fails, offering resilience in high-risk environments. Ekaterina Almasque, OpenOcean sees quantum as the key to real-time perception and decision-making—where current systems still fall short. Amina Hamoud (PhD, FHEA), Bristol Robotics Laboratory is using quantum simulations to dramatically speed up testing for autonomous vehicles, making complex systems safer, faster. And Joe Smith, RobQuant is developing robotic arms for precision tasks in quantum labs—laying the groundwork for medical micro-robotics in the future. This isn’t theoretical. It’s already happening—and it could redefine how machines move, see, and respond to the world around them. Full article in comments below 👇