at CES 2019, IBM has unveiled its first commercial quantum computer. dubbed the IBM Q system one, this is the world’s first integrated universal approximate quantum computing system designed for both scientific and commercial use. according to the american multinational information technology company, the IBM Q systems are designed to one day tackle problems that are currently seen as too complex and exponential in nature for classical systems to handle.
images and video courtesy of IBM
IBM has also stated that its Q systems can handle future applications of quantum computer which include finding new ways to model financial data and isolating key global risk factors to make better investment, or finding the optimal path across global systems for ultra-efficient logistics and optimizing fleet operations for deliveries.
for the design, IBM formed a team of industrial designers, architects and manufacturers to work alongside IBM research scientists and system engineers including map project office, universal design studio, and goppion—a Milan-based manufacturer of high-end museum display cases. the IBM Q system one features a modular and compact appearance optimized for stability, reliability and continuous commercial use. it includes a nine-foot-tall, nine-foot-wide (2.7 x 2.7 meter) case of half-inch thick borosilicate glass forming a sealed, airtight enclosure that opens effortlessly using ‘roto-translation’ — a motor-driven rotation around two displaced axes engineered to simplify the system’s maintenance and upgrade process while minimizing downtime.
this is the first time IBM Q system one enables universal approximate superconducting quantum computers to operate beyond the confines of the research lab. the system marks the next evolution of IBM Q, the industry’s first effort to introduce the public to programmable universal quantum computing through the cloud-based IBM Q experience, and the commercial IBM Q network platform for business and science applications.
project info:
name: IBM Q system one
CES 2019 (24 articles)
LG and foster + partners present world's first rollable OLED TV at milan design week
harley-davidson shows off its electric scooter concept and it’s pretty cool
robot dogs in driverless vans are the delivery system of the future
app-controlled cat treadmill promises to help fat felines lose their holiday weight
the buttonless novus electric motorcycle is a minimalist's dream
uber partner unveils flying taxi that could take to skies next year
technology news
bentley EXP 100 GT envisions the future of sustainable luxury mobility
#technology
handcrafted yet interwoven with technology, bentley's centenary concept car proposes a future of electric self-driving by 2035.
handcrafted yet interwoven with technology, bentley's centenary concept car proposes a future of electric self-driving by 2035.
goodbye to an icon - volkswagen celebrates the beetle with a final edition
#technology
the million bestseller, cult object, and design icon will see a final, limited edition as a coupé and convertible for the US market.
the million bestseller, cult object, and design icon will see a final, limited edition as a coupé and convertible for the US market.
IBM patents smartwatch that folds out into a smartphone and tablet
#technology
the wearable device features a total of eight unfolding displays, each one measuring 2 x 3 inches.
the wearable device features a total of eight unfolding displays, each one measuring 2 x 3 inches.
can planting a trillion trees save us from climate change?
#technology
researchers at ETH zurich calculated that under the current climate change, earth’s land could support 4.4 billion hectares of forests.
researchers at ETH zurich calculated that under the current climate change, earth’s land could support 4.4 billion hectares of forests.
HAL, is that you?