D-Wave Quantum and Staque have announced the development of a hybrid-quantum application designed to optimize the movements of autonomous agricultural vehicles. Built in collaboration with Verge Ag and supported by Canada’s DIGITAL Global Innovation Cluster, the application aims to enhance in-field operations by leveraging quantum computing to improve efficiency in agricultural automation.
The application, one of the first commercial quantum-powered solutions in the agriculture sector, seeks to address challenges in robot routing within complex environments. Traditional computational methods often require extensive processing time, whereas the hybrid-quantum approach has demonstrated improvements in speed and efficiency. The technology is being showcased at World Fira 2025, an international event for agricultural robotics, as well as at Qubits 2025, D-Wave’s annual user conference.
Executives from D-Wave, Staque, and Verge Ag emphasized the potential of quantum computing to transform agricultural operations. Krishna Ganesh, COO of Staque, highlighted the importance of speed and accuracy in agricultural decision-making, stating that quantum technology enables solutions that traditional methods cannot achieve in a timely manner. Dr. Muhammad Khan, project director and senior vice president of innovation at Verge Ag, noted the growing need for real-time analysis in farming to support robotics, sustainability efforts, and strategic planning. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, underscored the broader applicability of quantum optimization, expressing confidence that quantum computing can enhance productivity and reduce costs as autonomous farming technology continues to evolve.
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