Xanadu, a developer of quantum computing software and quantum photonic hardware, will collaborate with global defense and technology company Lockheed Martin on a new research initiative to “advance the fundamental theory and new applications of quantum machine learning (QML).”
“This research aims to rethink the fundamentals of how quantum computers can learn. By revisiting core quantum primitives, we hope to discover entirely new ways to represent and process data. Lockheed Martin brings deep domain expertise that makes them the ideal teammate for this exploration,” said Christian Weedbrook, founder and CEO of Xanadu.
“At Lockheed Martin, we are actively researching quantum technologies that have the potential to transform computing and sensing,” said Dani Cougar, head of quantum technology at Lockheed Martin. “This collaboration with Xanadu will push the frontiers of QML and deepen our understanding of how future quantum systems can support national security and advanced technology development.”
The companies say the partnership aims to build on Xanadu’s “growing portfolio of quantum computing research aimed at enabling practical quantum applications across the industry.” “By addressing unanswered questions at the intersection of quantum theory and machine learning, Xanadu and Lockheed Martin aim to lay the foundation for future breakthroughs in both research and real-world applications.”
