SandboxAQ Advances Quantum-Based Magnetic Navigation

Real-time magnetic navigation using quantum sensors and artificial intelligence was first flown in a C-17 in May 2023.

Credit: U.S. Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has awarded startup SandboxAQ additional funding to further develop its quantum-sensor magnetic navigation system, including exploring a podded version that would enable deployment on a wider range of aircraft. Spun out of Google parent Alphabet in 2022, the company is developing...
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