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Quantum Breakthroughs of 2024: Beyond the Buzz Around Google

In the last week Google's latest quantum breakthrough has been splashed across the headlines. This has created a surge of interest in quantum and the revolutionary potential of this technology. IDTechEx has been following key trends in the quantum technology market for many years, and this article picks out key takeaways you should know that go beyond the buzz.

Photonic Quantum Computing: Key Player Updates in 2024

Innovation map of photonic quantum computing (key player updates 2024).

Neutral Atom Quantum Computing: Key Player Updates in 2024

Innovation map of neutral atom quantum computing (key player updates 2024).

The Story of Cruise and How Its Loss Impacts the Robotaxi Industry

IDTechEx predicts that 2024 and the coming couple of years will be seen as the hockey-stick moment for robotaxis. Companies across the US and China are preparing for a mass roll-out of services. Cruise was one of the early leaders in robotaxi development, getting off to a good start and attracting the attention of General Motors who acquired the company in 2016. However, in December 2024 it appears that GM and Cruise's robotaxi endeavour is coming to a premature end.

Unlocking the Multi-Million-Dollar Opportunities in Quantum Computing

As quantum computing capabilities are becoming more sophisticated, so has engagement from research institutions and supercomputing centers who are investing tens of millions for on-premises installations of the latest machines. So, as pressure mounts on quantum computing to continue showing it is on track to provide a return on investment from governments and private ventures alike - what are the crucial next steps?

Imec

Imec is a Belgian research institute, founded in 1984. It works on state-of-the-art semiconductor and nanoelectronics manufacturing. This profile explores the Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems (SSTS) program.

PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum is founded on the principle that very large-scale systems are going to be necessary to make quantum computers commercially valuable. As such, leveraging large-scale manufacturing processes has been critical in informing the design of PsiQuantum's quantum computer. This includes the use of high-volume semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and high-power cryogenic systems.

Robotaxi Players, Funding, and Case Studies

IDTechEx has diligently tracked the robotaxi industry and has data on more than 30 players related to the industry. In this premium article, IDTechEx discusses which companies it thinks are leading the field and highlights their successes so far.

Cosmos Innovation

Cosmos Innovation is an AI-based company using its platform, Mobius, to optimize tandem perovskite-silicon solar cell research and development and manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with Vijay Chandrasekhar, CEO and Co-founder, and Joel Li, CTO and Co-founder.

The Autonomous Car Industry in 2024: Three Key Takeaways

Autonomous driving technologies have seemingly been on the horizon for the last decade, maybe more. Over the past four years, level 3 technologies have been certified for consumer use on public roads, hands-off/eyes-on driving has solidified as a market segment, and commercial driverless robotaxi services have become available to the public.

Autonomous Vehicle Industries Now and in 10 Years

Over the past couple of years, IDTechEx has reported on the emergence of commercial robotaxi services but has always needed to caveat this with the fact that they have been heavily restricted. Well, in 2024, the shackles are coming off, and the industry is getting ready for take-off.