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PALO ALTO, Calif. & CALGARY, Alberta - D-Wave Quantum (NASDAQ:QMCO) Inc. (NYSE: QBTS), known for its quantum computing systems, in partnership with AI and blockchain consulting firm Staque, has announced the creation of a hybrid-quantum application aimed at optimizing the operations of autonomous agricultural vehicles. This application is expected to enhance the efficiency of agricultural practices by providing real-time solutions for managing farm machinery.
The collaboration has resulted in what is claimed to be one of the first real-world, customer-facing products utilizing quantum computing for optimization within the agriculture sector. The application addresses the challenge of routing robots in complex farming environments, a task that is difficult to solve with traditional computing methods. According to the companies, D-Wave's hybrid quantum technologies have demonstrated significant speed improvements over classical approaches. While the company reported revenue growth of 14.27% in the last twelve months, InvestingPro analysis indicates that analysts do not expect profitability this year, highlighting the company's focus on growth over immediate returns.
Krishna Ganesh, COO of Staque, emphasized the slow pace of traditional computation methods, which can take days or weeks, as inadequate for the needs of agricultural decision-makers. Dr. Muhammad Khan, SVP of Innovation at Verge Ag, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the urgency for more efficient resource management in agriculture.
Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, expressed his enthusiasm for the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize various industries, particularly agriculture. He noted the growing adoption of autonomous machines by farmers and the role of quantum computing in boosting production and reducing costs.
The application's results are being showcased at World Fira 2025, a global event for agricultural robots, and at Qubits 2025, D-Wave's annual user conference.
Staque, with its expertise in AI, blockchain, and quantum computing, serves a global clientele from its headquarters in Calgary, Canada. D-Wave, on the other hand, is the first commercial supplier of quantum computers and is recognized for its annealing and gate-model quantum systems.
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In other recent news, D-Wave Quantum Inc. successfully completed a $150 million stock sale, bolstering its cash reserves to approximately $320 million. The company plans to use the funds for working capital and capital expenditure to support ongoing technical development and business operations. Furthermore, D-Wave recently launched the Leap Quantum LaunchPad program, offering a three-month free trial to expedite the adoption of quantum computing applications in business and scientific research.
In addition to these developments, D-Wave reported a significant surge in bookings for fiscal year 2024, exceeding $23 million, a 120% increase from the previous year. This growth is largely attributed to the first customer purchase of its D-Wave Advantage annealing quantum computing system.
Benchmark analysts have maintained a positive outlook on D-Wave, reiterating a Buy rating and raising the stock's price target from $3.00 to $8.00. This adjustment follows the company's announcement of its first customer purchase of an Advantage annealing quantum computer and a substantial upward revision of its previous bookings guidance. Both Benchmark and D-Wave are optimistic about the growth potential of the quantum computing sector.
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