SpinQ Gemini Mini: World's First Portable Quantum Computer
2022.01.22 · Press Release
On January 22, 2022, SpinQ held a new product launch event at its Quantum Computing Experience Center, unveiling the world's first portable quantum computer — the SpinQ Gemini Mini. This groundbreaking device redefines the quantum computer model, making it more accessible and better suited for quantum computing education and public outreach.
Why the World Needs Quantum Computing: A New Era Beyond Classical Limits
With the rapid advancement of science and technology, Moore's Law is approaching its physical limits, and classical computing has encountered a significant technical bottleneck. Meanwhile, data volumes continue to grow at an unprecedented pace, creating an urgent need for new computing paradigms.
Quantum computers, leveraging the principles of quantum superposition and entanglement, have the potential to deliver extraordinary computational power.
The current stage of quantum computing development is often compared to where artificial intelligence was a decade ago — still emerging, but with immense promise. Once quantum computing transitions from the lab to real-world commercial applications, its impact could be transformative.
There are many critical computational problems that classical computers cannot solve efficiently, but quantum computers are expected to tackle — such as molecular design and drug screening in pharmaceutical research, catalyst design in the chemical industry, and training large-scale models in artificial intelligence.
Just as the invention of the airplane revolutionized transportation by overcoming the limitations of ground travel, quantum computing is poised to overcome the limitations of classical computing, unlocking a new era of innovation.
Bridging the Quantum Talent Gap: The Role of Portable Quantum Computers in Education
With the rapid development of quantum computing, there is a significant shortage of skilled professionals in the field. In 2018, The New York Times reported that only about 1,000 researchers worldwide truly understood quantum computing technology — a gap that could potentially impact national security.
Robert Sutor, IBM's Vice President of Quantum Strategy and Ecosystem, also emphasized the global talent shortage, noting that companies must collaborate more closely with universities to cultivate talent starting from higher education. As a result, countries around the world are increasingly prioritizing quantum computing education.
However, the education and popularization of quantum computing are closely tied to the availability and promotion of compact quantum computers. Maintenance-free, desktop quantum computers are essential in this regard. Currently, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) quantum computers are the only quantum computing platforms that can be miniaturized.
Expanding Quantum Education: SpinQ's Global Impact with Desktop and Portable Quantum Computers
SpinQ's desktop NMR quantum computers — SpinQ Gemini Series and SpinQ Triangulum Series — have been widely adopted by major universities and research institutes. SpinQ has established strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Southern University of Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, and Guizhou University, and has also delivered units to prestigious universities including the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, and Chung Yuan Christian University.
Internationally, SpinQ's desktop quantum computers have been purchased by institutions such as Oslo Metropolitan University (Norway), the University of Western Australia, the University of Waterloo (Canada), the University of Tokyo (Japan), and the University of Réunion (France). Additionally, interest and cooperation proposals have come from customers in the United States, Switzerland, Egypt, Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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SpinQ is committed to advancing the education and popularization of quantum computing by supporting students and teachers across all levels of education. SpinQ aims to help cultivate a vibrant and diverse quantum computing talent ecosystem for the future.
SpinQ Gemini Mini, a portable 2-qubit quantum computer, is the company's latest innovation. Featuring a touchscreen interface, the Gemini Mini offers a complete solution for quantum computing education and demonstrations.
The device combines a real 2-qubit quantum computing system with a built-in quantum simulator capable of handling up to 8 qubits. It supports custom quantum circuit design and includes a comprehensive built-in quantum computing course, making it ideal for both teaching and self-learning. The Gemini Mini can also function as a client device, connecting with other desktop NMR quantum computers to form a quantum computing network.
With its versatile capabilities, the SpinQ Gemini Mini is designed for a broad audience. It is well-suited for educational institutions, middle schools, and science exhibitions, as well as for quantum technology enthusiasts pursuing self-study.
In January 2021, SpinQ's R&D team stated in a Science Citation Index (SCI) paper introducing the first desktop quantum computer: "We expect that the price of quantum computers can be reduced." This vision was soon highlighted by Discovery Magazine, which reported on our launch of a portable quantum computer.
Today, SpinQ has fulfilled that prediction — making it possible to install a quantum computer at an affordable price. Our goal is to bring quantum computing within reach of every student, make quantum training accessible for every family, simplify quantum teaching for every school, and make quantum technology feel less distant, more practical, and truly a part of everyday life.
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