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‘Our hardware is designed to be picked up and shaken about’: Aquark Technologies takes quantum sensing outside of the lab as a viable GNSS alternative

Aquark Technologies aims to miniaturize cold-atom clocks and ruggedize them for real-world use beyond the lab.
The tech aims to complement GNSS with hybrid systems, not replace it immediately.
Miniaturized, portable quantum sensors can be deployed on drones, boats, or underwater to maintain timing and navigation in adverse conditions.
Hybrid GNSS-quantum systems could enhance positioning and timing for telecoms and defense.
Cold-atom clocks offer an independent timing source when GNSS is jammed or unavailable.
The research targets not only military but civilian benefits, such as energy efficiency and faster data networks.
Aquark envisions a future where quantum devices form secure networks and support critical infrastructure.
Trials with the Royal Navy and National Oceanographic Centre tested ruggedness in harsh conditions.
The company focuses on reducing size, weight, and power to enable widespread deployment.
The article underscores the ongoing challenge of map detail and environmental dependency for quantum navigation.

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