Japan Launches First Full-Stack Neutral-Atom Quantum Computer, Shunkai

On August 24, Japan's Institute for Molecular Science unveiled Shunkai, its inaugural full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer. Developed in collaboration with Hitachi and Infleqtion, Shunkai represents a significant leap in quantum technology. The system operates at room temperature, enhancing qubit connectivity and reducing infrastructure costs. With plans to expand to 10,000 qubits by 2031, Shunkai aims to lead in quantum error correction research.