Michigan’s Cloud-Based Quantum Testbed Brings Real Hardware to Remote Users

To bridge the gap between quantum theory and lab practice, the University of Michigan has launched a remotely accessible quantum testbed. Featuring entangled photon sources and support for multiple qubit platforms, the system enables users to run real-time experiments, access live data, and develop quantum workflows—accelerating hands-on education, prototyping, and industry-ready innovation from anywhere.

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00:00:01 Traditionally, education in quantum mechanics is completed through theory and mathematical formalism. But today's industry requires more familiarity with how quantum experiments and quantum resources actually behave in the lab.
>> Accelerating investment into quantum science depends on real hands-on experimentation, but access is often limited. At the University of Michigan,

00:00:26 a new remotely accessible quantum test bed lays the foundation for advancing tomorrow's quantum technologies. First, the Michigan researchers established a fiber link to communicate entangled photons between multiple labs across the university's campus. This infrastructure can interconnect a variety of quantum platforms such as those based on neutral atom cubits,

00:00:47 trapped ion cubits, spin cubits, or superconducting cubits. But what is unique about our test bed is that it is also a remote accessible resource. Users uh across the country will be able to remotely access both the research and educational resources. We are allowing immediate access to real experimental data to industry partners and other students to really uh enhance the

00:01:17 transition to a quantum enabled workforce. Cloud access allows users to remotely configure and run quantum experiments using actual laboratory hardware. Users can submit experimental parameters, access real-time or pre-processed data from quantum devices such as entangled photon sources, and retrieve results through web-based interface.

00:01:39 The system also supports the development of interactive educational modules and research workflows and enables remote monitoring, data analysis, and the adjustment of experimental settings. This will be proven a powerful tool to accelerate the technology transition from basic science to industry grade applications because the test bed will allow users to remotely fast prototype

00:02:06 quantum concepts, modules and systems followed by larger scale integration. As for what's next, the researchers aim to interconnect additional quantum research facilities both at Michigan and other local universities as well as connecting to local industry in creation of a larger scale quantum network. By supporting remote research, hands-on education, and collaboration with

00:02:30 industry, Michigan's cloud-based quantum test bed forms a vital backbone for accelerating quantum innovation and development.