PROSPECTS FOR THE APPLICATION OF QUANTUM COMPUTING IN ONBOARD COMPUTING SYSTEMS OF ROBOTIC COMPLEXES
Abstract
Modern robotic systems are solving increasingly complex tasks, imposing higher demands on the speed and efficiency of onboard computing systems. Traditional methods of increasing performance (scaling hardware, parallel computing, etc.) are approaching their limits, necessitating the search for fundamentally new approaches. Quantum computing is considered a promising direction that could significantly surpass classical computational capabilities in certain tasks. In this regard, the goal of this study is to explore the applicability of quantum computing for onboard computing systems in robotic complexes (RCs). To achieve this goal, a comprehensive analysis of the requirements (performance, energy consumption, size and weight constraints, reliability, etc.) for onboard computing systems of RCs has been conducted. The potential of quantum algorithms in solving typical robotic tasks, including optimization problems and machine learning, has been assessed, followed by simulation modeling and comparison with classical methods. Additionally, current limitations of modern quantum computers (e.g., limited qubit count and decoherence issues) have been examined, and a forecast has been made regarding their development in the coming years based on technological trends. The study confirms the promising application of quantum computing for solving optimization and machine learning problems, which are critical for intelligent RCs. However, current technological limitations (size, operational conditions, and instability of quantum processors) do not yet allow for their direct use onboard. Nevertheless, directions for further research have been proposed, and possible scenarios for the gradual integration of quantum computing into RC architectures over the next 5–15 years have been considered, particularly as quantum processors become more compact and methods for integrating them into onboard systems improve. Thus, as existing barriers are overcome, quantum computers may eventually become an integral part of onboard control systems for RCs, providing a significant leap in their performance.
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