Quantum Sensing Technology

Illuminating
the Invisible

Compact quantum sensors in the Goldilocks zone of cost, precision, and compactness — engineered for the harshest environments.

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Who We Are

Pioneering the Future of
Quantum Sensing

QuantumAstra is building quantum magnetometer systems for GPS-denied navigation and buried threat detection — solving problems where conventional sensors fail.

Our Vajra platform combines a room-temperature quantum sensor with a validated software stack to deliver passive, jam-proof sensing for defense, space, and energy applications. Starting with NV center diamond proof-of-principle and advancing to OPM architectures for field-grade sensitivity.

Precision

Quantum-level accuracy that redefines measurement standards across industries.

Compactness

Lab-grade performance in field-deployable packages that fit where it matters.

Affordability

Breakthrough economics making quantum sensing accessible to broader markets.

Quantum Sensor Module — QA-7X
Our Technology

The Goldilocks Zone
of Quantum Sensing

Where laboratory precision meets field-ready engineering. Our sensors occupy the sweet spot that makes quantum technology practical for real-world deployment.

01

NV Center Diamond Sensing

Our proof-of-principle sensor uses nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center defects in diamond to detect magnetic fields at room temperature — no cryogenics, no heating, no fragile components. A solid-state foundation that validates the core sensing approach.

02

OPM Sensitivity Upgrade Path

Our technology roadmap advances to optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) architectures, unlocking dramatically higher sensitivity for navigation-grade and detection-grade applications in the field.

03

Validated Software Stack

A production-ready software pipeline that fuses quantum sensor data with physics-informed machine learning — validated against real operational data and ready for deployment across multiple mission profiles.

04

Ruggedized & Field-Ready

Compact, low-power sensor packages designed for integration onto small UAS, ground vehicles, and dismounted platforms in the most demanding operational environments.

Application Domains

Where Quantum Meets
Mission-Critical

Defense

GPS-denied navigation, submarine detection, underground facility mapping, and battlefield awareness through quantum magnetometers and gravimeters that operate where conventional sensors cannot.

  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Quantum Magnetometers
  • Gravity Gradiometers
  • Secure Timing & Sync

Space

Satellite-based quantum sensors for Earth observation, deep-space navigation, and planetary science — delivering high-precision measurements in compact, radiation-hardened packages.

  • Orbital Gravimetry
  • Deep-Space Navigation
  • Earth Observation Payloads
  • Space-Qualified Clocks

Electric Vehicles

Quantum-enhanced battery diagnostics, ultra-precise current sensing, and next-gen autonomous navigation for the EV revolution.

  • Battery State Monitoring
  • Precision Current Sensing
  • Autonomous Nav Assist

Energy

Subsurface mineral exploration, pipeline integrity monitoring, and grid optimization through gravity and magnetic field sensing.

  • Subsurface Exploration
  • Pipeline Monitoring
  • Grid Optimization
Product Line

Vajra — Quantum Sensing
Built for Reality

Vajra is our quantum magnetometer platform — a room-temperature, solid-state sensor with a validated software stack. Currently at TRL 3 proof-of-principle using NV center diamond, with an OPM upgrade path for field-grade sensitivity.

Core Sensor TRL 3 — Lab Prototype

Vajra

Compact quantum magnetometer operating at room temperature. NV center diamond proof-of-principle validated in the lab, with an optically pumped magnetometer (OPM) upgrade path to achieve navigation-grade and detection-grade sensitivity for field deployment.

Room Temp Operation
<2W Power
Compact Form Factor
Navigation Software Validated

OMEN

GPS-denied position, navigation, and timing for small UAS, ground vehicles, and dismounted operators. Matches real-time quantum magnetometer readings against magnetic anomaly maps — passively, with no RF emissions, no drift, and no jamming vulnerability.

Passive No RF Emissions
Jam-Proof GPS-Denied
Drift-Free Bounded Error
Detection Software Validated

SCAN

Airborne detection of buried threats — UXO, mines, and IEDs — from small UAS at standoff distance. Quantum magnetometry enables rapid, wide-area survey with zero personnel risk, replacing slow and dangerous ground-based methods.

Airborne UAS-Mounted
Standoff Safe Distance
Wide-Area Rapid Survey
Backed By The Best

Funded & Accelerated by
Leading Programs

Chicago Quantum Exchange

Duality Accelerator Program

Funded through the Duality program — the nation's premier quantum technology accelerator backed by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

HUSTLE Defense Accelerator

Cohort 5 — Selected Company

Selected for Cohort 5 of the HUSTLE (Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs) Defense Accelerator — an elite program by the Griffiss Institute empowering dual-use tech startups for national security. Sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), New York State Empire State Development, and National Grid.

Griffiss Institute AFRL NY Empire State Development National Grid
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Quantum Needs

Whether you're exploring quantum sensing for defense, space, EVs, or energy — our team is ready to help you find the right solution.