Quantum Sensing Technology

Illuminating
the Invisible

Compact quantum sensors with low size, weight, power and cost, engineered for the harshest environments.

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Pioneering the Future of
Quantum Sensing

QuantumAstra is at the forefront of quantum sensing technology, developing next-generation sensors that bridge the gap between laboratory-grade precision and real-world deployability.

Our proprietary quantum sensing technology delivers enhanced measurements in form factors small enough for satellites, rugged enough for defense, and affordable enough for commercial energy applications.

Sensitivity

Quantum-grade magnetic field measurement from a solid-state sensor at room temperature.

Form Factor

Compact sensor heads sized for small UAS, ground vehicles and dismounted kits.

Low SWaP-C

Low size, weight, power and cost, with a design built for scalable manufacturing.

Bench Prototype

From Bench
to Field

One sensor, one path to scale. We proved the quantum sensing chain on the bench, and we’re now developing a next-generation sensor head built for the field.

Stage 1 Complete · TRL 3

Bench Prototype

A working room-temperature quantum magnetometer that validates the full sensing chain, running under 2 W in a compact module.

Stage 2 In Development

Next-Generation Sensor Head

A smaller, lower-power sensor head with improved sensitivity, designed for volume manufacturing.

Stage 3 Next

Field Integration

Pairing the next-generation sensor with our validated software for GPS-denied navigation and buried threat detection on small UAS and ground platforms.

01

Room-Temperature Quantum Sensing

A solid-state sensor with no cryogenics and no moving parts, built to work where lab instruments can’t.

02

Built for Volume Manufacturing

Designed from the outset for repeatable, scalable production and low unit cost.

03

Validated Software Stack

A production-ready pipeline that fuses quantum sensor data with physics-informed machine learning, validated against real operational data.

04

Low SWaP-C by Design

Sized, powered and priced for small UAS, ground vehicles and dismounted operators from the start.

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

One Platform,
Many Missions

Our quantum sensor platform starts with magnetometry, proven at TRL 3 on the bench. Our first applications are GPS-denied navigation and buried threat detection, where conventional sensors fall short.

Application Software Validated

GPS-Denied Navigation

GPS-denied position, navigation and timing for small UAS, ground vehicles and dismounted operators. Real-time magnetic readings are matched against magnetic anomaly maps, passively, with no RF emissions and nothing to jam.

PassiveNo RF Emissions
Jam-ProofGPS-Denied
BoundedPosition Error
Application Software Validated

Buried Threat Detection

Airborne detection of buried threats such as UXO, mines and IEDs from small UAS at standoff distance. Wide-area survey in a fraction of the time of ground sweeps, with no personnel in the hazard area.

AirborneUAS-Mounted
StandoffSafe Distance
Wide-AreaRapid Survey

Beyond navigation and defense, the same sensing approach has potential applications across semiconductors, energy and industrial monitoring.

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

Let's Discuss Your
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.