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Will quantum computing remain the domain of the specialist VC?

TechCrunch

McKinsey expects the chemical and pharma industries to be the first potential users of quantum computing, enabling the accurate simulation of larger numbers of atoms and molecules, which is not possible today using classical supercomputers. As a result, quantum hardware manufacturers develop their own cloud-based operating systems.

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Microsoft makes quantum breakthrough, plans commercial offering

CIO

“Through this collaboration, we’re bringing a new generation of reliable quantum hardware to customers by integrating and advancing Atom Computing’s neutral atom hardware into our Azure Quantum compute platform,” Jason Zander, executive vice president of strategic missions and technologies at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post Tuesday.

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Industrial drone maker Percepto raises $45M and integrates with Boston Dynamics’ Spot

TechCrunch

Percepto , which makes drones — both the hardware and software — to monitor and analyze industrial sites and other physical work areas largely unattended by people, has raised $45 million in a Series B round of funding. Previous investors U.S. Venture Partners, Spider Capital and Arkin Holdings also participated. .”

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Dry-cleaning robotics startup Presso pulls in another $8M

TechCrunch

Presso is using a hardware-as-a-service model to effectively lease its offering to clients. In additional to developing its own hardware and leasing its machines, Presso is creating other key pieces of the puzzle, including a newer, greener fluid for the dry-cleaning process.

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Announcing the Startup Battlefield companies pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021

TechCrunch

From lithium battery chemical recycling to smart media, blockchain infrastructure to student-centric educational software, and Sub-Saharan African fintech to cultured-meat production, this batch of companies is sure to wow the investors and the audience. With just over a 1.5% TC aims to pick companies from a range of industries.

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EarthOptics helps farmers look deep into the soil for big data insights

TechCrunch

Using high-tech imaging techniques, the company claims to map the physical and chemical composition of fields faster, better, and more cheaply than traditional techniques, and has raised $10M to scale its solution. The imaging hardware can be mounted on ordinary tractors or trucks, and pulls in readings every few feet.

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LiLz uses computer vision to read gauges and dials where humans prefer not to tread

TechCrunch

” They started by targeting basic building management, but now have expanded to chemical and industrial plants, construction and manufacturing sites, public infrastructure and more due to customer demand, he added. version of the hardware as well. And the capabilities of the device are increasing as well.

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