Quantum machine learning combines quantum computing with machine learning to solve complex computational problems more efficiently than classical approaches. This survey provides an introduction to the foundations, algorithms, frameworks, data and applications of quantum machine learning, serving as a resource for researchers and practitioners. We begin by reviewing existing surveys to identify gaps that this work addresses, followed by a detailed discussion of the foundational principles of quantum mechanics and machine learning essential for quantum machine learning. Key algorithms are examined, highlighting their mechanisms, advantages, and applications across various domains. Current frameworks and platforms for implementing quantum machine learning algorithms are explored, emphasizing their unique features and suitability for different contexts. Existing quantum datasets for practical usage are also reported and commented on. This survey also reviews over 135 articles, categorized into theoretical and practical contributions, to identify key advances, limitations, and application areas within quantum machine learning. Critical challenges such as hardware limitations, error rates, and scalability are analyzed to detect the obstacles that must be addressed for practical deployment. By synthesizing these elements into a structured overview, this survey aims at serving as both an introduction and a guide for advancing research and development in this disruptive field.
Quantum machine learning combines quantum computing with machine learning to solve complex computational problems more efficiently than classical approaches. This survey provides an introduction to the foundations, algorithms, frameworks, data and applications of quantum machine learning, serving as a resource for researchers and practitioners. We begin by reviewing existing surveys to identify gaps that this work addresses, followed by a detailed discussion of the foundational principles of quantum mechanics and machine learning essential for quantum machine learning. Key algorithms are examined, highlighting their mechanisms, advantages, and applications across various domains. Current frameworks and platforms for implementing quantum machine learning algorithms are explored, emphasizing their unique features and suitability for different contexts. Existing quantum datasets for practical usage are also reported and commented on. This survey also reviews over 135 articles, categorized into theoretical and practical contributions, to identify key advances, limitations, and application areas within quantum machine learning. Critical challenges such as hardware limitations, error rates, and scalability are analyzed to detect the obstacles that must be addressed for practical deployment. By synthesizing these elements into a structured overview, this survey aims at serving as both an introduction and a guide for advancing research and development in this disruptive field.
Quantum Machine Learning represents a paradigm shift at the intersection of Quantum Computing and Machine Learning, leveraging quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum parallelism to address the limitations of classical approaches in processing high-dimensional and large-scale datasets. This survey provides a comprehensive analysis of Quantum Machine Learning, detailing foundational concepts, algorithmic advancements, and their applications across domains such as healthcare, finance, and quantum chemistry. Key techniques, including Quantum Support Vector Machine, Quantum Neural Network, Quantum Decision Trees, and hybrid quantum-classical models, are explored with a focus on their theoretical foundations, computational benefits, and comparative performance against classical counterparts. While the potential for exponential speedups and enhanced efficiency is evident, the field faces significant challenges, including hardware constraints, noise, and limited qubit coherence in the current era of Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum devices. Emerging solutions, such as error mitigation techniques, hybrid frameworks, and advancements in quantum hardware, are discussed as critical enablers for scalable and fault-tolerant Quantum Machine Learning systems. By synthesizing state-of-the-art developments and identifying research gaps, this survey aims to provide a foundational resource for advancing Quantum Machine Learning toward practical, real-world applications in tackling computationally intensive problems.
Quantum Computing (QC) claims to improve the efficiency of solving complex problems, compared to classical computing. When QC is integrated with Machine Learning (ML), it creates a Quantum Machine Learning (QML) system. This paper aims to provide a thorough understanding of the foundational concepts of QC and its notable advantages over classical computing. Following this, we delve into the key aspects of QML in a detailed and comprehensive manner. In this survey, we investigate a variety of QML algorithms, discussing their applicability across different domains. We examine quantum datasets, highlighting their unique characteristics and advantages. The survey also covers the current state of hardware technologies, providing insights into the latest advancements and their implications for QML. Additionally, we review the software tools and simulators available for QML development, discussing their features and usability. Furthermore, we explore practical applications of QML, illustrating how it can be leveraged to solve real-world problems more efficiently than classical ML methods. This survey aims to consolidate the current landscape of QML and outline key opportunities and challenges for future research.
Quantum Machine Learning (QML) has emerged as a promising interdisciplinary field that combines quantum computing with machine learning to address complex computational problems. This survey provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical foundations, unified taxonomy, and key methodologies in QML. We discuss quantum data encoding techniques, variational quantum models, neural-inspired quantum architectures, and quantum data learning approaches, along with their associated challenges and limitations. The survey further examines evaluation strategies, the concept of quantum advantage, and the role of current quantum hardware and software platforms in advancing QML research. In addition, major application domains and the growing importance of trustworthy QML, including interpretability, robustness, and security, are explored. Finally, we highlight open challenges and future research directions to provide insights into the evolving landscape of Quantum Machine Learning.
This study presents a comprehensive survey on Quantum Machine Learning (QML) along with its current status, challenges, and perspectives. QML combines quantum computing and machine learning to solve complex problems in different domains, leveraging quantum algorithms to enhance classical machine learning techniques. We explore the application of QML in various domains such as cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, and drug discovery. The survey includes detailed tabular comparisons of the different QML models used for each application area, highlighting key techniques, findings, and their limitations. In this work, we identify important trends such as the strong potential of hybrid quantum-classical models for near-term applications and the significant challenges in the quantum domain due to quantum noise, limited qubit scalability, and costly qRAM implementations. Furthermore, we discuss solutions that emphasize advances in hardware, quantum error correction, and algorithmic innovations to address these challenges. By providing an in-depth analysis of QML’s potential across different fields, this study provides valuable insights into how QML can address complex real-world challenges and transform traditional machine learning practices.
As the limits of classical machine learning (ML) become increasingly evident—especially in terms of computational scalability and data processing—quantum computing emerges as a promising frontier capable of addressing these challenges. Quantum Machine Learning (QML) represents the intersection of quantum computing and traditional ML, aiming to leverage quantum phenomena such as superposition, entanglement, and quantum parallelism to enhance learning capabilities, accelerate training, and solve complex problems that are intractable for classical algorithms. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving field of QML, beginning with the theoretical foundations of quantum computing and its synergy with classical machine learning principles. We explore key QML algorithms, including quantum support vector machines (QSVM), variational quantum classifiers (VQC), quantum neural networks (QNN), and hybrid quantum-classical approaches that exemplify the practical integration of both paradigms. We further examine real-world applications of QML across domains such as drug discovery, finance, climate modeling, and optimization, where quantum enhancements have begun to show early but promising results. Despite its theoretical potential, QML faces substantial limitations, including quantum hardware instability, limited qubit scalability, noise sensitivity, and unresolved challenges in quantum data encoding and interpretability. In synthesizing recent advancements and persistent obstacles, this paper highlights the importance of continued interdisciplinary research, algorithmic refinement, and hardware evolution. We also outline future directions that could lead QML from experimental promise to practical utility, including developments in quantum error correction, benchmarking standards, and application-specific quantum architectures
Quantum mechanics, a fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of nature at atomic and subatomic scales, offers significant advantages over classical physics in various contexts. These advances have laid the foundation for the field of quantum computing, which leverages the unique properties of quantum mechanics to solve complex computational problems more efficiently than classical computers. At the core of quantum computing are qubits, the quantum analogs of classical bits. Unlike classical bits, which are restricted to binary states (0 or 1), qubits utilize superposition and entanglement, enabling them to exist in multiple states simultaneously and interact in ways that amplify computational capabilities. This study presents an overview of quantum algorithms and tools for quantum machine learning, with a focus on recent advancements. Through a comparative analysis and empirical evidence, the research highlights the potential advantages of quantum algorithms in various applications, such as data processing, pattern recognition, and algorithmic complexity. The findings suggest that quantum methods may surpass their classical counterparts in certain domains. However, a key challenge remains: the current limitations of quantum hardware. Despite the theoretical benefits, practical implementation is constrained by the noisy and error-prone nature of quantum devices. Consequently, the experiments conducted in this study were performed in simulation environments, which demonstrated potential improvements when applying quantum paradigms.