The increasing convergence of quantum computing (QC) and advanced robotic control is giving rise to a new class of intelligent automation systems. Utilizing quantum-inspired computational principles, contemporary robotic platforms demonstrate greater optimization efficiency, superior perceptual processing, and improved decision-making performance. This survey outlines the principal quantum-oriented control methodologies utilized in robotics, with particular emphasis on approaches that incorporate Quantum Neural Networks (QNN), Quantum Machine Learning (QML), and Quantum-behaved Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO). The investigation systematically reviews recent advances in quantum-assisted adaptive control, trajectory planning, and optimization frameworks, spotlighting their contributions to improved robustness, precision, and energy efficiency. By analyzing research in quantum reinforcement learning, distributed Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computing, and hybrid quantum-classical approaches, this review clarifies how quantum principles are transforming both theoretical and practical aspects of robotic control. Likewise, several real-world implementations ranging from industrial manipulators to autonomous and cognitive robotic systems demonstrate the growing feasibility of quantum-enhanced decision-making. The review concludes that while remarkable progress has been made in quantum-inspired control for robotics, most existing studies remain constrained to simulations with restricted experimental validation on physical platforms. Addressing this gap will be essential in future research to transition from theoretical and simulated models toward hardware-level implementations, enabling the realization of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum control architectures.
The increasing convergence of quantum computing (QC) and advanced robotic control is giving rise to a new class of intelligent automation systems. Utilizing quantum-inspired computational principles, contemporary robotic platforms demonstrate greater optimization efficiency, superior perceptual processing, and improved decision-making performance. This survey outlines the principal quantum-oriented control methodologies utilized in robotics, with particular emphasis on approaches that incorporate Quantum Neural Networks (QNN), Quantum Machine Learning (QML), and Quantum-behaved Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO). The investigation systematically reviews recent advances in quantum-assisted adaptive control, trajectory planning, and optimization frameworks, spotlighting their contributions to improved robustness, precision, and energy efficiency. By analyzing research in quantum reinforcement learning, distributed Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) computing, and hybrid quantum-classical approaches, this review clarifies how quantum principles are transforming both theoretical and practical aspects of robotic control. Likewise, several real-world implementations ranging from industrial manipulators to autonomous and cognitive robotic systems demonstrate the growing feasibility of quantum-enhanced decision-making. The review concludes that while remarkable progress has been made in quantum-inspired control for robotics, most existing studies remain constrained to simulations with restricted experimental validation on physical platforms. Addressing this gap will be essential in future research to transition from theoretical and simulated models toward hardware-level implementations, enabling the realization of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum control architectures.
The convergence of quantum computing and robotics represents a paradigm shift in autonomous systems design, promising to overcome fundamental computational limitations that have constrained classical robotic capabilities. This comprehensive review surveys the rapidly evolving field of quantum machine learning (QML) for robotics, systematically analyzing 107 peer-reviewed contributions spanning quantum algorithms, machine learning techniques, and their robotic applications. We provide a detailed historical perspective on the field's development, from the early theoretical foundations established by Grover's search algorithm and quantum reinforcement learning proposals to current experimental implementations on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. The review systematically examines five major application domains: (1) quantum reinforcement learning for navigation and control, (2) quantum search and path planning algorithms, (3) quantum-enhanced localization and mapping, (4) quantum optimization for inverse kinematics and task allocation, and (5) multi-robot coordination and swarm intelligence. For each domain, we present detailed algorithmic formulations, computational complexity analyses, and critical assessments of experimental results. Our analysis reveals that while provable quantum advantage in robotics remains largely prospective, recent demonstrations show promising results: quantum deep reinforcement learning achieving 40\% parameter reduction in navigation tasks, Grover-based kinematic optimization demonstrating up to 93x speedups, and quantum annealing providing practical solutions for multi-robot routing. We identify key technical challenges including barren plateaus in variational circuits, noise-induced performance degradation, and the quantum-classical integration bottleneck. Finally, we outline a strategic roadmap for quantum robotics research, distinguishing near-term opportunities in hybrid algorithms from long-term goals requiring fault-tolerant quantum computation. This paper serves as both an authoritative technical reference and a comprehensive guide for researchers working at the intersection of quantum computing and autonomous systems.
The convergence of quantum computing and robotics represents a paradigm shift in autonomous systems design, promising to overcome fundamental computational limitations that have constrained classical robotic capabilities. This comprehensive review surveys the rapidly evolving field of quantum machine learning (QML) for robotics, systematically analyzing 107 peer-reviewed contributions spanning quantum algorithms, machine learning techniques, and their robotic applications. We provide a detailed historical perspective on the field's development, from the early theoretical foundations established by Grover's search algorithm and quantum reinforcement learning proposals to current experimental implementations on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. The review systematically examines five major application domains: (1) quantum reinforcement learning for navigation and control, (2) quantum search and path planning algorithms, (3) quantum-enhanced localization and mapping, (4) quantum optimization for inverse kinematics and task allocation, and (5) multi-robot coordination and swarm intelligence. For each domain, we present detailed algorithmic formulations, computational complexity analyses, and critical assessments of experimental results. Our analysis reveals that while provable quantum advantage in robotics remains largely prospective, recent demonstrations show promising results: quantum deep reinforcement learning achieving 40\% parameter reduction in navigation tasks, Grover-based kinematic optimization demonstrating up to 93x speedups, and quantum annealing providing practical solutions for multi-robot routing. We identify key technical challenges, including barren plateaus in variational circuits, noise-induced performance degradation, and the quantum-classical integration bottleneck. Finally, we outline a strategic roadmap for quantum robotics research, distinguishing near-term opportunities in hybrid algorithms from long-term goals requiring fault-tolerant quantum computation. This paper serves as both an authoritative technical reference and a comprehensive guide for researchers working at the intersection of quantum computing and autonomous systems.
This paper explores the application of Quantum-Enhanced Reinforcement Learning (QRL) to robotics, aiming to accelerate learning speeds and enable more intelligent decision-making in complex environments. Traditional reinforcement learning algorithms often struggle with scalability and convergence, particularly when dealing with high-dimensional state spaces and complex environments. Quantum computing offers the potential to overcome these limitations by leveraging quantum mechanics to perform computations that are intractable for classical computers. We propose a novel QRL framework that utilizes quantum-enhanced reinforcement learning to improve exploration, adaptation, and overall performance. The core mechanism involves employing quantum circuits to represent and manipulate the state space, facilitating more efficient learning and potentially uncovering novel strategies. This research investigates the feasibility and potential impact of QRL on robotic control, focusing on scenarios requiring rapid adaptation and robust decision-making in dynamic environments. We present preliminary results demonstrating the efficacy of our approach in a simulated robotic task involving navigation and obstacle avoidance.
The field of Quantum Artificial Intelligence (Quantum AI) has emerged as a promising interdisciplinary research area where the computational power of quantum computing is merged with the learning and decision-making power of AI. The application of quantum principles such as superposition, entanglement and quantum interference to machine learning algorithms has created new possibilities for solving problems that may be difficult to solve by classical machines. In the last few years, advances in Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum (NISQ) devices have helped to speed advances in Quantum Machine Learning (QML) algorithms, Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs), Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVMs), Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks (QCNNs) and hybrid learning algorithms. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the research in the field of Quantum AI from 2020 to 2026, covering the key concepts, novel architectures, algorithmic advancements, and practical applications. A critical assessment of the application of Quantum AI in fields such as healthcare, finance, cybersecurity, scientific computing and optimization problems is provided, and the benefits of quantum-enhanced learning models are discussed. In addition, common difficulties such as quantum hardware limitations, sensitivity to noise, encoding of data, scalability constraints and a lack of speed in training variational quantum circuits are discussed. The review also covers new avenues of research, including trustworthy quantum machine learning, explainable Quantum AI, quantum federated learning, and fault-tolerant quantum computing. The results suggest while practical large-scale deployment is currently limited by existing hardware capabilities, hybrid quantum-classical systems have great potential to rapidly move intelligent data processing and develop next-generation AI systems.
This study explores how quantum computing can reshape the intelligence, adaptability, and learning capacity of humanoid robotics. It examines how quantum principles such as superposition and entanglement allow robots to process and evaluate information in parallel, leading to faster, more flexible responses than those built on classical computing. The paper connects ideas from quantum machine learning (QML), quantum optimization, and quantum reinforcement learning (QRL) to practical scenarios in humanoid robotics, where rapid reasoning and context awareness are essential. Within a hybrid quantum-classical framework, the study outlines how these methods can enhance robotic perception, decision-making, and natural-language interaction, making cognitive robotics more adaptive in complex domains such as healthcare, manufacturing, and disaster response. Rather than presenting a full solution, this work defines a pathway for integrating quantum algorithms into real robotic architectures. The results indicate that combining quantum computing with humanoid robotics through hybrid quantum-classical systems could lead to a new stage of robotic intelligence machines able to handle uncertainty, learn continuously, and reason in ways that reflect deeper, more human-like awareness.
Two of the most disruptive technologies of the 21st century are quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Their intersection has led to the emergence of a new discipline referred to as Quantum Machine Learning (QML), which aims to enhance the capabilities of classical machine learning by leveraging the computational advantages of quantum devices. This paper provides a survey of the most advanced Quantum Machine Learning (QML) algorithms, including Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVMs), Quantum k-nearest Neighbours (QkNN), Quantum Principal Component Analysis (QPCA), Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs), and Quantum Reinforcement Learning (QRL). The theoretical and practical status, as well as the empirical performance, of these algorithms, were summarised using a structured review method. The findings reveal a potential for speed-ups in classification, clustering, and optimisation among a range of applications, particularly for perfect quantum systems. However, hardware constraints, software irregularities, and training issues, such as barren plateaus, have limited the practical utility of this approach. Applications of QML in areas such as disaster preparedness and management, drug discovery, environmental sustainability, urban planning methodology, NLP, and finance demonstrate both the potential and current limitations of QML, with most applications still at the proof-of-concept level. In this review, we conclude that QML could be revolutionary, but its feasibility ultimately relies on improvements in physical hardware, the robustness of algorithms, and the standardisation of benchmarks.