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Robot model

Aquila

256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer built on reconfigurable Rubidium atom arrays.

Manufacturer
QuEra Computing
Form factor
other
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Aquila, a other by QuEra Computing (research). 2 sources back the record.

Overview

256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer built on reconfigurable Rubidium atom arrays. Launched November 2022 as the first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer, available via Amazon Braket. Designed for solving optimization problems and quantum simulation.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Neutral-atom processor

QuEra describes Aquila as a 256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer built on a reconfigurable neutral-atom array (Aquila)

Access and application modes

QuEra says Aquila is available through Amazon Braket and supports analog experiments for simulation, optimisation and machine learning workflows (Aquila)

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Aquila. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Full change history →

Safety record

No incidents on record for Aquila.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. Aquila | 256-qubit Quantum Computer · https://www.quera.com/aquila
  2. https://www.quera.com/aquila

Common questions

What is Aquila?
256-qubit analog neutral-atom quantum computer built on reconfigurable Rubidium atom arrays. Launched November 2022 as the first publicly accessible neutral-atom quantum computer, available via Amazon Braket. Designed for solving optimization problems and quantum simulation.
How much does Aquila cost?
Aquila's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Aquila from QuEra Computing. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Aquila actually deployed in the real world?
Aquila is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Aquila?
Aquila is made by QuEra Computing, based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, founded in 2018.
Can you buy Aquila?
Aquila is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Aquila?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to Aquila include ASML EUV TwinScan, BrainOS, 10Beauty Manicure System, CleanSpark Bitcoin Mining Fleet.
How does Aquila compare to ASML EUV TwinScan?
Aquila and ASML EUV TwinScan (ASML Holding · 7 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. Aquila has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Aquila a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Aquila ranks in roughly the top 35% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is Aquila's maturity stage?
Aquila is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is Aquila deployed?
No verified deployments of Aquila are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Aquila safe?
Aquila has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-09

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Aquila.

Recent coverage

Aquila in third-party press