Application
Traffic Flow Optimization using the D-Wave Quantum Annealer

In this paper, researchers from Volkswagen present a real-world application that uses quantum technologies. Specifically, they show how to map certain parts of a real-world traffic flow optimization problem to be suitable for quantum annealing. They show that time-critical optimization tasks, such as continuous redistribution of position data for cars in dense road networks, are suitable candidates for quantum computing.

INDUSTRY : Transportation
DISCIPLINE : Optimization