“In terms of its measurement accuracy, the Bosch sensor prototype is the smallest currently available – about the size of a cell phone”, according to the company, which was started by Bosch in 2022.
“Our goal is to miniaturise quantum sensors to the point where they can be integrated onto a chip,” said company head of quantum sensor commercialisation Katrin Kobe.
Because they are linked to quantum effects, quantum sensors have the potential to be absolutely accurate, and, if they can be made to work, could at least offer more accuracy than has been seen before.
“Bosch plans to work on specific applications with pilot customers in the medical and mobility sectors over the next two years,” a spokeswoman for the company told Electronics Weekly. “Brain computer interface remains the long-term strategic target market.”
Another medical application the company is aiming at is measurement of the heart’s natural magnetic field as an alternative to ECG, possibly from a sensor incorporated into clothing.
“The prospect of contactless early detection of atrial fibrillation is thus within reach for the first time,” it said, adding that measuring the Earth’s magnetic field as an aid to navigation in the air, on the road and on water is a possible non-medical application.
Lastly is has described the possibility of remote current sensing by the analysis of magnetic fields.
Bosch Quantum Sensing will be at Quantum Effects, an exhibition at the Stuttgart Messe next week.
