China Launches Fourth-Generation 180-Qubit Superconducting Quantum Computer 'Origin Wukong-180'
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Origin Quantum launched the 180-qubit Origin Wukong-180, China's fourth-generation fully domestic superconducting quantum computer, now accepting global quantum computing tasks. The system features single-bit gate fidelity of 99.9%, double-bit gate fidelity of 99%, and readout fidelity of 99%. It has a single-core design with 180 computational qubits plus 251 coupling qubits. All four core systems — chip, measurement/control, environmental support, and operating system — are fully domestic. The third-generation Wukong (72 qubits, launched January 2024) has served 160+ countries with approximately 50 million remote visits and 900,000+ tasks completed. This marks the first systematic integration of China's independent quantum computing power into the AI application ecosystem.
Technical significance
The Origin Wukong-180's global availability and fully domestic supply chain represent China's push for quantum technology self-sufficiency. The 180-qubit scale with 99%+ gate fidelities puts China in the competitive range for superconducting quantum computing, though still behind IBM's 1,000+ qubit processors. The integration with AI application ecosystems suggests China is pursuing a quantum-AI convergence strategy similar to Western efforts.