Research

Investigating the future of visual intelligence

Qaankunka conducts research at the intersection of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and visual media — with clear status labelling for every research direction.

Quantum Machine Learning

Research

Investigating how quantum machine learning can contribute to visual learning, representation, pattern recognition and optimisation. Research directions include hybrid architectures where quantum and classical machine learning work together on visual data.

  • Hybrid QML/classical ML architectures
  • Quantum feature maps for visual data
  • Variational quantum circuits for classification
  • Quantum kernel methods

Quantum Optimization

Experimental

Exploring quantum and quantum-inspired optimisation for visual problems involving large combinatorial search spaces. Formulations include QUBO, Ising models, quantum annealing, and adiabatic optimisation approaches.

  • QUBO formulations for visual constraints
  • Ising models for pixel optimisation
  • Quantum annealing experiments
  • Adiabatic optimisation approaches

Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing

Research

Developing architectures where classical and quantum systems complement each other. Classical systems handle data preprocessing and post-processing while quantum subroutines address specific sub-problems.

  • Hybrid pipeline architectures
  • Classical-quantum data interfaces
  • Resource allocation strategies
  • Benchmarking hybrid approaches

Agentic Orchestration

Prototype

Designing multi-agent systems that coordinate specialised capabilities for complex visual workflows. Agents decompose objectives, select tools, and manage computational resources dynamically.

  • Multi-agent visual workflows
  • Dynamic tool selection
  • Task decomposition strategies
  • Quality gate orchestration

Quantum Visual Computing

Experimental

Applying quantum techniques specifically to imagery and video problems — including intelligent pixelation, representation optimisation, and visual constraint satisfaction.

  • Intelligent pixelation research
  • Visual representation optimisation
  • Pixel-level constraint problems
  • Image-to-video temporal optimisation

Research Status Guide

Research

Early investigation and literature review

Experimental

Active experimentation and prototyping

Prototype

Working prototype under development

Demonstrator

Interactive proof-of-concept available

Product

Commercial product or service

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