Author: Allison Kealy, Director, Innovative Planet Institute, Swinburne University of Technology

Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab – it’s making its way into our everyday lives. Now, it’s about to transform something even more fundamental: how we navigate the world. Imagine submarines travelling beneath the ocean, never needing to surface for location updates. Planes flying across continents with unshakeable precision, unaffected by signal disruptions. Emergency responders could navigate smoke-filled buildings or underground tunnels with flawless accuracy, while autonomous vehicles chart perfect courses through dense urban environments. These scenarios might sound like science fiction, but they can all be made possible with an emerging approach known as quantum navigation.…