CAS Cold Atom Technology has unveiled the Hanyuan-2, which the company claims is the world's first dual-core quantum computer. The system was announced in China on May 7, 2026.
Dual-core architecture marks a first for quantum processors
The Hanyuan-2 features 200 qubits, built from 100 rubidium-85 and 100 rubidium-87 atoms arranged in two independent neutral atom arrays. The machine is cabinet-sized and has a total power consumption below 7 kilowatts.
Specifications
- Qubit count: 200
- Architecture: Dual-core neutral atom
- Power consumption: Below 7 kW
- Form factor: Cabinet-sized
The system is available in China as of the announcement date. Pricing has not been disclosed.
According to Ge Guiguo, a senior expert at CAS Cold Atom Technology, the system represents the first time a quantum processor has moved from single-core to dual-core architecture. The company has not disclosed gate fidelity, coherence time, or error rate metrics, and no peer-reviewed paper has accompanied the announcement.
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