Origin Pilot launch expands access to China’s quantum computing technology - Digital Watch Observatory
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27 Feb 2026 Origin Pilot launch expands access to China’s quantum computing technology Technological progress continues in China’s quantum sector with the launch of Origin Pilot, designed to simplify development and support multiple quantum hardware pathways. China has made its self-developed quantum computer operating system, Origin Pilot, available for public download, marking a significant step toward expanding access to quantum computing technology. Officials expect the move to lower barriers to development and accelerate the growth of the national quantum ecosystem. Developed by Hefei-based Origin Quantum Computing Technology, the system was first introduced in 2021 and has undergone several upgrades. The platform now supports multiple technological approaches, including superconducting, ion-trap, and neutral-atom quantum processors. Origin Pilot manages key computing functions, including resource scheduling and coordination between software and hardware systems. Features including parallel task processing and automatic qubit calibration aim to improve the efficiency and stability of quantum operations. Opening unified programming interfaces allows research institutions, universities and developers worldwide to connect to Chinese quantum chips and conduct programming through independent frameworks. Project leaders say users can download the system directly from the company’s official website and begin quantum development activities. Would you like to learn more about AI, tech and digital diplomacy? If so, ask our Diplo chatbot! Related topics Capacity development Development Digital access Digital business models Digital standards Economic Infrastructure Related technologies Quantum computing Related videos Related news Data sovereignty becomes an infrastructure strategy in the AI era Nano Banana 2 brings Flash speed to Gemini image generation European businesses gain AI-powered contract tools with local data hosting Australia begins a landmark study on social media minimum age Pakistan’s digital transformation highlighted as UNESCO advances AI ethics Agentic AI network slicing launches in 5G Advanced with Nokia and AWS