Pi 5 Quantum Optimised Robot Path Planner — Compare Quantum-Inspired vs. Classical Algorithms on a Real Robot

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Imagine a robot that calculates its route not by incrementally exploring a grid, but by finding the global minimum of a mathematical energy landscape. This kit places a full quantum annealing simulator on a Raspberry Pi 5, letting you solve quadratic unconstrained binary optimisation (QUBO) formulations of robot path planning, then benchmark the results directly against A* and Dijkstra algorithms on the same physical chassis.

What You'll Build

You will assemble a two-wheeled autonomous robot with a Pi 5 brain and a high-speed NVMe SSD for storing large QUBO matrices. The robot navigates a predefined space using a quantum-inspired optimisation routine running entirely on the Pi, while the motor driver and chassis let you observe how solutions translate into physical movement. The project culminates in a side-by-side comparison of path lengths, computation times, and energy consumption between the quantum-simulated approach and classical graph search.

What You'll Learn

• Formulate a robot path planning problem as a QUBO and solve it via simulated quantum annealing on a Raspberry Pi 5
• Implement A*, Dijkstra, and a quantum-inspired solver, then instrument real-time performance metrics
• Interface a Cytron motor driver with DC motors and control navigation using algorithmic outputs
• Leverage an NVMe SSD on Pi 5 to handle the memory-intensive matrices of quantum simulations

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This kit is built for final-year B.Tech (ECE/EEE/AI) students, research enthusiasts exploring quantum computing applications, and participants in the Smart India Hackathon who need a standout robotics project. It matches the rigour expected at IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS Pilani, where comparative algorithm analysis and hardware integration are highly valued.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.