SEALSQ Unveils Post-Quantum Robotics Concept at Davos

SEALSQ recently showcased its post-quantum cryptography capabilities in a live demonstration at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. The event featured a secure robotics concept that integrated post-quantum security, physical AI, and robotics in an interactive showcase. This demonstration marked a significant step in bringing quantum-resistant technologies from theory into real hardware platforms, emphasizing the importance of chip-level trust for future autonomous and AI-driven systems.

During the event, SEALSQ Corp presented its Post-Quantum Cryptography Robotic Concept, which showcased the WISeRobot developed in collaboration with WISeKey International Holding Ltd. The demonstration illustrated how quantum-resistant security can be directly embedded into physical AI and robotic systems. As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic standards are at risk, making the integration of post-quantum algorithms and hardware-based roots of trust crucial for ensuring security across silicon, firmware, and system levels.

Post-quantum security meets physical AI

The WISeRobot.ch platform actively participated in the Physical AI Roundtable, showcasing secure digital identity, trusted human-machine interactions, cryptographically protected communications, and hardware-anchored trust in real time. SEALSQ emphasized the importance of this architecture for AI systems operating in real-world environments, where security is paramount.

Discussions at Davos highlighted the urgency of preparing for the post-quantum era. Experts warned that the convergence of AI and quantum computing could accelerate certain computations while increasing systemic risks if trust and security measures are not prioritized. Industry voices, including David Shrier from Imperial College London and Mark Hughes from IBM, emphasized the need for early action to protect digital identities, AI systems, and autonomous machines.

Industry voices warn on timing and trust

SEALSQ CEO Carlos Moreira emphasized the importance of embedding trust in intelligent systems from the foundation. He stated, “Robotics and AI are becoming critical infrastructure components, and our experiments with post-quantum cryptography in robotics demonstrate how trust, security, and human-centric principles can be integrated into intelligent machines from the outset.” The Davos demonstration positioned SEALSQ’s post-quantum robotics work as a pioneering effort in developing secure-by-design physical AI systems for various applications.