TechM, Mahindra University to set up lab for Metaverse, quantum computing

Tech Mahindra and Mahindra University have signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a new ‘Makers Lab’ for research and development in quantum computing, explainable artificial intelligence and Metaverse.

Tech Mahindra already has 10 Makers Lab across the world and the new unit at Mahindra University will be the 11th facility globally and second in Hyderabad.

Emphasising the need to focus on development of quantum computing, Tech Mahindra MD and CEO CP Gurnani told PTI, the industry is looking at data explosion with growth in cloud computing, data centres and 5G driving the change in the present computing system.