ATOMIonics and Bridgeport Energy Unveil 'Virtual Drill' for Precision Resource Exploration

ATOMIonics and Bridgeport Energy introduce the first-ever 'virtual drill' for commercial resource exploration, deploying a quantum gravity sensor named Gravio. The Singapore-based deeptech startup, ATOMIonics, collaborated with Bridgeport Energy to collect gravity data in Western Queensland, Australia, enabling precise detection of subterranean resources like oil, copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

Gravio, described as a 'virtual drill,' operates with the efficiency of an atomic physics lab in a portable basketball-sized device. It promises to revolutionize resource exploration by providing high-resolution maps, reducing the need for physical drills, and enhancing accuracy by up to 90%. This innovative approach aligns with environmental responsibility and contributes to achieving green energy objectives.

The deployment marks a milestone in the energy sector, offering a non-intrusive, climate-challenged solution for resource exploration. The multidisciplinary team at ATOMIonics, backed by prominent strategic angels, aims to redefine resource exploration, making it more precise and environmentally sustainable, especially in the rapidly growing electric car battery industry.

Backed by notable investors, including Pamela Vagata of OpenAI and Keith Adams of Slack, ATOMIonics aims to reshape the resource exploration landscape. The deployment of Gravio signifies a significant advancement in quantum sensing technology, with potential applications across various industries requiring accurate mineral supply chains.