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PRESS RELEASE: Quantum-Resistant Communication for Industrial Robots: Quantum Blockchains Develops a Secure Connectivity Architecture for Intrabot Robotics in the Industry 4.0 Era

Date:
January 13, 2026

Location:
Gliwice / Łódź, Poland

 

In response to the rapidly growing cyber threats posed by quantum computing and advanced artificial intelligence, Quantum Blockchains, a Polish technology company specializing in cryptographic solutions, has developed and deployed a quantum-resistant communication architecture for mobile robots, specifically AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), manufactured by the Polish company Intrabot Robotics and used in modern industrial environments.

The project directly addresses the needs of Industry 4.0, where autonomous robotic systems have become a critical component of logistics, production, and warehousing processes, while simultaneously emerging as attractive targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

The developed solutions meet the requirements of technological sovereignty at both European and national levels. They also constitute an important element in ensuring the strategic security of high-value warehouse and production facilities, as well as other environments that will increasingly rely on autonomous robots in the future, including hospitals and other sensitive infrastructures.

New regulatory frameworks – both in Poland and across the European Union – clearly  emphasize the central role of cybersecurity. The NIS2 Directive, implemented through the forthcoming amendment to the Polish Act on the National Cybersecurity System, requires the use of appropriate cryptographic safeguards. For selected use cases – and progressively for the majority by 2035 – this level of protection is defined by post-quantum cryptographic standards.

A new class of threats requires a new class of security

Traditional cryptographic mechanisms widely used today in industrial communications are highly likely to become vulnerable in the future to attacks carried out using quantum computers and advanced AI algorithms. In robotic environments, this could enable:

  • takeover of robot fleets,
  • manipulation of AGV/AMR routes and tasks,
  • disruption of production continuity,
  • threats to the safety of personnel and infrastructure.

The solution developed by Quantum Blockchains addresses these risks through a multi-layered, quantum-resistant communication architecture combining:

  • post-quantum cryptography (PQC),
  • key distribution based on pQKD (Post-Quantum Key Distribution – emulated QKD communication),
  • secure communication tunnels for robot control and telemetry,
  • strict separation of control, data, and authorization layers.

Security without interference in robot logic

One of the key advantages of the solution is its transparency with respect to robotic systems. The architecture has been designed to:

  • require no modifications to robot firmware,
  • operate as an external, network-level trust layer,
  • integrate seamlessly with existing Fleet Management Systems (FMS),
  • be deployable both in new installations and in already operating environments.

As a result, robot manufacturers and operators can significantly increase security levels without the risk of interfering with certified control systems.

Compliance with current and future cybersecurity standards and regulations

The post-quantum cryptography implemented by Quantum Blockchains is based on the NIST standards adopted in August 2024: FIPS 204, FIPS 205, and FIPS 206 – which are globally recognized, as well as on European ETSI-QKD standards.

Regulatory frameworks in the United States, Europe, and Japan consistently identify the period 2030–2035 as the timeframe for mandatory deployment of post-quantum cryptography across economic sectors, starting with public administration and critical infrastructure, followed by key industries and ultimately the broader digital economy. In the EU, the key reference document is the Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition Roadmap.

Regulations directly affecting enterprises include NIS2 / the National Cybersecurity System, which mandates the use of “appropriate” cryptographic protections – interpreted, in light of the roadmap, as post-quantum algorithms. The upcoming Cyber Resilience Act will, from 2027, require cybersecurity certification for all products containing digital components, including verification of the cryptographic mechanisms used.

Cybersecurity as a market advantage

Actions taken by regulatory authorities, as well as non-regulatory requirements such as procurement and tender criteria related to cybersecurity of processes, products, supply chains, and entire enterprises, clearly indicate that cybersecurity will become a decisive factor in market competitiveness. This is explicitly highlighted in the National Cybersecurity Strategy (Project 2025).

Public entities, operators of essential services, and managers of critical infrastructure will be increasingly encouraged – and in many cases required – to adopt the highest cybersecurity standards. Early adopters of post-quantum cryptography may benefit from preferential access to services and projects linked, directly or indirectly, to critical and strategic areas of state activity.

Statements from the companies

“Mobile robots are rapidly becoming an integral part of the critical infrastructure of industrial facilities. Their communication security cannot rely on solutions that may become vulnerable to quantum or advanced AI attacks within the next decade,”
said Mirosław Sopek, Founder and CEO of Quantum Blockchains.

“Looking ahead, our cooperation with Quantum Blockchains has introduced a level of cybersecurity into our solutions that is truly innovative on the market. We are the first AMR supplier to provide such a high level of communication security,”
said Bartłomiej Lux, CEO of Intrabot Robotics.

The project within the Industry 4.0 ecosystem

The Quantum Blockchains solution has been presented as an example of technology shaping the future of industry within the Scalab Accelerator, highlighting quantum-safe cybersecurity as a key pillar of modern, autonomous factories.

The architecture may be applied in:

  • logistics centers and high-bay warehouses,
  • production facilities operating AGV/AMR fleets,
  • smart factories,
  • critical infrastructure and facilities with elevated security requirements.

About Quantum Blockchains

Quantum Blockchains is a Polish technology company developing solutions in post-quantum cryptography, quantum key distribution, secure communications, and trust systems for critical infrastructure. The company combines expertise in quantum physics, cryptography, distributed systems, and industrial cybersecurity.

About Intrabot Robotics

Intrabot Robotics specializes in the design, production, and deployment of AMR, ACR, and AGV autonomous robots that automate intralogistics processes in manufacturing and distribution companies.

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