WISeKey and SEALSQ launch 1st quantum-proof AI robot

SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) and parent company WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) have launched WISeRobot.ch, a robotics platform designed to secure human-AI interaction against the future threat of quantum computers capable of breaking today's encryption within 10 years.

"As robotics and AI are rapidly becoming part of our critical infrastructure, ensuring long-term security is essential," Carlos Moreira, Chairman & CEO of SEALSQ, said. "Our aim is to demonstrate how trust, security, and human-centric values can be embedded into intelligent machines from the very beginning.”

The announcement on May 20 follows the robot's debut at the World Economic Forum in January 2026, where a proof-of-concept demonstrated its ability to use post-quantum cryptography in a live environment. The platform integrates WISeKey’s digital identity infrastructure with SEALSQ’s specialized semiconductors and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

The initiative aims to establish a new security foundation for AI systems in critical sectors like government, healthcare, and smart infrastructure, protecting them from quantum-era threats. For SEALSQ and WISeKey, it creates a first-mover advantage in the emerging market for quantum-safe technologies, addressing a threat that could render trillions of dollars in digital assets insecure.

From Davos Curiosity to Post-Quantum P.O.C.

The WISeRobot was a highlight at CNBC Davos, where it moved beyond simple curiosity by interacting naturally with attendees. The engagement, which included sharing jokes and holding conversations, demonstrated the platform's "human-centric" AI capabilities. According to the company, this social interaction is key to building trust between humans and machines.

Behind the scenes at a Davos roundtable, the robot supported a proof-of-concept that integrated SEALSQ’s post-quantum cryptographic technology. This test successfully illustrated secure digital identity, protected communications, and trusted machine-to-machine interactions in real-time, laying the groundwork for the official WISeRobot.ch platform launch.

Building a Quantum-Resistant Tech Stack

The project is a collaboration between multiple entities under the WISeKey International Holding umbrella. WISeKey provides decades of expertise in cybersecurity and the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust (RoT), which already secures over 1.6 billion microchips across various IoT sectors.

Its subsidiary, SEALSQ, contributes the specialized hardware, including post-quantum semiconductors and PKI provisioning services. SEALSQ is focused on developing chips and firmware with embedded quantum-resistant algorithms to protect against the day when quantum computers can break traditional methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).

This focus on building the full software and hardware stack reflects a broader industry understanding that the quantum era's value lies beyond just the computers themselves. As noted by members of the Forbes Technology Council, major contributions will come from companies building the surrounding ecosystem, including error-mitigation tools, hybrid workflows, and domain-specific applications—precisely the infrastructure WISeKey and SEALSQ are assembling for robotics. The goal is to create a trusted platform before the hardware fully matures, turning a complex physics problem into a usable enterprise system.

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