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Top 30 Tech Trends in May

From Virus Supercomputer Projects to Virus Research AI Robots

— May 16, 2020 — Tech
These May 2020 tech trends range from virus supercomputer projects to virus research AI robots

NVIDIA's SaturnV supercomputer is a standout, with the company announcing that the device will be used in COVID-19 relief efforts. "The allocation of resources comes as NIVIDA joined the COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium group, which aims to give researchers the necessary tools" tied to research.

IBM's new set of AI tools is another notable example, with the tech giant aiming to help educate and support medical professionals and researchers with updated COVID-19 virus data. In addition to highlighting aggregated data surrounding the pandemic, the AI tools also track global pandemic stats and news to help researchers better tackle new treatment options that are in development.
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Autonomous Spacecraft Test Flights
Autonomous Spacecraft Test Flights
Boeing Will Conduct an Uncrewed Test Flight for Its Starliner
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Quick-Charge EV Batteries
Quick-Charge EV Batteries
This Silicon Anode Battery Technology is Being Developed by Enevate
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27
Prescription Error Prevention Tools
Prescription Error Prevention Tools
Google and USCF Made a Machine Learning Tool for Prescriptions
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26
Adapted Ventilator Efforts
Adapted Ventilator Efforts
Engineers and Medical Researchers are Making Unconventional Ventilators
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25
Virus Mobility Reports
Virus Mobility Reports
Google is Releasing Mobility Reports Using In-Depth Location History
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24
Pathogen Evolution-Tracking Open-Source Applications
Pathogen Evolution-Tracking Open-Source Applications
Nextstrain Enables Widespread Data-Sharing
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23
Satellite Service Launch Tests
Satellite Service Launch Tests
Virgin Orbit Completed a Test Ahead of Demonstration Launches
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22
Smartphone-Powered Cannabis Tests
Smartphone-Powered Cannabis Tests
This Roadside Cannabis Testing Device is Simple to Use
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21
Pandemic Antibodies Blood Donations
Pandemic Antibodies Blood Donations
Survivor Corps Connects COVID-19 Survivors to Blood Banks
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20
Virus Research AI Tools
Virus Research AI Tools
IBM is Releasing Its AI Tools to Researchers and Medical Personnel
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Pandemic-Related Littering Research
Pandemic-Related Littering Research
Professor Mark Benfield is Asking the Public for Litter Images
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18
Lunar Cargo Missions
Lunar Cargo Missions
Intuitive Machines Announced a Launch Date for Its NASA Cargo Mission
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Open-Source Tech Solution Funds
Open-Source Tech Solution Funds
Mozilla Announces the Mozilla Open Source Support Program
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Virus Supercomputer Projects
Virus Supercomputer Projects
NIVIDIA's SaturnV Supercomputer Will Be Used for COVID-19 Research
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WiFi-Powered Charging Technologies
WiFi-Powered Charging Technologies
A Team of Researchers at MIT are Exploring WiFi Charging
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Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
HeroX Launched a Resource Hub to Share Details About COVID-19
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Remote Patient Screening Robots
Remote Patient Screening Robots
Boston Dynamics is Using Robots to Connect Patients with Doctors
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12
Virus Predicting Wearables
Virus Predicting Wearables
Researchers are Using Oura's Smart Ring to Predict COVID-19 Symptoms
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11
Autonomous Test Transportation
Autonomous Test Transportation
The Mayo Clinic is Using Autonomous Vehicles to Move COVID-19 Tests
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10
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
The 'Kiko' Height Measurer Uses Laser Technology to Track Growth
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9
Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
This Packaging Sticker Monitors for Temperature Changes
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8
Algorithmic Dog Supplements
Algorithmic Dog Supplements
Goodboy Offers a Personalized Approach to Daily Dog Supplements
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7
Interactive Robotic Sci-Fi Toys
Interactive Robotic Sci-Fi Toys
The Hasbro Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition is Adorable
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6
At-Home Oral Care Scanners
At-Home Oral Care Scanners
The 'SmileMate' System from Dental Monitoring is AI-Powered
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5
AI-Powered Dental Apps
AI-Powered Dental Apps
Pearlii Uses Artificial Intelligence Image Processing to Check Teeth
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4
Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
The 'Lumo' Soap Dispenser Lights Up for 20 Seconds
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3
Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
This Conceptual Thermometer Uses Characters to Convey Results
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2
Personal Air Purification Shields
Personal Air Purification Shields
The 'BioVYZR' Offers Holistic Protection and More
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Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles
Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles
The 'Bubble Shield' Concept Was Developed by Designlibero
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