# Smart Testing Tech companies are introducing solutions for safe and hygienic COVID-19 screening. By [Kalin Ned](https://www.trendhunter.com/knedelch), Research Writer | Published Sep 11, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/smart-testing ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Smart Testing trend? **Smart Testing:** While testing centers were built with rapid speed at the beginning of the pandemic, tech brands are now updating the procedures by introducing smart technology that increases the degree of safety for both patients, as well as the medical staff administering the test. ## The consumer insight behind the Smart Testing trend While in some spaces, individuals who get tested for COVID-19 do so because of a spike in cases in their region, elsewhere, people go to get screened in order to responsibly leave the city or country. In both of these instances, a demand is created for more efficient and safe testing as consumers look for ways to alleviate the associated anxieties. With the knowledge that technology is capable of providing various benefits in this space, individuals look to high-tech environments to feel a sense of calm and security. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 30 to Sep 11, 2020 - Published: Sep 11, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Smart Testing trend ### Smart Testing The introduction of smart technology in COVID-19 testing centers increases the degree of safety for both patients and medical staff. ### Autonomous Testing Transportation Using autonomous vehicles to transport COVID-19 tests reduces the need for human-to-human contact and helps to slow the spread of the virus. ### Robot Facility Mapping Using robots like Boston Dynamics' Spot Robots to map a facility can streamline the process of facility mapping and provide updated models for engineers. ## What the Smart Testing trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Industry The healthcare industry can adopt smart testing and autonomous testing transportation to promote efficiency, safety and productivity in COVID-19 screening. ### For Manufacturing Industry The Manufacturing industry can adopt robot facility mapping to assess and improve the efficiency of their production facility. ### For Technology Industry The Technology industry can collaborate with healthcare and architecture firms to design citizen care pods to support a safe responsible recovery for Governments, businesses, and communities. ## Workshop question How might your brand utilize technology to ensure consumer safety during the pandemic? ## Trend signals for Smart Testing Trend score 3.2 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 30%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 57% - Activity: 30% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Smart Testing trend 4 featured examples from Mar 30 to Sep 11, 2020. - [Autonomous Test Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-tests): The Mayo Clinic is Using Autonomous Vehicles to Move COVID-19 Tests (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry has the potential to disrupt traditional logistics and delivery models by employing the use of autonomous vehicles for medical transport and last-mile… - [Citizen Care Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-pod): This Care Pod Combines High-Tech and a Modular Design to Ensure Safety (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to design and construct modular, flexible, and technologically advanced structures for various applications including healthcare. - [Portable Virus Testing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/test-results): Abbott's Device Can Provide COVID-19 Test Results in Five Minutes (Category: Tech) Implication: The fast test results provided by Abbott's portable virus testing machine present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical diagnostics industry. - [Robot Facility Mapping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spot-robots): Ford Will Use Two Spot Robots Fro Boston Dynamics to Map a Facility (Category: Autos) Implication: Automotive manufacturers can adopt robotic facility mapping to streamline processes and enhance productivity in their manufacturing plants. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)