Top 30 Tech Trends in May

From Virus Supercomputer Projects to Virus Research AI Robots

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.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 94%
Activity 86%
Freshness 9%
Autonomous Spacecraft Test Flights
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Autonomous Spacecraft Test Flights
Prescription Error Prevention Tools
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Prescription Error Prevention Tools
Quick-Charge EV Batteries
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Quick-Charge EV Batteries
Adapted Ventilator Efforts
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Adapted Ventilator Efforts
Virus Mobility Reports
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Virus Mobility Reports
Pathogen Evolution-Tracking Open-Source Applications
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Pathogen Evolution-Tracking Open-Source Applications
Satellite Service Launch Tests
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Satellite Service Launch Tests
Smartphone-Powered Cannabis Tests
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Smartphone-Powered Cannabis Tests
Pandemic Antibodies Blood Donations
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Pandemic Antibodies Blood Donations
Virus Research AI Tools
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Virus Research AI Tools
Pandemic-Related Littering Research
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Pandemic-Related Littering Research
Lunar Cargo Missions
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Lunar Cargo Missions
Open-Source Tech Solution Funds
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Open-Source Tech Solution Funds
Virus Supercomputer Projects
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Virus Supercomputer Projects
WiFi-Powered Charging Technologies
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WiFi-Powered Charging Technologies
Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
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Crowdsource-Powered Pandemic Tools
Remote Patient Screening Robots
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Remote Patient Screening Robots
Virus Predicting Wearables
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Virus Predicting Wearables
Autonomous Test Transportation
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Autos
Autonomous Test Transportation
Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
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Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices
Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
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Temperature-Tracking Packaging Stickers
Algorithmic Dog Supplements
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Algorithmic Dog Supplements
Interactive Robotic Sci-Fi Toys
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Interactive Robotic Sci-Fi Toys
At-Home Oral Care Scanners
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At-Home Oral Care Scanners
AI-Powered Dental Apps
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AI-Powered Dental Apps
Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
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Illuminated Hand Washing Timers
Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
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Emotive Health-Tracking Thermometers
Personal Air Purification Shields
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Personal Air Purification Shields
Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles
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Solar-Powered Virus Protection Bubbles

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