Top 40 Science Ideas in November

From Distracted Driver-Spotting AI to VR Eye-Tracking Systems

As the November 2016 science trends reveal, AI and VR technology is being used in a wide variety of ways to improve the everyday lives of consumers.

In terms of AI, the technology is being used in a number of different fields, including law and transportation. For example, a group of researchers recently collected data from the European Court of Human Rights to create an AI program that predict the outcome of human rights trials. In the world of transportation, a product called the Myriad chip is being used to detect instances of distracted driving.

Similar to AI, VR technology is also leading to a number of scientific advancements. As highlighted by the November 2016 science trends, examples include palliative pharmacy apps that distract patients from painful experiences, low-tech headsets that offer migraine relief and eye-tracking systems that could allow consumers to manipulate objects with their gaze.

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6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 89%
Activity 86%
Freshness 8%
Tactile Object-Identifying Sensors
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Tactile Object-Identifying Sensors
AI Human Rights Judges
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AI Human Rights Judges
3D-Modeled Historic Cities
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World
3D-Modeled Historic Cities
Microbial Arcade Games
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Tech
Microbial Arcade Games
Ideal Speech Recognition Systems
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Tech
Ideal Speech Recognition Systems
GMO-Detection Devices
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Eco
GMO-Detection Devices
Dynamic Image Projections
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Tech
Dynamic Image Projections
Polished 3D-Printing Techniques
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Tech
Polished 3D-Printing Techniques
Flower Recognition Apps
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Tech
Flower Recognition Apps
Rehabilitative Soft Robots
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Tech
Rehabilitative Soft Robots
Cloud-Based Research Apps
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Tech
Cloud-Based Research Apps
Wearable Wrist Stabilizers
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Tech
Wearable Wrist Stabilizers
Fertility Timing Services
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Tech
Fertility Timing Services
Cardiologist-Crafted Gelato Recipes
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Tech
Cardiologist-Crafted Gelato Recipes
Chinese Medical Chat Bots
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Tech
Chinese Medical Chat Bots
Powerful Object-Tracking Telescopes
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Tech
Powerful Object-Tracking Telescopes
Taste Manipulation Devices
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Tech
Taste Manipulation Devices
Non-Invasive Allergy Tablets
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Tech
Non-Invasive Allergy Tablets
Wirelessly Powered Drones
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Tech
Wirelessly Powered Drones
Distracted Driver-Spotting AI
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Tech
Distracted Driver-Spotting AI
Camera-Containing Catheters
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Tech
Camera-Containing Catheters
Exoplanet Imaging Projects
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Tech
Exoplanet Imaging Projects
Omnisensory Body Suits
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Tech
Omnisensory Body Suits
VR Eye-Tracking Systems
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Tech
VR Eye-Tracking Systems
Exposed Lattice Casts
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Tech
Exposed Lattice Casts
Haptic Surgery Robots
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Tech
Haptic Surgery Robots
Wireless Fingerprint Systems
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Tech
Wireless Fingerprint Systems
Infrared Dental Cameras
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Tech
Infrared Dental Cameras
Moisture-Measuring Robots
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Tech
Moisture-Measuring Robots
Palliative Pharmacy Apps
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Tech
Palliative Pharmacy Apps
Kite-Based Power Sources
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Tech
Kite-Based Power Sources
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft
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Autos
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Aircraft
Humongous Agricultural Drones
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Tech
Humongous Agricultural Drones
AR Migraine Experiences
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Tech
AR Migraine Experiences
Smartphone Microscope Adapters
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Tech
Smartphone Microscope Adapters
Self-Balancing 3D-Printed Figurines
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Tech
Self-Balancing 3D-Printed Figurines
Autonomous Agricultural Helicopters
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Autos
Autonomous Agricultural Helicopters
Typhoon-Strength Wind Turbines
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Eco
Typhoon-Strength Wind Turbines
Photo-Realistic 3D Avatars
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Tech
Photo-Realistic 3D Avatars
Luxurious Weightless Chairs
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Art & Design
Luxurious Weightless Chairs

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