# Impressive Pocket Translators The Baidu Pocket Translator Was Recently Shown In a Live Demo By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baidu-pocket-translator References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/baidu-machine-translator/) & [technologyreview](https://www.technologyreview.com/s/610623/baidu-shows-off-its-instant-pocket-translator/) At the recent [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grok-cli) Technology Review’s EmTech Digital conference, [Baidu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baidu) showcased the newest in its AI tech line and shocked audiences with its impressive Baidu pocket translator. Baidu has long been investing in AI research, but this latest showcase really shows just how far the company has come. The Baidu pocket translator was shown off in a live demo on stage and was quite capable in facilitating a conversation between and English speaker and a Mandarin speaker. The gadget is able to translate these conversation thanks to Baidu's deep-learning neural networks: Which also happens to be the same technology that powers [Google's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bard-ai) machine translation and voice-recognition technology. The Baidu pocket translator has reportedly been available since December of 2017, but as of now it can only be leased at travel agencies and airports in China. The gadget can currently translate English, Chinese and Japanese, but more languages will be added in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **AI Translation Technology:** The success of Baidu's AI-powered pocket translator showcases the potential for further development of advanced real-time translation technology. - **Deep-learning Neural Networks:** The use of deep-learning neural networks in translation technology could allow for disruptive innovation in industries like customer service, international business, and education. - **Multi-language Translation:** The Baidu pocket translator's ability to translate multiple languages highlights the potential for innovation in areas like tourism, hospitality, and global communication. ### Where This Applies - **Customer Service:** The use of advanced AI translation technology could revolutionize customer service, allowing for seamless communication between customers and businesses regardless of language barriers. - **International Business:** Deep-learning neural networks could provide businesses with a powerful tool for breaking down language barriers and expanding into new international markets. - **Education:** Multi-language translation technology could transform the way people learn languages and interact with foreign languages and cultures, creating opportunities for innovative language learning tools and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional-Grade Portable AI Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-translation-earbuds.md) - [AI-Driven Language Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-translation-earbud.md) - [Real-Time Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ai-transbuds.md) - [Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20.md) - [Card-Style Smartphone Language Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbus-f06.md) - [AI-Powered Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooask-transbuds-a8.md) - [Next-Gen Translator Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timekettle-w4-ai.md) - [Micro Translation Travel Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluentalk-t1-mini.md) - [AI Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-ai-buds.md)