What is the Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize?

The Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize is a global competition designed to create a handheld diagnostic device inspired by the Tricorder from "Star Trek." The device aims to diagnose various medical conditions independently, without needing a healthcare professional. Funded by Qualcomm with a $20 million prize, the competition encourages innovation to develop a device that can analyze health data, such as blood chemistries and RNA/DNA, to aid parents in at-home diagnostics for sick children. The objective is to alleviate the global shortage of healthcare workers and scale medical diagnostics using technology 1 2.