Tricorder

usgb/traɪˈkɔrdər/
noun

A handheld device used in science fiction, especially in Star Trek, for scanning and analyzing environmental data.

In Star Trek, the crew often uses a tricorder to gather information about alien planets.
Visual representation of "tricorder" - A handheld device used in science fiction, especially in Star Trek, for scanning and analyzing environmental data.

Often appears as...

  • first contact
  • environmental scan

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science fiction, portable device, scanning technology

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Science Fiction References

In fiction, a tricorder is often used during space exploration.

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"The crew utilized the tricorder to troubleshoot the ship's malfunction."
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Handheld Innovation

The tricorder symbolizes the future of portable technology in both fiction and reality.

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"The new smartphone is often compared to a modern-period tricorder."
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Exploration Tools

The tricorder serves as an important tool for exploration in the narrative.

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"Using my tricorder, I can gather all vital readings in seconds."
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