Health passports and distancing tools among COVID-19 tech climbing Gartner Hype Cycle

Gartner research’s hype curve predicts the evolution of new technologies, tracking their progression from the “Innovation Trigger” to the “Plateau of Productivity.” Health passports and social distancing technologies are progressing rapidly on the curve due to the COVID-19 crisis, with health passports already in use in China and India. These technologies are expected to reach the “Plateau of Productivity” within two years, unlike other emerging technologies that may take five to ten years. Overall, understanding the opportunities of these technologies is important for technology leaders.