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And phones like the CAT s61 [1] are well on their way to add the functionality of Spock's Tricorder into the same package.

Listed features:

- thermal imaging - laser assisted distance measurement - indoor air quality

I can do 1/3 with my iPhone already using the lidar and 3/3 with attachments.

I don't remember anyone using a tricoder saying, "hang on. i need to switch attachments to do the thing."

That's because it's science fiction. Imaginary futures are usually better than reality.

Tho I do remember a whole lot of "We can reconfigure the tricoder to do the thing"

Even more impressive is the fact how it can do all these things for around the same price as other smartphones, while being way more rugged.

Definitely gonna keep those CAT phones in mind for the next time I need a new one.