HOW TO Help scientific research

1 Quick start

Getting started in DreamLab only requires a couple of taps. On the app’s home page, you will see which project is automatically chosen. In this case, it’s Corona-AI (Phase 5). Let’s leave that one selected.

2 Connect to power

DreamLab only works when your device is connected to power and unlocked. When you’re ready, tap ‘Start session’, connect a power cable or use a wireless charger, then tab ‘Got it!’. DreamLab will now get to work.

3 Hands-free operations

While DreamLab is working, leave your device alone. If you close DreamLab, lock your device, or stop it charging, DreamLab’s session will also end. This can also happen if your internet connection is interrupted.

4 Project selection

At the bottom of DreamLab’s home page, tap Projects. Here, you can choose what problems to help solve. At the time of writing, we could choose the Corona-AI and Cell Identity Hunter projects. Tap one for more info.

5 Your contribution

The Contribution tab shows how long you’ve powered DreamLab and how many calculations your device has crunched. It also shows your chosen project’s progress. To see the latest goings-on with DreamLab, tap News.

6 Set a reminder

Tap Settings > Reminders for a daily prompt to start using DreamLab. Tap the time box to set when the alert is sent. The Settings tab also lets you set data usage limits (for Wi-Fi and mobile data separately) and more.