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May 16, 2020 · R&D Management

How Nvidia’s Chief Scientist Built a $400 Open‑Source Ventilator to Fight COVID‑19

Bill Dally, Nvidia’s chief scientist, designed a low‑cost, open‑source mechanical ventilator using off‑the‑shelf components that can be assembled in minutes for about $400, aiming to alleviate COVID‑19 ventilator shortages, while collaborating with experts across AI, robotics, and medical fields.