Lateral - Streamline your research with smart features

At Lateral, we focus on enhancing your research experience through advanced technology. Our platform employs a range of smart features to facilitate document management and information retrieval. Key functionalities include:

• Auto-Generated Table: Automatically creates a clear overview of all findings, ensuring references are never lost.
• AI-Powered Concepts: Input a concept and receive intelligent recommendations for relevant text across your papers.
• Super Search: Search all papers simultaneously and view similar highlights for each result.
• Smart PDF Reader: Enable highlighting and note-taking directly in the browser, uncovering connections you might overlook.
• Export Findings: Easily transfer your findings from the table to Word or Excel, complete with references.
• Powerful OCR: Transform scanned PDFs into searchable and highlightable documents.
• Collaboration Tools: Invite colleagues to your workspace or share public links to your projects.
• Zotero Integration (coming soon): Sync documents effortlessly between Zotero and your Lateral projects.

Using Lateral is straightforward and user-friendly. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Create an Account: Sign up for a Lateral account on the website.
2. Upload Documents: Add your existing PDFs or search for new papers through our integrated search feature.
3. Organize Your Research: Use the auto-generated table to keep track of findings and references.
4. Utilize Smart Features: Explore concepts, perform super searches, and read PDFs efficiently using the smart PDF reader.
5. Collaborate with Others: Invite team members to your workspace and share insights.
6. Export Findings: When ready, export your research data into Word or Excel for further use.

In conclusion, Lateral revolutionizes the way researchers conduct literature reviews and gather evidence. Its smart features enhance productivity and organization, allowing users to focus on their research rather than the intricacies of document management. Whether you are an academic, journalist, or educator, Lateral provides the tools you need to succeed in your research endeavors.