Generate AI Mind Maps from Any Content

Learn how an AI mind map for research turns fragmented data into clear insights using a powerful AI research tool. Explore smarter research now

Hello everyone, this is the Felo team.

Today I want to share a true story with you.

Last week, we received an email from a PhD student. She said she was researching "ethical issues of CRISPR gene editing technology," and it took her a full two weeks just to collect relevant papers. What bothered her even more was that, facing dozens of English papers, Chinese reviews, news reports, and policy documents, she had no idea how to build a clear knowledge framework.

"I feel like I'm drowning in a sea of information," she wrote. "I know the answers are in these materials, but I can't find a clear thread to connect them."

This email deeply touched us. Because this is not an isolated case—this is a dilemma every researcher, student, and knowledge worker faces: in an era of information overload, what we lack is not information, but the ability to transform information into knowledge.

This is why we are launching Felo LiveDoc's AI Smart Mind Map Generation feature, and deeply integrating it with Felo's powerful search and research capabilities.

Three Major Pain Points in Traditional Research Workflow

Let's first honestly confront how inefficient traditional research workflows truly are:

Pain Point One: Getting "Lost" During Information Gathering

You search for "AI ethics" on Google Scholar and get 2,340,000 results.

You open the first 20 papers and find some discuss privacy issues, some algorithm bias, some employment impact, and others military applications...

Each paper is important, but you don't know what the relationships between them are, nor what the complete knowledge landscape of this field looks like.

Pain Point Two: "Fragmentation" During Note Organization

You copy important paragraphs into Word documents and annotate each paper.

A week later, your folder contains 15 Word documents, 23 PDF annotations, and handwritten notes scattered across notebooks.

When you want to write a review, you find yourself having to go through all the materials again because you can't remember which point was in which article.

Pain Point Three: "Fear of the Blank Page" During Framework Construction

You open a new document, ready to start writing.

But you stare at the blank screen, unsure where to begin. You know you need a logical framework, but your mind is a mess.

You try to outline, but always feel like you're missing something important.

Felo's Solution: The Trinity of Search + Research + Mind Map

Now, let me show you how Felo LiveDoc completely transforms this process.

Scenario Demonstration: Researching "Commercial Application Prospects of Quantum Computing"

Suppose you are a tech journalist who needs to write an in-depth report on the commercialization of quantum computing. You don't know much about this field, but you need to submit the draft within three days.

Traditionally, this would be an almost impossible task. But in Felo LiveDoc, let's see what happens:

Step One: Conduct In-depth Research with Felo AI Search

Open Felo Search, enter: "Commercial Application Prospects of Quantum Computing"

Unlike traditional search engines, Felo won't give you a pile of links to sift through yourself. Instead, Felo's AI search engine will:

1. Real-time crawling of the latest academic papers, industry reports, and news worldwide
2. Cross-language retrieval, simultaneously searching Chinese and English resources, breaking down language barriers
3. Intelligent filtering, sifting out low-quality content and advertisements
4. Structured presentation, organizing search results by logical categories

Within seconds, Felo will provide you with a structured answer, including:

1. Basic principles of quantum computing
2. Current stage of technological development
3. Main commercial application areas (finance, pharmaceuticals, materials science, cryptography, etc.)
4. Technical challenges faced
5. Key players and investment trends

More importantly, every point is attributed to its source, which you can click to view the original paper or report.

Step Two: One-Click Knowledge Mind Map Generation

This is where the magic truly happens.

On the Felo search results page, you will see a "Mind Map" button.

Click it.

Felo's AI will immediately analyze all the information you just searched for and generate a complete knowledge mind map within seconds:

Central Node: Commercial Application Prospects of Quantum Computing

Main Branches:

1. Technical Foundations
2. Qubit principles
3. Quantum entanglement and superposition
4. Quantum gate operations
5. Application Areas
6. Financial services (risk modeling, portfolio optimization)
7. Pharmaceutical R&D (molecular simulation, drug discovery)
8. Materials science (new material design)
9. Cryptography (quantum encryption, breaking traditional encryption)
10. Artificial intelligence (optimization algorithms, machine learning acceleration)
11. Technical Challenges
12. Quantum decoherence issues
13. Error rate control
14. Scalability
15. Cost issues
16. Market Landscape
17. Key players (IBM, Google, Microsoft, University of Science and Technology of China, etc.)
18. Investment trends
19. Commercialization timeline
20. Future Outlook
21. Short-term applications (3-5 years)
22. Medium-term breakthroughs (5-10 years)
23. Long-term vision (10+ years)

The moment you see this map, you'll have an "aha!" moment.

Fragmented information originally scattered across dozens of papers now transforms into a clear knowledge system.

Step Three: Deep Exploration and Personalization

The generated mind map is not the end, but the beginning.

Click "Expand Mind Map" to enter full-screen editing mode.

Now you can:

Drag the canvas to view different areas of the entire knowledge landscape

Switch layouts:

1. Use Classic Map for brainstorming exploration
2. Use Tree Chart to display clear logical hierarchies

Adjust color schemes:

1. Choose a blue theme for serious academic reports
2. Choose a warm orange theme for innovative proposal presentations
3. Choose a green theme for environmental or sustainability-related topics

Export and share:

1. Export the mind map as an image to insert into your paper or report
2. Share with team members for collaborative research

Step Four: From Mind Map to In-depth Content

This is where Felo LiveDoc is most powerful.

When you are particularly interested in a certain node, such as "Quantum Computing Applications in Pharmaceuticals," you can:

• Click the node, and Felo will display relevant search sources
• Continue to search deeper to get more detailed information
• Generate a sub-mind map to further expand on this topic
• One-click expansion into a document (future feature), transforming mind map nodes into complete paragraphs

Three Real-World Application Scenarios

Scenario One: The Graduate Student's Literature Review Superpower

User: Li, a graduate student writing her master's thesis

Need: To complete a literature review on "Applications of Deep Learning in Medical Image Diagnosis"

Traditional Workflow:

1. Searching for papers in various databases: 2 days
2. Downloading and reading 50+ papers: 1 week
3. Manually organizing notes and categorization: 3 days
4. Building the paper framework: 2 days
5. Total: Approximately 2 weeks

Workflow with Felo:

• Using Felo AI to search for "Applications of Deep Learning in Medical Image Diagnosis": 5 minutes
• Generating a knowledge mind map, seeing the complete research landscape: 1 minute
• Identifying main research directions (CT images, MRI images, X-rays, etc.): Instant
• Deeply searching for each direction, generating sub-mind maps: 30 minutes
• Drafting the review outline based on the mind map structure: 1 hour
• Total: Approximately 2 hours

Efficiency Improvement: 70x

Scenario Two: The Product Manager's Market Research Assistant

User: Sarah, a product manager at a tech company

Need: To research "Competitive Landscape and User Needs in the Smart Home Market"

Felo's Value:

1. Cross-language search: Simultaneously obtain information from Chinese, American, and European markets
2. Real-time data: Access the latest market reports and user reviews
3. Competitor analysis: Automatically identify key competitors and their product features
4. Mind map visualization: Clearly display market segmentation, user personas, and feature requirements

The generated mind map can be directly used for team presentations or as a foundational framework for product planning.

Scenario Three: The Self-Media Creator's Topic Planning Tool

User: Old Wang, a tech self-media blogger

Need: To plan a video content piece on "Metaverse Technology Development"

Felo's Value:

1. Rapid knowledge system building: Even without prior knowledge of the metaverse, quickly grasp the full picture
2. Discover content angles: The mind map will display multiple directions for in-depth exploration (VR/AR technology, blockchain, virtual economy, social applications, etc.)
3. Find differentiation: By comparing different branches, identify topics that haven't been fully discussed
4. Structured script: The hierarchical structure of the mind map can be directly transformed into video chapter arrangements

Why Felo's Mind Map Feature Stands Out?

There are many mind mapping tools on the market, but Felo LiveDoc's mind map feature has three unique advantages:

1. Based on Real Research Data, Not Empty Templates

AI mind maps from other tools are often based on the "common sense" of pre-trained models, resulting in generic content.

Felo's mind maps are generated based on real-time searched data, with each node having a traceable source, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information.

2. Seamless Integration of Search and Mind Map

You don't need to switch back and forth between search engines and mind mapping tools.

In Felo, search, research, and visualization are a continuous process, significantly reducing cognitive load.

3. Multi-language, Cross-cultural Knowledge Integration

Felo's cross-language search capability means your mind map can integrate knowledge from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

This is an invaluable advantage for researchers who require a global perspective.

Our Commitment to the Future

Felo LiveDoc's mind map feature is currently its first version, but we are already planning even more powerful features:

Smart Node Editing:

1. Manually add, delete, modify nodes
2. AI-assisted completion of missing content
3. Establish custom connections between nodes

Document Conversion:

1. Upload paper PDFs to automatically generate knowledge mind maps
2. One-click expansion of mind maps into structured research reports
3. Support multiple export formats (PNG, PDF, Markdown, etc.)

Collaborative Research:

1. Team members collaboratively edit the same mind map
2. See each other's annotations and ideas in real-time
3. Conduct asynchronous discussions based on the mind map

Continuous Learning:

1. Save your research mind maps to build a personal knowledge base
2. AI will remember your research interests and provide personalized recommendations
3. Automatically update mind maps when new research findings are published

Start Your Research Journey Now

Don't get overwhelmed by massive amounts of information, and don't feel lost when facing complex topics.

Open Felo now and enter the topic you are researching:

1. "Applications of Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management"
2. "Neurobiological Mechanisms of Depression"
3. "International Experiences in Sustainable Urban Planning"
4. "Impact of ChatGPT on the Education Industry"

Let Felo AI search for the latest global research findings for you, then generate a knowledge mind map with one click.

Within minutes, you can transform from an "outsider" to an "informed individual" with a systematic understanding of the field.

Delegate the laborious task of information gathering to AI, and reserve your time for thinking and creating.

We are very much looking forward to seeing the research results everyone creates with Felo. If you have any discoveries, confusions, or suggestions during use, please feel free to share them in the comments section or our community.

Every piece of your feedback helps Felo become a better research partner.

The Felo Team

Always by your side.