The technology we use improves our lives, from personalized medical diagnostics to virtual tours of homes prior to when you purchase. What technologies are expected to be a major influencer in the future? This article looks at 10 emerging trends with the potential to revolutionize our world.
3D printing could have been the technology that everyone anticipated would be a success however, this list includes some less mainstream innovations – such as clothing which shrink or expand according to temperature and furniture that adjust to an individual’s brain signals. Shape memory polymers are also worth taking into consideration. They can shift from being soft to rigid upon an event such as changing temperature. This makes them suitable for a range of uses that include healthcare (pills which only activate at certain temperatures) and fashion.
Edge computing is yet another significant technology that is expected to emerge in the near future. It allows data processing to be more close to where it was created (ultra low latency), achieves enhanced security and data sovereignty and reduces the operating cost of data centers. It is a key driver of the Industrial Internet-of-Things, autonomous vehicles drones, robotics with vision, drones, and AR/VR.
Space is another area in which we are making remarkable progress. From reused rockets to satellite technology, to the prospect of crewed missions on Mars or other planets colonies. And naturally we continue to develop new technologies that help us to combat climate change – from drought resistant crops to sensors for forest fires and carbon removal technology.
