Technologies
The world is improving every day, inventing and discovering something new, and without these advances we would not have come this far.
Scientists, researchers, developers and designers from all over the world are trying to implement things that will simplify our lives and make it more interesting.
Here are some technologies future , which raise our lives to a completely different level.
New technologies of the future
1. Biorefrigerators
A Russian designer has come up with a concept for a refrigerator called the "Bio Robot Refrigerator" that cools food using biopolymer gel. There are no shelves, compartments or doors - you simply insert the food into the gel.
The idea was proposed by Yuri Dmitriev for the competition Electrolux Design Lab. The refrigerator uses only 8 percent of the home's energy for the control panel and requires no energy for actual cooling.
Biopolymer refrigerator gel uses light generated at cold temperatures to preserve food. The gel itself is odorless and non-sticky, and the refrigerator can be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
2. Ultra-fast 5G Internet from drones with solar panels
Google is working on solar-powered drones that deliver super-fast internet in a project called Project Skybender. Theoretically drones will provide Internet services 40 times faster than 4G networks, allowing gigabytes of data to be transferred per second.
The project involves the use of millimeter waves to provide the service, since the existing spectrum for mobile communications is too full.
However, these waves have a shorter range than the 4G mobile signal. Google is working on this problem, and if all technical problems can be solved, the Internet of unprecedented speed may soon appear.
3. 5D disks for eternal storage of terabytes of data
Researchers have created a 5D disk that records data in 5 dimensions that lasts for billions of years. It can store 360 terabytes of data and withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees.
The files on the disk are made of three layers of nanodots. The five dimensions of the disk refer to the size and orientation of the points, as well as their position within the three dimensions. As light passes through the disk, the dots change the polarization of the light, which is read by the microscope and polarizer.
The Southampton team behind the disc was able to record the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Newton's Optics, Magna Carta and the Bible on disc. In a few years, such a disk will no longer be an experiment, but will become the norm for data storage.
4. Injection of oxygen particles
Scientists from Boston Children's Hospital have developed microparticles filled with oxygen that can be injected into the bloodstream, allowing you to live even if you can't breathe.
The microparticles consist of a single layer of lipid capsules that surround a small bubble of oxygen. The 2-4 micrometer capsules are suspended in a liquid that controls their size, as larger bubbles can be dangerous.
When administered, the capsules encounter red blood cells and transfer oxygen. Thanks to this method, it was possible to introduce 70 percent of oxygen into the blood.
5. Underwater transport tunnels
Norway plans to build the world's first underwater floating bridges at a depth of 30 meters underwater using large pipes wide enough for two lanes.
Given the difficulties of moving around the terrain, Norway decided to work on creating underwater bridges. The project, which has already cost $25 billion, is expected to be completed in 2035.
Other factors still need to be taken into account, such as the influence of wind, waves and strong currents on the bridge.
6. Bioluminescent trees
The development team decided to create bioluminescent trees using an enzyme found in some jellyfish and fireflies.
Such trees will be able to illuminate the streets and help passersby see better at night. A small version of the project has already been developed in the form of a plant that glows in the dark. The next step will be trees to light the streets.
7. Roll-up TVs
LG has developed a prototype TV that can be rolled up like a roll of paper.
The TV uses organic polymer LED technology to reduce the thickness of the screen.
Besides LG, other major electronics manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony And Mitsubishi are working to make screens more flexible and portable.
Future technology development
8. Bionic lens for lightrxhuman vision
Canadian doctor intends to conduct clinical testing "bionic lenses" that improve 100% vision by 3 times with an 8-minute painless operation.
The new lens will be available by 2017, enhancing the natural lens of the eye. During the operation, a syringe inserts a lens containing saline into the eye, and after 10 seconds, the folded lens straightens and is positioned over the natural lens, completely correcting vision.
9. Spray clothing
Spanish designer Manel Torres invented the world's first spray-on clothing. You can apply the spray to any part of the body, then remove it, rinse and wear again.
The spray is made from special fibers mixed with polymers that give the fabric elasticity and durability. This technology will allow designers to create unique garments with original designs.
10. Portraits obtained from DNA
Student Heather Duy-Hagborg creates 3D portraits from DNA found on cigarette butts and chewing gum on the street.
She enters the DNA sequences into a computer program that creates the appearance of a person from the sample. This process typically produces a 25-year-old version of the person. The model is then 3D printed with life-size portraits.
11. Shopping in virtual reality
One such store was opened at a train station in South Korea, where you can place an order by photographing the barcode, and your purchases will be delivered to your home.
Chain of stores Homeplus installed six screen doors with life-size images of shelves containing items you would buy in a supermarket. Under each item there is a barcode that can be scanned and sent using the app.
You can place an order at the station on your way to work, and the goods will be delivered to your home in the evening.
12. Self-driving cars
It is expected that by 2020 there will be about 10 million driverless cars, which would reduce the number of deaths by 2,500 between 2014 and 2030.
Many car manufacturers have already started implementing some automated driving features in their vehicles.
There are also many companies trying to develop technology for self-driving cars, such as Google announcing a self-driving car prototype. A fully autonomous car is expected by 2019.
13. City under the dome
Construction underway in Dubai shopping center called "Mall of the World", covered with a retractable dome, which controls the climate inside and supplies air conditioning.
The complex will occupy an area of 4.46 km2 and will include a large beauty and health center, a cultural and entertainment district, hotels with 20 thousand rooms and much more. This will be the largest shopping center with an indoor theme park.
14. Artificial leaves that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed new solar cells that convert carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into fuel using the sun.
While there have been many attempts to convert carbon dioxide into something useful, this is the first time an actual method has been developed. Unlike other technologies that require noble metals such as silver, this method uses a tungsten-based material that is 20 times cheaper and 1,000 times faster.
These solar cells use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce syngas, a mixture of hydrogen gas and carbon monoxide, which can be directly burned or converted into hydrocarbon fuels.
Technologies of the near future
15. Plasma force field that protects cars from accidents and collisions
Boeing has patented a method to create a plasma field by quickly heating air to quickly absorb shock waves.
The force field can be generated using lasers or microwave radiation. The plasma created is air heated to a higher temperature than the surrounding air, with a different density and composition. The company believes it will be able to reflect and absorb the energy generated by the explosion, protecting those inside the field.
If the technology can be brought to life, it will be a revolutionary development in the military field.
16. Floating cities
Floating ecopolois, named Lilypad, was proposed by architect Vincent Callebaut for future climate refugees as a long-term solution to rising sea levels. The city can accommodate 50,000 people using renewable energy.
Technological innovations of the future
It is no longer news to anyone that innovations, as harbingers of transformations, and social ones in the first place, cause resistance from part of society, which, consciously or not, anticipates a change in the usual way of life, a violation of clarity and stability.
However, modern trends are such that society is already involved in innovation processes and must, one way or another, adapt to an environment with “increased turbulence” and develop an innovative consciousness.
Of course, it is still difficult to perceive information about “brain chipping” or virtual imitation of life processes calmly, without emotions. Even though these topics have long been established in scientific circles. However, if you close your eyes to this, such processes without public and government regulation can go into the shadow zone. This will increase the risk that children will have the opportunity to implant themselves with chips from an “unknown manufacturer” without the consent of adults, just as today’s teenagers have the opportunity to give themselves a “piercing” secretly from their parents.
With the advent of technological innovation, opportunities arise with the participation of both parents and children to design children's spaces and environments in a completely new way, and above all - safe. And although such an alternative design of the future often contradicts already established stereotypes, it nevertheless corresponds much more closely to the requirements of the time, since it takes into account not only the latest developments of scientists, but also the socio-economic and cultural transformations associated with them.
Technological innovations of the future, which are presented here, are those innovations, the development efforts of which are such that they suggest a high probability of their mass launch in the future. This is an area of increased foresight attention because it can radically affect the organization of people's lives.
This map does not reproduce all possible innovations of the future, but is the result of an analysis and selection of those technological innovations that, on the one hand, will be significant in terms of impact on the spheres and areas of childhood, and on the other hand, the probability of their occurrence is more than 65%.
In relation to each technological innovation of the future, a brief summary is provided containing a description of the essence of the innovation, the history of the event, the participants in the launch and the possible consequences. The descriptions are accompanied by basic links that can be used to start searching for information on the presented innovations.
$100 Computer
The essence of innovationDevelopment of a cheap laptop for schoolchildren, the cost of which will not exceed $100. Sale of wholesale quantities of laptops to governments of developing countries to provide them for children in schools.
Voice-translator
The essence of innovationA portable device that allows people speaking different languages to communicate directly through simultaneous voice translation. The condition for communication is that all participants in the conversation have a device.
Virtuality imitating life
The essence of innovationA patent has already been received for the use of a device that allows the transmission of taste, olfactory and tactile information to a person (due to a direct connection to the brain). The researchers also promise the development of a virtual sensory suit that could allow full control of one's body in virtuality.
Device for downloading information to the cerebral cortex
The essence of innovationA device containing certain information (for example, the Chinese language) is connected to the cerebral cortex and information is transferred, similar to how information is downloaded from an external drive to a computer today.
Education 24/7
The essence of innovationA global educational network in the Internet space, allowing you to receive education any day of the week and at any time of the day through communications between teachers and students around the world.
Possibility of 100% robotization and automation
The essence of innovationInnovative materials in the field of chemistry, nanotechnology, as well as in the design of devices allow us to talk about creating the possibility of 100% robotization and automation of various spheres of human life: services and services, production areas, driving a car, medicine, etc.
Robot child
The essence of innovationCreating a robot child that imitates a real one. A robot child can interact with people, is able to recognize people by gender, age, and remember those with whom he previously had experience communicating. It has the appearance of an android, equipped with a so-called Biometric Body, numbering about 200 optical, visual and tactile sensors. Silicone “skin” allows the robot not only to respond to external contacts, but also to reproduce facial expressions.
Robot nanny
The essence of innovationDevelopment of a humanoid device (robot) that can imitate a nanny - monitor the child’s safety, feed, monitor health. The robot performs all functional duties, parents can constantly monitor what is happening with the child (due to the built-in web camera and special sensors).
"Pro-consumer" housing
The essence of innovationThe emergence of mass, individualized, fast and relatively cheap house construction. The house is assembled from various elements called “modules”. Each module is an individual room, the contents of which depend on the taste and wishes of the person who will live there. At the same time, changing a module is a simple operation - you simply select a new module and fill it, pull out the old module and insert a new one, this requires a 10-ton crane and 45 minutes.
3D nano printer
The essence of innovationWith the advent of 3D nano-printing technology, any structural elements and materials can be produced anywhere. By entering the necessary parameters of an element into the “printer” memory (geometric dimensions, weight, material, design features), they will immediately receive the required element, without going through the entire production chain. The specified parameters can be achieved due to the fact that the material and structure will be restored due to nanoparticles, which will create the desired material at the molecular level.
Human chipization
The essence of innovationA chip is a device implanted in a person, which connects to the brain through neural connections. On the one hand, chips will enhance human abilities (physical, mental, emotional), on the other hand, chips will become a “control panel”. Due to the neural connection with the brain, a person, simply thinking about the need to perform an action with some mechanism, can control it, information flows, as well as information about the owner, will be transmitted to the chips.
Human genetic modifications
The essence of innovationA set of techniques, methods and technologies for obtaining recombinant RNA and DNA, isolating genes from an organism (cells), manipulating genes and introducing them into other organisms. Thanks to genetic modification technologies, it will become possible to radically change the physical and intellectual capabilities of humans. Moreover, changes will be possible both at the embryonic stage and after birth.
3D nano printer (14)
$100 Computer (10)
Voice-translator (13.5)
Virtuality imitating life (14.5)
There are only a few days left until September 1st. Millions of children throughout Russia and other countries will again go to school to gain knowledge there. And, I must say, some educational institutions are already making full use of innovative technologies. About the top ten unusual and interesting of which will be discussed in this review.
Those parents who cannot even send their child to school without worrying about him will be pleased with the school uniform from the British company Trutex, equipped with a GPS tracker that transmits online the current location of the student, be it a school, a store or garages behind the house.
Unfortunately, the child’s health does not always allow him to go to school. For such cases, a robot called VGo was created, which will be able to attend classes, transmitting what it saw and heard to its owner. With the help of this device, the baby can also move along the corridors from class to class and even communicate with friends.
At school, students still write most information by hand with pencils and ballpoint pens. But at the same time, an increasingly significant portion of homework is done on the computer. In order to unite these two worlds, the Recorder Pen was created, an electronic pen that turns handwritten text into printed text.
While other countries are just introducing electronic textbooks, Georgia has become the first country in the world in which school education has switched to a digital format. Since 2011, all first-graders have received free netbooks from the government, specially designed for studying.
Designer Phelan Miller promises to begin serial production of interactive school desks in 2015, which will turn the learning process into an entertaining intellectual game in which there is a place not only for the Internet, but also for imagination and ingenuity.
Apple has developed and has been promoting the iTunes University project for many years now, which allows you to download lecture courses from the best teachers in the world from iTunes, and then listen to them not in a cramped university classroom, but using an audio player anywhere in the world.
It looks like the time has come to say goodbye forever to the classic blackboards on which you need to write with chalk. After all, their electronic analogues, such as NANHAO, are becoming increasingly popular.
Study Blue is a special application for smartphones that helps in the study process. With its help, schoolchildren and students can exchange educational information, coordinate with each other to gain knowledge and complete homework. Teachers can also use this program to interact with students, give them new materials and check their understanding of previous ones.
There is no better way to teach children a foreign language than to provide them with a teacher who is native to the language. However, unfortunately, this is not always possible. But Korean school authorities found an ingenious way out of this situation. They invite Americans to teach who live in the United States and communicate with students through a robot.
ClassInfo is perhaps the best and clearest example of the benefits of modern technologies in the learning process. This program is intended not only for teachers, who with its help will be able to keep an electronic journal and communicate with each other, but also for parents. The latter get the opportunity to monitor their child’s progress, homework completion, and also find out about the time of his arrival and departure from school. Only the students themselves, whose lives come under strict control from both sides, are not happy!
Wi-Fi, multi-core processors, touchscreen smartphones, tablet computers, hybrid cars are just the beginning of the technology era we are entering.
The chief futurist at Cisco, Dave Evans, kindly told us about the most important trends in the field of high technology. Today he is the chief technology expert in the consulting division of Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group (IBSG). Dave's forecasts are readily published in publications such as the Financial Times newspaper and The Forbes magazine.
Source: cisco.com
10. Internet of Things
In 2010, for the first time in history, there was more than one Internet-connected device for every person on our planet. The total number of devices connected to the Internet amounted to 12.5 billion units.
Cisco IBSG predicts that by 2020 the number of Internet devices will reach 50 billion, or six for every person on Earth.
Some futurologists believed that from 2040 life expectancy will increase faster than the passage of time. Those. If you're under forty and didn't plan on leaving this world until you're 70, then you have a good chance of living forever. Think about it.
9. Zettabytes are not the limit
About 5 exabytes of unique information were created in 2008. This information can fit on 1 billion DVD discs.
It is planned that 1.2 zettabytes of information will be created in 2011. Such a huge number is due to people’s irrepressible craving for multimedia, especially video. With the advent of services such as Youtube and high-definition videos FullHD and 4K, the total amount of generated information very quickly increased.
According to some sources, in 2015, more than 90% of the data on the World Wide Web is video content, which creates a huge load on networks.
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8. Wise cloud technologies
Cloud services have already begun to be widely used around the world, because their advantages were quickly appreciated. And now all Internet users can use them.
The average annual growth of global cloud revenue is 20%, and spending on innovation and cloud computing has reached $1 trillion.
Dave Evans claims that by 2020, a third of all information will be stored on cloud servers.
7. New generation networks
From 1991 to 2011, the speed of home Internet connections increased 170 times. For example, if in the same 1991 users connected to the network at a speed of 9 kbps, today the average connection speed is up to 100 Mbps.
According to Evans, by 2020, Internet connection speeds will increase by 3 million times, which will help cope with the enormous load to meet the ever-increasing demand of users.
6. Information anywhere and anytime
By 2020, the collection and distribution of any information will occur in real time.
Every smartphone owner will be able to film events in real time and broadcast them to anyone who wants to watch it.
All this will be possible thanks to 3 things: mobile Internet, web television and content generation anywhere at any time.
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5. Solution to the energy problem
The problem of obtaining cheap energy can be completely solved thanks to the active development of alternative types of power plants.
Solar energy alone can satisfy today's energy demand in the world - it is enough to build 25 solar superpower plants with an area of about 100 square kilometers each.
Photovoltaic cells will soon be mass produced. It's all thanks to cutting-edge inkjet solar cell manufacturing technology developed this year by researchers at Oregon State University.
4. Human Computer
Until now, humanity has adapted to technology. In the future, on the contrary, technology will adapt to us. Today, machine vision makes it possible to capture a Sudoku puzzle with a smartphone camera and solve it almost instantly.
Augmented reality and gesture control of computers will help transform the fields of education, healthcare and communications, and connect the virtual and real worlds.
By 2020, a “human brain-machine” interface will likely be created that will allow people with spinal injuries to live full lives.
All people imagine a future full of happiness and comfort. If you look at history, it is not difficult to guess that the future will be much more comfortable for people, although the potential for disaster always remains. However, it is worth assuming that the future will still be ideal, and the innovations that made it to this list will definitely contribute to this. So it's time to take a look at ten recent innovations that will make people's lives easier and better in the near future.
Agile robots
In recent years, scientists have created machines that have the ability to maintain balance, walk and run even over rough terrain, making them much more useful when moving around natural areas. For decades, people have been waiting for robots to come into their lives. There is no doubt that in the near future robots will become friends, pets, assistants and even life partners for people. Creating dexterous robots is one big step towards such a future.
Neuromorphic chips
Did you know that the human brain is the most advanced data-processing machine in the known universe? The human brain is capable of processing information at lightning speed without using much energy. Neuromorphic engineering is an attempt to recreate human brain functions quickly and extremely efficiently. This will help people create incredibly fast and highly efficient processors that can be used in smartphones, computers, and maybe even robots.
Organic radical batteries
Modern smartphones are man's best friends, and yet they become more and more powerful with each new year. The only drawback of these powerful machines is a weak battery, the charge of which decreases the further humanity moves into the future. An organic radical battery is what should help solve this problem. These batteries are a relatively new solution that was developed in 2005. This type of battery in most cases is not available to consumers, but their development is gradually bringing the possibility of widespread practical use closer. These batteries are potentially less harmful to the environment than traditional metal-based batteries, which is a big advantage. They are created using organic radical polymers, which are flexible types of plastic that supply energy instead of metal. These batteries are seen as high-power alternatives to modern lithium-ion batteries.
Hyperloop trains
The idea of creating such trains has existed for several decades. However, before Elon Musk, no one decided to take on the task of turning this idea into reality. Hyperloop is a method of transporting passengers and cargo in which a vehicle is launched into a tunnel in which the state is as close to a vacuum as possible, thereby achieving the speeds at which airplanes fly today. The vehicles gradually reach cruising speed using an electronic motor and glide over the tracks using passive magnetic levitation or pneumatic bearings.
Phones with a screen on the entire front panel
Smartphone manufacturers have been trying to make phones like this for years. However, it was only with the launch of the Xioami Mi Mix smartphone that the world was able to see what phones would look like in the future. Samsung is also rumored to be planning to follow in Xioami's footsteps and will most likely make its next Galaxy S smartphone in the same way. It is expected that the screen will occupy 95 percent of the front panel of the new model, while the remaining five percent is simply necessary for the front camera. This innovation definitely has a bright future in which most smartphones will feature an entire display, allowing for even more immersive experiences.
Vertical farming
The world's human population will reach nine billion by 2050, and about 80 percent of these people will live in cities. Overpopulation will definitely harm the planet in several different ways unless humans themselves find a way to save the Earth. However, one thing that every person needs to survive (besides oxygen and water) is food. It takes land to grow food, but no one wants to further harm the planet by cutting down forests. Providing quality food to nine billion people requires solving a major problem. Fortunately, it can be solved with this innovation.
Virtual reality headsets
Although the idea of virtual reality is not new, 2016 was the year when it began to pick up speed in development. At the moment, it is aimed mainly at gamers, which in itself is not a bad thing, since virtual reality is ideal for computer games. Like any other item on this list, virtual reality also requires a lot of amendments and adjustments. There are several issues that need to be dealt with in order for people around the world to have access to it. However, this technology definitely has a big and bright future. Currently so bright that it may cause you vision problems.
Mobile homes
2007 was the year when the population in cities exceeded the population in rural areas. The more people live in cities, the more places they need to live, which means property prices are constantly rising, which can definitely be a problem for students moving to cities to study. Mobile homes are what should solve exactly this problem. They are produced in a factory in large quantities and then installed on site. Since they are produced in large quantities with the same interior and design, they are easier and cheaper to produce, thereby reducing their price.
Self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are probably the most anticipated technology in the world. Millions of people die every year in car accidents, and most of these cases are caused by alcohol or falling asleep at the wheel. However, self-driving cars can definitely cure the epidemic of carelessness. But at the same time, despite the fact that this technology has a huge number of advantages, it is still in the process of development and requires a lot of amendments to become the revolutionary technology that everyone is waiting for. For example, in a recent test, Google's self-driving car crashed into a bus to avoid sandbags blocking the road.
3D printing
Three-dimensional printing (or 3D printing) is an innovative technology that has virtually endless potential. Today, doctors use this technology to create a replica of a patient's internal organ, such as the heart, to practice on non-surgery before moving on to the real patient, greatly reducing the number of medical errors. But even outside hospitals, this technology has the potential to revolutionize the world. Imagine a future where you can print any product from the comfort of your home.
