Technology is poised to bring innovation to industries while redefining our future. From AI, necrobotics, e-skin, and brain chips to smelly VR and smart propulsion, understand how technologies promise a bright future.
As the new year is around the corner, let’s recap the technology innovations redefining the future. Let me ask you first what kind of future you want to see. What does the future hold for humans, humanity, and technology? Well, we are already living in an age and world where everything is connected to digital.
And day by day we are getting closer to innovations that once seemed impossible. In this whirlwind of advancements, certain technologies stand out as game-changers and promise to reshape the world we can barely begin to comprehend.
Whether you are a tech enthusiast or just curious about what’s next, we got your back. According to MGI Research, global spending on technology is forecast to hit $11.47 trillion mark by 2026, growing from $8.51 trillion in 2022 at a CAGR of 7.75%.
In this article, we will let you dive into the top technological advancements that are set to revolutionize our future. So, no look further, let’s get started.
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- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Obviously, AI will remain a transformative technology reshaping every aspect of human life. The ability of AI to mirror human intelligence to learn and advance from experience without being explicitly programmed cannot be overlooked. Industries such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare and finance will continue to be at the forefront of AI innovations.
- Necrobotics
This is one of the technological advancements that can revolutionize the future world. Necrobotics is a new and emerging field of robotics that involves the use of deceased organisms as robotic components or systems. This innovation reflects the combination of biological and robotic elements.
Necrobotics technology is still in its developing stage. Its applications include biohybrid systems, research and development, biological actuators, medical and surgical tools, and environmental sensing.
- E-Skin
We already have wearable technology that helps us monitor our health. Getting closer to advancements and disrupting existing technologies is E-skin or electronic skin. E-skin is a cutting-edge technology that is flexible and stretchable in nature and mimics the functionalities of human or animal skin.
E-skin refers to self-healing electronics with various sensors that replicate the skin’s ability to sense temperature, touch, pressure, and other environmental stimuli. Unlike traditional wearables, E-skin possesses the ability to monitor various biomarkers present in bodily fluids.
- Smelly VR
Have you ever wondered what if you feel a smell or odor in your VR set? Yes, you heard it right. Scientists have already begun researching odors in virtual reality via small, wireless interfaces. Also known as olfactory virtual reality, Smelly VR is an emerging technology integrating scents into VR experiences.
For example, a team of engineers from the City University of Hong Kong, Beihang University and Shandong University have developed a small-scale device that sits under a user’s nose. The device comes in two models. In one model, a band-aid sits under a wearer’s nose, holding two pouches that emit smells. The second model is a soft face mask with a wider range of scents.
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- Smart Propulsion
In the fields of aerospace, automotive, space exploration, and defense, smart propulsion represents a significant advancement. It combines modern technologies to enhance the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of vehicles and machinery.
ThrustMe is a French startup that offers an electric space propulsion system that utilizes iodine as a propellant. The technology finds its applications in newer satellites, as well as in products designed to solve emerging challenges in the rise of satellite constellations.
- Brain Chip
When Elon Musk’s Neuralink implanted its brain-computer interface into a human for the first time, brain chips garnered a lot of buzz among tech experts. Many people raised questions about how will this development help society. A brain chip is a device implanted into the brain to interact with neural circuits.
Also known as a neural implant or brain-computer interface (BCI), these chips can be used to record brain activity, stimulate neural tissue or both. A Pew Research Center survey reveals that most people support brain implants for medical reasons. Other applications of brain chips may include cognitive augmentation, human-computer interaction, and neuroscience research.
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
Large language models refer to modern artificial intelligence systems that can generate meaningful and contextually valid content. LLMs contain billions to hundreds of billions of parameters. For example, GPT-3 has 175 billion parameters, while GPT-4 has even more. LLMs can be used to produce human-like text, perform particular tasks, respond to queries, and engage in conversations without losing fluency and expertise.
Llama (Meta), Bard (Google), GPT-3 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3), and BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) are some examples of top large language models.
- Supersonic Technology
Another one of the next-gen technological advancements is supersonic technologies. These technologies refer to the developments and systems designed to reach speeds greater than the speed of sound (approximately 1235 km/h or 767 mph). For example, NASA’s X-59 QueSST is a new experimental supersonic flight.
- Energy Storing Bricks
Energy storage is the next big thing in the tech landscape. Towards this move, researchers have found red bricks as energy storage units that can be used to build houses. Washington University researchers built a method that can convert cheap and widely available building material into smart bricks and store energy like a battery.
Energy storing bricks can be used in energy savings, load balancing and energy management, and sustainability.
- Multimodal AI Avatars
Digital AI avatars are rapidly gaining ground in diverse industries for various business functions. These advanced AI systems integrate natural language processing, computer vision, voice generation, and motion-tracking tools and techniques. Multimodal AI Avatars can be used as virtual assistants.
Entertainment and gaming, healthcare, education, and e-commerce are some key industries where AI avatars have the potential.
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The Way Ahead
With rapid innovations and advancements, the future of technology is incredibly promising. From AI and necrobotics to e-skin and brain chips, technologies are poised to bring about significant transformation in various industries.
These technologies can help companies improve efficiency, sustainability, and the overall quality of life. Stay tuned to The Future Talk for another ‘Top 10’ article series changing the way we see the world.
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