Our life is changing every day. New technologies, equipment and products penetrate it very quickly. What was unthinkable for previous generations does not surprise us at all, and such transformations occur almost every day. Let's imagine together what might happen in the near future, given what technologies and products exist now.
1. Human robot
Now this may seem fantastic, but do not rush to say that it is impossible. Who knows? Perhaps we will be able to connect the human brain to a computer much earlier than we think.
2. Nearly perfect insulation
Scientists have invented a special material called airgel. This substance is a gel with incredibly tiny holes. They are so small (we are talking about nanometers) that even gas molecules cannot pass through them, which makes the material incredibly insulating.
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3. Personality for robots
Google is currently working on creating robots with personality and a set of different moods. They may even be able to argue with their owners about different things.
4. Hyperloop
Hyperloop is an ultra-fast transport system with an expected speed of 1220 km / h. The wagons and containers will pass through the tube under vacuum using magnetic levitation technology.
5. Machines that can think
Google DeepMind is working on an amazing system called AI that can do various things and even learn new skills. AI has already managed to beat the world's best Go player. Looks like the beginning of the Terminator story, doesn't it?
6. Travel to Mars
It may sound fantastic, but travel to Mars is closer than we think.
7. Clothing that gives superhuman strength
Do you want to be very strong? Now you don't have to sit in the gym for hours! It is enough to use this special costume to become a superman.
8. Self-driving vehicles
Many automakers are working to create self-driving cars. Very soon you will not have to worry about the lack of a license or what the driver will be like in the taxi you call.
9. Robots for housework
This is the dream of many women. It's great when you have a dishwasher at home, but it's even better when you have someone to load and unload it.
10. Biofuels
Biofuels already exist, and every year their production volume becomes more and more, as many products are converted into electricity. For example, tons of waste from the coffee industry accumulate every year around the world, and therefore some companies are already looking for a way to convert it into biofuel. It might even smell like coffee.
11. Space ball
In fact, it sounds unrealistic, but balloons can indeed become a popular vehicle for space travel. It is assumed that they will be able to rise to a height of 30-40 km above sea level. Although "space" starts at 100 km above the Earth, this is still an impressive result.
12. Breathalyzer for the car
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is developing equipment with which it will be possible to scan fingers and analyze a driver's breath for alcohol content. This is a brilliant idea, because too many accidents are caused by alcohol while driving.
13. Internet for everyone
No more worrying about Wi-Fi passwords or slow internet connections! You will have access to an incredibly fast internet connection no matter where you are. Elon Musk and Richard Branson plan to provide Internet access to the entire planet.
14. Smart labels
About 30% of the food we produce is wasted as we throw it away after the expiration date on the label. However, in many cases, this food remains safe and healthy, no matter what the label says. But how do you know which food actually went bad and which didn't? Smart labels can help us with this. On fresh produce, these labels will be smooth, but will begin to change over time. The more food spoils, the more uneven the labels will appear.
15. Painless tattoo removal
Thousands of people who once decided to get tattoos later regret it. However, the process of removing them is now expensive and painful, and often leave scars after it. But it looks like things are about to change, as a Canadian student has developed a cream that stimulates the growth of new skin cells instead of those that have been dyed with ink.
16. Delivery by drone
Now more and more people are shopping online, and using drones seems like a cheap and reliable way to get them.
17. Prosthetics
Very soon we will be able to see people with modernized prostheses, thanks to which people using them will be able to “feel” a touch or a change in temperature.
18. Human body
Even Charles Darwin predicted that our body will change over time. He meant that in the process of evolution, parts of the body that will be unnecessary or useless will disappear, but the point is that a person will not look the same as before. But if some parts of the body disappear, then it is possible that others appear. Or our bodies evolve so much that we will be able to fly like birds, run like cheetahs, and swim like ducks. Remember: never say never!
Anna Pismenna