All people envision a future full of happiness and comfort. If you look at history, it's easy to guess that the future will be much more comfortable for people, although the potential for disaster always remains. However, we have to assume that the future will still be perfect, and the innovations that make 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.
Dexterous robots
In recent years, scientists have created machines that have the ability to balance, walk and run even over rough terrain, which makes 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 partners in life for people. Building dexterous robots is one big step towards a similar future.
Neuromorphic chips
Did you know that the human brain is the most advanced data processing machine in the entire known universe? The human brain is able to process information at the speed of lightning without using a lot of energy. Neuromorphic engineering is an attempt to recreate human brain functions quickly and extremely efficiently. This will help humans create incredibly fast and highly efficient processors that can be used in smartphones, computers, and perhaps even robots.
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Organic radical batteries
Modern smartphones are man's best friends, and in doing so, they become more and more powerful every year. The only drawback of these powerful machines is a weak battery, the charge of which lasts the less, the further into the future humanity advances. 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 the consumer, but their development is gradually bringing closer the possibility of widespread practical use. These batteries are potentially less harmful to the environment than traditional metal-based batteries, which is a big advantage. Organic radical polymers are used in their creation,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 dared to undertake to turn this idea into reality. Hyperloop is a method of transporting passengers and goods, 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 now. Vehicles are gradually brought up to cruising speed using an electronic engine and glide over tracks using passive magnetic levitation or air bearings.
Full Front Screen Phones
Smartphone manufacturers have been trying to make such phones for years. However, it was only with the launch of the Xioami Mi Mix smartphone that the world was able to see what the phones would look like in the future. Samsung is also rumored to be planning to follow in Xioami's footsteps and will likely make its next Galaxy S smartphone in the same way. The new model is expected to have a screen that will occupy 95 percent of the front panel, while the remaining five percent is simply necessary for the front camera. This innovation definitely has a bright future in which most smartphones will be a whole display, allowing for even more immersion in the process.
Vertical farming
The human population of the Earth 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 (other than oxygen and water) is food. It takes land to grow food, but nobody wants to do more damage to the planet by deforestation. Delivering quality food to nine billion people requires a major challenge. Fortunately, it can be solved with this innovation.
Virtual reality headsets
While the idea of virtual reality is not new, 2016 was the year it started to pick up speed. At the moment, it is aimed mainly at gamers, which in itself is not bad, since virtual reality is ideal for computer games. Like any other item on this list, virtual reality also requires a lot of corrections and adjustments. Several problems need to be dealt with in order for people around the world to access it. However, this technology definitely has a great and bright future. At the moment, it is so bright that it may cause you vision problems.
Mobile homes
2007 was the year when the urban population exceeded the rural population. The more people who live in cities, the more places they need to live, which means that property prices are constantly rising, which can definitely be a problem for students who move to cities to study. Mobile homes are what should solve exactly this problem. They are produced in large quantities in the factory and then installed on site. Since they are produced in large quantities with the same interiors and designs, they are easier and cheaper to produce, which reduces their price.
Self-driving cars
Self-driving cars are probably the most anticipated technology in the world. Millions of people die each year in car accidents, and most of these are caused by alcohol or sleeping while driving. However, self-driving cars can definitely cure the epidemic of lightheadedness. 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 recent testing, Google's self-driving car crashed into a bus to avoid hitting sandbags blocking the road.
3D printing
3D printing (or 3D printing) is an innovative technology that has almost endless potential. Today, doctors use this technology to create a copy of a patient's internal organ, such as the heart, so that they can practice non-surgery before moving on to a real patient, significantly reducing medical errors. But outside of hospitals, this technology has the potential to revolutionize the world. Imagine a future in which you can print any product from the comfort of your home.
Marina Ilyushenko