12 years ago, Steve Jobs presented the world the first iPhone, which forever changed the world of mobile phones, and a year later the first Tesla electric cars went on sale.
Now these things seem commonplace, but then they were something out of the ordinary, amazing imagination. And what will happen to technology in the next 10 years?
Business Insider prepared a forecast, and we selected the ten most interesting predictions.
10.2021. The first robot pharmacist to begin work in the USA
Robots in production have long been no news, while they are only beginning to penetrate the service sector.
Gradual improvement and modernization allows us to hope that already in 2021 the first robot pharmacist will start working in the USA.
It is difficult to predict whether such an innovation will take root or not. One thing is for sure: “just asking” will not go out of turn for him, so you will have to come with a ready-made recipe.
9. Closer to 2022, 10% of people will wear clothes with an Internet connection
Now it’s no surprise to anyone that the refrigerator, toaster or iron have a connection to the World Wide Web, not to mention the clock. Experts predict that after 3 years, about 10% of the world's inhabitants will wear clothes with the same function.
This does not seem unbelievable, since from a technical point of view, the implementation of such an idea is feasible now, but from the point of view of common sense ..
It is hard to imagine what should happen in these 3 years so that someone needs socks or a dress with the Internet.
8. By 2022, the first car from a 3D printer will appear on the road
3D printers have been printing prototypes of cars and even full details for a long time, so this prediction can also come true.
Local Motors has launched an appropriate startup and promises that a fully printed machine of their brand will be available in the coming years.
It is also known that work in this direction is being carried out by Audi, which has already demonstrated a model made by printing with metal particles.
If there is no doubt in their appearance, then the reliability and safety of such cars remains in question. It is not known how successfully they will be able to pass the tests and gain admission to the sale.
7. By 2023, 10% of the points will be connected to the Internet
The technology of augmented reality is actively developing: almost daily there are reports of new projects, developments and promising discoveries.
The first Google Glass was created 6 years ago, and now the company is actively engaged in improving the technology, while simultaneously creating lenses with support for augmented reality technology.
Do not forget that HTC, Lenovo, Samsung and many small brands also work in this direction, and fierce competition spurs progress in the best way possible.
6. In 2024, Internet access may become one of the basic human rights.
At first glance, this may seem strange; if you think about it, it’s even necessary.
Internet giants such as Facebook, Google, and others will be able to cover the entire planet in the coming years with drones and space probes.
There will only be a problem with access to the Network in some countries, so the right to use the Internet may well begin to be introduced into the Constitution.
5.2024. The first transplant of artificial organs printed on a 3D printer
The development of 3D printing technology already allows you to create parts of the human body, but the main goal has not yet been achieved.
If after 5 years it will be possible to create a workable human organ that can be implanted on a par with a donor, then this will become one of the greatest achievements.
4. In 2024, more than 50% of home Internet traffic will come from household appliances
Now the lion's share of Internet traffic goes to entertainment: chatting on social networks, watching movies and TV shows, downloading files, etc.
Experts believe that in the coming years, automation of home processes and remote control of them will greatly change the existing picture.
Turn on the kettle, get a hot bath and make a couple of toasts, being only on the way home - all this is real now, but by 2024 it will become widespread.
3.2025 year. First Implant Phones Available
Implantable hearing aids and pacemakers have not been a fantasy for a long time, but not so with mobile phones implanted in the body.
So far, you can only see this in the movies (real models exist, but are not a mass product), but most experts agree that in the next 6 years such a device can be sewn into your hand or another part of the body. It is even possible that in this case it will be possible to communicate not by voice, but using brain signals.
2.2026. A smart city with a population of more than 50,000 will appear
The proposed smart city will operate on the same principles as the smart home, but on a much larger scale.
Artificial intelligence will manage the infrastructure, logistics, energy and other aspects of the life of the city, and all this will work in one common network.
For example, in this city there will not be a single traffic light, as the system will control road traffic consisting solely of smart cars.
1. Autonomous cars will make up 10% of all cars in the US
In the future, unmanned electric vehicles are able to partially solve the problem of environmental pollution and the atmosphere, as well as reduce the number of accidents due to human fault.
Google, Uber, General Motors and many other companies are already in full swing developing autonomous vehicles, which can make up 10% of all road traffic in the US in 7 years.
In addition to the States, they are interested in this idea in other countries, including Russia, although we have such a number of drones on the roads will appear much later.