some future technology: ideas about to change our world
Thursday, November 28, 2019
1 VIRTUAL REALITY
virtual reality will quite simple be able to take you place you have nevergone before by using virtual reality, you will be able to see new place
as you were visiting them.
Virtual reality (VR) is a
simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from
the real world. Applications of virtual reality can include
entertainment and educational purposes. Other, distinct types of VR
style technology include augmented reality and mixed reality.
2 INTERNET FOR EVERYONE
we can not seem to live without the internet but still only around half the world population is connected
there are lots of reason behind this including social reasons but for some the internet just is not accessible
because they have no connection google is slowly trying to solving the problem using helium ballon to beam
the internet . facebook has abandoned plan to do the same using drone elon musk solving this problem by
lunching tesla internet beaming satellites in the orbit it is network of 12000 satallite
3 HUMAN HEAD TRANSPLANTS
SERGIO CANAVERO an italian neurosurgeon intends to attem the first human head transplant by 2016 through no succesfull animal transplant with long term survival have yet been made because of difficulty in connecting the spinal cord canavero has suggest in the process using a special blade polyethylene glycol
a polymer used in medicine
4 YOUR BRAIN PRINT AS PASSWORD
could your brainwaves function as your computer? a team at binhamton university , new york looked at the way volunteers brain signal changed as they read a list of acronyms each person react differently enough for the system to predict who was reading a list
with 94% accuracy
4 BREATHALYSER CAR
the us nation highways traffic safty administration has developed a device that
can monitor alcohol levels by sniffing a drives breath or scanning the blood in their finguretips
via the steering wheel
immobilising the car if levels are too high drivers using the system could be offered lower insurance premi ums
LI-FI
li-fi could change the the internet speed
Six ways drones could change your life
Over the coming years, drones could be one of the most transformative
technologies in society, benefiting almost every sector of the economy.
Norway’s Oslo fjord may look beautiful, but tons of garbage lurks
beneath its idyllic surface – including countless unwanted cars. The
port authority recently announced plans to use underwater drones to scan
the fjord for this junk, which human divers – and eventually an
electric-powered ship with a crane – will then clear from the seabed.
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It’s the latest example of how drone technology is transforming all kinds of industries and tasks, from farming and mining to construction and transport. In fact, the emerging global market for business services using drones is now valued at more than $127bn (£90bn).
With that in mind, PwC has established a team of UK drone specialists, headed up by director Elaine Whyte, to help its clients take advantage of the technology and the data it offers. So where do Whyte and her team think the technology is having the biggest impact?
They could revolutionise emergency servicesWhyte, a former RAF engineer, says that accident response drones could be a common sight above UK roads by 2030. Live data from accident scenes would be shared with the emergency services so they know what to expect when they arrive, and the drone would quickly document the evidence from an accident, reducing the time it takes to clear the road. “This data could be sold to insurance companies, which could provide the emergency services with a new revenue stream,” she says.
They supply medical aidIn Rwanda, drones are literally lifesavers. A company called Zipline has used them to transport more than 5,500 units of blood across the country over the past year, earning it the nickname “Uber for blood”.
Trials of defibrillator-carrying drones are also under way. One study in Sweden found that, on average, these drones arrived 16 minutes faster than the emergency services, which could be the difference between life and death for someone suffering a cardiac arrest.
UK cities are helping to develop the future of drone operationsNesta’s Flying High Challenge is offering five UK cities and regions the chance to design how drone the technology could support local needs. Over the next few months, Bradford, London, Preston, Southampton and the West Midlands will explore how drones might support public services, the commercial opportunities they can provide, public attitudes towards them, and more.
“The challenge is a great example of engaging the local authorities and local businesses to think about what they want their future skies to look like and how drones can work for them,” says Joanne Murray, a member of the PwC UK drone team. “Over the coming years this will need to go further, to involve members of the public in ongoing consultations as technology and regulations evolve.”
New UK drone standards set to come into force this year should also help strengthen public confidence in the safe and secure operation of drones in cities, and create a clearer distinction between commercial and hobbyist use.
You might use one as a taxi one dayYou open an app, request a ride, and minutes later you’re whisked into the sky by an autonomous drone. You soar above the gridlocked traffic below and arrive at your destination in a fraction of the time the journey would have taken by road or rail. And your ride costs far less than a helicopter flight.
This is the future of urban air mobility – at least according to companies such as Boeing, Daimler, Airbus and Uber. Between them they’re investing considerable resources in what Uber has called “a potential new mass-scale form of urban transportation” (pdf), the vertical take-off and landing drone (VTOL). But will these flying taxis really revolutionise the way we travel?
“The key to the success of safe, widespread drone use – be it by hobbyists or flying taxi companies – is the establishment of an unmanned traffic-management system, which enables the safe integration of drones into existing airspace,” says Murray. “Alongside this, the public needs to have trust in any new system that is developed; they need to feel that their safety and privacy is a priority in times of technological change in order for this change to be accepted.”
They’re helping countries overcome infrastructure and humanitarian problemsThis year, Zipline plans to work with the government of Tanzania to launch what it claims will be the world’s largest drone delivery network. Under the scheme, the firm will deliver not only blood, but also HIV medication and antimalarials, UV tubes and other medical supplies to four bases in Tanzania.
Drones can also be used to monitor emergency situations, such as displaced people and flooding, and provide a temporary wifi or mobile signal for areas recovering from a natural disaster. AT&T’s Flying COW drone, for example, provided data, voice and text services to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
In addition, the monitoring and evaluation capabilities of drones can provide assurance to donors about the progress of donations made to overseas projects. They’re also a valuable tool in the planning stages of infrastructure projects in remote or poor regions, especially when there is little prior knowledge of the terrain.
You’re watching more drone footage than you thinkThe film Dheepan, released in 2015, was the first Palme d’Or winner (the highest prize at the Cannes film festival) to include a scene captured from an unmanned drone. It’s an example of how drones are quickly replacing helicopters on film sets, offering film-makers the chance to capture stunning aerial footage at a fraction of the cost of hiring a helicopter.
“People don’t realise how well established drones are in the film industry and coverage of live sporting events,” says Whyte. “They don’t see how that image is captured. They just see the image.”
Murray says that drones can add an extra dimension to news footage, thanks to their ability to quickly get in close to the action. “The drone has the added benefit of being relatively small with an in-built gimbal, providing rock-steady footage without the need of cumbersome equipment such as a tripod.”
Half the six-person PwC drone team are women, and Whyte says more role models are needed to encourage girls to pursue careers in fields like her own. “Statistics show that they make these decisions fairly young in life, in the 13-16 age range, and we need to encourage more of them to realise that this is a field they can operate in successfully.”
ADVANCE ROBOTS
1. ASIMO
ASIMO is a humanoid robot created by Honda in 2000. Since then it has been continually developed and has become one of the worlds most advanced social robots.
ASIMO has the ability to recognise moving objects, postures, gestures, understand its environment, and interact with humans.
Unique Features: ASIMO is currently the most physically capable social robot with the ability to walk, run and even use the stairs.
2. Pepper
Introduced in 2014 Pepper was showcased in Softbank’s mobile stores in Japan and has become introduced in Renault dealerships across France.Unique Features: Pepper is the world’s first robot that is capable of recognising human emotions. Pepper is social, capable of having conversations with people, giving them directions and even dancing with them
3. Walker
UBTECH’s Walker robot was revealed at CES 2019 and is due to be released in the next 18 months. Walker is an agile, intelligent, bipedal humanoid robot. Standing at 1.45m tall, the new version of walker is more advanced than ever, it is able to interact with people and even has the ability to walk smoothly and quickly and to grasp and manipulate objects.Unique Features: Even though it has not been released yet, this robot has the potential to make history. Walker may be the first commercially viable, bipedal robot available to purchase.
4. Samsung Bot Retail
Samsung released three robots at CES 2019: Bot Retail, Bot Care and Bot Air. Bot retail is the biggest of the three with a large front display and basic shelving system at the back allowing it to deliver food or other items.Unique Features: Samsung Bot Retail has the ability to interact with people, make payments using NFC technology and recognise objects using the front facing camera. Therefore, this robot looks like strong competition for SoftBank Robotics’ Pepper and may be seen climbing the rankings very soon.
5. Sanbot
Sanbot is an intelligent, cloud enabled service robot developed by Qihan technology.Unique Features: Not only does Sanbot have the ability to interact with people, it can present using its front screen and even use its built-in projector to display graphics on a nearby wall, making Sanbot perfect for retail environments.
Slightly smaller than Pepper, but under half the price, Sanbot is one of the leading social robots in the industry right now.
6. Nao
Originally released in 2008 and having been continually developed for over 10 years, Nao is one of the most iconic robots in the world right now. Used as the standard platform for the robo cup Nao has to be dynamic and agile.Unique Features: Nao has the ability to interact with people but more significantly is able to work with Autistic children and run exercise sessions in care homes. Nao has a number of varied uses and undertakes valuable work in local communities.
7. Romeo
Romeo is another robot created by Softbank Robotics, launched in 2009. The Romeo robot was created as a robot companion with the ability to support the elderly and disabled.Unique Features: Upon Romeo’s release, he will have the ability to improve the wellbeing of people around him. He will be able to help with everyday tasks, assist when people have fallen over, make conversations and play games.
Non-Humanoid Social Robots:
1. Paro
Paro is a therapeutic baby seal robot, intended to be cute in order to have a calming effect on patients in hospitals and nursing homes.Paro works in a similar way to animal-assisted therapy and has been found to calm people, especially with diseases such as dementia. But without the difficulties or risks associated with live animals!
Unique Features: Paro responds to petting and interaction by moving its tail and opening and closing its eyes. It can even actively seek out eye contact, respond to touch and cuddle with people.
2. Buddy
Buddy has been developed by Blue Frog Robotics and is designed as a emotional companion robot to be used in the home. Buddy connects, interacts and even protects people in the home.Unique Features: Buddy is designed to be your personal assistant, watch over your home while you’re away and even entertain children with games and other interactivities.
3. Miro
Miro is based on the simple premise that animals have qualities that are desirable in today's social robots. As a consequence, this robot is robust, adaptable and good at communicating its feelings.Unique Features: Miro represents history in the making because it is one of the world’s first robots that runs a brain-inspired biomimetic operating system. This means that Miro will act more like a pet that a robot.
4. Zenbo
Developed by Asus, Zenbo is designed as a home healthcare assistant. Zenbo will be priced at $600 however Asus did not announce when it would be available to consumers.Unique Features: Zenbo is undoubtedly going to compete directly with Buddy. With the ability to control connected devices in the home, monitor security, perform various online tasks and interact with people, Zenbo may be more health care focused, but these two will certainly fight for market share.
5. Aibo
Originally developed in 1998 Aibo is Sony’s own robot dog. However, it has been recently redeveloped to be more advanced than ever!
Unique Features: Aibo has lifelike expressions and a dynamic array of movements. Its loveable behaviour brings warmth and delight to the everyday lives of its owners, with no fur to vacuum up!
6. Piaggio ‘Gita’ cargo bot
Piaggio's 'Gita' cargo bot is designed to be the helping hand that everyone needs. Gita is designed to help you carry your things, helping free up your hands in order to get on with what’s important.Unique Features: It’s designed to match human levels of mobility so it should be able to go almost anywhere. As well as the ability to follow your movements Gita also has the ability to navigate autonomously in a mapped environment. This is certainly a robot worth keeping an eye on, it could one day revolutionise the humble shopping trolley.
Best Industrial Robots:
Industrial robots require a hierarchy of their own because while their qualities and capabilities may rival social robotics in ‘impressiveness’, they are so different in their functionality that to consider them together would certainly be an uneven playing field.1. Valkyrie robot
Developed in collaboration with NASA and the University of Edinburgh, Valkyrie is one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world. Valkyrie has been designed with the ability to one day assist the setup of habitats on mars prior to human arrival.Unique Features: Valkyrie is designed to work in environments too hazardous for astronauts which would allow for the building of safer habitats and colonies on mars.
2. Atlas
Atlas, developed by Boston Dynamics is the latest in the line of advanced humanoid robots that they’re developing.
Unique Features: Atlas is extremely mobile and has the ability to balance while performing tasks such as carrying items even when it is pushed. Atlas’s hardware takes advantage of 3D printing. This is significant not only because it saves weight and space but because this results in a remarkably compact robot with high strength to weight ratio.
3. Spot Mini
Spot Mini is the first robot from Boston Dynamics that is becoming commercially available. This robot is designed to be used in a variety of functions including security, manufacturing and delivery.
Unique Features: Spot Mini is remarkable for its ability to manage on uneven terrain in both internal and external environments, an impressive and useful quality for a robot of today.
4. HRP-5P
HRP-5P is an advanced humanoid. Created by AIST, HRP-5P is a research robot designed to be able to assist with building and manufacturing processes.
Unique Features: It is capable of using power tools and handling large objects like drywall sheets. With the construction sector contributing 7% of the UK’s overall GDP, this could be a game changer for large and small businesses alike.
5. Baxter
Baxter, built by Rethink Robotics, was introduced in September 2011 and is one of the first collaborative robots. Baxter has a screen ‘face’ that allows it to display dynamic facial expressions to show its mood.
Unique Features: As opposed to traditional robots that require specific programming, Baxter can be taught a task physically, for instance, by moving its hands to perform the task, then the computer can memorise and be able to repeat the task autonomously.
But which robot comes out on top?
The field of robotics is as impressive as it is varied and as dynamic as it is useful. Each robot listed above represents a breakthrough in technological science and symbolises an opportunity to achieve new and incredible things. It is therefore hard to distinguish which robots demonstrate a better achievement than another.Nevertheless, at Luca Robotics we believe that the achievements which should be the most celebrated in the robotics community, as of 2019 so far, are:
- AISMO - and its runner up Pepper
- Paro - and its runner up Buddy
- Valkyrie - and its runner up Atlas
The Non-humanoid social robotics category is worlds apart but its achievements are no less substantial. Paro is a unique development that is able to capitalise on the healing qualities of animal- assisted therapy but removes the difficulties and risks associated by the use of animals in hospitals or around vulnerable people. Paro is able to calm people, especially those with diseases such as dementia, which demonstrates that sometimes, cuteness really is a quality not to be underestimated in a robot.
The Industrial leading robots, Valkyrie and its runner up Atlas, are developments loaded with future potential. Space exploration and robotics have gone hand in hand since the 1960’s and 2019 is proving no different. With Valkyrie’s ability to work in environments too hazardous for astronauts, allowing for the building of safer habitats and colonies on Mars and with Atlas’ high strength to weight ratio, we could be experiencing major discoveries in the future from these robots. Perhaps this one small step for robots could lead to one giant leap for robotics overall in the next few years.
Ultimately these robots serve as a testament to human achievement. They provide opportunities for improvement ranging from benefits to local communities to exploration of the great unknown. Nevertheless, we're excited to see what will be achieved next in this unique and exciting industry