10 Technologies We Are Most Likely to See in the Near Future

Technology is always adapting, changing, and progressing and sometimes things which seemed impossible someday can become possible just within few years to come. For example, wearable gadgets which seemed just a fiction recently, today they are next big thing in the world.

With that in mind, here is the rundown of 10 most emerging technologies that will possibly be coming in near future. Though you won’t see these everywhere today, we, at least, know that they will become the actual products that can be seen, touched and used in due time.

H202 Jetpacks from Jet Pack International

Jet Pack International is busy making H202 and H202-Z jetpacks fueled by hydrogen peroxide. So, you can fly at around 250 feet and up to 77 miles per hour. On the other side, H202-Z will be the higher capacity jetpack which has the maximum travel distance is 3300 feet and flight length of 33 seconds.

But it’s just a beginning. These units control the flight so well that they can outweigh the lacking distance and travel time. Though they are not commercially available, you can assemble it yourself if you have around $100,000.

Aeroflex Aero-X

Good news for Star Wars fans. Aeroflex Aero-X is the real-life bike variant of Star Wars speeder. It is finally here after 15 years of long research. Powered by 240HP water-cooled engine and two giant rotors, Aero-X can fly up to 12 feet high and at around 45 miles per hour. It also has the capacity to carry around 310 pounds.

It also claims to deal with the harmful coupling effect which may take place by using two rotors, ensure easy control and safety. Currently, it is available for pre-order for $5000 of refundable deposit. The final unit will be available at $85000.

Iron Man Suit "TALOS"

A combat suit, Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) is all set to become a reality for US army within the next four years to come. It provides shock, ballistic and fire protection for Special Ops soldiers.

It provides more mobile, better, and most versatile protection. It is going to be a collaborative effort between government agencies, universities and corporations. It is all set to be a working prototype and it will be developed at a rapid pace. Admiral William McRaven, who is the head of US Special Operations Command, is confident enough that prototypes will be ready soon and aimed to test the complete prototype by August 2018.

3D Printed Food

3D printing has literally revolutionized the market. People are being won slowly but steadily over with the idea that it is not all about gadgets. Food can also be 3D printed. Biozoon, a German company, is creating seneoPro with 3D printing, an array of 3D-printable powdered mixtures. These mixtures solidify at the time of printing. But they melt instantly when consumed. The motive behind it is to accommodate elderly people who are unable to swallow.

This technology will surely reduce the risk of choking and seneoPro’s 3D nature can help create different dishes and family can easily mix and match powders. To make food even more attractive, you can also add texturizers and coloring agents.

Titan Arm

Titan Arm is the result of collaborative effort from the University of Pennsylvania and is upper-body exoskeleton which improves strength so you can lift additional 40 pounds. It is built for rehabilitate people who have strokes or serious arm injuries and to provide some extra protection and strength to those who lift heavy objects for their living. Titan Arm uses 3D printing to keep cost low and reduce the cost of prototype development to £1200.

Super Maglev Train

Chinese researchers have been in search for next level of train transportation, even beyond Maglev. Both Japan and China have ultra-fast Maglev trains already, which can reach up to 260 miles per hour.

But the next-gen Maglev or super Maglev will be even faster. Super Maglev works on same technology but the train will be encapsulated in the vacuum tube to further reduce air resistance, for mind-boggling, faster speeds. According to the researchers, it could reach around 1800 miles per hour due to an enclosed tube.

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It is a hybrid reality environment which will allow scientists, engineers, and artists to be completely engaged with their research. It is a 360° wraparound structure which would include 20-speaker surround sound, 72 LCD panels, and 10-camera motion tracking optical system.

Both engineers and scientists would wear 3D glasses to virtually move through anything and experience, whether it’s any planet in a solar system or human body. It has a great amount of potential, especially when visualization is mandatory.

Prosthetics with Feeling of Touch

Denis Aabo Sorensen tested a new prosthetic hand in March 2013, created by a group of European scientists and engineers. Unlike traditional prosthetics, the new prosthetic hand is able to connect to the rest of the nerves in the upper arm. So, the hand has the feeling of touch and is absolutely controllable.

In different blindfolded tests, Denis could be able to differentiate between various items, such as baseball, bottle, and mandarin orange. It could also deal with different levels of pressure and allowed him to hold, touch or grab something.

Wireless Charging from Distance

These days, wireless charging usually refers to putting phone over the pad, instead of connecting via cables or wires. According to the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, you can charge your device wirelessly even from a distance away.

Recently, the team tested a prototype of Dipole Coil Resonant System (DCRS) can power up the devices in range of 15 feet wirelessly. It is possible using a magnetic field and it is powerful enough to charge around 40 mobile devices and also powers up TV and other larger devices.

StoreDot Quick Charging Battery

StoreDot is a breakthrough nanotechnology giant which launched a prototype for a next-gen battery which harnesses the power of energy storage technologies and nanotechnology. It uses bio-organic nano-dots which improve electrolyte and electrode performance. Due to these nanodots, it can be charged fully in just 30 seconds.

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