From self-driving cars to a solar power plant that could save the world, innovation continues to reshape industries at breakneck speeds. Here are 10 of the latest innovation trends from Fahrenheit 212’s experts that you need to know about—and the technologies that may change our lives forever.
1. Robotics and automation
Robotic systems are disrupting industries from manufacturing to healthcare, revolutionising processes and optimising outcomes. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are working alongside humans in factories enhancing productivity and safety, while mobile robotic systems optimise warehouse operations, and surgical robots enable minimally-invasive procedures. Meanwhile, software robots (or bots) are automating administrative tasks in offices around the world.
2. Generational shifts
Digital platforms are transforming established business models, turning companies like Facebook and Uber into giants that connect people, services and products. This trend also encompasses the rise of augmented reality and virtual reality, which is enabling us to explore and interact with the physical world in new ways.
3. Personalised medicine
Biotechnology innovations are opening up a host of opportunities for the future of healthcare. For example, gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 are enabling doctors to tailor medications for specific genetic profiles and reduce the side effects of certain drugs. Meanwhile, regenerative medicine (like stem cell therapy and 3D-printed organs) holds the promise of restoring or even replacing damaged tissues and organs.
4. Alternative energy
The global water crisis has inspired many of the latest technological innovations. For example, Sorek has built the world’s largest desalination plant in Israel which could solve the country’s water shortage problem while reducing carbon emissions. Other innovative solutions are addressing the water scarcity challenge by utilising renewable energies such as wind, solar and biomass.
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