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Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2016

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Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2016

World Economic Forum,

5 mins. de lectura
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Ten up-and-coming innovations could lead to breakthroughs in science, health, agriculture, and much more.

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Editorial Rating

9

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  • Innovative

Recommendation

Tomorrow’s technology could change the world for the better. In this intriguing analysis, The World Economic Forum’s Meta-Council on Emerging Technologies explains 10 important up-and-coming innovations, each of which has the potential to mitigate some of the biggest issues facing humankind today. The report provides succinct explanations of each innovation and offers insights into practical applications. getAbstract recommends this review to tech trend watchers and everyone interested in the implications of recent innovations.

Summary

Ten groundbreaking innovations with the potential to ameliorate challenges the world faces today include:

  1. “The Internet of Nanothings” – As microsensors and microprocessors continue to shrink in size, they will revolutionize health care. They can allow artificial intelligence (AI) to work inside the human body to “treat rare metabolic disorders.” The agricultural and construction industries will benefit, too.
  2. “Next- generation batteries” – The creation of more ecofriendly, inexpensive and powerful batteries means that poorer areas, worldwide, will...

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