Emerging technologies
the technologies that are still developing
NFC
Near field Communication is a wireless technology similar to Bluetooth
Protocol
A set of rules that ensure data is transferred between devices correctly
Passive NFC chips
NFC chips can be built into information points in building and used to provide visitors with necessary information
Electronic wallet
NFC chips that are built into many credit cards, it enables users to make contactless payments
UHD
Ultra high definition television system
Advantages
- Quality of image is clear
- Can produce higher details of the image
- Can improve viewing experience
Disadvantages
- Technology UHD is very expensive
- Requires large amount of data to be transmitted
- An internet connection needs to be at least 25mbps
AI
AI is one of the most developing areas of technology, it is the creation of computers that are designed to have human like capabilities
Advantages
- Increased level of precision and accuracy
- They can be used 24/7
- Don’t have emotions so they always make logical decisions
- Can do dangerous tasks that are a risk for humans
Disadvantages
- Require a high level of skill to program so they are expensive
- The storage requirements for then program can be very expensive to set up
- People have ethical issues with computers replacing intelligence
Augmented reality
AR is where technology overlays computers-generated images onto a user’s view to the real world.
Advantages
- Can make learning experience more entertaining
- Can allow the user to stimulate every day experience in an efficient way
- Can be used to allow a user to navigate a new place
Disadvantages
- Some people might be concerned about privacy because AR is based on collecting data
- Some people believe that it could modify a person’s perception to reality
- The technology required for a smooth AR is expensive to manufacture
VR
VR allows the user to experience a computer-generated reality that doesn’t immediately exist in real life
Robotics
Involves the study of designing, building and application of robots
Computer-assisted translation
The agility of translation from one language to another has allowed a greater level of communication in the world
Advantages
- People can get access to instant translation
- It can help reduce errors that may be present in manual translation methods
- Translation tools are wildly available and inexpensive
Disadvantages
Some people may have doubts about the accuracy of the translation that computer assisted systems have
Holographic imaging
A 3D image that is created using laser beams and mirrors
Advantages
- They do not require special glasses to view the 3d effect
- It is easier to see 3d images by a hologram than original 3d
Disadvantages
- 3D projected holograms are expensive to create
- A lot of data needs to be stored in order to create holograms and the cost of data storage can be expensive
