In recent years, the technology continues to progress at an exponential rate, and each new year always welcomes a whole new generation of technology. The rise of 3D printing machines, Oculus Rift VR, more flexible robots and UAVs in 2014 In 2015, we unveiled innovations in mobile devices such as wireless payment, nanotechnology, and car-to-car communication (V2V). In 2016 and 2017, IoT, sodium-ion batteries and artificial intelligence such as Sophia ), Etc. By 2018, what new technologies will emerge may be unpredictable at this time, but what is certain will be even more intriguing in the coming years of new technology.
Here are some technical trends that we should pay close attention to in the coming year:
In the next ten years, it is estimated that half of the work may be replaced by AI robots
artificial intelligence
More real-world AI application needs begin to emerge in all sectors of the world in 2017. Technology giants such as IBM, Google and Microsoft, for example, continue to improve their automation technology to eliminate human error, and companies like Fujifilm and Amazon ) The company plans to leverage AI for most digital data services and enhance its legacy systems.
Kai-fu Lee, chairman and chief executive of Sinovation Ventures (former Google China president), says about half of jobs will disappear and be replaced by AI over the next ten years, and if this prediction is true, then 2018 The artificial intelligence of the year will make a difference.
Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality
As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it is expected that more and more VR / AR applications will be seen next. VR / AR is used in a wide range of applications: from more New immersive video games to train fighter pilots and a range of applications in between, and we expect to see even more applications incorporating this emerging technology by 2018. Head up displays (HUDs) The wearer provides the details of the environment, or allows users to connect to the Internet or connect to any device, not only by wireless transmission, but also without manual execution.
In 2017, the popular Pokémon Go game smashed downloads of games across the globe with augmented reality, generating over $ 30 billion in revenue in 2017 alone In 2018 we can look forward to seeing other similar VR / AR advances as other companies will try to copy the huge success of Pokémon Go.
Blockchain / Encrypted Currency
Predicting the trend of 2018 is to mention "cryptocurrency." Everyone is talking about it - from how it actually works to what it really is - these questions are still mysteries for many Not only is it a difficult topic to understand, but it has the added benefit of being almost untouched once it's in place.
Of course, you can buy bitcoin, but can you sell it to? You may ask why this fantastic new form of money will rise? The answer is simple, it is worth a lot of money. By 2017 , The value of bitcoin has risen more than a hundredfold, and if we expect this trend to continue through 2018, then cryptocurrency is certainly of concern.
Bitcoin is by far the most dominant cryptocurrency
Energy storage
As green energy creates a huge wave in the world energy landscape, the concept of energy storage will be more important than ever in the coming year, and rapid advances in green energy production technologies will require significant energy storage and equipment to Can continue to grow and compete with fossil fuels.
Numerous companies and start-ups, such as Tiamat, are working on new ways of storing or using energy, with sodium ion batteries expected to be at the forefront of the energy storage arms race. Sodium is a richer chemical that charges and stores Energy is 10 times faster than lithium and is expected to play an important role in the future.No one knows exactly how energy was produced in 2018 but we can safely assume that demand for energy storage will continue to expand.
Digital / cloud service
Digital data is an important part of our lives, and as such, we'll see more and more data being stored in cloud services like iCloud and Google Drive by 2018. You can now have the amount of data you can store No longer limited to the amount of built-in memory or hardware in your device.You can access all the information stored in the cloud whenever you connect to the Internet and email addresses.
In addition to free storage space, many companies offer other extra services such as low-cost terabytes of storage capacity.This type of cloud service is often used by entities and businesses that require large amounts of data storage, so keep an eye on 2018 Digital Cloud Services And technological progress.
There is always a mobile app you need!
application
No matter what you are looking for, there are always apps (App). How long does it take for the bus to come and check to see if the bus is coming? Can not find the key? Let Tile help you Belly hungry want to order delivery, of course, no problem, find food delivery App on the right. No matter what incurable diseases, almost all can find solutions on the phone's app.
We can expect to see even more apps that combine physical services with mobile apps by 2018. Just look at the success stories of Uber and Lyft, and as most of the services incorporate apps, consumers are more likely to buy products , But also help to promote consumption.
In addition to the six trends mentioned above, what technologies do you think should be of particular interest in 2018. We will also pay close attention to other industry developments. If any relevant technological evolution has been learned in the past, it will lurk in the next corner at any time Waiting for us to surprise.
Compile: Susan Hong