In the 1960s, futurists predicted that by the 2000s, there would emerge airborne robots and flying cars. But today, we live in a world dominated by amazing technologies such as smartphones, social networks, Artificial intelligence, not to mention live streaming that allows you to watch fun programs and sporting events such as the NFL Super Bowl.

While the timing of the forecasts wasn’t right, the futurists got the technology right. In the contemporary world, we live in another technological boom. We have mind-blowing technologies such as the Internet of things (IoT), robot assistants, and voice assistants, which are under development. In the coming years, these technologies and others outlined below will be widely used, and will doubtlessly change the world in the process.

Regenerative medicine

This is one of the emerging technologies that sounds crazy, but one that has found itself at the helm of our list of emerging technologies that will change the world for a good reason – it will be a game-changer in the world of medicine.

Health professionals from different parts of the globe are already producing made-to-order parts. They do this by first scraping cells from the body part in question and growing them in a petri dish. After a while, the body part grows, and once it’s strong enough, it is implanted inside a patient. Interesting, huh?

With this technology, it means that patients will no longer need donors to give them vital parts such as kidneys and bone marrow. They will be produced in a lab and will be customized based on the needs of the patient.

Organovo is one company that is at the centre stage in the development of this technology. It has created a 3D printer capable of printing body parts. With time, this technology will go mainstream and will provide lifesaving organs to needy patients, thus improving the quality of life.

Driverless Vehicles

The fact that you will one day wake up, get into your vehicle, take the back-left sit, and order the car to take you to your destination is no longer a dream.

Automakers such as General Motors, Volvo, and Tesla have already developed semi-autonomous vehicles that have already penetrated the market.

Self-driving technology is evolving rapidly across the world. General Motors announced that by the end of 2019, it would launch a vehicle that doesn’t feature a steering wheel or pedals, and we are waiting for other brands to follow suit.

With Uber teaming up with NASA to produce an air-traffic control system that will make it possible for this company to release pilotless flying vehicles, we can confidently say that this is one of the technologies that will change the world in a few years. It, therefore, deserves a spot on our list!

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have now been accepted world over, and are being used for various transactions. But it is a technology that is not devoid of controversies.

Despite this truth, cryptocurrency is steadily becoming mainstream. In fact, huge hedge funds are betting with Bitcoin – something that proves we are on the verge of experiencing a cryptocurrency revolution.

Powered Exoskeletons

If you are a person living with a disability for some reason, here comes the good news – you will no longer need a wheelchair to carry out your day-to-day activities thanks to the evolution of powered exoskeletons.

Currently, there is a wide range of powered exoskeletons being used. They include the Re-walk, Hybrid Assistive Limb, and Tek Med.

These technologies have proven to be revolutionary products that have an immediate impact on people suffering from various injuries. Soon, they will go mainstream and will, without a doubt, change the world forever.

Tricorder

A Tricorder is a medical device that features a revolutionary technology that gives it the capacity to check all the vital organs of a human body and diagnose some diseases.

Whereas this technology is already available in some markets, it is yet to go mainstream. Efforts are being made by various players in the medical industry to make tricorders devices affordable. When this happens, they will be distributed to developing countries that face a shortage of doctors and medical facilities.

There are tons of technologies that will emerge in the coming years and profoundly influence human life. Apart from the technologies mentioned above, other technologies that are developing rapidly and have the potential to shape our future include 3D printing, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Quantum Computing.

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