Here, we’ve put together a list of the 30 future technologies that are not on the public’s radar as of today but are likely to make big waves in the future. Check them out.
1. Regeneration Of The Spine
“I was talking with my spine surgeon, and he said in 30 years they will be able to regenerate the gel in your spine, practically giving you a new back”.
2. The Cure To Antibiotic Resistance
“Research into bacteriophages (bacteria targeting viruses) could cure antibiotic resistant bacterium such as MRSA”.
3. Gene Therapy
“Gene therapy is no longer science fiction. My girlfriend got “Luxturna” surgery, and the results have been amazing (she used to be unable to see at all at night, and now she can guide herself without a cane). More treatments like that are going to keep coming and be standard before we realize it”.
4. Wireless ECG Machines
“Sadly, we don’t have them yet, but there are promising trials”.
5. The Use Of Carbon Grids To Reproduce The Catalytic Effects Of Rhodium Metal
“Rhodium metal is currently trading at $13,000/oz after a huge spike due to worldwide emissions restrictions that took effect in 2020. There are only 2 places on Earth to effectively find the stuff, and it is going to run out well before fossil fuels and other important building materials do. Replacing Rhodium with Carbon in catalytic purposes would save global manufacturers hundreds of billions a year and make many consumer goods much more affordable”.
6. Lithium Sulfur Batteries
“Lithium Sulfur batteries are in development right now that could make battery storage much cheaper than current lithium ion, and lithium polymer batteries. Lower cost batteries mean more people can afford to use them, and that’s more internal combustion engines, replaced with electric motors”.
7. Printed Human Skin And Organs
“Experts use a 3D bioprinter that uses a bioink to place cells, biochemicals, and biological elements layer by layer to create the structure. The bioink is designed to support the cells in building the structure and function of the organ it’s imitating”.
8. Low-Pressure Solar-Powered Drip Irrigation Systems
“Solar-powered drip irrigation systems generally use solar energy to pump water from an underground source to a reservoir, and then, it flows through a low-pressure drip irrigation system to the plants. These new systems are a practical and reliable way to water plants, especially in remote areas without access to electricity.”
9. Implants That Grow With You
“Did you know that they have developed implants which can grow with you? This means that kids with faulty heart valves or damaged organs which require a synthetic element can undergo just one surgery as they’re young and never have to have further surgeries for replacement as they grow”.
10. Genetic Technology That Enables DNA Modification On Live Organisms
“My bet is on CRISPR, a genetic technology that enables DNA modification on live organisms at a very low cost.”
11. Energy-Storing Bricks
“Energy-storing ‘smart bricks’ that could one day turn the walls of our houses into batteries. That would be really cool, especially how it changes the bricks blue”.
12. Betavoltaics
“Batteries containing nuclear waste encases in synthetic diamond. Supposedly can go thousands of years without charge and are perfectly safe. Currently being trialed in the UK”.
13. Automation
“I’m surprised no one has said it yet, but automation is getting incredibly sophisticated; there will be no need for a lot of people to work in factories. I went to an assembly expo and the manufacturing technology of today is mind blowing”.
14. BCI (Brain Computer Interface)
“It has been used to control games with your mind, speak to another person telepathically, and make prosthetic limbs be controlled easier. CBI (Computer Brain Interface) has been used to make a blind person regain their sight through camera glasses and make monkeys feel things in VR that weren’t there. If we perfect both of these, we could do a lot.”
15. Reusing Rockets
“I feel like SpaceX being able to reuse rockets doesn’t get enough attention. Costs for getting stuff into space will go down, meaning more possible space stations or even building a mega structure one day”.
16. Biochips
“Biochips are now a reality of sorts. Means we can test various drugs and treatments on your genetics without doing it on you. No animal testing. Whole cohorts of test subjects that are chips”.
17. Fusion Power
“I’d have to go with fusion power. It definitely exists and is possible, but is still in the research phase and always remains slightly out of reach, but ITER is being built in France which should be able to produce a tenfold increase in energy output over input”.
18. Lab-Grown Meat
“Meat has a huge impact on our environment, not to mention that lab grown meat can be made a bit more healthy for you and ultimately way cheaper. And of course no more animal suffering”.
19. Crops That Can Grow Anywhere
“I think there are some good developments in this type, and this means draught and insects would no longer affect the growth. This would decrease poverty and famine”.
20. Psychedelics For Mental Disorders
“We could see some possible results in as early as next 2-3 years. It’s not an invention per se but has a lot of potential”.
21. Quantum Computers
“But how would life really change for a layman due to quantum computers though? It’s mostly a behind the scenes change isn’t it?”.
22. Autonomous Drone-Swarm Technologies
“Autonomous drone-swarm technologies (applies to manufacturing, emergency rescue, mapping, etc.)”
23. Organic Circuitry
“This is actually a thing. Dr. Jean-Baptiste Labrune’s organic electronics could power gadgets that blend seamlessly into the natural environment”.
24. Augmented Reality
“Virtual reality gets all the love and attention. It’s great for entertainment and in some business applications. Showing a concept or allowing someone to check something out remotely. All big things that will really change stuff”.
25. Sub-Orbital Flights
“They will decrease intercontinental travel time by at least 40%. You could go from the Los Angeles to Lyon in like 3 hours or lesser”.
26. Graphene
“It’s super thin strips of graphite that is super flexible, super strong and can be used in batteries for electric cars, etc”.
27. Deep Fakes
“The technology already exists and is only going to get better. It could get to the point where you see a video and you can’t tell if it’s real”.
28. Instant Shots For Bullet Wounds
“You stick a syringe in the bullet hole and the pellets expand 4x the size stopping the blood loss”.
29. Helium-3
“The only isotope with more protons than neutrons. It’s very high energy, so it looks to be a promising energy source for the future. Releases more energy than nuclear reactions and is cleaner. The problem: it’s very scarce on earth. However, it’s extremely plentiful on the moon”.
30. The Cure For Hearing Loss
“There’s currently a drug in stage 2 of testing that’ll cure hearing loss and tinnitus by regrowing dead hairs in the ear”.
