The year 2021 was all about the COVID-19 pandemic. It showed the people as well as businesses around the world the need to upgrade and the importance of embracing emerging technologies.
Here are the top 10 emerging technologies that businesses and brands across the globe are eagerly waiting for.
Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics = Biology + Information Technology
- Bioinformatics is a multidisciplinary field that includes computer systems, molecular biology, computer programming, and statistics.
- Bioinformatics deals with the storage, analysis, and distribution of biological data, mostly DNA and amino acid sequences.
- It is an emerging science, especially in drug designing and production.
- Using Bioinformatics can help clinical researchers and pharmaceutical companies to design and develop drugs and vaccines, drug modelling, etc.
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies can save valuable time and cost, while patients get better treatment and drugs with Bioinformatics.
Green hydrogen
- When we talk about the emerging technologies in renewable energy, green hydrogen is at the forefront.
- Green hydrogen is generated by electrolysis of water.
- It is a zero carbon renewable energy source that has the power to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels.
- Green hydrogen can be effectively used in industries such as metals, refineries, fertilizers, transportation, power, and many others.
- It can be used to generate heat and electricity and in industrial processes as well.
Plastic recycling
- Another one of the emerging technologies in 2022 is plastic recycling where plastic is converted into useful products.
- Plastic remains in the environment and causes both land and water pollution.
- It takes millions of years for plastic to get degraded as it is non-biodegradable.
- Hence, plastic recycling is indispensable to protect the natural resources and environment and get useful products out of it.
- Several plastic companies are working towards recycling plastic effectively to produce fuel/synthetic gas from it that can be used to power gas engines or generate electricity.
Alternative proteins
- With the rising demand for food, the scope for emerging technologies such as alternative proteins is also growing.
- The global market size of alternative proteins is expected to rise to about 27 billion USD by 2027, and at least 290 billion USD by 2035.
- Alternative proteins are plant-based proteins developed in the laboratory using plant tissue culture techniques.
- Protein-rich ingredients are isolated from plants and used to prepare alternative protein substitutes for meat proteins.
- Alternative proteins as one of the emerging technologies have a lot of benefits. These include:
- Less saturated fat and more fiber compared to animal proteins.
- Good source of proteins and vitamin B12.
- Lower carbon emissions, animal welfare, and environment conversation
- Great for vegetarians.
- Examples of alternative proteins include soy, seitan, tofu, quinoa, nuts, legumes, mushrooms, and many others.
Natural Language Processing
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) is an emerging technology that combines artificial intelligence, machine learning, linguistics, and computer science to see how computers and machines can interpret and communicate in the language that we humans do.
- Using NLP algorithms and ML, intelligent machines are able to understand, analyse, and extract meaning from words and speech.
- Chatbots, virtual assistants, email filters, grammar correction software, and auto correct features in various software are all examples of natural language processing.
Autonomous vehicles
- Another emerging technology in 2022 that everyone is looking out for is autonomous vehicles or driverless cars.
- The autonomous vehicles will be able to communicate, interact, and exchange data with traffic lights, road signs, pedestrians walking on the road, buildings, and other vehicles.
- Leading companies like Google, Tesla, Uber, Apple, Lyft, and others are already in the race for making autonomous vehicles a reality.
- In autonomous vehicles, the responsibility of driving the vehicle correctly will be with machines or autonomous drivers and not humans.
- At present, there are no companies that can offer a completely autonomous ride, on any road, and in any conditions without the involvement of a human.
- Tremendous research is going towards creating completely autonomous vehicles.
3D printing
- It refers to creating a three-dimensional (3D) solid object using digital files.
- 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology which does not require molds or blocks to manufacture physical objects.
- It is used exhaustively in the field of engineering to develop objects with complex and lightweight geometries.
- The 3D printing technology can help standardize the manufacturing process, right from food to medical equipment.
AI-enabled sensors
- When it comes to emerging technologies, AI-powered sensors are considered to be the future.
- AI-powered sensors can have a wide range of applications.
- For example, in a hospital, if a patient’s relatives enter the premises without sanitizing his/her hands, the doctor and patient get an immediate alert through the AI-enabled sensors.
- Gas AI sensors can help detect gas leakages in industries, thus can prevent major accidents and hazards.
Shared mobility
- As we move into 2022, the emerging technology of shared mobility will help people share common vehicles such as bikes, cars, scooters, bicycles, and others.
- Shared mobility will help save time, money, and the environment as well.
- It will increase the flexibility of commuting, especially in cities where traffic congestion is a major problem.
Materials informatics
- In 2022, we will see an emerging technology named materials informatics come to the front.
- It is a novel field that involves application of informatics principles to engineering and materials science to understand choice of materials and use of materials to accelerate the manufacturing process.
- Materials informatics assists in the design, discovery, and development of new materials to shorten the product life cycle.
Adopting some of these emerging technologies in your business and personal life will offer exceptional results and make things a lot easier and convenient.
