The state of robotics. The robots are already very much with us.

The field of robotics has witnessed tremendous growth over the past decade, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technology. Today, robotics finds applications across a diverse range of industries, from manufacturing and...

Smart materials: intelligent paper, artificial skin, clever tattoos

In The House Next Door series and in The Recoverist series, the world is dominated by smart materials, from paper that has replaced personal computers, to self healing glass that can cover entire cities.  In reality, in 2023, smart materials is a rapidly advancing...

Holographic AR – beyond gaming and advertising

Holographic Augmented Reality (AR) has been making significant strides in both academic and commercial sectors. Here’s an overview of its current state, breakthroughs, key players, and potential applications: Current State of Holographic AR Adoption Level: As of...

Self-driving cars – will they ever be widely adopted?

In The Boy Who Fell from the Sky, I imagine intelligently networked, self driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), as ubiquitous, reducing the need for personal car ownership. If individual car’s routes, speed, and driving  are controlled by...

The Future of Smart Vision: Glasses and Contact Lenses

In The Boy Who Fell from the Sky, Mathew Erlang uses smart glasses in the same way that we use mobile phones today. By 2055, this seems quite a likely scenario and may become every day reality much sooner.  Smart vision technology today is an amalgamation of advanced...