BY SHAHRIAR RABAB
Every year, engineers, scientists, and IT experts work to push the boundaries of innovation and technology. It's similar to humanity's insatiable desire to determine the ultimate solution to everything. And in contrast to Doughlas Adam's conclusion in 42, the overall goal of comprehending the unknown is still being pursued. Let's look at the top ten technological advancements of 2022.
10 Biggest Innovations of 2022 in Technology
The list is not restricted to any one industry or stream. Instead, we focus on inventions that have had a significant impact on society as a whole and have helped to shape the future.
The James Webb Space Telescope
Astronomy and space exploration have both benefited greatly from the James Webb Space Telescope. The Hubble telescope, which served as the world's main window into far-off galaxies, was officially replaced by the new instrument.
Three times as big as the leaving Hubble telescope's sensor is the JWST. We can now view star systems and galaxies up to 13 billion light-years away in stellar resolution after two decades of development and 9.7 billion dollars in investment. After Armstrong's illustrious walk on the moon, the JWST is in fact humanity's next major advancement, taking us from Alpha Centauri to the Pillar of Creation.
Parallel Reality by Delta
Parallel Reality by Delta aims to bring a personalized experience to every public interaction. Consider going to an airport and squinting at the large panel trying to figure out your flight details. What if we told you that now the large panel will use the entire panel to display your flight information as soon as you scan your ticket? Sounds like a dream, right? Especially with thousands of others wanting the same?
Parallel reality uses a specialized augmented reality that can revert light in 18,000 different directions. Meaning at least 18,000 people can access the panel at the same time and get customized outputs based on their needs. This truly is the future of public tech interaction.
Color Changing Cars
The BMW IX Flow is undoubtedly a fun innovation of 2022. BMW recently demonstrated their patented technology for a car that can change colours based on your preferences even though the vehicle is still in the research stage.
For years, the primary area of innovation has been interior lighting. The colour you get is often the last option for the exterior. However, you can turn your car's exterior from pitch black to snow white using this ground-breaking new technology. Actually, there is no end to the potential.
A hybrid e-ink technology developed by BMW can simulate colours. The outside stiffness of the automobile shell has not been compromised in any way during this process.
The Luxury Electric Car
The electric automobile revolution, which began decades ago, was led by Tesla. Back then, electric cars weren't even practical, much less a pleasant daily driver. Electric cars are no longer solely used as a daily driver thanks to Tesla's innovation and logistical support, and adoption rates have been among the greatest in recent years.
But innovation has no bounds. A US-based startup called Lucid has made the decision to go even further. Here comes the Lucid Air EV, the first real luxury sedan in the world with an entirely electric drivetrain. In addition to being more luxurious, the automobile performs better than a basic Tesla Model S in terms of range, charging speed, and performance. The possibility of an electric future is no longer just a pipe fantasy.
Combatting Deepfakes
As a result of recent breakthrough advances in AI, the term "deepfake" has gained increasing popularity. Deep fakes or altered visual content are more prevalent than ever, which has both advantages and disadvantages. While it's excellent for augmented reality and virtual reality, it also opens the door for sex abuse and insurance fraud.
By examining the material, Truepic Lens seeks to combat the growing annoyance caused by deepfake. The process, which the business refers to as "glass to glass" analysis, involves verifying that the images that the lens glass captures correspond to those that you see on your display. To determine if any digital media has been altered using deepfake, they apply various AI, layering, and metadata studies.
Robots are More Life-like than Ever
Long ago, the idea of robots was mechanical. More recently, the idea of a humanoid robot was developed. The goal is to make robots that resemble humans as closely as feasible.
Ameca, a hybrid of AI and human-like movements, was developed by the scientists at Engineered Arts. Ameca is a framework for humanoid AI designed to mimic people as organically and fluidly as possible. The robot can walk in the most lifelike manner yet and can even move its face and show emotions.
Diverting an Asteriod
Do you recall the Armageddon movie with Bruce Willis? The story centres on a group of astronauts who successfully steer an asteroid away from Earth to rescue humanity. NASA's DART mission was successful in changing the course of the Dimorphos asteroid more than 20 years after the fictional universe of the movies.
And you guessed it, NASA used a 1,100-pound spaceship to force crash into Dimorphos' surface in order to effectively change the planet's course. This provided crucial information to NASA for planning detours in the event of a future asteroid problem.
DALL E2 : The Revolutionary Text to lmaging AI
A significant advancement has been made in the use of AI to morph images, leaving aside the contentious question of whether AI art is art. The groundbreaking innovation of Open AI has made it possible for text to be used in the imaging process, whereas in the past it was necessary to have a subject or a reference for the task.
It simply implies that you can give the AI a cue, and DALL E 2 will produce a photorealistic output based on your input. The results are so close to what you could be picturing in your thoughts that Open AI believes this could be a turning point in how we utilise or interact with artificial intelligence in general.
Chat GPT
Wait until you hear what else Open AI has created in 2022 if DALL E 2 captivated you. The Chat GPT is one of their most recent beta innovations. Similar to your own personal AI helper, this. You can ask it any question, and it will respond. It can make scheduling plans, create marketing timelines, generate formal communications, and other things. Even poems can be written by it. Sounds absurd? So, this is what Chat GPT came up with when I requested him to write me a poem on a dark day. Look at that.
How well and precisely Chat GPT completes tasks while still in beta testing stage is amazing and on the verge of becoming creepy. If the event represented a significant step forward, then AI assistants will undoubtedly give it a complete shape.
3D Printed Coral Reefs
The greatest was reserved for last. Coral reefs must be protected since they are the habitat for roughly 25% of all aquatic species. But the development of new coral reefs is being hampered by global warming and increasing sea levels.
A method for printing coral reefs in three dimensions out of terracotta clay has been developed by scientists at the Technion Institute of Technology. The modular design would be created to be an exact copy of the local aquatic life's natural environment. The project's scientists anticipate that this will contribute to the development of a more resilient aquatic ecosystem and perhaps the recovery of endangered species.
Final Words
The ten most fascinating technology advancements of 2022 have been covered so far. Additionally, 2022 was a remarkable year for inventions and breakthroughs. Significant advancements have been made in the fields of artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and the fight against the effects of global warming. Expectations for what 2023 will bring for each of us are very high as we get closer to that year.
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