Technology is advancing faster than most people thought it would. The progress in the last 25 years has been astounding. While technology has changed our lives, it will continue to augment our experience and efficiency. It doesn’t matter if you work in tech or not, technological evolution will impact you. You can resist the change all you want, but if one thing has become clear it’s that you will be implored to use technology in your work and life. Below are five areas of electricity that are changing fast.
Automation
One element of progress that has greatly changed our world already is automation. Automation is the ability for computers and machines connected to them to perform a task again and again, perfecting it along the way. You can automate code to produce a new task without human involvement or employ robotics to do something humans could do. Automated machines provide the ability to get more done, faster, without putting humans in harm’s way. It is changing how we live and work. You’ve probably seen robots zipping along the floor of a warehouse. Now, cars are even being automated to become self-driving.
Automotive
An area of technology that has seen some of the most change is automotive. Cars are the subject for so many of the advancements. Cars can already be automated and drive themselves to a certain extent. With automation, GPS, image capture technology, and regenerative braking, cars are close to being completely self-driving. Tesla has been at the helm of this project for some time, but now car companies around the world are working on automated cars. In addition, many cars are now powered by electricity. With lithium-ion batteries and a charge, some of these vehicles are fast race cars.
Power/Electricity
You’ve likely heard about “green” or renewable energy. There are all kinds of different renewable energy sources that can be used to supplement fossil fuels and coal. For example, solar energy harvests power from the sun. Hydropower uses the movement of water in the ocean and other sources. There is nuclear power. What about hydrogen power? There are many options for alternative energy. Beyond the type of energy, there are also new ways to control it. Connectors and oscillators allow us to augment the amount of power through the voltage and frequency. We need power to live in a modern society, but the way we are harvesting and using it continues to change.
Fintech
The ways in which we use technology to optimize our finances has exploded. Our individual and business finances can be determined by technology in several ways. You can use investing apps that help you understand the stock market and the ways, places, and amounts to invest.
Cryptocurrency has become a legitimate trading tool that is decentralized and completely outside the international banking system. Tokens are being minted into unique digital files that people are buying as NFTs. There are banking apps that help you lower your overhead and save more money. Whether you’re in the field of finance or just want to do a better job saving, there are plenty of fintech innovation solutions. Our economy continues to be altered by technology.
Household Appliances
Finally, technology is changing the way that we live at home. This is particularly the case when it comes to household items and appliances. For example, the smart thermostat has changed the game for heating and cooling. By controlling the temperature of the home and, in some cases, each individual room, you can save a lot of money on air and heat without being uncomfortable. The same goes for a smart water heater that only heats the water you use. In addition, there are smart refrigerators and washers. Tech has begun to optimize the use of water, energy, and other precious resources in the home.
Make no mistake, technology is changing our lives completely. Between the convenience, efficiency, and ease that technology is implementing in our lives, we need to both ride the wave and be conscious of its pull. Technology can greatly improve or negatively affect our lives. If we work together and emphasize the things we need to stay human, healthy, and happy, we could create an incredible world where technology helps us live our best lives.