As we prepare to enter 2023, it is important to look ahead and identify the trends that will shape our digital world over the next few months. Technology keeps changing and it helps to remain updated about what is working and what is not. Here are the top tech trends you must watch out for in 2023.
1. Merging the physical and digital world
There is a bridge between the physical and digital world today and we will continue to see it in 2023. This has become possible due to 3D printing and digital twin technology. 3D printing allows engineers to create and edit components in the real world after they have been tested in the virtual world. And digital twins are virtual simulations of real-world operations, products, or processes that can be used to try new ideas in a safe environment. Through digital twins, it is possible to recreate physical objects in the virtual world. It helps test them under all conditions without the high costs of conducting a real-life experiment. We will continue to see more digital twins right from machinery to factories and cars.
2. More human robots
We will get to see more human-like robots in 2023, in terms of their appearance and capability. They will be used in our lives as bartenders, event greeters, and concierges. Most importantly, they will now become capable to perform complex tasks across factories and warehouses where they will work with humans in logistics and manufacturing. Many robots will assist your home appliances in performing tasks.
3. Home tech
Smart homes are already here and smart speakers have become highly popular across the globe. It is obvious that they have an appeal. You can use them to stream music, read news, or answer your questions. Voice control has been a huge success and this means all your appliances might recognize your voice very soon. There will be compatible products including laptops, cars and TVs and this means better quality speakers and better functionality. It is worth remembering that having a home warranty at this stage will make a huge difference to the cost of repair and maintenance in the long term.
4. More AI
Artificial Intelligence will become very real across organizations in 2023. There will be no-code AI and it will come with convenient drag-and-drop interfaces that will allow businesses to leverage AI and build more intelligent products or services. This trend is already present across the retail market today. Even contactless and autonomous shopping will become a huge trend in the coming year. This will make it easier for consumers to buy and pay for goods.
AI will become a part of every job in the business and more retailers will use it to handle and automate the complex inventory management process that usually happens behind the scenes. AI will also bring new autonomous delivery concepts that retailers are ready to roll out and more retailers will get used to working beside machines when doing their jobs.
5. Edible nature
All of us live in a world that allows us to make changes to plants, materials, and humans by simply editing them. With nanotechnology, we can create materials that have new features like self-healing capacity or water resistance. But the latest tech will give us a chance to edit nature. This is what you will be able to do with gene editing. Simply take out some genes, solve problems like food allergies and even edit human characteristics like hair color or eye color.
6. Autonomous technology
Several business leaders have consistently made progress in building autonomous systems around logistics and delivery. Several warehouses and factories have become fully autonomous in 2022. We will soon get to see a lot of self-driving ships, delivery robots, and trucks across warehouses and factories that will use this technology. Some supermarkets already use autonomous robots to lift, move or sort groceries.
7. Green technology
We are all facing the major challenge of putting the brakes on carbon emissions in order to handle the climate crisis. But we will get to see a lot of progress around green hydrogen in the coming year. There will be a new source of energy that produces zero greenhouse gas emissions and there are companies already working towards this. That said, we will also see progress in the building of decentralized power grids. This will allow the distribution of energy through a system of small power generators that are located in individual houses or small communities so that power can be provided when the main grid is not present. Currently, the system is heavily dominated by energy and gas companies but with decentralized energy, it will become possible to democratize power across the world. This will also help reduce carbon emissions.
These are only a few tech trends that will rule 2023 and beyond. With the advances in technology, there will be many more trends worth keeping an eye out for. If you use any of the tech mentioned here in your business or at home, you will notice how it is developing with time and making life easier. Technology is here to stay and we have to learn to adapt to it.
