Technology is changing fast. This article takes a look at seven revolutionary technologies which could completely change the world.

Quantum Computers

Current modern day computers are becoming deadlocked by Moore's law, and they will eventually be replaced by a new type of computing technology. Quantum computers utilize quantum bytes, otherwise known as qubits. These qubits behave quantumly, so they have the ability to use one and zero at the same time, allowing for exponentially faster calculations. Current quantum computing is still in its infancy face, since qubits are notoriously tricky to manipulate and maintain, so they're not able to play crisis or even run Windows. Only time will tell if quantum computers will become a part of everyday lives.

Nanotechnology

Engineers have utilized basic forms of nanotechnology with self cleaning materials and some blocks which reflects ultraviolet light. But this technology is still in its infancy phase, and people have only begun to discover its potential. Imagine a set of nano machines , which could destroy cancer cells or have the ability to transform a truck to a sports car. There really is no limit to what nanotechnology can do. But the main problem with nano machines is that it does bring up new issues associated with energy and even production. And people also have to consider that nanomachines can be one of the most powerful weapons ever made, which could make it to be one of the most revolutionary and deadliest technologies at the same time.

Engineering things at a nanoscale can also lead to new developments in metamaterials. They're not really machines, but they're more so materials which don't occur naturally. A few examples would include a cloaking device or even a super lens, which gets around the problems associated with wave decay. But the applications of metamaterials are basically endless. Ultimately, if people can figure out how to build and mass produce things at the nanoscale, it will completely change the world.

Ultracapacitors

You always hear about a new battery invention every year, and it's almost comical at this point. But inventing something which supersedes existing battery technology and actually making it practical, that's another story. Batteries have limited lifespans and they have lengthy charging times. That's where capacitors can overtake this type of technology, since they can charge within seconds, endure more cycles, and even undergo greater temperature variations. But the only problem is that capacitors do not quite carry the same energy density as a battery, so a car running on the equivalent weight of capacitors would not quite get the mileage as you would on batteries.

That is quickly changing, though, and research is being done with graphing and metal carbides to make a better capacitor, which has greater energy density. Combined with getting the cost of capacitors down, then you could ultimately see the capacitor replace the battery. The question is how long is that really going to take?

Limited Artificial Intelligence

This type of AI system is already in place, and it's rapidly changing things, from driving vehicles to perform surveillance. The AI is using 5G to connect to the internet. What is 5G technology ? It is the fastest internet speeds currently available. It has no doubt proved that it can outperform humans in certain tasks, and it has limitless potential.

VR Immersion

It's not really that far off to think that you may just end up living in a fantasy world, if you’re not already. Total VR immersion would obviously be able to stimulate all five senses, and therefore you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between real life and the VR world. With nearly half the population in poverty, this would be a very powerful incentive to visit VR, but that is only if the technology becomes viable to everyone. But if you take it one step further, augmented reality which superimposes images and information on the real world, maybe the key to power. And it might give one person an information advantage over anyone who does not have access to the technology.