5 Innovations Changing Work as We Know It
New technology is making work lives easier and more interconnected. Here are a few gadgets that could change how we work – regardless of our field.
Virtual reality.
Soon virtual reality systems won’t be just for gaming. Microsoft wants doctors using the HoloLens headset to learn more about the human body or show people what it would be like to walk around on Mars. If you are no fan of flying the friendly skies for business travel, virtual reality could help you tune out the turbulence and maybe get some work done. Think about what could be possible with your own work presentations if you had access to virtual reality technology? Say goodbye to PowerPoint.
Read more: This New Virtual Reality Headset Tracks Your Eye Movements
Robots.
Research from MIT last year found people actually like it when robots run the show in a work environment. And while we’ll hopefully not have robot bosses anytime soon, there’s already a preponderance of cheerful robotic assistants like Jibo, Musio and Cubic on the market to help you send e-mails, alert you to important days on the calendar, take photos and video and tell you what the weather is like outside. A telepresence robot can even help you interact with your office mates without you ever leaving the house.
Read more: New Office Tech You’re Going to Crave This Year
Lasers.
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Wearable tech.
special sensors
gear used by Boeing
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Wearable Tech Is Improving Employee Productivity and Happiness
The Cloud.
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Virtual reality.
Soon virtual reality systems won’t be just for gaming. Microsoft wants doctors using the HoloLens headset to learn more about the human body or show people what it would be like to walk around on Mars. If you are no fan of flying the friendly skies for business travel, virtual reality could help you tune out the turbulence and maybe get some work done. Think about what could be possible with your own work presentations if you had access to virtual reality technology? Say goodbye to PowerPoint.
Read more: This New Virtual Reality Headset Tracks Your Eye Movements
Robots.
Research from MIT last year found people actually like it when robots run the show in a work environment. And while we’ll hopefully not have robot bosses anytime soon, there’s already a preponderance of cheerful robotic assistants like Jibo, Musio and Cubic on the market to help you send e-mails, alert you to important days on the calendar, take photos and video and tell you what the weather is like outside. A telepresence robot can even help you interact with your office mates without you ever leaving the house.
Read more: New Office Tech You’re Going to Crave This Year
