Top 8 Sci-Fi Technologies And Gadgets That Actually Exist
The best thing about the Sci-Fi genre is that it transports us to fantastic places and far-away worlds where we get to meet heroes, warlords, Jedi, fight alien invasions and travel through black holes. However, one of many reasons we love Sci-Fi is the technology. Things like the TARDIS from Doctor Who or the the Stargates are pure fiction but a lot of the futuristic gadgets and tech are being developed or even used at this very moment!
1) Smart contact lenses
Remember how big of a deal was Google Glass a few years ago? Imagine having the same functionality in your lenses! Right now special medical lenses are being developed that will measure the glucose levels in diabetics without making them prick their fingers every few hours.
2) Bionics
Bionic limbs, eyes, internal organs… the future is happening right now! These thingamajigs still look big, clumsy and unpolished but give it 20 years and we’ll all be buying new bionic livers and machine oil like they’re auto parts. The cyborgs are coming!
3) 3D printing
You’ve all heard of the magical 3D printers by now but did you know that aside from being able to “print” out your favorite toys, cool memorabilia and even parts for the 3D printers themselves, these babies were modifies to create actual food like mashed potatoes, chocolate, bread and even living cells? I bet we’ll be ordering 3D printed Domino’s in a few years.
4) Self-driving cars
Self-driving Google cars have been around for some years now and the concept clearly works. While they’re not quite ready to roll out on full scale in the US, these cars are already fairly popular in Dubai. Wake up, America, it’s time to set your cars on auto-pilot!
