Netease Technology News, July 28th. According to a report from MIT Technology Review, if the crystal ball predictions hold true, 2021 will be remembered as one of the most groundbreaking years in the history of science and technology. Imagine sitting in a driverless car while enjoying a piece of lab-grown artificial chicken, all powered by affordable renewable clean energy.
Last week, ride-sharing startup Lyft announced its plans to develop its own autonomous vehicle technology. Their ambitious goal is to have most passengers riding in unmanned vehicles by 2021. While driverless cars are still largely in the testing phase, this objective might sound overly optimistic, but Lyft isn't alone. Many companies are making similar claims about having self-driving cars on the roads by 2021.
Given this context, let's explore the potential technological marvels and milestones that could define 2021. Surprisingly, numerous predictions from tech companies and market analysts suggest a wave of transformative changes. Transportation will see significant advancements, with more people spending time in virtual reality environments. Lab-grown meat, male contraception innovations, and a surge in electric vehicles are among the exciting developments on the horizon.
Electric Cars:
In 2021, the automotive industry will witness a surge in both futuristic robot cars and electric vehicles. Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects that electric vehicles will account for 4% of U.S. car sales and 5% of European sales. Compare this to the 1% and 2% figures from this year. Beyond Tesla, major automakers like Volvo are eager to tap into this expanding market. Volvo aims to introduce a fully autonomous car by 2021 and launch five new all-electric models to eliminate internal combustion engines entirely. They've also declared that by 2019, all their vehicles will feature electric motors, though initially many will be hybrids.
However, it's worth noting that President Obama once promised one million electric vehicles on American roads by 2015. Yet, we’ve only reached half that target so far.
Virtual Reality (VR):
While 2016 wasn’t the breakthrough year for virtual reality as many anticipated, IDC predicts that shipments of VR and AR (augmented reality) headsets will skyrocket to around 92 million units in 2021, a tenfold increase from last year. AR is expected to drive much of this growth, even though it currently represents a small niche market. As more companies adopt 3D modeling and tools like Microsoft’s HoloLens or Meta’s Meta 2 headset (set to release this summer), things will shift dramatically.
Male Contraception:
For some, this innovation might raise eyebrows, but it’s certainly intriguing. A company named Contraline is reportedly developing a reversible, non-surgical male contraceptive. They claim their method involves implanting “polymeric hydrogels†into the vas deferens, which can be done quickly using ultrasound. This could block sperm passage for years. Contraline recently secured $2.2 million in funding and aims to bring their product to market by 2021.
Global Internet Usage:
By 2021, Cisco predicts that the number of internet users will grow from 3.3 billion today to 4.6 billion, representing over half the global population. The UN estimates the world population will reach 7.8 billion by then.
Affordable Solar Power:
Clean energy is getting cheaper by the day. By 2021, solar and wind power are expected to become even more cost-effective in key countries. Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows solar costs are already lower than other renewables in the U.S., Italy, and Germany, and wind is cheaper than coal in some regions. By 2021, solar is projected to outprice thermal power in nations like China, India, Mexico, Brazil, and the UK.
Artificial Chicken:
Lab-grown chicken might sound futuristic, but companies like Memphis Meats aim to make it a reality. They plan to sell lab-grown chicken nuggets by 2021. Though challenges remain—like taste, production processes, and cost—the dream of cruelty-free meat is compelling. Currently, the cost of producing lab-grown chicken is approximately $9,000 per pound.
These predictions paint a picture of a future where technology reshapes daily life, offering both convenience and ethical considerations. Whether these visions materialize remains to be seen, but the possibilities are endless.
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