Many ideas about how to change our world have emerged recently. For example, one is that human beings could walk into a medbay and have their whole body digitally scanned, which would help combat antibiotic resistance. Another is a Coventry hub that would replace the personal cars and delivery vans we use today. Other ideas include wearable shelters and emotional artificial intelligence. 

Emotional Artificial Intelligence 

Emotional Artificial Intelligence, or Emotion AI, is the use of technology to recognize and understand human emotions. It’s an important tool for a variety of industries. For instance, companies may be able to identify customer types and tailor their online ads to appeal to their preferences. They can also help measure and analyze user reactions to ads. 

Companies like Affectiva have been working to build the next generation of emotion recognition systems. These technologies use deep learning algorithms to read and interpret facial and voice expressions. Some machines can even detect anger and stress. 

Emotion AI is also being applied in education. Teachers can use it to determine whether students are understanding a material. Similarly, a machine could be used to predict a driver’s mood on a road trip. 

Wearable shelters 

One of the major problems in refugee camps across Europe is a lack of adequate shelter. Most refugees arrive with nothing but their backs and the possessions they can carry. In addition, many are forced to make arduous journeys in substandard conditions. 

The Wearable Shelter is a hybrid design that combines clothing and shelter in one garment. It includes a waterproof coat, sleeping bag and two person tent. This wearable item is not for sale, but the team behind it hopes to distribute them for free to those in need. They’re looking to raise $13,000 in a Kickstarter campaign and have already secured donations from various charitable organizations. 

Food for the world 

Food for the world is one of the biggest challenges facing our planet. While the United Nations has made great strides in promoting agricultural output, there are still a few hurdles to jump over. As in any battle, educating the next generation of farmers and ranchers is a good place to start. 

The big question is how to get food to the disadvantaged in a sustainable manner? The answer lies in a combination of technology and public policy. For instance, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is a good place to start. Not only does it promote global food security, it also raises the standard of living of rural populations. 

Coventry hub to replace delivery vans and personal cars 

The UK government has backed the design and construction of a world class skyport in Coventry. A futuristic multi-modal transport hub will be located on the outskirts of the city. There are plans to include a slew of technologies, including air taxis and autonomous delivery drones. This is just the first phase of an extensive urban air mobility plan that will see the city rolled out into a fully functioning airport over the next five years. 

As the hub of the automotive and aerospace industries in the UK, Coventry has a wealth of knowledge and experience relating to future vehicle technology. In fact, Jaguar Land Rover has a base in the town. 

Swab and Send 

Swabs and send is a simple, yet revolutionary idea that may change the fight against the COVID-19 virus. By giving people the tools to collect their own nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, individuals will reduce their exposure to the disease and can test themselves more easily. 

Swabs are inexpensive, easy to use, and are quickly discarded. However, during the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for NP swabs is out of control. Without swabs, it becomes difficult to diagnose patients with the virus. Despite this, the supply chain has not kept up with the demand. 

A new company, supported by a consortium of private investors, has taken on this challenge. The company, Axial3D, specialises in medical 3D printing. It has printed ventilator parts, face shields, and other items, including nasopharyngeal swabs, to make testing easier. 

Human beings can walk into the medbay and have their entire body digitally scanned to fight antibiotic resistance 

It’s no secret that antimicrobial resistance is one of the world’s greatest threats. The problem is accelerating as more bacteria are becoming resistant to common antibiotics. Antibiotics have revolutionized medicine by allowing patients to survive a variety of infections. 

During the past decade, antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become a major focus of the news. They cause about 35,000 deaths a year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

This has created a need for new and more effective ways to treat infections. One method is to look at the human body as a potential source of new antimicrobial molecules. In fact, researchers have already identified small pieces of protein, known as peptides, that appear to play an important role in the body’s defense against pathogens.