Star Trek Technologies

Actually, i'm not one of those Star Trek fans, but i have read a few articles about the technology in the film and i can say i'm quite impressed.

Star Trek may have predict our future by picturing all the devices and technologies like smartphones, voice-driven computers ( Siri) and also the Google Glass. And the film is picturing the 23rd century.

Here i will review about a few devices in the film and let see how far is 23rd century.

1) Holograms

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The hologram doctor in Star Trek. Did you know the hologram assistants named Libby are already being used in Newark Liberty International Airport and also in John F. Kennedy International Airports? They used projectors and glass screens to display the 3D avatars which can understand questions and respond to most frequently questions asked by the passengers. Not to mention the hologram singer from Japan which has now become famous singer.

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2) Androids

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The robots have been invented to help old people and to help with the house chores. And also they do lots of things that too dangerous for human to do. In the film, the robot named Lt. Commander Data and he's quite emotionally unstable.

3) Tricorders

In Star Trek movie, they already have Tricorders which can detect atmospheric, electromagnetic and spatial properties. For your information, Qualcomm is now offering a $10 million XPRIZE for those who can invent a portable diagnostic tricorder that able to capture key health metrics and diagnose 15 diseases. The competition is to stimulate innovation and integration of precision diagnostic technologies.

To be exact, there are many devices and technologies from Star Trek but you'll be surprise of how complicated they are.